For almost a century, one New Jersey Thanksgiving custom linked communities. The Roselle Park football game against its Christmas opponent was a family institution, a source of pride, and a development event for generations of young players. After 110 years, that tradition is changing, leaving many inhabitants fearing their town’s identity is vanishing. It moved…
President Trump has claimed “record highs” in approval ratings in recent days. Polls show his presidency is more unpopular than ever. On Wednesday, Trump informed supporters his poll ratings were at an all-time high. A day earlier, an Economist/YouGov poll showed the president’s job approval at an all-time low for this term. The study indicated…
Chef Tim Witcher, a teacher and Chopped winner, helped Camden County residents arrange a spectacular Thanksgiving dinner. It emphasized kindness, society, and second chances. Witcher’s story of being impoverished and needing aid made the night even more special. He gives back to his community that helped him succeed. Loving Our Cities and The Perfecting Church…
Although a Jersey Shore local pub is changing, longtime customers can expect the same intimate atmosphere. Point Pleasant Beach’s Ark has a new owner who promises to protect its heritage and uniqueness. Point Pleasant Beach residents have visited the Ark for comfort food, courteous service, and a “old English pub” atmosphere since 1976. Award-winning burgers…
Delaware River bridge users between New Jersey and Pennsylvania may pay extra in 2026. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission raised eight toll bridges’ fees on January 1. To be determined in December. The idea hikes passenger automobile tolls to $2 with E-ZPass and $5 without. 87% of passenger car drivers utilize E-ZPass, which…
After Bridgegate, Rick Cotton led the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey through nearly a decade of reform. He will retire in January 2026. Under Cotton, the bi-state agency that runs the region’s airports, bridges, tunnels, seaports, and PATH train system upgraded and reorganized its infrastructure. In August 2017, Cotton took over a…
Multiple Hillsborough grocery stealing charges were filed against a seasoned North Plainfield police officer. David R. Canica, 50, a 27-year North Plainfield Police Department veteran, was charged with four grocery thefts last week, according to court On November 3, 9, 10, and 19, reported thefts happened. Canica allegedly stole $213.82 from Route 206’s 300 block…
A New Jersey federal court ordered an Oregon woman to pay her ex-boyfriend about $931,000 for publishing sexual videos and images of him online. S.S. briefly dated Dezarae Collins in 2015, according to court documents. Collins promised to keep private content private but uploaded it publicly, creating years of harassment, lawyers said. Collins harassed Marine…
Trump’s proposal to offer millions of Americans $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks has sparked Republican outrage. Some officials believe the plan will return funds to the public and demonstrate tariff benefits, but others dispute its viability given the nation’s growing debt. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson questioned the concept due to nationwide budget restrictions. The U.S. cannot…
After a former employee said he was fired for reporting startling remarks by a top executive, Campbell Soup Company is under severe scrutiny in a new lawsuit. The CEO was accused of mocking Campbell’s products and making inappropriate statements about coworkers in a tape. Robert Garza, a Michigan cybersecurity specialist who worked remotely for the…
