A 37-year-old biker died Saturday afternoon in a Lodi convenience store incident, police said. A biker crashed a car in front of a large chain store at 3 p.m., according to Bergen County and Essex Street police. The rider was critically injured when Lodi Police arrived. He died in a local hospital after emergency services…
Starting the season, Rick Pitino’s St. John’s basketball team faced difficult SEC competition. The Red Storm started the season by defeating Alabama 103-96 at Madison Square Garden in front of approximately 17,000 people. Three straight SEC losses followed losses to Georgia in the Bahamas and Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament. SEC teams’ high-scoring, fast-paced style…
Following the November election, the married duo of Gregory and Charlyn Martin won seats on the Carneys Point Township Committee, a significant shift in local administration for Salem County. Their surprise win follows a campaign focused on fresh leadership, transparency, and resident engagement. Gregory Martin, a career truck driver and community advocate, and his wife…
New Jersey towns and neighborhoods watch high school football under the lights every Friday night. Family, friends, and longtime supporters gather at football fields to enjoy the atmosphere. The top 30 state game sites are listed by popularity, but a closer investigation reveals trends and themes. Local tradition is strong. Communities with long-standing rivalries, loyal…
One in four New Jerseyans were born abroad, making it one of the most diverse states. Recent statistics suggests 25% of New Jersey’s population is foreign-born, second to California. Garden State growth has changed substantially in a decade. Although New Jersey has many immigrants, the national average is far lower. States benefit from many cultures…
A year after Trump’s 2024 win, a survey found Democrats faced an unanticipated leadership problem. Polls showed many Democrats were unsure of their congressman. Public First claims few Kamala Harris supporters want her as DNC head. Harris was the most famous in the study, although just 16% of fans knew her. One in eleven believed…
A day after Oval Office sleeping images went viral, former President Trump called Joe Biden “Sleepy Joe”. At a high-level gathering, media and social media users addressed the unique episode. Trump was photographed with his eyes closed and reclined in his chair, raising tiredness concerns. In a Friday meeting with Viktor Orban, Trump blasted Democrats…
After decades of litigation, former President Donald Trump pardoned former Mets player Darryl Strawberry. Strawberry wrote on social media about receiving the call alongside his wife, Tracy Boulware, and how emotional it was. Strawberry reported receiving a Washington, D.C. call while half-asleep. He was astonished by the US President’s voice after answering. Strawberry put the…
In Tuesday night’s elections, the Democratic Party gained momentum in key areas, and observers warn that the Republican leadership must act swiftly to avoid a midterm loss. The outcome is a key test of the GOP’s Trump-era and 2026 strategy. New Jersey and Virginia were huge Democratic wins, affecting national momentum. These results, together with…
Over Veterans Day weekend, the NFL will change its “Salute to Service” tradition. Active-duty US Department of Defense members will not attend the league’s Veterans Day celebrations for the first time in years due to the federal government funding deadlock. The Pentagon has ordered the military to halt outreach efforts like flyovers, ceremonial units, military…
