The 2025 gubernatorial campaigns in New Jersey and Virginia are attracting national attention, and observers predict the results could affect politics. CNN analyst Harry Enten said Democrats’ dominance in both states is a warning sign for former President Donald Trump’s Republican Party. Prediction markets favor Democrats in these races. In New Jersey, Democratic contender and…
Manchester Township head coach Tommy Farrell remembers a Friday night under the lights in New Jersey high school football as a game he will never forget for reasons other than the score. On the field, empathy, sportsmanship, and the special way communities come together when someone is hurting were highlighted. Days before the season start,…
Four years later, five additional kids join The Breakfast Club on film. For its 40th anniversary, the John Hughes classic will return to theaters in September. See why it’s one of America’s most iconic coming-of-age films. The film will be shown again in theaters countrywide on September 7 and 10. Universal Pictures will screen the…
The former president has dismissed reports about his health and death as “fake news” meant to denigrate him. Trump avoided public appearances during Labor Day weekend, sparking social media discussion. Hashtags like #whereistrump and #trumpdied trended, generating rumors that the former president was sick or dead. The lack of scheduled activities fueled the web frenzy,…
An SUV smashed into a century-old shed on a peaceful Sunday morning, prompting Ridgewood police to investigate. The driver fled, leaving a heavily damaged automobile. While speeding down Route 17 North exit road, the SUV crashed before 7:30 a.m. The antique shed may have been there from the early 1900s. Police claimed the car drove…
The Cumberland County grand jury indicted a Vineland man for the violent altercation that killed a Millville father over a teenage disagreement. It was unexpected and since the men involved were lifelong friends that the occurrence on Easter Sunday, April 20, garnered community attention. After Louis “Gus” Serbeck, 54, brought his daughter to 55-year-old Eric…
A recent countrywide study ranked two famous New Jersey public buildings among the least appealing in the US. The Robert Dekanski Team at Re/Max 1st Advantage studied public building design and look nationwide and identified the worst. In the study of the 100 worst public buildings in the country, the Atlantic City Municipal Court…
Budget cuts that destroyed hundreds of positions have left many New Jersey school districts with fewer teachers and staff. Staff cuts affect class sizes and program availability, changing classrooms for families, students, and instructors. Statewide, schools have struggled to balance budgets for months due to rising expenses and decreased state or federal subsidies. Due to…
Millions of people visit the Jersey Shore each summer, making its boardwalks, beaches, and restaurants some of New Jersey’s busiest. The Shore becomes calmer and more attractive after Labor Day. The right blend of mild weather, wide spaces, and a calm coastal attitude makes September, sometimes known as “local summer,” a favorite month for locals…
Many New Jersey neighborhood leaders say food insecurity is at record highs. Inflation, job losses, and federal assistance cuts have exacerbated the dilemma facing local food pantries, farmers, and nonprofits. With food support demand rising, the state expects a rougher path ahead. The Montclair Human Needs Food Pantry sees this situation regularly. Over a decade…
