A polling surge makes California Governor Gavin Newsom a leading 2028 Democratic presidential candidate. In the newest Emerson College study, Newsom leads the Democratic field with 25% support, up from 12% two months earlier. He leads Democratic candidates by 13 points, raising concerns about his national influence. Kamala Harris had 11% and Pete Buttigieg 16%….
On Sunday in Chicago, an old buddy ended the Yankees’ seven-game winning streak unexpectedly. A single play shocked spectators and players as the Yankees lost 3-2 to the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. It appeared Giancarlo Stanton’s third-inning two-run homer smacked the right field wall. Michael Tauchman made a remarkable catch over the fence,…
AmeriCorps programs will get about $185 million in federal funds from the Biden-era courts after weeks of uncertainty. The judgment followed a heated court battle between the Trump Administration and 24 states, led by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, who challenged the government’s money withholding. The White House Office of Management and Budget withheld…
Hunterdon County has started restoring Echo Hill Park in Clinton Township to improve safety and leisure. County officials expect the Echo Hill Dam Restoration Project to finish in February 2026 after starting this month. The dam will be restored and upgraded to improve public access and environmental health. A new pedestrian bridge and ADA-compliant pier…
This week, House Speaker Mike Johnson was questioned on national television about the unpopularity of former President Donald Trump’s revamped budget and tax bills. The CNN interview showed the increasing gap between Republican leaders’ defense of the measure and voters’ and pollsters’ criticism. Johnson lauded Trump’s efforts to reform the GOP’s landmark law, which he…
Nearly 100 Hudson-Bergen Light Rail trains were canceled last week, aggravating New Jersey commuters during peak travel hours. A lack of operators caused many service interruptions during the week, not mechanical issues or weather. On Monday, August 24, a record 37 trains were canceled between late afternoon and late evening, causing congested stations and delayed…
Vice President JD Vance publicly asked if he would run for president if Donald Trump unexpectedly went down in a recent interview. Though cautious and polite to the president, his statements have sparked political and social media conjecture. Vance confidently said he hopes such a circumstance never comes but is ready to take over if…
Vice President JD Vance’s speech and departure storyline made headlines this week in Wisconsin. Vance’s convoy took an unusual path to avoid demonstrators, according to a viral video. The moment sparked political debate and appreciation online. The vice president was in Wisconsin, a battleground state, to promote former President Donald Trump’s repackaged economic plan, a…
At Citi Field, the New York Mets’ talented rookie pitcher Jonah Tong will make his Major League Baseball debut. The 22-year-old right-hander has been the talk of the Mets’ farm system this season, rising swiftly before getting his turn to pitch in New York. The Mets want to rebound from a dismal series opener against…
One of New Jersey’s biggest stadiums will host Oasis’ long-awaited reunion. The highly anticipated Oasis Live ’25 tour will visit MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on August 31 and September 1. When Liam and Noel Gallagher play their greatest hits live again, the massive venue will be crowded with Tri-State and beyond fans. This return…
