A brutal cold wave has forced New Jersey residents into survival mode. As temperatures plunged into the teens and single digits, residents across the state wrapped up, used space heaters, and limited outdoor time. For many, this stretch of weather feels harsh and stubborn, prompting the question: why is it so cold, and how long…
After suggesting at a recent Cabinet meeting that he wants housing prices to rise, President Donald Trump is facing increasing criticism from younger Americans attempting to buy their first home. The words went viral, sparking social media debate and Democratic leaders and political experts’ harsh responses. Trump stated in the meeting that safeguarding homeowners and…
Don Lemon’s detention sparked a political and media response, with Trump supporters and press freedom defenders reacting strongly. Lemon was arrested in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy Awards, for a protest event in Minnesota earlier this month. Lemon and three others were detained on January 18 for a coordinated disruption at Cities…
After two catastrophic medical issues in minutes, including a player who stopped breathing and had no pulse, a New Jersey high school basketball game was called off Tuesday night. The player was saved by the school’s athletic department and medical team’s quick and well-trained response. It happened during a Northern Highlands-Teaneck game. Northern Highlands sports…
President Donald Trump is demanding at least $10 billion from U.S. federal agencies in a lawsuit that has ignited considerable political and public discussion, with critics calling it unprecedented and highly alarming. Trump sued the IRS and Treasury Department for failing to preserve his sensitive tax information during his first term. Trump claims in the…
A red-tailed hawk crashed through a window into a Camden County homeowner’s home on a quiet Thursday afternoon. Local authorities responded immediately to the odd incident in Gloucester Township’s Broadmoor Development. Ryan Fink and Michael Dilks of the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the call before 5 p.m. They came to find the huge…
According to authorities, a 44-year-old Newark resident was detained for robbing two persons on the same street overnight last week while posing as a federal immigration officer. Police say Julio A. Garcia Barrera of Newark committed two North 8th Street robberies by claiming to work for U.S. immigration authorities. Investigators say he used intimidation and…
After three days in severe weather circumstances, a missing family dog in New Jersey was found and reunited with her owners, providing a rare respite during a snowy weekend. Trixie, a 9-pound chihuahua, disappeared Saturday near Summit, Union County. Trixie was last spotted wandering through a residential area when a major winter storm pounded New…
Governor Mikie Sherrill proclaimed a state of emergency in New Jersey ahead of a major winter storm this weekend. The emergency declaration covers all counties and takes effect at 5 p.m. on Saturday, marking a unified state storm response. Officials say this storm is unusual. Northern locations may get 18 inches of snow, while southern…
New Jersey’s latest state health statistics shows a drop in kid vaccination rates due to religious exemptions. This tendency could make the state more susceptible to measles epidemics, say public health officials. In 2024–25, 24,962 children were exempt from obligatory immunizations for religious reasons, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. About 5% of…
