When the FIFA World Cup was awarded to the United States in 2018, transportation planners in New Jersey immediately understood the scale of what was coming. Today — with the first match already underway at MetLife Stadium — NJ Transit is executing what may be the most complex public transportation operation in the agency’s history….
A Hackettstown man was found guilty this week on multiple sexual assault charges involving a child under the age of 13, according to New Jersey authorities. The verdict marks the conclusion of a deeply disturbing case that has shaken the community and prompted renewed conversations about child safety, the warning signs of abuse, and the…
In a landmark ruling celebrated by transparency advocates, the New Jersey Supreme Court has determined that public officials can no longer shield government-related communications by conducting them through personal email accounts. The high court ruled that individuals have the right to obtain email logs from officials’ personal addresses when those accounts were used to discuss…
New data released this week paints a stark picture of law enforcement accountability in New Jersey. The state reported 817 major discipline actions taken against 654 officers, accompanied by more than 16,000 internal affairs cases filed across departments statewide. The figures have renewed calls for deeper reform and greater transparency in how police misconduct is…
For weeks, Delaney Hall in Newark has been at the center of one of New Jersey’s most heated ongoing stories. The federal immigrant detention facility — a 1,000-bed center operated under the Trump administration — has become a flashpoint for debates about immigration enforcement, civil rights, public safety, and the limits of federal power within…
New Jersey is making history today. For the first time ever, a FIFA World Cup match is being played on New Jersey soil as Brazil faces Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m., and the energy across the Garden State has been building for years. Whether you have a…
New Jersey residents can expect a brief break from the recent stretch of intense summer weather on Saturday before another round of thunderstorms moves into the state on Sunday afternoon and evening. After several days of high heat, sticky humidity, and repeated storm threats, Saturday is expected to bring much more comfortable conditions across New…
As thousands of soccer fans prepare to travel to MetLife Stadium for the opening World Cup matches, NJ Transit has unveiled a major transportation plan designed to move large crowds efficiently while keeping travel costs lower for riders. The agency also introduced specially branded trains supported by DoorDash, a partnership that officials say helped reduce…
A 15-year-old e-bike rider was taken to a hospital after being involved in a collision with a vehicle in Middletown, New Jersey, on Wednesday evening, according to local authorities. The incident happened at approximately 5:24 p.m. near the intersection of Newman Springs Road (County Road 520) and Jumping Brook Road. Emergency responders arrived at the…
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is pushing back against comments made by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, turning a personal attack into a broader discussion about leadership, responsibility, and the direction of modern politics. The exchange began after Cruz suggested during a television appearance that he would not describe Talarico as “masculine.” The remark quickly drew…
