Midweek Rain Follows Light Snow in North Jersey This week will be cold and unstable in New Jersey, with some snow expected before conditions improve. Forecasters forecast light wintry action, but northerners could expect changes in the coming days. Sunday night temperatures in the teens and 20s across the state are expected to cause Monday…
Only one regular-season game remains before the 2026 NFL playoffs. Game decides postseason bracket. Some tough games determine Wild Card Round playoff berths, matches, and scheduling. Fans may see the Super Bowl journey start. On Sunday, only the Steelers-Ravens game is doubtful. AFC North champion and No. 4 seed will be determined by that game….
Police charged a 91-year-old driver who hit a landscaper on the road. Authorities say the senior motorist thought he hit a trash can and didn’t realize a human was involved. It happened when a roadside landscaper was working. Emergency police were called after a 91-year-old vehicle hit the man, injuring him severely. Investigators discovered the…
Last week, the Philadelphia Eagles wanted to stay healthy for the playoffs. That choice was disadvantageous. After resting most of their players, the Eagles defeated 24–17 to the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 18. They missed the No. 2 NFC playoff seed. The Lions’ win over the Bears earlier in the day…
A Union County jury sided with a longtime Cranford police officer who alleged political vengeance denied him a promotion. After his wife attended a fundraiser for a mayor-opposing candidate, Cranford Police Department officer Timothy O’Brien claimed township officials discriminated against him. O’Brien sued in 2023 after being passed over for sergeant-to-lieutenant advancement. O’Brien was told…
Since he got back to work, President Donald Trump has said many times that the United States is the most powerful and respected country in the world. He talks a lot about how he sees America as the most powerful, “hottest” country in the world when it comes to the economy, the military, and leadership…
Senator Ted Cruz has urged Congress to intervene in college football’s rising instability or face dire consequences. The Republican congressman noted Iowa State University’s football program’s unusual roster issues. Recent sources suggest the team has 17 players for the season, with only one returning starter after a big coaching change. Cruz called the situation “an…
The MTA and Trump administration are preparing for a significant judicial battle that could determine Manhattan’s congestion toll scheme. In the U.S. District Court in Manhattan on January 28, attorneys from both parties will have two hours to argue before Judge Lewis Liman. The argument involves the $9 congestion charge for non-commercial passenger vehicles entering…
New Jersey commuters will pay more in early 2026 regardless of vehicle. Many toll agencies and transportation businesses boosted highway, bridge, tunnel, and bike sharing membership rates. Statewide travel costs more. NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway drivers will pay 3% more starting January 1. These major roadways have experienced five toll hikes since March…
Former New Jersey Congressman Dick Zimmer, 81, died. Republican Zimmer was known for his lengthy and devoted devotion to the state and federal government, financial restraint, and child safety. His decades-long career shaped state laws and policies. Born in Newark, Zimmer grew up in Bloomfield. He lost his father at three. Mother worked hard as…
