New Jersey residents are prepared for a major winter storm that might disrupt travel and life after the holidays. Forecasters expect snow, sleet, and freezing rain from Friday until early Saturday, but a white Christmas seems improbable. Northern New Jersey may get 3–6 inches of snow, while southern counties may get 1–3 inches. Sleet and…
The UFC’s most outspoken competitor, Sean Strickland, won’t attend a White House UFC event due to the federal handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. His opinions reflect public suspicion of high-level government transparency and have received sports and political attention. In a conversation with Adin Ross, Strickland proposed bringing combatants to the White House. A…
Newark public high school students are getting real-world work experience with real clients and duties, unlike many classes. A fully operational, student-run salon at West Side High School offers shampoo bowls, styling chairs, manicure stations, and face-to-face client care. The school’s cosmetology program’s new salon mimics a professional beauty firm. Not only do students practice…
Former President Donald Trump publicly criticized The New York Times for their thorough examination into his ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump was embroiled in a fierce discussion over Epstein-related records released by the U.S. Department of Justice days earlier. In a late-night Truth Social post, Trump accused the newspaper of spreading disinformation…
New Jersey is getting closer to become an East Coast pioneer in psychedelic-assisted therapy as lawmakers pursue a strictly controlled pilot program for mental health treatment, not recreation. The project underscores a rising national discussion about how novel technologies could fit into current healthcare, especially for patients who have not responded to standard treatments. In…
New polls show Americans are angry with Congress as the year ends. After months of discussion, legislative standoffs, and serious national crises, public faith in parliamentarians has not returned, indicating widespread worry about the future. Early December saw less than 20% of Americans approve of Congress. Record-low congressional approval reflects a deepening public-politician divide. Dissatisfaction…
A three-car crash in Ewing Township during a high-speed police pursuit injured one child, according to investigators. Police and emergency services responded to a car theft and dangerous chase across a busy intersection by two teens. Before 7:00 p.m., police claimed the pursuit began on Prospect Street near Parkway Avenue. Patrolling officers sought to halt…
Unwell commercial fishermen 70 miles off New Jersey. A hazardous long-distance medical evacuation was completed by the US Coast Guard late Saturday morning. Delaware Bay Coast Guard watchstanders received an urgent report of a fishing boat crew member having a stroke around 10:15 a.m. Coast Guard members prepared air and sea rescues for the injured…
A 56-year-old Toms River man was charged with many serious charges following a May Lakewood Township high-speed crash that killed his passenger. The Ocean County grand jury indicted Martine Taylor Jr. on multiple counts of aggravated manslaughter, vehicular murder, and causing death while driving with a suspended license for killing 52-year-old Christine Kroliczak of Matawan…
The late-night fight outside a Woodland Park high-end catering and event site murdered a 46-year-old Plainfield man. Westmount Country Club, a Passaic County wedding and Christmas party venue, celebrated before midnight Thursday. After 11:50 p.m., the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office and local police found a man not responding outside the venue. At Paterson’s St. Joseph’s…
