Gov. Murphy’s denial of chaos at the Jersey Shore is a slap in the face to everyone in New Jersey

23 Last weekend, as the Jersey Shore kicked off the summer season with Memorial Day festivities, Seaside Heights descended into chaos. Reports of multiple stabbings, widespread fights, and a staggering 73 arrests—52 adults and 21 juveniles—painted a grim …

New Jersey wants to reward towns that build high-density housing with more state cash

3 TRENTON, N.J. — A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature aims to incentivize municipalities to amend their master plans and zoning ordinances to allow for higher-density residential development through a range of flexible housing strategies. In …

New Jersey seeks to ban sweepstakes promotions, casino-style token games

1 TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee has advanced a bill to ban unlawful gambling operations and regulate sweepstakes practices, while significantly expanding enforcement powers …

New Jersey pushes bill to evaluate “Certain People” who are pregnant

29 TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee has approved amended legislation that would require certain health care providers to evaluate patients for hypertensive disorders related to pregnancy, including …

SWP to file New Jersey petitions for ballot

Militant/Roy Landerson UNION CITY, N.J. — “We campaigned around the state collecting almost 3,200 signatures, showing the widespread support among workers for the Socialist Workers Party to be on the ballot,” Joanne Kuniansky, above, SWP candidate for …

Ron Faucheux: Before 2026, all eyes will be on Virginia and New Jersey off-year elections

As former Louisiana Gov. Earl Long used to tell political prognosticators: “You better watch those indicators!” This November, two important national indicators are coming when Virginia and New Jersey elect new governors. Though both states lean Democratic …

Newark Academy track athlete Jaeden Henry signs with New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark Academy’s Jaeden Henry, an Irvington resident, signs with Division I New Jersey Institute of Technology. IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington resident Jaeden Henry, a senior at Newark Academy in Livingston has committed to running track at the Division I level …

I-80 westbound lanes reopens after sinkholes in New Jersey

Best crabbing spots in New Jersey: Top locations for summer 2025

Where are the best places to go crabbing this summer in New Jersey? Finding the right spot can be tricky, and if you don’t have a boat, it is important to figure out a land-based option. Blue claw crabs are abundant all along the Jersey Shore, in tidal …

Freddie Freeman's wife, Chelsea, glams up in custom Dodgers jersey, garners 1-word reaction from Dansby Swanson's spouse,...

Freddie Freeman is having a great seaso,n and his wife, Chelsea Freeman, is also making sure to not let the LA Dodgers go dry on support. She's turning up for games, and the Dodgers are finding success regularly. She's also dazzling in custom fits …