Julia Caramagna

Schools Across New Jersey Hit By Budget Cuts—Here’s What It Looks Like

NJ school districts are cutting teachers, sports, and programs to close budget gaps. Here's what it looks like in Montclair, Paterson, West Orange, Hackensack, and beyond.

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New Jersey Passed Some of the Country’s Toughest ICE Restrictions in March. Here’s What’s Happened Since.

In March, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three bills aimed at limiting ICE cooperation in New Jersey—banning masked agents, restricting police cooperation, and protecting immigration status from federal disclosure. The Trump

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A Bruce Springsteen Museum Is Opening at the Jersey Shore This Summer

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music opens June 7 at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. The $50 million, 32,000-square-foot facility features exhibition galleries, immersive interactive experiences, research archives,

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Six Flags Great Adventure Reopens With New Boardwalk, Dining and Coaster Plans for 2026

Six Flags Great Adventure is kicking off its 2026 season this weekend with a wave of changes. From a reimagined Boardwalk and new dining concepts to behind-the-scenes progress on its

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AI Will Grade New Jersey State Exams This Spring—Here’s What Parents Should Know

New Jersey will use artificial intelligence to grade student essays on state standardized exams beginning April 27-May 29, following test score declines. The move has raised concerns among teachers, parents,

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These Oscar-Nominated Films Were Shot in New Jersey

Two Oscar-nominated films—"Marty Supreme" (starring Timothée Chalamet) and "Song Sung Blue" (starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson)—were filmed across New Jersey, with production locations spanning seven counties including Paterson, Elizabeth,

New Jersey

New Jersey Athletes Competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics

With the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics underway, several athletes from New Jersey compete in various events such as ice hockey, snowboarding and more. Get to know more about these

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New Voting Law Allows Some 17-Year-Olds to Vote in NJ Primaries

A law signed by former NJ Governor Phil Murphy in 2024 called the New Voter Empowerment Act, indicates that 17-year-olds would be able to vote in primaries if they will

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These 8 Small New Jersey Towns Have the Biggest Charm, According to WorldAtlas

Hidden small towns can be found all throughout the Garden State. From central Jersey all the way down to the shore, WorldAtlas recently explored small towns in New Jersey in