New Jersey

NYC Just Promised Free Child Care. Why Can’t New Jersey?

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan for free child care. With NJ families facing some of the highest costs in the country, could

$300M Tax Break Push Could Reshape Newark’s Arena—and Spark a Trenton Fight

A bill allowing up to $300 million in tax subsidies for renovations at Newark’s Prudential Center is advancing in Trenton, drawing sharp criticism over budget concerns and special treatment.

Thirty Years Later: Will New Jersey Ever See Another Blizzard Like 1996?

Thirty years after the Blizzard of 1996 shut down New Jersey, residents still wonder if a storm that powerful could ever return.

The Keys to New York City Are Made in New Jersey

The ceremonial Keys to New York City have been made in New Jersey since 2023. A historic Atlantic City trophy shop now produces the iconic symbol awarded by NYC mayors.

What Lies Beneath? NJ’s Forgotten Tunnels

New Jersey is built on layers—history, industry, and movement. But the most intriguing stories aren’t the ones playing out in the streets. They’re the ones buried below. Beneath its highways

Mikie Sherrill to Celebrate Inauguration With Black-Tie Ball at American Dream

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill will hold her inaugural ball at American Dream Mall on Jan. 20, just hours after her non-traditional inauguration in Newark. The black-tie event is expected to draw

Serial Killer Confession Closes 1965 Fair Lawn Cold Case

A decades-old New Jersey cold case has been closed after convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham confessed to the 1965 murder of 18-year-old Alys Eberhardt in Fair Lawn.

NJ Poised to Shake Up School District Map with Forced Mergers

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill that could force the merger of hundreds of local school districts. The proposal would allow state and county officials to consolidate smaller districts

New Jersey Announces Nearly $50M More in Opioid Settlement Funding for Housing, Treatment, and Maternal Care

New Jersey announced nearly $50 million in new opioid settlement funding aimed at expanding housing, treatment access, and maternal health services statewide.