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NJ Man Dies in 1st Fatal Case of ‘Meat Allergy’ Linked to Ticks

A New Jersey man has become the first confirmed death linked to the rare “meat allergy” spread by Lone Star ticks, according to new findings published by the University of

College Athletes and Mob Ties Exposed in $2M Illegal NJ Sports Betting Bust

NJ busts $2M mob betting ring with ex-Rutgers wrestlers, Lucchese soldier. 14 charged.

Record Great White Shark Surfaces Near Atlantic City Shores

Massive 1,653-pound great white shark Contender, the largest male ever recorded in the Atlantic, just pinged miles off Atlantic City, New Jersey! After migrating from Florida to Canada, he's heading

R.I.P. Penny: 232 Years of Loose Change

The U.S. Mint officially ended penny production after 232 years. The coin, which cost nearly four cents to make, had become a costly symbol of waste.

Murphy Grants 200+ Clemencies in Fourth Round of Pardons, Commutations

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has exceeded 200 clemency grants, offering pardons and commutations to individuals seeking a second chance. The initiative focuses on rehabilitation and fairness in the justice

NJ Rider University to Lay Off 25% of Faculty as Financial Crisis Deepens

Rider University is cutting 40 faculty positions, reducing salaries, and suspending benefits as part of a financial restructuring plan following probation by its accreditor. Students can still attend classes, but

What to Know About Trump’s $2,000 Tariff-Funded Stimulus Checks in 2025

President Trump has reintroduced the idea of $2,000 payments for Americans, funded by tariffs imposed under his administration. Key details, including who qualifies and when payments could be made—remain uncertain,

TD Bank to Close Eight New Jersey Branches in Early 2026

TD Bank will close eight New Jersey branches by early 2026 as part of a nationwide downsizing plan affecting 13 states. The move reflects the bank’s push toward digital services

FAA Orders Flight Reductions at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia as Government Shutdown Drags On

Plan on traveling from Newark, LaGuardia or JFK soon? The FAA has ordered airlines to reduce flights nationwide as the government shutdown strains air traffic control staffing. Newark, JFK and

Former NFL Star Antonio Brown in Essex County Jail for Attempted Murder

Former NFL star Antonio Brown, 37, sits in Essex County Jail in Newark after U.S. Marshals captured him in Dubai. He faces a second-degree attempted murder charge for allegedly firing