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A New Jersey chef legally living in the United States was released after being wrongfully detained by ICE for weeks. Community members rallied for his freedom as officials confirmed he
Downtown Newark is transforming into a winter wonderland! The 2025 Newark Winter Village offers ice skating, go-karts, private heated igloos, and a marketplace with local food and crafts. Running November
DNA from a laptop links a man in India to the 2017 Maple Shade double murder. Authorities now seek extradition in the case that seemed cold for years.
Monmouth County will invest $6 million in park upgrades across 27 towns through the 2025 Open Space Grant, funding renovations and new community improvements.

We asked our audience to pick the best diner in New Jersey for 2025 and they spoke. Summit Diner is the top-rated diner in the state according to New Jersey

Visiting New Jersey for the first time? Explore six standout towns, from Princeton’s historic streets to Spring Lake’s quiet boardwalks, each offering charm, culture, and small-town vibes.
Hoboken’s storefront vacancies reflect a mix of rising rents, post-pandemic retail shifts, and real-estate turnover. But with new mixed-use projects, grocery anchors, and outdoor dining laws, the city may be
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
Reading Rhythms, the popular “reading party” that’s reimagining how people connect over books, is coming to The Pillars in Newark on November 16. Here’s what to know about the event
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,