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New Jersey Joins 37-State Movement to Ban Cellphones in Schools

Governor Murphy signs law banning cellphones in schools for non-academic use, aiming to improve focus, limit bullying, and support student well-being.

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

Sonic Boom Reaching New Jersey: Chef Mike DiLeo’s Culinary Chaos

Chef Mike DiLeo brings more to the table than just food. The NJ chef is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the kitchen.

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.

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

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

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down After Congress Ends Funding

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is dissolving after Congress eliminated its federal funding, ending nearly 60 years of support for PBS, NPR, and local public media stations.

13 Famous Food Brands You Didn’t Know Have Deep Roots in New Jersey

As a New Jersey food writer, I might be biased when it comes to praising Jersey fare, but the culinary influence that this tiny state has across the country is

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.

New Jersey Law Will Require Schools to Install Emergency Key Boxes

New Jersey lawmakers have cleared a bill that will require public schools to install secure exterior emergency key boxes, a move aimed at giving first responders faster access during crises.