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The Assembly proposal comes after suburban towns lost a string of court fights against the state's fourth round of affordable housing obligations, including at the U.S. Supreme Court. TRENTON, N.J. — As New Jersey towns continue to fight Fair Share Housing requirements across the state, and the law has been challenged and defeated by towns…
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey residents and businesses could soon receive payments for helping reduce electricity demand during peak usage periods under a new program being developed by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. The board announced Thursday, Nov. 12, that it has taken the first step toward...
Thousands of people sprint into the Atlantic Ocean in February on purpose, and they do it for charity. I still can’t decide if that is brave, silly, or a little bit of both. That icy dash is only one way New Jersey celebrates the cold months. Some winter events here feature ice sculptures carved right in front of a crowd.
If you own a home in Burlington, Gloucester, or Monmouth Counties and think your assessment is too high, you have until Jan. 15 to file a tax appeal, according to NJ.com. That date lands months before the April 1 deadline that applies in most of the state. Why the split?...
Journalist Mary Ann Koruth of The Record examines an ongoing lawsuit challenging New Jersey's school segregation and the state's strict residency laws. As the case awaits an appellate court ruling, Koruth details the history behind municipal district boundaries and explores what potential remedies could mean for students and communities.
U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Middle Schools rankings are out, and New Jersey’s top 20 runs from city schools in Jersey City, Newark, and Paterson to small Shore boroughs like Avon, Spring Lake, and Little Silver, showing the true expanse of New Jersey’s robust education system.
Some South Jersey districts have warned they could cut positions, increase class sizes or close schools if the current funding formula stays.
New Jersey utilities are required to complete routine streetlight repairs within three business days of receiving notice. How to report a broken streetlight.
There is an important thaw in the political feud between New Jersey Senator Vince Polistina and Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson.
Before the polls opened on Election Day, New Jersey Democrats had already built a 290,408-vote advantage over Republicans. That’s not a projection, a poll, or a calculation based on party registration. Those were actual ballots returned by voters, and while nobody knew precisely how they voted, the numbers gave Democrats an enormous head start before the first Election Day voter walked into a polling place.
As women leaders from across New Jersey took the stage at The Legacy Castle on Oct. 21, the applause recognized more than their professional titles. Their accomplishments represented years of navigating challenges, making decisions and creating opportunities in fields where women continue to seek greater representation. The Executive Women of...
Former Parsippany Mayor James “Jamie” Barberio says he has not endorsed Morris County Commissioner Tom Mastrangelo for State Assembly, despite being included on a list of endorsements released by Mastrangelo’s campaign today. “I’ve never even spoken to Tom about this,” Barberio told the New Jersey Globe. “I...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Thursday a $183.5 million multistate settlement with rent-to-own financing company Acima Digital LLC and its parent company, Acima Holdings LLC, resolving allegations that the company misled consumers about the costs and terms of its rental-purchase agreements. The bipartisan settlement,...
Don't miss these 21 unique holiday events and festivals in New Jersey this December in every county
For Kailitza "Kaili" Carrasquillo and her mom, the Ronald McDonald House in Camden has provided stability and support through months of major surgeries and medical treatment.
The Lakewood Board of Education has appealed a recent judicial ruling in the ongoing legal battle over the state’s proposed intervention in the district, with its attorney maintaining that the state has not justified taking control of the school system, the school board attorney tells TLS. In a recent...
Fewer than half of all registered New Jersey voters cast ballots in this year’s midterms, despite the blue wave saw Democrats flip two U.S. House seats. The roughly 45-47% turnout was most likely due to Republicans’ sitting out this election. The best comparison from recent years to this...
Flu season is getting off to an early start in New Jersey, and health officials are encouraging Ocean County residents to get vaccinated as influenza cases continue to climb across the state. The Ocean County Health Department is offering numerous flu vaccination clinics throughout November and December, making it easier...
Every month I write the tuition checks. Like most families in Lakewood, we don’t think of it as a choice. It’s what we do, the same way we pay the mortgage and the electric bill. But anyone who has sat at the kitchen table in November with a calculator knows how heavy it gets.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will highlight the economic benefits of the state’s growing cannabis industry during the New Jersey League of Municipalities Annual Conference in Atlantic City on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The session will focus on opportunities for municipalities to generate tax revenue by allowing cannabis businesses...
