Maple Shade Township
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Democratic strategist Amit Singh Bagga and Republican strategist Rusat Ramgopal about what's next for both parties after the midterm elections. Also, a conversation with Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh about the impact the blue wave might have on New Jersey.
Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D-Trenton) withdrew her name from consideration for lieutenant governor on Friday, clearing the way for Gov. Mikie Sherrill to name Acting Secretary of State Shirley Emehelu as her choice for the state’s second-highest office. The New Jersey Globe first reported that Sherrill plans to announce Emehelu’s...
A free transportation option for senior citizens and those with disabilities was introduced on Wednesday. The “CG Hopper” is available as an on-demand shuttle service for people in both Camden and Gloucester Counties. The service area also connects riders to NJ Transit centers, in order to broaden access...
Despite a significant rise in gas prices triggered by President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, key government officials in New Jersey must soon determine whether a state tax levied on gasoline and diesel sales must be increased. Under New Jersey law, state government’s top public-finance officials are required to...
The best Christmas towns in the Mid-Atlantic turn their main streets into holiday destinations, with tree lightings, parades, markets, house tours and a lot of twinkle. We picked seven in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, chosen for holiday atmosphere, distinctive seasonal programming and how well they work for a day trip or weekend. Published 2026 dates are checked against official event and tourism websites.
Skip the crowded mall and the shipping deadlines. These South Jersey shopping districts offer local boutiques, unique gifts, independent shops, and plenty of reasons to make a day of your holiday shopping.
The holiday cheer is felt across the entire Garden State, with various markets and pop-ups found from Northern New Jersey down to the Shore. With shopping experiences, plenty of seasonal treats to try, and entertainment, it’s impossible to have a dull holiday season in New Jersey. We at The New Jersey Girl have rounded up a list of holiday markets + pop-ups to check out in the state, so read on to see them all.
You can sing a duet with a hologram of Frankie Valli, then hop into a virtual ride in Jon Bon Jovi’s Chevelle. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that. And it all happens one floor up from a mall food court. The same spot lets you interview a...
Three New Jersey residents are accused of siphoning roughly $1.1 million out of New York City's rental assistance program by posing as distressed tenants and routing the payments into accounts disguised as landlords' accounts. Officials announced the charges against Erica Williams, Kareem Canty and Tajizhanae Whitaker this past Thursday, alleging the scheme ran from 2021 through 2025 and relied on dozens of fraudulent applications submitted to the city's Human Resources Administration.
When the tide drops, rows of old cedar stumps poke up out of the mud like a forest that forgot to leave. They sit in a marsh right behind a busy shopping center. Those stumps are what’s left of an Atlantic white cedar forest that once covered this part of New Jersey. Today, egrets, ducks, and geese wander past them while cars hum along a nearby highway.
The Voorhees Township Board of Education celebrated student achievement, honored longtime employees and reviewed several district initiatives during its Oct. 28 meeting, which also included the appointment of a new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Among the evening’s highlights were a presentation by Kresson Elementary School’s Math Olympiad Club, recognition of 17 employees marking […]
New Jersey 7th District Representative-elect Rebecca Bennett, 2nd District Representative-elect and Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock, and Director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University Micah Rasmussen join the show this week.
Paterson, New Jersey based Accurate Box Company, a woman- and family-owned corrugated box manufacturer, recently opened its doors to Congresswoman Nellie Pou and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill for a tour of the facility. “Accurate Box Company is a great example of a business not only surviving, but thriving here...
MORRIS COUNTY — Republican Joe Hathaway conceded the race for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District following Tuesday’s general election, congratulating Congresswoman Analilia Mejia on her victory and calling on the Republican Party to make way for a new generation of leadership. Mejia, a Democrat, won a full...
NORTHWEST, N.J. — Four towns in Hunterdon and Warren counties have been named among the 12 friendliest towns in New Jersey by WorldAtlas, which highlighted their historic downtowns, community events, local attractions and welcoming atmosphere. The travel and geography publication included Lambertville, Frenchtown and Flemington in Hunterdon County, along...
New Jersey Transit is pursuing three transit-oriented development (TOD) projects in Jersey City, Bound Brook and Morristown that will result in more than 1,000 new homes on state-owned property near transit hubs. The TOD projects are part of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's housing strategy and NJ Transit's Leveraging Assets...
Ocean County Assemblymen Paul Kanitra and Gregory McGuckin want standard policies to carry at least...
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is investing $9 million in a summer youth employment program that will expand paid work opportunities to teenagers as young as 14 while increasing support for communities affected by violence, state officials announced Thursday. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development said...
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Gloucester County, here's what sold for $500,000 or under over the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top five properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Burlington City voters have decided to tax themselves to protect their own history and open land. The ballot measure passed, creating a new trust fund dedicated to preserving open space and historic sites across the city. The measure, as reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer, authorizes the Burlington City Council to...
