North Hanover Township
Sixteen local elections in New Jersey remain too close to call, with two races tied, four separated by a single vote, and hundreds of mail-in and provisional ballots still awaiting processing as election officials work toward certifying the November 3 general election results. The closest contests include a mayoral election,...
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...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey has adopted updated building codes that introduce new safety requirements, strengthen fire protections and improve energy efficiency, with a six-month grace period allowing certain construction permit applications to be reviewed under the previous standards. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs outlined the changes...
Mayor of Trenton Reed Gusciora today challenged his runoff opponent, Corey McNair, to a four-debate series, “A Vision for the Future of Trenton,” with one public, livestreamed debate in each of Trenton’s four wards before the December 8 runoff election. The campaign asked him to respond by noon Thursday, Nov. 12, so dates and locations can be set with hosts.
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.
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.
Tensions boiled over in New Jersey after a heated council meeting over a proposed ICE detention facility ended with local officials walking out. The November 10 meeting in Roxbury Township quickly descended into chaos as frustrated locals confronted council members over the controversial plans, with some refusing to back down. Now, footage of the confrontation is making the rounds online, and residents aren’t holding back their criticism of how officials handled the situation.
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.
A father spends up to four and a half hours a day traveling to and from Manhattan, sacrificing valuable time with his family in pursuit of career opportunities.
New Jerseyeans have plenty of activities to choose from this weekend, with more than 110 events up and down the Garden State. This weekend’s events include a pie tasting contest in Princeton, a coffee festival in Freehold, a women’s expo in Edison, a Diwahli festival in Holmdel and a nature walk in Delanco.
Shirley Emehelu’s appointment to New Jersey’s second-highest executive office marks a historic breakthrough. Shirley U. Emehelu has made history as the first Black woman and Nigerian American to serve in one of New Jersey’s highest executive leadership positions. Gov. Mikie Sherrill appointed Emehelu on Nov. 10, making...
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.
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…
Thanksgiving with one side, the week after with the other. New Jersey listeners say the day itself doesn't have to be the day, and that takes the pressure off.
The New Jersey Department of Health is reporting an increase in flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, with sick patients showing up in growing numbers to emergency rooms, doctor’s offices and hospitals across the state. “We are very busy right now,” said Dr. Christina Melchionne Miseo, pediatric emergency medicine...
Nobody wants that last-minute supermarket scramble. Stock up on the sides now.
Some South Jersey districts have warned they could cut positions, increase class sizes or close schools if the current funding formula stays.
Five Lawrence Township businesses have been honored for making significant or unusual contributions to the economic growth of the community. The Lawrence Township Economic Growth Committee (formerly known as the Lawrence Township Growth and Redevelopment Committee) sponsors the awards program. The Mayor’s Impact Award, which was given to AmeriKick Princeton...
HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — State agriculture and tourism officials toured Abma’s Farm in Hillsborough on Monday to highlight a $100,000 state grant the farm received to expand its agritourism and education offerings, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture said. The farm plans to use the money to build a...
New Jersey’s winter utility shutoff protections begin Sunday, November 15, giving qualifying households a way to keep essential services on while they work through financial hardship. The Winter Termination Program runs through March 15. It protects eligible residential customers from disconnection of electric, gas, water and wastewater service during...
