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NJ Health Officials Report State’s First Confirmed Case of Measles in 2026

NJ Health Officials Report State’s First Confirmed Case of Measles in 2026

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Health announced the state’s first confirmed case of measles this year. A child from Hudson County reportedly contracted the virus after traveling internationally.  Health officials are warning the public that two locations were exposed, and are urging anyone present at the locations to take precautions […]

New Fire Watch Tower Unveiled in New Jersey

New Fire Watch Tower Unveiled in New Jersey

Yesterday, March 25, 2026, New Jersey got its first new fire tower in nearly 80 years. The tower is located in Jackson Township in northeastern NJ and provides wildfire protection for Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Named in honor of its proximity to East Veterans Highway, Veterans Fire Tower was also dedicated to NJ veterans in […]

New Jersey’s Environmental Protections Need To Be Supported Now More Than Ever

New Jersey’s Environmental Protections Need To Be Supported Now More Than Ever

The environment has been one of the more tumultuous topics within politics under the second Trump administration. The encroachment of generative AI technologies within businesses and data centers in towns and cities across the country has left many worried about their impact on the environment and the health of citizens. For states like New Jersey, […]

Industrial Explosion in South New Jersey

Industrial Explosion in South New Jersey

An explosion at a manufacturing facility shocked Gloucester County in New Jersey to its core on Wednesday afternoon. The event happened in Swedesboro at Savita Naturals in the Pureland Industrial Complex. Emergency services received reports of a large fire near Route 322 and Interstate 295 at around 2:30 yesterday afternoon and arrived on scene within […]

ICE Car Chase Results in Multi-Vehicle Crash in NJ

ICE Car Chase Results in Multi-Vehicle Crash in NJ

On Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey, ICE agents engaged in a car chase that resulted in a multi-vehicle crash.  According to witnesses, the operation began around 8:30 am, with agents trying to pull over and approach the work van of Christian Oswaldo Guevara-Guerra, who began to flee upon seeing the agents. […]

Gov. Sherrill Nominates NJ’s First Women State Police Superintendent

Gov. Sherrill Nominates NJ’s First Women State Police Superintendent

Yesterday, February 25, 2026, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill named retired State Police Lieutenant Colonel Jeanne Hengemuhle as her nominee to serve as superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. As of today, Hengemuhle has stepped into her new role as acting superintendent. However, she still needs to be confirmed by the state senate before […]

Local Pressure Works, And A Recent NJ Data Center’s Closing Proves It

Local Pressure Works, And A Recent NJ Data Center’s Closing Proves It

​The construction of AI Data centers has been an ongoing battleground for many local communities within the United States. In New Jersey, a recent hotbed of interest towards constructing these data centers has led many local communities and politicians to escalate their pushback. New Brunswick, New Jersey, was the latest city targeted for development, and […]

NJ Hiker Found Dead on Mount Marcy Identified

NJ Hiker Found Dead on Mount Marcy Identified

The identity of the hiker who slipped and died on Mount Marcy has been released by State Police. 21-year-old resident of Brick, NJ, Brianna L. Mohr was hiking with her dog on Mount Marcy last Thursday, February 12, 2026. Near the summit, she slipped and was unable to make it back to the trail.  Mohr […]

Mejia Wins NJ District 11 Special Election Democratic Primary

Mejia Wins NJ District 11 Special Election Democratic Primary

The Democratic primary race for the special election in New Jersey’s 11th District has been called. Progressive organizer Analilia Mejia has won, beating almost a dozen other candidates, including former US representative Tom Malinowski. This special election is being held to fill the US House seat previously held by Mikie Sherrill. Sherrill resigned after winning […]

AIPAC Fails to Buy NJ 11th District Democratic Special Election Primary

AIPAC Fails to Buy NJ 11th District Democratic Special Election Primary

A special election is being held in New Jersey to fill the congressional seat previously held by now-Governor Mikie Sherrill. With only one Republican nominee, all attention has been on the Democratic nominee election.  It should come as a surprise to no one that AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee), one of the several pro-Israel […]

NJ Governor Announces Portal to Track ICE Activity

NJ Governor Announces Portal to Track ICE Activity

“If you see an ICE agent in the street, get your phone out, we want to know,” said New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill as she announced a new state-run public portal to track ICE activity across the state.  The online portal is expected to launch within the next few days and will allow citizens to […]

New York and New Jersey Face Serious Blood Shortages

New York and New Jersey Face Serious Blood Shortages

Hospitals in New York and New Jersey are facing severe blood shortages. According to the New York Blood Center, during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s, fewer than 10,000 donations were collected. The necessary amount of donations needed to maintain a steady supply is over 12,000 units a day.  This shortage of donations has […]

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