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Rain leads to cancellation of multiple NJ Memorial Day parades
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (403+ words) Morning showers across New Jersey will give way to drier, cloudy conditions, but not in time for many Memorial Day parades to continue as scheduled. As rain continues to fall, many towns have made the. .. Rain leads to cancellation of…...
Power outages and heavy damage reported after strong storms sweep through New Jersey
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (157+ words) May 21, 2026, 5: 30 AM New Jersey is dealing with damage after strong storms moved through the state overnight. Wires and trees are down in several areas, including Middlesex County. In the Colonia section of Woodbridge Township, a large tree was uprooted in…...
Millville bans data centers, killing largest proposed facility in New Jersey history
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (391+ words) May 20, 2026, 6: 07 AM In a historic blow to Big Tech development in the Garden State, the Millville Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday night to completely ban data centers within city limits. The decision effectively kills a proposed 2. 6 million-square-foot facility, marking the…...
Made in New Jersey: Nation's oldest distillery reflects 250 years of American history
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (249+ words) May 18, 2026, 7: 26 AM A family-owned distillery in Monmouth County with roots dating back to 1698 is marking a deep connection to American history as the country approaches its 250th birthday. Laird and Company, based in Colts Neck, is recognized as the first licensed…...
Treasury begins sending second round of Stay NJ benefit checks
1+ week, 3+ day ago (171+ words) May 15, 2026, 1: 02 PM New Jersey Treasury officials say the second round of Stay NJ benefit payments is being mailed to eligible seniors who qualified for the state's property tax relief program for tax year 2024. The Division of Taxation has begun sending…...
Belleville elects new mayor in an upset as the incumbent is ousted after the devasting warehouse fire
1+ week, 5+ day ago (156+ words) May 13, 2026, 6: 45 AM A new mayor has been elected in Belleville a week after a massive warehouse fire, as criticism grows over how officials handled the aftermath. Frank V'lez defeated incumbent Michael Melham, becoming one of New Jersey's youngest mayors. Costly…...
NJ voters strongly support social media regulations for kids, Stockton poll finds
2+ week, 6+ day ago (254+ words) May 5, 2026, 3: 28 PM A large majority of New Jersey voters support stronger regulations on social media platforms to protect children online, according to a Stockton University poll released April 30. The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy poll found that 75% of voters…...
Gov. Sherrill reminds New Jersey residents of statewide drought warning
3+ week, 3+ day ago (149+ words) As the warmer months approach, the Department of Environmental Protection is monitoring the current water supply through its four-tiered system that tracks the state's status. Gov. Sherrill reminds New Jersey residents of statewide drought warning As the warmer months approach,…...
New Jersey State Police recover 15 stolen agricultural drones in cargo theft investigation
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (268+ words) The equipment, classified as agricultural drones due to their use as registered crop dusters, was reported stolen from CAC International, a logistics and shipping company based in Harrison. New Jersey State Police recover 15 stolen agricultural drones in cargo theft investigation…...
Car or train? What's the fastest and cheapest way from New Jersey to Yankee Stadium?
4+ week, 13+ hour ago (241+ words) Apr 27, 2026, 5: 32 AM Updated 57 min ago Baseball season is in full swing, but getting to the stadium isn't always a walk in the park. For Central Jersey-based New York Yankees fans trying to get to the stadium, it comes down to…...