10+ mon, 1+ week ago (443+ words) New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (left) sits with then-President Donald Trump (left) in the Oval Office of the White House in 2020.AP Donald Trump shocked a lot of people when he performed much better than expected in blue-leaning New Jersey during the 2024 presidential race. Here's another thing that may surprise you: Trump has better numbers than Jersey's Democratic governor, Phil Murphy, in a new poll released a few days after the Republican returned to the White House. Garden State voters have a split view of Trump, with 48% viewing him favorably and 46% seeing him negatively, according to the Emerson College/PIX 11/The Hill survey released Thursday. Murphy, meanwhile, is rated favorably by 44% of the state's voters, while 42% see him unfavorably, 12% are neutral, and 2% have not heard of the two-term governor as he enters his final year in office. "Governor Murphy is…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (117+ words) Two months after domestic travelers were required to show a Real ID drivers license at airports, demand remains high to get an appointment at the Motor Vehicle Commission to get a Real ID. Need a Real ID in New Jersey? You will have to wait until the fall. Appointments to get a Real ID drivers license upgrade at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission agencies are still in short supply, and if you do get one it might be as far out as October. On Wednesday, mid-October was the earliest available appointment date for 22 of the 27 MVC licensing agencies, the remaining agencies had September as the earliest date, according to the MVC's online scheduler....

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) Hey there New Jersey! Here's your audio update highlighting the results of Tuesday's primary election and the two candidates chosen by voters as well as the upcoming closure of a popular Jersey Shore eatery. We'll also tell you about New Jersey lifting its statewide drought warning and the upcoming arraignment of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver. Today's audio update: Meet the N.J. gubernatorial candidates, beloved Jersey Shore restaurant closing Hey there New Jersey! Here's your audio update highlighting the results of Tuesday's primary election and the two candidates chosen by voters as well as the upcoming closure of a popular Jersey Shore eatery. We'll also tell you about New Jersey lifting its statewide drought warning and the upcoming arraignment of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver. Listen by clicking the play button above. This audio presentation is an editorially-curated selection of stories, selected by an editor,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (617+ words) Yes, the Giants and Jets have been embarrassing all season. But the New Jersey Devils are off to one of the hottest starts of anyone in the NHL this year, and we're talking about it! The latest episode of Jersey's Best Podcast is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. Check it out (plus all the previous episodes, as well). If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a review. In case you missed the announcement, this weekly podcast is hosted by me, NJ.com food and culture reporter Jeremy Schneider. Joining me will be a cast of very Jersey guests as we break down all the things that make the Garden State spectacular, bizarre, sometimes annoying, but always the best. More on our latest episode: Devils Hockey is As Jersey As…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago (117+ words) The marquee race this fall will determine who takes over for term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy. And the showdown between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been a doozy, with ... Countdown to Election Day There's a huge spotlight on New Jersey's election this year as voters are set to select the state's first new governor since 2018. The marquee race this fall will determine who takes over for term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy. And the showdown between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been a doozy, with relatively close polls, sharp rhetoric, big differences in their plans for the state, and President Donald Trump's shadow cast over it all....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) Our project pinpointing the sports claim to fame of every New Jersey town generated dozens of emails. Here's what readers had to say. We picked every New Jersey town's sports claim to fame " and now it's your turn When we set out to pinpoint the sports claim to fame for every single New Jersey town " all 564 of them " we certainly didn't expect all of our choices to be unanimously accepted. This is Jersey, after all. We have opinions, and if you hadn't noticed when you're stuck in traffic on the Turnpike, we're not afraid to share them....

8+ mon, 4+ day ago (129+ words) A new newsletter, a new opinion column, and candidate forums are all part of our plan to deliver the definitive look at the 2025 governor's race. We're covering N.J. politics as never before. Buckle up for the ride. | Editor's Note The dome of the Trenton Statehouse shines at dusk.Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media In just eight months, New Jerseyans will go to the polls in what might be the most-watched governor's election in our state's history. That's because, unlike 48 of the other 49 states, New Jersey elects its governor the year after the Presidential election. Those who want to read the tea leaves and better understand the political winds have only us and Virginia to look toward....

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (200+ words) This once-a-week newsletter will take you behind the scenes in the dramatic, cut-throat world of New Jersey politics.Mike Scott | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com It's a busy time in New Jersey politics these days. Crazy busy. We're not just talking about the state's response to all that's going on with President Donald Trump's new administration in Washington. We're also talking about the massive governor's race to replace term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy. We're talking about the fallout that has spilled out since then. You can follow all of it every Thursday at noon with "What Makes Jersey Run," a weekly newsletter on the Garden State's notorious political world from veteran NJ Advance Media reporter Brent Johnson. Johnson is an award-winning journalist who has covered state politics for more than a decade for New Jersey's largest media outlet. The first…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (205+ words) Both the Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop ran insurgent, grassroots-styled campaigns in the left lane, hoping to nab the support of progressives to overtake Sherrill. Baraka placed second (20.5%), and ended up winning Essex " also Sherrill's home county " and Union, which were big surprises. Breaking down the big N.J. governor primary: A special edition of What Makes Jersey Run This once-a-week newsletter will take you behind the scenes in the dramatic, cut-throat world of New Jersey politics.Mike Scott | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the latest edition of a weekly newsletter on the crazy world of New Jersey politics. You can subscribe here. The big takeaways from the big primary Breaking down the big N.J. governor primary: A special edition of What Makes Jersey Run This once-a-week newsletter will take you behind the…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago (212+ words) Summer may still be months away, but many Jersey Shore towns have announced 2025 beach badge pricing for daily and season tags. For early planners, some towns are offering preseason discounts on full ... Summer may still be months away, but many Jersey Shore towns have announced 2025 beach badge pricing for daily and season tags. For early planners, some towns are offering preseason discounts on full season badges. Most New Jersey beaches require paid badges or tags, with prices ranging from $3.50 for a daily pass to $200 for a season pass. The towns offering discounts for season passes if you purchase them early include Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Brigantine, Lavallette, Margate and more. MORE: Jersey Shore beach badge sales soar to $52M in 2024. See which towns made the most. More than a dozen beaches offer free entry to veterans, and many have discount options…...