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Iconic eagle sign coming down at Anheuser-Busch brewery in Newark
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (117+ words) Jan 2, 2026, 12: 37 PM An iconic symbol in Newark is coming down as ownership of the Anheuser-Busch brewery changes hands. Cranes arrived Friday morning at the brewery to begin removing the illuminated eagle that has stood on top of the factory for…...
New Jersey reacts to "New York - New Jersey Stadium" branding ahead of 2026 World Cup
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (348+ words) Apr 14, 2026, 6: 04 PM As preparations ramp up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a temporary name change at Met Life Stadium is leading to some strong reactions across New Jersey. The stadium, which is in East Rutherford, will be referred to as…...
5 people shot in Trenton in the last week, including 1 fatal
12+ hour, 24+ min ago (213+ words) Apr 14, 2026, 5: 46 PM In Trenton, five people have been the victims of gunfire in the last week. It signals an increase in violence in the city. Three people were shot last week and two more Monday afternoon. Detectives with the Mercer…...
New Jersey ranks among top 10 best states for children's health care
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (306+ words) Apr 7, 2026, 12: 29 PM New Jersey has secured a spot as one of the premier locations in the nation for raising healthy children, according to a new comprehensive study by Wallet Hub. The Garden State ranked 6th overall in the 2026 report, which analyzed…...
Did you see it? Space X launch visible over parts of NJ this morning
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (142+ words) Apr 14, 2026, 8: 16 AM If you were up early and had your eyes on the sky, you might have caught a rare sight in New Jersey'a Space X rocket launch. The Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 5: 33 a. m. , its northeast trajectory…...
Paterson launching 'Protect and Connect' program pairing police with mental health professionals
1+ week, 1+ day ago (277+ words) Apr 6, 2026, 5: 57 PM A new approach to public safety is coming to the city, aimed at changing how police respond to mental health crises. Officials say the "Protect and Connect" program will pair trained police officers with mental health professionals to…...
New law to limit how much landlords in NJ can charge for application fees
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (90+ words) Apr 13, 2026, 10: 15 PM A new law will soon limit how much landlords in New Jersey can charge for application fees. The fees will be capped at $50, starting on May 1. New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport says this is to protect residents…...
Jersey City makes sweeping changes to 9-1-1 dispatch system
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (162+ words) Apr 10, 2026, 10: 29 PM Jersey City is rolling out major upgrades to its emergency dispatch system next month. Officials said the new system will be aimed at reducing misrouted calls and improving response times. "If you're calling 911, that might be the most…...
Trenton launches pothole repair initiative
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (150+ words) Apr 11, 2026, 9: 23 AM Mayor W. Reed Gusciora and Interim Director of Public Works Hector Weah announced the launch of a citywide pothole repair initiative Friday in Trenton. The comprehensive plan will address roadway damage caused by winter storms and repeated freeze-thaw cycles,…...
Driver rescued after tractor'trailer crashes into Clifton building
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (255+ words) Apr 14, 2026, 12: 30 PM The tractor'trailer that crashed into a Clifton limo company early Monday remains stuck inside the building as engineers and construction specialists work on a complex plan to safely remove it. Clifton police said the truck is still embedded…...