POLITICS

New Jersey’s movie theater industry is confronting one of the most transformative moments in its modern history. For decades, cinemas functioned as near-universal entertainment destinations...

As New Jersey heads toward the November 4, 2025 general election, the state’s political temperature is rising fast. With Governor Phil Murphy term-limited and stepping aside after two terms, voters are preparing to choose between two sharply contrasting visions for New Jersey’s future — Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Republican former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli. This election isn’t just about Trenton’s leadership; it’s emerging as a national bellwether for 2026 and beyond.Explore more about New Jersey politics here. The Race for Governor: Sherrill vs. Ciattarelli Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee and former Navy helicopter pilot turned U.S. Congresswoman, has quickly established herself as the race’s front-runner. A mid-October Fairleigh Dickinson University poll placed her at 52%, ahead of...

NEWARK, NJ — May 9, 2025 — In a dramatic and fast-moving turn of events Friday afternoon, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested outside of Delaney Hall, an immigration detention facility operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey’s largest city. The arrest came during what began as a peaceful protest and oversight visit alongside members of Congress. Baraka, a prominent Democratic figure and 2025 gubernatorial hopeful, was among a group of elected officials who gathered at the ICE facility to protest its presence and operation—one that many claim violates local ordinances and lacks city approval. Tensions Rise Outside Delaney Hall Social media was flooded Friday afternoon with viral videos showing a tense standoff between...