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The MVC Voter Registration Scandal Widens, Straining Relationships From Trenton to Washington

New Jersey's voter registration scandal has continued escalating in the days since Governor Mikie Sherrill first disclosed that a Motor Vehicle Commission software error...

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South Jersey Progressive Democrats Trade the Boardroom for the Brewery With Summer Gathering

The South Jersey Progressive Democrats are swapping their usual formal monthly meeting for a considerably more relaxed evening this month, hosting an informal SJPD...

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Sherrill’s Whirlwind Week: A DOJ Standoff, a Grocery Pricing Crackdown, and a Flurry of New Laws

Governor Mikie Sherrill is dominating New Jersey's news cycle this week, navigating a direct standoff with the U.S. Department of Justice over a multi-year...

Legislation

New Jersey Joins 26-State Coalition Suing to Block New Conditions on FEMA and DHS Grants

New Jersey has joined a coalition of roughly two dozen states in suing the federal government over new conditions attached to Department of Homeland...

Agriculture & Farming

In New Jersey’s 7th District, Grocery Prices and Voter Roll Concerns Take Center Stage Ahead of November

The race in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District between incumbent Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett is increasingly centering on...

Law & Order

ICE Enforcement Surges Across New Jersey, Triggering Legal Battles, Municipal Divestment, and a Congressional Hearing

New Jersey is experiencing a genuinely significant increase in federal immigration enforcement activity, with local hotlines tracking daily arrests reporting call volumes roughly doubling...

Politics

Senator Greenstein Talks Affordability, Labor, and Loyalty to Union Roots in Wide-Ranging Interview

State Senator Linda Greenstein sat down for a morning interview with InsiderNJ in a diner booth along a Central Jersey highway in East Windsor,...

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Software Error at NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Improperly Registered Thousands of Noncitizens to Vote

Governor Mikie Sherrill announced this week that a software error at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission improperly registered thousands of noncitizens to vote,...

New Jersey Resources

Sherrill Convenes Utility Executives as New Jersey Presses Forward on Energy Affordability

Governor Mikie Sherrill met directly with executives from the state's major utility companies this week, continuing her administration's sustained push to bring down energy...

Kids / Children

Senator Andy Kim Proposes MediKids Act, a Bid for Universal Health Coverage for Children and Young Adults

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim has introduced a major new federal health care proposal called the MediKids Act, aiming to establish universal health coverage...

Legislation

New Jersey Bans Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software, Becoming the Fourth State to Target the Practice

New Jersey has taken another significant step in its ongoing effort to address housing affordability with the enactment of the Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation...

News

This Week on Reporters Roundtable: DHS Voter Roll Claims, the Roxbury Standoff, and New Jersey’s Post-Budget Math

NJ Spotlight News is bringing its weekly Reporters Roundtable back to NJ PBS this week, gathering a rotating panel of New Jersey's top political...

Legislation

DHS Sends Letter to New Jersey Citing Preliminary Data on Noncitizens Found on Voter Rolls

The Department of Homeland Security has formally notified election officials in New Jersey and three other states that a preliminary data review identified thousands...

Politics

New Jersey Politicians Split Sharply Along Party Lines After Trump’s Primetime Election Integrity Address

President Trump's primetime address from the White House East Room on election integrity has drawn a genuinely stark, predictably divided reaction from New Jersey's...

Legislation

Inside New Jersey’s Two Immigration Courts, Amid Growing Criticism From Attorneys Over How Cases Are Being Handled

New Jersey operates two separate federal immigration courts, both falling under the jurisdiction of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, a branch of the...

Health & Wellness

Health Care Advocacy Group Launches “Faces of the GOP Health Care Crisis” Campaign, Targeting Rep. Tom Kean

A national health care advocacy organization has launched a pointed new campaign aimed directly at Representative Tom Kean of New Jersey's Seventh District, part...

Politics

A Combative Day on Capitol Hill: Booker Clashes With AG Nominee Blanche While Gottheimer Presses New Fed Chair

Capitol Hill produced two genuinely significant hearings on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, both drawing active participation from New Jersey's congressional delegation. In the Senate,...

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New Jersey’s Highest Court Sets New Rules for How Facial Recognition Evidence Gets Disclosed in Criminal Cases

The New Jersey Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling reshaping how defendants can access information about facial recognition technology used against them during...

Politics

The Long Odds and Long Road of Justin Murphy’s Senate Campaign Against Cory Booker

Justin Murphy may well be running one of the most anonymous Senate campaigns anywhere in the country this cycle, though that anonymity has far...

Education

New Jersey’s Record K-12 Education Funding Is Not Preventing Budget Shortfalls Across School Districts

New Jersey is investing more money in public education than at any other time in its history. For the 2026-2027 school year, the state...

Philadelphia Flyers Struggle in Back-to-Back Losses Against Lightning, Look to Regroup on the Road

The Philadelphia Flyers faced a challenging weekend on home ice, dropping consecutive games to the Tampa Bay Lightning and...

Animals & Wildlife

Environmental Advocates and Fishermen Unite to Challenge Empire Wind Project

In a bold move to protect marine life and coastal communities, a coalition of environmental groups and commercial fishermen...

Politics

New Jersey Sat Out Trump’s Great American State Fair. Cape May County Showed Up Anyway. Here Is What Happened.

America's 250th birthday arrived with the ambition of a World's Fair and the execution of a county fair that...

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Dispensaries

Exploring New Jersey's Flourishing Cannabis Dispensary Scene: A Comprehensive Guide As cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States,...

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2024 Sunset Jazz Series at Wiggins Park

The Sunset Jazz Series at Wiggins Park, along the Camden City waterfront, promises a melodic journey through the summer...

Central Jersey

Service Areas

New Jersey Parkway Service Areas & New Jersey Turnpike Service Areas New Jersey Turnpike Service Areas John Fenwick Service Area (Northbound)Named...

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New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism (NJTT)

New Jersey Tourism Research and Insights - Discover the Pulse of Tourism in the Garden State The New Jersey Division...

Books & Literature

Cooperative Marketing Grant Program

New Jersey Travel & Tourism Grants: Cooperative Marketing and Destination Marketing Opportunities The New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism...

Entertainment

Summer Parks Concert Series for 2024

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Summer Parks Concert...

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Welcome & Visitor Information Centers

Discover New Jersey Through Its Welcome & Visitor Information Centers Traveling to a new destination often comes with questions, decisions,...

Entertainment

The Ultimate New Jersey Summer Guide: Nearly 180 Incredible Activities, Adventures, Cruises, Attractions, and Family Experiences Across the Garden State

Summer in New Jersey is unlike summer anywhere else in America. Few states can offer the sheer variety of experiences...

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New Egypt Speedway

New Egypt Speedway is Where Racing Excitement Hits High Gear Nestled in the heart of New Jersey's countryside lies a...

Business

Diners

Exploring Flavor: New Jersey Restaurants on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'. Below are the New Jersey restaurants that were on...

Art & Culture

New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands Elevates Art, Landscape, and History into One of the State’s Most Immersive Cultural Destinations

Set within the rolling terrain of the Ramapo Mountains in Ringwood, the New Jersey State Botanical Garden stands as...

Animals & Wildlife

Lunch at Off the Beaten Path in New Jersey at Hidden Culinary Gems

While New Jersey is known for its iconic eateries in bustling cities and popular towns, the true treasures often...

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Wall Stadium Speedway

Experience the Thrills of Stock Car Racing at Wall Stadium Speedway For over seven decades, Wall Stadium Speedway has been...

Bars

Sports Bars

The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Sports Bars in New Jersey New Jersey is not only known for its stunning...

Film & TV

Delsea Drive-In Theatre Reopens for 2026 Season, Preserving New Jersey’s Cinematic Legacy Under the Stars

New Jersey’s place in film history is not just a matter of production credits or studio investments—it is foundational....

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Red Bull Arena is A Modern Marvel in the Heart of New Jersey

Nestled along the Passaic River in Harrison, New Jersey, stands the magnificent Red Bull Arena, a state-of-the-art soccer stadium...

Fire & Police

Collingswood Teen to Stand Trial as Adult in Mount Ephraim Homicide Case

A South Jersey tragedy is moving forward in the courts with serious legal weight. A Collingswood teenager, 17-year-old Luke...

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Bridgeport Motorsports Park

Experience the Thrills of Racing at Bridgeport Motorsports Park: The Kingdom of Speed Located in Logan Township, Gloucester County, New...

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Ice Cream

Your Ultimate Guide to New Jersey's Sweetest Scoops: A Tour of Our Favorite Ice Cream Havens There’s something undeniably magical...

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Events coming up in New Jersey

View All Events in New Jersey Here! Here are some exciting events coming to New Jersey: Upcoming Events in New...

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Hotels & Lodging

New Jersey offers a variety of lodging options, ranging from luxury resorts to unique inns, family-friendly hotels, and rustic...

Agriculture & Farming

New Jersey Farmers Market Season 2026 Begins: The Garden State’s Most Anticipated Outdoor Tradition Returns

As April unfolds across New Jersey, a familiar and highly anticipated transition is underway—one that signals not just a...

Business

Vegetarian Journal’s Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in New Jersey, The Top Veggie Joints in NJ are Listed Here!

New Jersey is home to a vibrant and diverse food scene, and the vegetarian and vegan community is no...

Music

Camden County’s 2026 Twilight Concert Series Turns Cooper River Park Into One of New Jersey’s Biggest Free Summer Music Destinations

Every summer, New Jersey proves once again that some of the state’s most memorable live music experiences are not...

Film & TV

Paramount Secures Major Production Hub at 1888 Studios in Bayonne, Boosting New Jersey’s Film and TV Industry

Bayonne, NJ — In a transformative move for New Jersey’s entertainment landscape, 1888 Studios, a cutting-edge 1.6 million square-foot...

Central Jersey

2024 Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games

Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games Set to Ignite The College of New Jersey this Week! Ewing, NJ – The...

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Mystery Drones Spotted Over New Jersey

Authorities in Morris County, New Jersey, are investigating reports of unauthorized drone activity after multiple large drones were spotted...

Music

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney and an All-Star Lineup Set to Define a Historic Moment at Monmouth University’s “Music America” Concert Series

New Jersey is preparing to take center stage in a way that reflects not only its cultural identity, but...

Wine & Wineries

Terhune Orchards in Princeton Welcomes Visitors for Fall and Winter Wine, Music, and Family Fun

Princeton’s Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery is celebrating the changing seasons with an array of festive events and activities,...

Weather Report

The Most Dangerous Heat Event of 2026 Is Bearing Down on New Jersey: What the Extreme Heat Watch Means and How to Survive It

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch covering all 21 New Jersey counties, and the language...

Entertainment

The Golden Retriever Experience: Opening Day at Camp Goldie — A Tail-Wagging Event You Can’t Miss in New Jersey📍 Millstone, NJ

Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Dog lovers of New Jersey, get ready for the...

News

New Jersey Has the Second-Highest UFO Sighting Density in the Country. Here Is the Real Explanation.

New Mexico has its desert mythology and its Roswell legacy. Nevada has Area 51 and the empty basin and...

Jersey Shore

Belmar Beach 2026 Is Ready for Summer: The Complete Explore New Jersey Visitor Guide to Beach Tags, Parking, Boardwalk Life, Festivals, Dining, and the...

There are certain places along the Jersey Shore that never lose their identity no matter how much changes around...

Boutiques

The Best Yoga Studios in New Jersey

Are you searching for a sanctuary of serenity in the Garden State? Look no further than the thriving yoga...

Boutiques

Exploring the Unique Charm while Shopping at the 30 Top Boutiques in New Jersey

Amidst the bustling streets and vibrant neighborhoods of New Jersey lie hidden gems waiting to be discovered by fashion...

Central Jersey

Film Festivals in New Jersey: A Celebration of Cinema

New Jersey boasts a vibrant film scene, with a plethora of film festivals celebrating diverse voices, stories, and cinematic...

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Ridgefield Park Breaks Ground on 216-Unit Mixed-Use Development Featuring Affordable Housing and Retail

Ridgefield Park is set to welcome a significant addition to its residential and commercial landscape with the groundbreaking of...

Entertainment

New Jersey Is Lighting Up the Sky Like Never Before for America’s 250th Birthday Over This 2026 Fourth of July!

There has never been a Fourth of July quite like this one in New Jersey, and that is not...

Music

Monday Nights Come Alive: Jazz, Jam Sessions, and More at Brightside Tavern in Jersey City

Jersey City’s music and nightlife scene has a hidden gem that comes alive every Monday night. Brightside Tavern, located...

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The Phenomenon of Fireballs: Origins, Significance, and Recent Celestial Events

Fireballs: A Captivating Natural Phenomenon Fireballs, also known as bolides, are a fascinating and captivating natural phenomenon that has captured...

Entertainment

Memorial Day Weekend 2026 in New Jersey Is Shaping Up as One of the State’s Biggest Celebrations of Summer, Community, Music, and American Tradition

Every year, Memorial Day Weekend arrives carrying two distinct identities across New Jersey at the exact same time. It is...

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