POLITICS

Public health conversations can shift quickly when influential voices enter the discussion. A newly published medical analysis has revealed how powerful that influence can...

In a decision with broad implications for free speech, reputation, and privacy law, the Supreme Court of New Jersey has ruled that false light invasion of privacy claims are subject to the same one-year statute of limitations that governs defamation actions. The case, Salve Chipola, III v. Sean Flannery (A-2-24/088836), decided on August 7, 2025, reinforces the principle that closely related claims involving harmful speech must be treated consistently under the law. At the center of the dispute was an incident at a high school basketball game in January 2020. Plaintiff Salve Chipola alleged that Sean Flannery falsely told a school official that he was a drug dealer who had provided drugs and alcohol to students....

The Pennsbury School District is moving forward with plans for a brand-new high school—an ambitious $269.5 million project set to transform education in the area. But before shovels hit the ground, district officials are inviting the public to weigh in. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Fallsington Elementary School, located at 134 Yardley Avenue in Fallsington, Pennsylvania. This meeting is more than just an update—it’s a chance for residents, educators, and community leaders to ask questions, voice opinions, and learn exactly how the new school will be designed, funded, and integrated into the surrounding neighborhoods. A School That Crosses Municipal Lines The proposed site spans 120 acres, primarily in...