Springsteen Strikes a Nerve Again: New Protest Song Echoes From Minneapolis to the Jersey Shore When Bruce Springsteen releases new music, the world listens. When...

New Jersey, a state known for its vibrant communities, rich history, and influential figures, is once again in the national spotlight as former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez prepares to begin an 11-year prison sentence. This development marks a significant moment, not just for Menendez himself, but for the ongoing dialogue surrounding public service and accountability within our political landscape. Menendez, a Democrat who once held the prestigious position of chair of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was found guilty in July of a bribery scheme that saw him and his wife, Nadine Menendez, allegedly receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in gold bars and substantial cash payments. Prosecutors detailed a web of alleged payoffs from...

ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP – Nominating petitions seem cut and dry. You get enough names, you get on the ballot. But there are always technicalities. Tucker Kelley knows that. Kelley, to put it mildly, has been a political presence in this Morris County town for years. Kelley has his critics, but he also served a 4-year term on the council. And this year, he’s running again in the June Republican primary for council from Ward 6. To that end, he is challenging the nominating petitions of his opponent – Rachael Brookes – and three other GOP council hopefuls. He also is challenging some of the petitions of those running for the county committee, but at this point, let’s concentrate on the council, which is more meaningful...