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Motorists in New Jersey paid $26.92 per 1,000 miles in tolls during 2023. That ranks second in the country. It’s three times what drivers pay on average nationwide — $8.57….
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Local NewsPicture Middlesex County 2026 Accepts Photo and Video Entries
Middlesex County has opened submissions for its Picture Middlesex County contest, which now accepts videos for the first time alongside photographs. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, June 2. Participants…
J. Mayhew
Local News6 New Jersey Towns Offer Retirees Options From Beach Living to Budget Stays
Harrington Moving and Storage pinpointed six prime locations across New Jersey where retirees can settle. Coastal hideaways, antique-filled streets, and wallet-friendly neighborhoods with older populations made the cut. Long Beach…
J. Mayhew
Local NewsJetBlue Adds New Surcharges to United Award Redemptions, Impacting TrueBlue Miles Value
JetBlue slapped carrier-imposed surcharges on TrueBlue members who redeem miles for United Airlines international flights. Some routes now cost an extra $200+ or more in fees on top of the…
J. Mayhew
Local NewsOcean City Plans Drone Shows To Mark America’s 250th Birthday
Ocean City will put on seven drone shows this summer. America turns 250, and the town wants to mark it. Called America 250: Lights Over Ocean City, hundreds of drones…
J. Mayhew
Local NewsJersey City To Launch Upgraded 911 System Next Month
Jersey City will introduce major changes to its emergency dispatch system on May 14. The new setup will reduce misrouted calls and speed up response times, according to city officials….
J. Mayhew
Local NewsNewark Baby Shower Provides Health Resources to Mothers
Dozens of mothers and expectant mothers gathered in Newark on Saturday for a baby shower that connected attendees with health care services and educational resources. The Montclair chapter of Delta…
J. Mayhew
Local NewsMontclair Literary Festival Will Mark 10th Year With More Than 60 Authors in May
The Montclair Literary Festival will commemorate its 10th year from May 2 to 11. Over 60 writers will participate in more than 30 events across town. Most are free. Big…
J. Mayhew
Local NewsNew Jersey Symphony Opens Ticket Sales for 2026-27 Season Featuring Film Screenings and Holiday Shows
Tickets went on sale for the New Jersey Symphony’s 2026-27 season. Moviegoers can watch films with live orchestras. Families can attend holiday concerts. Multiple venues across the state will host…
J. Mayhew
Local NewsNew Jersey Housing Market Remains Seller’s Territory as Spring 2026 Begins
New Jersey’s housing market still tips toward sellers this spring. Most other areas are shifting to buyers. A Yahoo Finance report shows the state grapples with scarce inventory and brutal…
J. Mayhew
Local NewsPatriots Point Sells Tickets for July 4 Fireworks Event Aboard USS Yorktown
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum now offers tickets for its yearly Independence Day fireworks show aboard the USS Yorktown. Sales run through Eventbrite. This year’s event celebrates two milestones:…
J. Mayhew
Local NewsCooper Medical School Earns Top Marks in 2026 U.S. News Rankings
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University scored well in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Medical Schools rankings, scoring Tier 2 for Primary Care and Tier 3 for…
J. Mayhew
Local NewsThings To Do in New Jersey This Weekend: April 10-April 12
New Jersey has a variety of events to offer this weekend. You’ll find plenty of music, including intimate candlelight tributes, ’90s grunge nostalgia, and Almost Queen featuring very special guests….
Jennifer Eggleston
