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New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state Supreme Court rules
By MIKE CATALINI TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey can have a grand jury examine allegations of clergy sexually abusing children, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Monday, after a Catholic diocese that had tried for years to block such proceedings...

New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey can have a grand jury examine allegations of clergy sexually abusing children, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Monday, after a Catholic diocese that had tried for years to block such proceedings recently reversed...

Supreme Court to Review New Jersey Democrat AG’s Subpoena of Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up a case surrounding New Jersey’s seemingly targeted investigation of pro-life pregnancy centers following the end of Roe v. Wade. The high court will specifically weigh in on whether or not First Choice...

New Jersey’s Left Doesn’t Want a King, Unless That King is Governor Phil Murphy or Another Democrat
18 New Jersey is a crazy mess and this weekend, things got a bit crazier as thousands came out for a “No Kings” protest against President Trump, supported by the very same people who voted to re-elect Governor Phil Murphy in 2021. The Twilight...

Home Goods Retailer In New Jersey Closing Several Locations
NO!! A popular home goods retailer located in 40 states has filed for bankruptcy and will be closing 26 stores across the country, including 3 locations here in New Jersey, according to reports. This has always been one of those stores I could get...

Migrants Caught After New Jersey Detention Center Escape
Two of the four migrants who escaped from the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark have been apprehended by federal authorities. Authorities have confirmed the capture of Joel Enrique Sandoval-Lopez and Joan Sebastian Castaneda-Lozada....

Judge in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Dismisses Juror Over ‘Inconsistent’ Statements About Whether He Lives in New Jersey
The district judge presiding over the ongoing Sean “Diddy” Combs trial dismissed Juror Number Six on Monday morning. There appears to be another issue with yet another juror that the judge will address after Monday’s testimony concludes. “There’s...

Salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream sickens 4 in Minnesota and New Jersey
Four people have been sickened in two states by salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream, a nut butter spread used in desserts and other dishes, federal health officials said Monday. Three people in Minnesota and one in New Jersey fell ill...

Supreme Court takes up New Jersey pregnancy clinic’s discrimination case
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case brought by a New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center challenging what it called a politically motivated investigation by the state's Democratic attorney general that threatens to chill its First...

2 people recaptured after escaping New Jersey immigration detention center
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Two detainees who escaped from a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey last week have been recaptured, while another two remain at large, FBI officials said Sunday. The four men busted out of the Delaney Hall...
Supreme Court to review New Jersey AG’s subpoena to anti-abortion clinics
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s (D) subpoena seeking donor records from a network of anti-abortion clinics. In a brief order, the justices said they will examine whether First Choice...

Historic N.J. church gets $12M state award for rehabilitation into 300-seat venue
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has approved a $12 million tax credit to rehabilitate an 1839 historic church in Trenton under the Historic Property Reinvestment Program. The Steeple Center Rehabilitation Project, developed by...

Immigration advocates file new motion over conditions at Baltimore ICE facility
Two immigration rights organizations have asked a judge to halt what they allege are "inhumane conditions" at a Baltimore Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. In their class action lawsuit, the Amica Center for Immigration Rights...

What do New Jersey's most famous celebrities like to eat?
New Jersey is home to legendary singers, actors, athletes and more. Here are the favorite foods of some of our biggest local stars. Do the Garden State's most famous celebrities have tastes as iconically New Jersey as they are? In other words: Did...

Two recaptured after four-man escape from New Jersey detention center
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When did Jennifer Aydin get married? ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’ star refutes viral divorce rumors
Jennifer Aydin, cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, has formally addressed and denied recent rumors suggesting she is divorcing her husband, Dr. Bill Aydin, through Instagram. The rumors had been circulating on social media that the...

JAWS: 50th anniversary art show @ Art Alliance of Monmouth County, Red Bank, New Jersey
CODA, in conjunction with Popcore, Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment, are pleased to present an officially licensed art exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's seminal film, JAWS. When JAWS premiered in 1975, it...

Democrats Talk Only to Themselves on Immigration
Democrats’ problem on immigration is that they’re talking to themselves. The louder they talk, the righter they think they are. Wrong. The more Democrats talk about immigration, the more isolated they become from the rest of America. At every...

As Immigration Enforcement Ramps Up, Elected Leaders Face Increased Threats
Credit: Lawrey on iStock In recent weeks, there have been at least three instances of elected officials being placed in handcuffs, arrested, or charged with felonies for trying to perform oversight duties as it relates to immigration enforcement...

Zoning board rejects Episcopal church s request to operate a homeless shelter
Christ Episcopal Church in Toms River, New Jersey, is considering its options after the town Zoning Board of Adjustment refused June 12 the parish’s request for a variance, which would allow for a 17-bed overnight shelter on its campus. The parish...