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World Cup Spotlight Brings Big Questions for New Jersey

Crowded Democratic Field Begins Fight for Watson Coleman’s Open CD-12 Seat

Clark Council Confronts Parking Pressures, Housing Mandates, and Fallout from State Policing Lawsuit

In Clark, Redevelopment Questions and the Attorney General Lawsuit Drive Public Comment

“We Tried to Prevent This”: Rose Street Residents Press Metuchen Council After Storm Topples Tree and Cuts Power

Edison Council Debates Military Pay Policy and Public Speaking Limits During Late-February Meeting

Radical Transparency and the Test Ahead for Gov. Sherrill

Quiet Votes, Bigger Consequences: Cranford Advances Housing and Pool Rules as Residents Ask What Comes Next

Metuchen Zoning Board Opens 2026 With Reorganization, Variance Approvals, and Developer Denial

Sherrill Takes On ICE — and Washington — in First Month as Governor

Dunellen Borough Council Addresses Community Priorities and Governance in Early-February Session

Routine governance actions and resident priorities featured at mid-winter session

Westfield Council Approves Historic Designation Measure and 2026 Fees at Feb. 10 Meeting

Cranford Committee Handles Budget Business and Community Recognition at Feb. 3 Meeting

Edison Council Advances Public Comment Reform and Military Leave Pay Proposal

Metuchen Council Focuses on Roads, Safety, and Resident Concerns at Feb. 9 Meeting

Sherrill’s First Test Came With Snow — and She Passed

New Jersey’s Governor, a National Message

Phil Murphy’s Eight Years: What Worked, What Didn’t

Phil Murphy Isn’t Done Making His Case

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The Jets Enter a Rebuild at the Trade Deadline

The Jets Enter a Rebuild at the Trade Deadline The New York Jets have officially started a full rebuild...

Can the Knicks Win a Championship this Year?

Can the Knicks Win a Championship this Year? Over the past two decades there hasn’t been much hope for...

Brooklyn Nets 2025-26 Season Preview

Brooklyn Nets 2025-26 Season Preview The NBA season is nearly here. For many teams that means prepping for a...

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Health & Wellness – Free

How to Stay Hopeful After Receiving Scary News

How to Stay Hopeful After Receiving Scary News Bad news has a way of shaking our sense of safety. Whether...

Four Simple At-Home Workouts for Stronger, Faster Legs

Four Simple At-Home Workouts for Stronger, Faster Legs You don’t need a fancy gym or expensive equipment to build stronger,...

Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Four Mental Health Benefits of Catching a Game

Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Four Mental Health Benefits of Catching a Game There’s something special about spending a...

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Entertainment – Premium

Drama Knocks the Previous Number One Movie Out of First Place

Couch Potato Weekly Drama Knocks the Previous Number One Movie Out of First Place Box office shifts, Netflix winners, and...

North American Box Office Fails to Surpass $100 Million Total in Painfully Slow Weekend

North American Box Office Fails to Surpass $100 Million Total in Painfully Slow Weekend Welcome to another weekly installment of...

Word-of-Mouth Proves to Be the Most Powerful Weapon in Weapons’ Arsenal

Word-of-Mouth Proves to Be the Most Powerful Weapon in Weapons’ Arsenal Welcome to another weekly installment of Couch Potato, where...

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Business Spotlight on Kyma Greek Cuisine, Somerville, NJ

Kyma Greek Cuisine, Somerville, NJ https://www.kymacuisine.com/gallery.html A TASTE OF GREECE IN SOMERVILLE, NJ: DIVE INTO KYMA’S CULINARY DELIGHTS Kyma Greek...

Business Spotlight on Tulip Carpet Cleaning East Brunswick

Tulip Carpet Cleaning East Brunswick https://www.eastbrunswickcarpetcleaning.com/ Tulip Carpet Cleaning of East Brunswick is a trusted name in residential and commercial...

Spotlight on: Charlie’s of Bay Head NJ

Charlie's of Bay Head NJ: A Culinary Gem on Twilight Lake At Charlie’s of Bay Head NJ, you’ll experience fine...

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Finance – Premium

The Financial Core of the Media Model – Content is King

The Financial Core of the Media Model - Content is King By: George Berbari | Senior Finance and Accounting Leader...

Should You Use a Home Equity Loan To Pay Off Your Debt?

Should You Use a Home Equity Loan To Pay Off Your Debt? The credit card trap The problem with...

The Impact of Inflation on Your Savings

The Impact of Inflation on Your Savings Inflation is a term we often hear in financial discussions, yet its causes...

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Real Estate – Premium

Design Your Bathroom for Aging in Place

Design Your Bathroom for Aging in Place According to the AARP, almost 90% of adults aged...

What You Need To Consider Before Finishing Your Basement

What You Need To Consider Before Finishing Your Basement For those of you wondering whether remodeling...

Decorating in the Western Gothic Aesthetic

Decorating in the Western Gothic Aesthetic Decorators are noticing a preference for dark, moody hues in designing...

The IRS Announces Inflation Changes for 2025

The IRS Announces Inflation Changes for 2025 The following is not a comprehensive list of all changes,...

With N360, Get The Details On Any Home, Any Neighborhood

With N360, Get The Details On Any Home, Any Neighborhood Welcome to Neighborhood360, a comprehensive research tool...

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DIY Introduction

DIY — Can You Really Do-It-Yourself? Home ownership presents ongoing challenges and opportunities. Home maintenance, home repair,...

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Travel & Culture – Premium

Planning your Anguilla getaway: Best times to visit and more

Planning your Anguilla getaway: Best times to visit and more Thanks to its picturesque beaches, fantastic resorts, and fascinating exclusivity,...

Unveiling the Enigmatic Cultural Practices of Southeast Asia

Unveiling the Enigmatic Cultural Practices of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a captivating region that boasts a rich tapestry of...

Enjoy la dolce vita! Breathtaking hotels in Sicily

Enjoy la dolce vita! Breathtaking hotels in Sicily Photo by Jacek Dylag on Unsplash Italy is a destination that seems...

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Opinion – Free

Opinion: What you need to know about Edison

What you need to know about Edison Normally I don’t write for news media outlets because they tend to sometimes...

Opinion: Why I am running as an Independent for Edison Township Council November 7th

ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2023 Councilwoman Joyce Ship-Freeman (running as an independent) The reason I am running for re-election as Edison...

Look out for the Great Pivot of 2024

The game of politics has become now the standard pretty much at every level of government elections, and maybe today...

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Events/Community Announcements

Edison Township to host ceremony honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

Edison Township to host ceremony honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. EDISON, NJ – The Edison township will host a tribute...

Edison Police 2023 Trunk or Treat Event

Scotch Plains to host family movie night

Scotch Plains to host family movie night SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Township officials are urging families to bring their kids...

Freecycle Market in Scotch Plains

NJ Senior Olympics Flyer

Event Flyer – DOGust Celebration

Scotch Plains brings excitement to the dog days of summer with furry celebration

Scotch Plains brings excitement to the dog days of summer with furry celebration Scotch Plains, NJ – The township of...

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The Couch Potato Corner – Premium

Drama Knocks the Previous Number One Movie Out of First Place

Couch Potato Weekly Drama Knocks the Previous Number One Movie Out of First Place Box office shifts, Netflix winners, and...

North American Box Office Fails to Surpass $100 Million Total in Painfully Slow Weekend

North American Box Office Fails to Surpass $100 Million Total in Painfully Slow Weekend Welcome to another weekly installment of...

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Job seeking, career advice, and hiring trends

Transform Your Job Search with These Four Steps

Transform Your Job Search with These Four Steps Career Observer Channel Published March 11, 2026 Searching for a new...

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