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Freezing temperatures hang around New Jersey, more cold this week
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (424+ words) New Jersey's statewide seven-day streak of sub-freezing temperatures came to an end Monday, Feb. 2, when Jersey City and other areas reached a relatively balmy 32 degrees. But this coming weekend will turn "brutally cold" again, said David Robinson, state climatologist at…...
New Jersey's seismic history: A closer look at the state's notable earthquakes
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (441+ words) Even if you live in Hunterdon County, you probably didn't feel it. An earthquake hit New Jersey on Friday, around 8:42 p.m. with its epicenter in Whitehouse Station. Media reports had it listed as a 2.3 or a 2.4, which is somewhat of a…...
Jersey Shore mayor announces reelection bid despite business collapse and millions in debt
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (382+ words) Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian officially announced his reelection campaign, while his multi-million-dollar bankruptcy case unfolds in the background. "I'm running for one simple reason," Gillian said in a video published online by his campaign. "I believe deeply in this…...
How cold was January in New Jersey? How it compared to previous years
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (352+ words) This past January brought frigid and even record-breaking temperatures to parts of North Jersey and the surrounding area. Throughout the last week of the month, ice could be seen hanging from the Great Falls in Paterson and floating in large…...
New Jersey Expands Family Leave Act Coverage
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (279+ words) On Jan. 17, 2026, then-Gov. Phil Murphy enacted Assembly Bill A-3451/S-2950, which amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), expanding its coverage to impact a greater number of employers and employees. The amendments also expand employee job protection rights. This GT Alert…...
Target opening new stores; any new Target stores coming to NJ?
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (197+ words) New Target stores will soon open in New Jersey Target, the third-largest department store in New Jersey according to data aggregator ScrapeHero, will reportedly open two stores in New Jersey next month. Here's what you need to know about the…...
Multiple people taken into custody by ICE in Jersey City, Hoboken
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (343+ words) JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (WABC) -- Immigration enforcement detained several people over the weekend in Hoboken and Jersey City. One of those arrests was caught on video at the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Station, and now people who live there are…...
A local official is defending ICE in New Jersey. What did she say?
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (827+ words) Here's the stories you'll be talking about on the New Jersey 101.5 Morning Show on Monday: New Jersey has started 2026 with almost two-thousand notable layoffs, revealed by nine employers, so far. Once giant retailer, Macy's announced a combined 89 layoffs at three…...
Light snow in forecast before new Arctic blast arrives
14+ hour, 46+ min ago (342+ words) New Jersey will remain locked in a cold weather pattern through the end of the week, with below-normal temperatures expected to persist and light snow possible Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Even though temperatures rose into the mid-30s in many parts…...
Dehmer gets a new cabinet post
15+ hour, 24+ min ago (154+ words) By David Wildstein, February 02 2026 3:50 pm Former New Jersey Commissioner of Education Kevin Dehmer will remain in Gov. Mikie Sherrill's cabinet as the state's Chief Technology Officer. Dehmer will continue to serve as the interim Commissioner of Education through Wednesday and…...