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Newark Mourns Passing of Beloved Community Leader Al Coutinho
Assemblyman known for his dedication to the Ironbound and Portuguese-American community

Tributes Pour In for Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Coutinho
Local leaders and politicians remember Coutinho's decades of community service and advocacy.
Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' Ignited the Patriot Cause
The influential pamphlet helped shift colonial sentiment towards independence in 1776.
Recent news
Mar. 28, 2026
UFC Brings Cage-Match Bout to the White House, Home of a President Who Favors Cage-Match Politics
President Donald Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary.
Mar. 28, 2026
UFC Brings Cage Match Bout to the White House
President Trump to host MMA event on White House lawn for 80th birthday and 250th anniversary of the nation
Mar. 14, 2026
Congressman Pushes for Upgrade to Garden State Parkway Exit 20
Van Drew has worked to improve the interchange since his time in the state legislature
Mar. 14, 2026
Congressman Pushes for Improvements to Garden State Parkway Exit 20
Van Drew has been working to upgrade the interchange since his time in the state legislature.
Mar. 13, 2026
Sherrill cuts school aid for one-third of NJ towns
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's first budget slashes school aid to 167 towns, likely leading to a spike in property taxes.
Mar. 13, 2026
Officials Misuse 'Doxxing' to Silence Journalists
Authorities stretch the term to threaten reporters covering immigration, misconduct, and more
Mar. 10, 2026
New Jersey Governor Proposes $60.7B Budget with Property Tax Relief
Sherrill's first budget aims to boost affordability and provide significant property tax relief without new taxes
Mar. 10, 2026
Sherrill Unveils Fiscally Responsible $60.7B NJ Budget
Governor touts plan to close $3B deficit without tax hikes, but Republicans criticize lack of cuts
Mar. 9, 2026
Lawmakers Urge Amtrak to Boost Northeast Corridor Service Ahead of Major Events
Representatives Kean, Malliotakis, and Fitzpatrick call for increased Acela and Northeast Regional train stops at Trenton and Metropark stations.
Mar. 5, 2026
Newark, Jersey City Mayors Praise Sherrill for Scaling Down Disputed Newark Bay Bridge Project
Mayors claim original project would have 'opened the floodgates of heavy traffic' through communities already burdened by pollution.
Mar. 4, 2026
Gov. Sherrill Supports Scaled-Down NJ Turnpike Expansion Plan
The revised proposal calls for a four-lane bridge over the Newark Bay, instead of the originally proposed eight-lane expansion.
Mar. 4, 2026
Elected Leaders Applaud Revised Newark Bay Bridge Plan
Menendez, Jabbour praise Governor Sherrill's one-bridge proposal over initial two-bridge plan.
Mar. 3, 2026
Hightstown Police Increase Patrols Near Houses of Worship
No specific threats, but police urge vigilance amid Middle East conflicts
Mar. 2, 2026
Harvard Economist Larry Summers to Resign Amid Epstein Scandal
Summers will leave his tenured position at the end of the 2025-26 academic year with the title of president emeritus.
Feb. 28, 2026
NJ Budget Crisis Looms as Sherrill Vows Cuts, Not Taxes
Governor warns of 'tough choices' ahead as state faces $3 billion deficit