Economics
New Jersey Electric Bills Remain Stable This Summer
Customers to see additional bill credits as state touts affordability push
NJ Mailing Stay Property Tax Rebate Checks Starting February 9
Eligible seniors and disabled homeowners can check status and contact state if payment is missing.
NJ Mailing Stay Property Tax Rebates to Eligible Homeowners
Checks for qualifying seniors and disabled residents begin arriving on February 9, 2026.
Crime
Trenton Man Arrested After Hostage Situation
Police say Anthony Parker, 47, barricaded himself inside a home and held a woman hostage at knifepoint.
Trenton Man Held Woman Hostage at Knifepoint for Hours, Police Say
Anthony Parker barricaded himself in a bedroom with a woman and threatened her with a knife, authorities said.
East Windsor Police Blotter Includes Obstructing, Harassment, and Possession of CDS Charges
Incidents from February 7 to February 10 involved arrests for warrants, drug possession, and resisting police
Health
NJ Lawmakers Discuss Phone Surcharge to Support Mental Health Hotline
Senate committee backs 40¢ monthly fee to fund 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
New Jersey Advocates Push Back on Proposed Regulations Threatening Recovery Housing
Proposed legislation could limit sober living options and access to peer-led recovery homes in the state.
Capital Health Settles $4.5M Lawsuit Over 2023 Data Breach
The healthcare provider agreed to the settlement with no admission of liability.
Sports
CVC Boys Basketball Tournament Semifinals Set
Robbinsville and Notre Dame look to pull off upsets against top seeds
Montclair State Men's Basketball Star Hits Clutch Shots
Trenton native Kabrien 'Kabe' Goss leads No. 1 Montclair State with his high-scoring and game-winning plays.
Giants Predicted to Lose Jaxson Dart's Top Weapon to Old Coach
Wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is expected to sign with the Tennessee Titans in free agency, reuniting with former Giants coach Brian Daboll.
Politics
George Washington Deserves Celebration, Not Presidents Day
The first and greatest U.S. president's birthday should be honored, not the generic "Presidents Day"
Trenton Facebook Group Fractures Over Admin's Controversial Post
Fallout from co-founder's comment highlights challenges of moderating online discourse in hyperlocal communities.
New Jersey Parents Alarmed by Proposed Vaccine Database
Trenton seeks to create statewide vaccine status registry and exempt it from public records laws
