Meta Agrees to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion and Restrict Teen Accounts August 26, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Meta agrees to pay up to $17.1 billion and impose new Facebook and Instagram teen restrictions under a proposed settlement.
Jersey City crews rescue 69 people from flash-flooded vehicles August 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Emergency crews rescued 69 people from flooded vehicles in Jersey City as storms hit North Jersey, with more rain possible this weekend.
New Jersey lost an estimated 25,600 jobs in July August 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey lost an estimated 25,600 jobs in July 2026 as unemployment fell to 4.4%, signaling a weakening labor market.
Northwest NJ Workforce Board Gets $1M Digital-Literacy Grant August 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Northwest New Jersey workforce board receives $1M for digital-skills training for Work First New Jersey clients in Morris, Sussex and Warren.
New Jersey law will restrict notifications and adult contact on minors’ social media accounts August 18, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey’s new online safety law limits notifications, adult contact and data collection on minors’ accounts.
New Medicaid Rules Could Affect 540,000 in New Jersey August 18, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Medicaid work rules start Jan. 1, 2027, potentially affecting 540,000 New Jersey adults. Here’s what residents should know.
New Jersey Childhood Vaccine Rules Remain Unchanged After Federal Order August 18, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey says school vaccine requirements remain unchanged despite a federal order revising childhood vaccine recommendations.
More than 1 million ANCHOR confirmations are going out; some homeowners must file themselves August 18, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey is sending ANCHOR confirmations to more than 1 million residents, with some homeowners required to file separately.
Data Centers Are Driving Up the Part of Your Electric Bill New Jersey Cannot Control August 17, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey electric bills rise as data centers drive demand, while power plant standby charges make up 15% to 20% of a typical bill.
New Jersey Opens Civil Rights Investigation at Delaney Hall After Detainee Death August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey investigates Delaney Hall over detainee treatment, medical care and alleged civil rights violations at the Newark ICE facility.
