Jim Gearhart
Newark to house world’s largest vertical farm
Newark's Ironbound district will soon be home to the world's largest vertical farm.
Should Tesla be able to sell cars directly to buyers?
Telsa's direct-to-buyers sales approach has been restricted in many states, but New Jersey senators could help ease the company's woes with a new bill.
Jersey native rides first 11 miles of Iditarod
My assumption that all weird news has ties to New Jersey proves true once again with the start of the Iditarod this year.
US flag under fire at UC Irvine
Student government members attempted to ban the American flag from the University of California, Irvine, last week, only to face rebuke from their colleagues and observers.
Callers irate over NJ road conditions after snowstorm
Major traffic backups, standstills and accidents due to heavy amounts of snow and ice characterize New Jersey roads this morning, according to callers.
Webcam invasions – do you feel your privacy is at risk?
Webcams are hard to escape thanks to smartphones, computers, and now gaming consoles. With more connectivity, however, comes increased privacy concerns.
The cost of hacking a webcam is an affordable $40, according to Politiker NJ. Remote access Trojans, or RATs, are being used to secretly target cameras and gather images, video and sound that could be embarrassing or compromising to the camera's o
NJDOT spokesman gives update on roads
State Department of Transportation spokesman Steve Shapiro urges all drivers to stay off the roads in an interview with Jim Gearhart this morning.
Steve Schapiro called in to Jim's show to recommend that NJ commuters stay off the roads today if at all possible...
‘Stop Spocking’ – Canadian government to citizens
The death of Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy brought to life a trend called "spocking" last week.
Banning chickens – should urban NJ areas allow livestock ownership?
Poultry ownership is a local issue in New Jersey, but in America's most densely populated state it's no wonder some people are aggravated by their neighbor's animals.
In North Bergen, for example, you could face between $100 and $500 in fines and/or up to 30 days in jail for keeping chickens on your property...
Bear hunting – should the season be expanded?
Black bear hunting season could be longer, cover a larger amount of land, and allow for more methods of animal takedown if updates to the state's bruin management plan are approved.