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NJ towns gaining the most residents in 2026: Is yours on the list?
Nearly 500 Jersey towns are growing. Only 66 are losing residents to the exodus.
10 reasons New Jersey is so expensive — and why it keeps getting
Imagine trying to make ends meet with the highest property taxes in the country—it's a reality for countless New Jersey families.
Leaf season is here. So is New Jersey’s growing list of bans.
New Jersey's bans list for fall 2026: leaf blowers, lawn mowers, fire pits, leaf burning, data centers, e-bikes and more. What's law and what's stalled.
New Jersey towns losing residents fastest in 2026 — is yours next?
High taxes and rising costs have pushed many New Jersey residents to consider drastic changes, leaving their beloved communities behind.
NJ man, 38, accused of directing child to sexually assault sister
A Jersey City man faces serious charges after investigators say he manipulated a child into abusing a sibling and sending explicit images.
In August, 997 NJ layoffs were announced by these companies
New Jersey employers have announced more than 12,000 layoffs so far this year, with August alone bringing almost 1,000 cuts across eight companies.
Jersey City gets $120M bailout, then raises property taxes 15%
Jersey City homeowners are looking at about $630 more in property taxes this year. That's a 15 percent jump, way above what the state allows.
Who steals a 40-foot sailboat? NJ cops want answers
New Jersey State Police are looking for the person who brazenly stole a 40-foot sailboat from a marina in Jersey City.
Howell just banned data centers — it’s the 33rd NJ town to do it
Howell Township just became the 33rd New Jersey municipality to ban data centers outright, and residents at the public hearing were fully on board.
NJ adopts law for kids online safety 'toughest in the country'
New Jersey now requires social media companies to use the highest default privacy settings for minors. Companies that ignore the rules can be taken to court.