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Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald shares latest on key d-man's future with New Jersey - "Talked to his agent yesterday"
The New Jersey Devils are working on a new contract for young defenseman Luke Hughes. He is a restricted free agent after July 1, following the expiry of his entry-level contract with the team. Currently, talks are ongoing between the Devils and...

Trump nominates Alina Habba to be permanent US attorney for New Jersey
President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba to complete a full four-year term.The White House sent her name to the Senate for confirmation as Habba’s 120-day term nears its end....

Alina Habba’s educational qualification: The academic background of Donald Trump’s New Jersey attorney nominee
On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump nominated Alina Habba to be U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey—a move that, if confirmed, would officially remove her interim status. The nomination has stirred controversy, largely because Habba...

New Jersey’s craziest marriage proposals, including a mootz ball
As Bruce Springsteen said, some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street. Then some guys propose to their girlfriends by hiding engagement...

Mike Pierre on uniting the Caribbean diaspora through New Jersey festivals
Overview: Haitian American event producer Mike Pierre discusses how his upbringing and culture influence his efforts to unite the Caribbean diaspora through the NJ Jerk Festival and One Love Music Festival in Newark. He shares his journey from...

‘Meet people where they are, but don’t stay there’: Colorado College’s new President Manya Whitaker
Colorado College recently promoted Manya Whitaker from interim to permanent President. She started working at the Colorado Springs college in 2011, and her background includes an emphasis in education. She took over as interim president in 2024...

New Jersey icon Lucy the Elephant is getting work done
If I lived to be 143 years old I might consider having work done myself. Margate’s six-story-tall Lucy the Elephant is about to get even more visitor-friendly—but don’t worry, she isn’t going anywhere! Lucy the Elephant under construction The Save...

Immigrant detentions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania hit highs not seen since 2011
The number of individuals arrested and held in New Jersey and Pennsylvania detention centers pending deportation hearings has risen to levels not seen since the early years of the Obama presidency, according to recently released government data....

Who is Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal lawyer and nominee for New Jersey US attorney?
Trump appointed Habba in March to the office as interim U.S. attorney in the Garden State, endorsing a loyal supporter to his administration despite her lack of prosecutorial experience — a move that garnered sharp criticism from Democrats....

Minnesota Is Quietly Leading the Way in Helping Those in Need
I've always loved Minnesota, and I'm pretty happy to say this is where I was born and raised. There are so many good things about the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Now, there's another thing to add to the list, according to a recent study. ALSO READ: MN's...

Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 7/22/2025
Below is Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: QUOTE OF THE DAY: "I think we know his politics and frankly, you know, I wish the folks in Trenton — Democrat and Republican — would spend more time focused on how they improve the lives of...
Now is Time to Reckon with New Jersey’s And Princeton’s Legacies of Racial injustice
To the Editor: The New Jersey Reparations Council’s report “For Such a Time as This: The Nowness of Reparations for Black People in New Jersey,” released on Juneteenth this year, offers a clear reckoning with our state’s overlooked history of...

New Jersey lifeguard hospitalized after being impaled by beach umbrella
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing New Jersey lifeguard hospitalized after being impaled by beach umbrella 03:09 UP NEXT L.A. fire victims say repeated insurance adjuster changes are...

CPAs Are More Despondent Over New Jersey’s Economy Than the U.S.’s Amid Governor Murphy’s Final $58.8 Billion Budget
Respondents Cite Need for Reduced Regulations and Lower Interest Rates ROSELAND, N.J. — Amid the final $58.8 billion New Jersey budget signed by Governor Murphy on June 30, a New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) survey of...

New Jersey wants to rename Delaware Bay to Bay of New Jersey
37 TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are proposing to rename the Delaware Bay to the “Bay of New Jersey,” asserting state pride over a waterway that borders both New Jersey and Delaware but serves as the outflow of the Delaware River. The bill...

New Jersey Must Protect Afterschool and Summer—Before It's Too Late
Ebony D. Grace, Chief Executive Officer, NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network What if the hours after school were a crucial part of youth learning, skill building, confidence, and connections? That’s the...

Rutgers student volunteers offer preventative health screenings across New Jersey
Rutgers University students, including pharmacy majors and pre-med undergraduates, are offering health screenings across New Jersey. These efforts, coordinated by the Rutgers Health Service Corps, focus on community service alongside academic...

Recovery After Spine Surgery: A Guide From New Jersey Orthopedic Experts
Spine surgery recovery requires a carefully orchestrated approach to guarantee ideal healing and prevent complications. The process involves multiple phases, starting with intensive medical supervision during the first 24 hours and extending...

BREAKING: Trump nominates Alina Habba for full-term US Attorney for District of New Jersey
Trump appointed Habba as the interim US Attorney for the District of New Jersey in March. President Donald Trump has nominated Alina Habba to serve a full four-year term as US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, the White House announced on...

Fourth of July parades, fireworks shows in Philly, New Jersey, Delaware
Hopefully, you've broken out your best red, white and blue, because Fourth of July celebrations have already begun in the Philadelphia region. If you're planning to be in the Delaware Valley this weekend, we've got you covered with plenty of...