05/12/2026

NJ Legislature Approves $50.6B Budget Boosting Schools, Tax Relief

The New Jersey Legislature passed a record $50.6 billion fiscal 2027 budget Friday, delivering historic increases in K-12 education aid and property tax relief. Gov. Mikie Sherrill's plan pumps $12.4 billion into schools amid ongoing debates over equity and special needs funding. The measure now heads to the governor's desk, promising relief for families from Trenton to Newark.

May 12

NJ Senate Advances Pinelands Protections Amid Development Fears

May 12

4 Bergen County Residents Charged in $520K Drug Ring Bust

Authorities dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking operation in Bergen County, arresting four residents and seizing 57 kilograms of cocaine along with $520,000 in cash. The ring distributed cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy and other drugs across New Jersey and New York. State officials hailed the takedown as a major blow to narcotics distribution.

May 12

Atlantic City Twin Brothers Plead Guilty in Massive Fentanyl Ring

May 12

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 12

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 12

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 12

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 12

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 12

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 12

The Voice of Phillis Wheatley Comes to Life at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center

Dr. Daisy Century will portray Phillis Wheatley, the first published African-American poet, at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center.

May 12