New Jersey Orders Probe, Demands Transparency From PJM

New Jersey has reached the forefront of a regional revolt against PJM Interconnection, the grid operator serving 65 million people across 13 states and the District of Columbia. Gov. Phil Murphy signed two measures into law last week, pressing for...

New Jersey health officials investigate possible malaria case in Morris County

MORRIS COUNTY (WABC) -- New Jersey health officials are investigating a case of malaria in Morris County with no international travel. The New Jersey Department of Health is working with the New Jersey If confirmed, this would be the first known...

New Jersey Reports Record Gaming Revenue in July as Gov. Murphy Signs Off on Sweeps Ban

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Hildred-backed SportsMed Physical Therapy scoops up new Ridgewood, New Jersey clinic

New Jersey gambling revenue hits $606 million in July as online casinos set record

New Jersey’s gambling industry recorded a milestone in July, with both online and in-person operations fueling one of the strongest months on record. Combined revenue from the state’s nine casinos, two horse tracks that host sports betting, and...

New Jersey Wawa Fans, Get Ready For A Surprise Road Trip Stop

We certainly love Wawa in New Jersey. There's one on practically every corner in certain areas of the state. Whether it's the hoagies that continue to bring you back, the soft pretzels, or, for many, it's that morning cup of coffee, it's quick,...

Hard Rock Bet Casino launches IGT's Whitney Houston slot in New Jersey

An online slot celebrating Whitney Houston is now available to online players in New Jersey through Hard Rock Bet Casino. Developed by IGT PlayDigital, the game blends Houston’s career highlights with slot gameplay, bringing the singer’s music and...

Gov. Murphy signs ban on sweepstakes-style gambling in New Jersey

New Jersey has moved to outlaw sweepstakes-style gambling, with Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signing legislation targeting what lawmakers and regulators describe as a loophole allowing unlicensed casinos and sportsbooks to operate without oversight....

Ghana Music Awards USA: Full list of winners

The Ghana Music Awards USA 2025 was held on Saturday the 16th of August 2025, live from the Claridge Hotel (ACX1 studios) Atlantic City, New Jersey. It was a glamorous and exciting night which ended with the most anticipated Artiste of the Year’...

Exclusive BetMGM Bonus Code “CUSE150″: $150 sports betting deal for Monday Night Football and MLB Games tonight

For Monday, August 18, 2025, BetMGM bonus code CUSE150 provides new users in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, and West Virginia the chance to unlock $150 worth of bonus bets ahead of a busy night of action. The schedule features the Cincinnati...

In ‘Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride,’ an Insult Comic Making His Broadway Debut Reaches for the Painful Roots of His Art

The sad clown is a time-honored trope. “Smile when your heart is aching,” a song composed by Charlie Chaplin advised, and that’s essentially the message in “Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride,” a new one-man show written and performed by the...

Zion Garcia: Where Music & Culture Intersect

A multi-talented, multi-influenced rock-meets-hip-hop superstar? Yeah, that’s the budding ZG. Avant-garde is what comes to mind when listening to Australia’s latest export, Zion Garcia. His music is a mix of Rage Against the Machine and At The...

High school sports participation numbers are up

Published 3:36 pm Monday, August 18, 2025 By National Federation of State High School Associations High school athletics participation increased by nearly 200,000 in 2024-25, continuing an upward trajectory since the COVID-19 pandemic to register...

New Jersey’s best high school football wide receivers: Meet the top Group 1 WRs

Leading up to the 2025 fall season, NJ.com is highlighting the top high school football players in New Jersey. Our next list focuses on the top wide receivers in Group 1. We contacted coaches across the state and asked them to fill out a survey...

Chalk Talk: Are Sports Prediction Markets Just Unregulated Gambling in Disguise?

Welcome to Chalk Talk, your legal playbook for the ever-evolving sports industry. Each month, our Sports Law team will draw up the X's and O's behind the legal, policy, and regulatory issues impacting your business. We'll tackle current and common...

US District Courts are Split on Whether the Commodity Exchange Act Preempts State Gaming Laws with Respect to Sports Event Contracts

Derivatives exchange and prediction market KalshiEX LLC (Kalshi) was handed a litigation setback in defending its sports event contract offerings in federal court against claims brought by the State of Maryland. The District Court for the District...

New Jersey residents to get $100 credit on their electricity bill

Electric bill relief is on the way for New Jersey residents. TRENTON, N.J. (WPVI) -- Electric bill relief is on the way for New Jersey residents. The State Board of Public Utilities deemed it necessary following a sharp increase in electricity...

High school sports participation reached a milestone in 2024-25, national federation survey says

CLEVELAND, Ohio — High school sports participation reached an all-time high in the 2024-25 school year, climbing by nearly 200,000 students and continuing a strong rebound from pandemic-era declines, according to the National Federation of State...

These are the top 10 counties to raise kids in New Jersey, ranked

New Jersey is one of the better states to raise your kids. We always rank high on the list of top states for public schools. Within the state, there are differences, of course, and it’s all about location. One ZIP code might have blue ribbon...

36-year-old man critically injured by lightning strike on New Jersey golf course

Monday, August 18, 2025 3:39PM Stream New York's #1 news - Accuweather - original content 24/7 FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 36-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by lightning while on a golf course in Florham Park on...