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NJ Among 10 Best States For Research, Development In New Ranking: Here's Why NJ Among 10 Best States For Research, Development In New Ranking: Here's Why
NJ Among 10 Best States For Research, Development In New Ranking: Here's Why Many Northeast states are among the most innovative in the US, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of Best States for Research and Development on Tuesday, Sept. 16. All 50 states were ranked across 17 metrics, including researchers per capita, research and development (R&D) spending, patents, research facilities, and STEM education. R&D funding in the US more than doubled over the past 15 years, climbing from $407 billion in 2010 to almost $940 billion in 2023, according to data from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. That inv…

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by Chris Spiker
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Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station High-speed rail in the Northeast just got a significant upgrade. Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains launched on Wednesday, August 27. The first train left Union Station in Washington, DC, at 5 a.m., while a second one departed Boston's South Station at 6 a.m. The upgraded trains promise faster service and more seats to the nation's busiest rail travel corridor. "Acela is synonymous with American high-speed trains, and today marks a new era of next-generation service," said Amtrak President Roger Harris. "On behalf of everyone at Amtrak, I’m proud to welcome you aboard NextGen Acela. Th…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Mikie Sherrill's Leads Now, But This Issue Could Flip NJ's Race For Governor: New Poll Mikie Sherrill's Leads Now, But This Issue Could Flip NJ's Race For Governor: New Poll
Mikie Sherrill's Leads Now, But This Issue Could Flip NJ's Race For Governor: New Poll Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is out in front as New Jersey's next governor. At least for now. That’s according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Wednesday, July 2, showing the Democratic nominee leading Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli by a wide early margin. If the election were held today, 51% of voters say they’d back Sherrill, while 31% say they’d go with Ciattarelli, the poll found. The rest are either looking elsewhere (5%) or still on the fence (13%). Factor in voters who are “leaning” one way or the other, and Sherrill stretches her lead to 56% to Ciattarelli’s 35%. Still,…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$3M Renovation: Iconic NJ Fishing Pier Reopens After Major Makeover $3M Renovation: Iconic NJ Fishing Pier Reopens After Major Makeover
$3M Renovation: Iconic NJ Fishing Pier Reopens After Major Makeover The wait is finally over. Cape May County’s iconic Grassy Sound Fishing Pier is back and better than ever — just in time for the summer season. County Director Len Desiderio and the Board of County Commissioners will cut the ribbon on the newly rebuilt pier at 10 a.m. Friday, June 13. The ceremony will take place at 13 Old North Wildwood Blvd. East, next to the Grassy Sound Marina in Middle Township. The beloved fishing and crabbing spot had been closed for nearly three years due to safety concerns. In 2024, county commissioners approved a rehabilitation project not to exceed $2.98 million…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Sounds Like Corruption': Elon Musk Slams NJ For Dropping Tesla 'Sounds Like Corruption': Elon Musk Slams NJ For Dropping Tesla
'Sounds Like Corruption': Elon Musk Slams NJ For Dropping Tesla Elon Musk is raising eyebrows after the New Jersey Turnpike Authority confirmed it’s removing 64 Tesla Superchargers from Turnpike service areas starting Thursday, June 6. But officials say there’s a straightforward reason: Tesla’s contract expired. “Sounds like corruption,” Musk wrote on X in response to a Tesla post accusing the NJTA of cutting the company out in favor of a single third-party provider. Sounds like corruption — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 30, 2025 In a statement on May 30, Tesla said the NJTA had “chosen a sole third-party charging provider” and was “not allowing us to …

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
All Aboard The Trump Train? Florida Rep Says Rename DC Metro Or Lose $150M All Aboard The Trump Train? Florida Rep Says Rename DC Metro Or Lose $150M
All Aboard The Trump Train? Florida Rep Says Rename DC Metro Or Lose $150M A Florida congressman wants to slap “Trump Train” on DC’s subway system — and he’s threatening to cut off $150 million in federal funding unless it happens. On Thursday, May 29, Republican Rep. Greg Steube introduced the Make Autorail Great Again Act, a bill that would block all federal funds to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unless it changes its name and rebrands the Metrorail. Under the proposal, WMATA would become the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access (WMAGA) and the Metrorail system would be renamed the “Trump Train.” This is not a joke. …

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by Zak Failla
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‘Death To America’ Man Who Tried To Firebomb US Embassy In Tel Aviv Arrested At JFK: DOJ ‘Death To America’ Man Who Tried To Firebomb US Embassy In Tel Aviv Arrested At JFK: DOJ
‘Death To America’ Man Who Tried To Firebomb US Embassy In Tel Aviv Arrested At JFK: DOJ A man who once lived in Colorado is facing federal charges for attempting to firebomb the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv and threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Sunday, May 25. Joseph Neumeyer, 28, a dual U.S.-German citizen, was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport after being deported from Israel, according to federal prosecutors in Brooklyn. Molotov Cocktails Outside The Embassy Neumeyer allegedly showed up at the U.S. Embassy’s Tel Aviv branch on Sunday, May 19, with a dark backpack loaded with three Molotov cocktails. Se…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lifestyle
Here's Where NJ Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why Here's Where NJ Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why
Here's Where NJ Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why A newly released report has ranked all 50 states in the United States from top to bottom based on a variety of factors, providing insight into the best states to live in. Utah has been recognized as No. 1 in the U.S. News Best States rankings for the third consecutive year. However, the report encompasses a broader scope, highlighting various states that also excel in several key areas. Historically, Utah was often associated with three main attributes: the film Footloose,’ green Jell-O, and a youthful workforce. Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Provo-based Utah Valley Chamber of Comm…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These New Jersey Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse These New Jersey Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse
These New Jersey Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse The catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is sparking national concern as federal investigators warn that nearly 70 other bridges across the country could face a similar fate. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday, March 20, recommended that 30 bridge owners conduct urgent vulnerability assessments after an investigation into the deadly collapse of the Key Bridge found it was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold for critical structures. Key Bridge collapse. Baltimore County PD According to the NTSB, 68 bri…

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by Zak Failla
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NJ Pays More To Federal Gov't Than Any Other State — And Gets The Least Back, New Study Says NJ Pays More To Federal Gov't Than Any Other State — And Gets The Least Back, New Study Says
NJ Pays More To Federal Gov't Than Any Other State — And Gets The Least Back, New Study Says Some states in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic rely heavily on federal dollars, while others send far more to Washington than they get back, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Most & Least Federally Dependent States on Monday, Mar. 10. The study ranked all 50 states based on metrics like return on federal taxes paid, federal funding as a share of state revenue, and the percentage of federal jobs. The report showed a sharp divide in federal dependency across the US, with many Democratic-leaning states contributing more in taxes than they receive a…

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by Chris Spiker
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Rats Are Taking Over As Cities Get Warmer: New Study Shows Why Rats Are Taking Over As Cities Get Warmer: New Study Shows Why
Rats Are Taking Over As Cities Get Warmer: New Study Shows Why Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major US cities, with Washington, DC, seeing the worst increase over the past two decades, a new study said. The study published by Science Advances on Friday, Jan. 31, analyzed public records from 16 cities worldwide to determine why some urban environments are more infested with rats than others. The researchers found that 11 cities — including Washington, Boston, and New York City — had seen major rat population growth over an average of 12 years. Washington's increase was the most extreme, tripling compared to Bo…

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by Chris Spiker
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Drones Banned Over Another 9 NJ Towns: Here's Where Drones Banned Over Another 9 NJ Towns: Here's Where
Drones Banned Over Another 9 NJ Towns: Here's Where New Jersey skies are tightening up yet again. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has clipped the wings of drone operators in nine more towns, expanding its already hefty "No Drone Zone" list. The FAA’s move, announced Monday, Dec. 30, comes in response to a spate of drone sightings near "critical New Jersey infrastructure," as previously reported by Daily Voice.  On Dec. 19, the FAA issued 22 Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), barring drones from certain areas. Then, on Tuesday, Dec. 24, more were added. Now, with the latest additions, the no-fly zone just got a whole lo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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JCP&L To Spend $12.5M On Underwater Power Line Upgrade For NJ Barrier Islands JCP&L To Spend $12.5M On Underwater Power Line Upgrade For NJ Barrier Islands
JCP&L To Spend $12.5M On Underwater Power Line Upgrade For NJ Barrier Islands Jersey Central Power & Light will replace a high-voltage underwater power line in Barnegat Bay to improve reliability for more than 13,000 customers on New Jersey’s barrier islands, officials said. JCP&L will invest $12.5 million to replace an aging underwater power line beneath Barnegat Bay, FirstEnergy Corporation said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 22. The project was expected to be finished by mid-December. The 34.5-kilovolt line will be one of four high-voltage sources serving barrier island communities like Point Pleasant Beach, Lavallette, Seaside Heights, and Island Beach…

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by Chris Spiker
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Water Restrictions Issued Across These Jersey Shore Counties Water Restrictions Issued Across These Jersey Shore Counties
Water Restrictions Issued Across These Jersey Shore Counties Customers in two counties were asked to conserve water as crews made emergency repairs at a treatment plant, officials said. New Jersey American Water issued a mandatory outdoor water conservation restriction for customers in Monmouth and Ocean counties, the company said in a news release on Sunday, July 14. The order was expected to last for 48 hours. The company said crews will fix a 36-inch valve at its Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune. "Increased summer demands" were also cited as a reason for the restrictions. The order applies to customers in the fol…

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by Chris Spiker
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Nearly $6M In Federal Money Awarded To NJ Waterfront Development, Ferry Terminal Nearly $6M In Federal Money Awarded To NJ Waterfront Development, Ferry Terminal
Nearly $6M In Federal Money Awarded To NJ Waterfront Development, Ferry Terminal Nearly $6 million in federal infrastructure money will go toward the redevelopment of the waterfront including a new Ferry Terminal in Carteret, federal and local officials announced on Wednesday, June 26. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unveiled  $1.8 billion for 148 projects nationwide under the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. They bring the total Biden-Harris Administration RAISE grants to about $7 billion for more than 550 projects across the country. New Jersey will receive $5,613,489 for the Intermodal Transpor…

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by Jon Craig