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Josh Israel

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Former senior investigative reporter at ThinkProgress and former head of money-in-politics reporting at the Center for Public Integrity.

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Ring in 2026 with First Night Ocean City or First Night Morris County

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Where to see holiday lights in New Jersey this winter

IRS Direct File

Trump administration kills popular free tax return program, raising costs for taxpayers

Jack Ciattarelli, Mikie Sherrill debate

Ciattarelli took thousands of dollars from opioid-linked companies

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, the Senate GOP whip, left, and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, right, arrive for a news conference with top Republicans on the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

Trump, GOP Congress reject Democratic plan to avert shutdown and 20% health premium hikes

New Jersey PBS to shut down after Trump and Congress defunded PBS and NPR

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Consumer costs will be the top issue in New Jersey legislative races, expert says

Jack Ciattarelli

Jack Ciattarelli falsely frames Trump’s budget law as a tax cut for New Jerseyans

A train on the Delaware River Railroad Excursions.

Delaware River Railroad Excursions offers memorable rides near Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Jack Ciattarelli

Ciattarelli co-sponsored bills to limit sick leave for New Jersey public workers

The park offers a zoo, a miniature train ride, a carousel, pony rides for kids, athletic fields, catch-and-release fishing, biking and hiking paths, picnicking spots, and an accessible playground.

Van Saun County Park offers family fun in Bergen County

Demonstration of glass making techniques at WheatonArts, formerly Wheaton Village.

WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft will bring artists and hands-on fun to Millville