Sadness, questions linger following fatal helicopter collision over Hammonton
The skies over Hammonton fell devastatingly silent late last month after two helicopters collided in mid-air, killing both pilots and leaving residents shaken. The crash occurred shortly after 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, just moments after the helicopters lifted off...
Van Drew moves to prevent offshore wind revival
As Congress advances permitting reform legislation to accelerate federal energy projects, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd) and fellow Republicans have secured an amendment ensuring the bill does not prevent the Trump administration from canceling Biden-era offshore wind...
Atlantic City Expressway tolls to rise, become cashless in 2026
Beginning in 2026, drivers using the Atlantic City Expressway should expect higher costs and a major change in how tolls are collected. The South Jersey Transportation Authority has approved a 3% toll increase for all motorists, along with a new surcharge for drivers...
New Jersey gas tax to increase 4.2 cents
New Jersey’s gas tax will rise 4.2 cents per gallon on Jan. 1, the rate driven higher by slightly lower fuel use and a 2024 state law that boosted the tax’s collection targets. The increase will bring total taxes for gasoline to 49.1 cents per gallon and 56.1 cents...
Lawmakers propose tax breaks to save New Jersey diners
Two New Jersey lawmakers have proposed a bill that would extend new tax breaks to New Jersey diners in a bid to counter post-pandemic slowdowns and inflation. The bill, dubbed the “Saving Our Diners and Protecting Our Past Act,” would exempt qualifying diners from New...
