NJ Leg. Passes Good Environment and Energy Bills

A suite of critical energy and environmental bills passed the NJ Legislature with New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 27 (FY27) Budget session.

The following bills have passed both the Assembly and Senate, and head to Governor Sherrill’s desk to await her signature:

Data Center Tariff Bill: S731 (Burzichelli)/A796 (Bailey) – This bill is critical to ensuring big tech companies pay their fair share, as it requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special tariffs for large-load data centers to protect ratepayers from increased costs from their massive energy consumption and their possible infrastructure upgrades.

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Experience Fourth of July in Center City

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation in the city where it all happened. Make it a night at one of the many hotels hosting Independence Day events, take in the rich history that you’ll find at every turn and of course, don’t miss the live show and fireworks!

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Assembly Passes Katz Bill Package to Strengthen Online Protections for Minors

The General Assembly on Tuesday passed a three-bill package sponsored by Assemblywoman Andrea Katz that addresses the growing youth mental health crisis and strengthens protections for minors online.

“Social media has become a central part of daily life for young people, but we are learning more and more about the risks that can come with excessive use, addictive platform features, and the collection of minors’ personal data,” said Assemblywoman Katz (D-Atlantic, Burlington). “As a mom of three teenagers, I know social media isn’t going anywhere. Our responsibility is to make sure the digital world is safer for kids. This package takes a thoughtful, comprehensive approach by strengthening privacy protections, investing in research, and giving policymakers the information they need to better protect children while helping families and educators support healthier online habits.”

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Maryland Fishing Report – July 1

July 4 is a license-free fishing day throughout Maryland, so if you have a friend or relative who doesn’t currently fish, take them out with you.

Large red drum are providing catch-and-release fishing for anglers near the mouth of the Potomac River.

White perch can be found in the tidal rivers and creeks, sometimes mixed in with spot and croaker.

All the tidal rivers have populations of blue and channel catfish, and the larger female blue catfish are showing signs of being finished with spawning; they are now on the prowl to build up body stores. .

Check out the full report.

Homicide Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred July 2, 2026 in the 12th District.

Approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 6300 block of Dicks Avenue, where they located a 31-year-old male suffering from a single stab wound to his left arm. The victim was transported by officers to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased at 8:09 p.m.

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New Jersey Lawmakers Restore Funding for the Civic Information Consortium

On Tuesday, New Jersey finalized its nearly $61 billion 2027 budget, which was amended to include $1 million in funding for the Civic Information Consortium, the groundbreaking program that has, since 2021, granted more than $12.5 million in private and public-sector funding to local news and civic information initiatives.

The draft budget proposal unveiled in March by Gov. Mikie Sherrill did not include any funding for the Consortium, which the year prior received $2.5 million from the state. Legislative lawmakers were able to add back in funding for the initiative, though the $1 million is below what was sought by advocates for the program.

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$25 Is Not Going to Fix New Jersey’s Electric Bill Crisis

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved a $25 credit on electric bills for many customers this year, down from the $100 credit provided last year.

“Twenty-five dollars? Are you serious?” said Congressman Van Drew. “Families are opening electric bills that have gone up by hundreds of dollars, and the state’s answer is to cut last year’s $100 credit to just $25. Instead of sending families another one-time credit, the state should stop adding government-mandated costs and surcharges to electric bills every month. Reducing those costs would do far more than a one-time $25 credit ever will. New Jersey families do not want another temporary fix. They want lower electric bills.”

UFCW Celebrates New Jersey’s First in the Nation Ban on Surveillance Pricing and Moratorium on Electronic Shelf Labels in Grocery Stores

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), UFCW Local Unions across New Jersey, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), and RWDSU Local 108 are celebrating the passage of the Fair Price Protection Act (A4085/S3612) through the New Jersey State Legislature, which would ban surveillance pricing and impose a moratorium on electronic shelf labels (ESLs) in grocery stores across New Jersey.

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Camden County Prosecutor’s Office

All individuals are innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

More than thirty people were charged for their involvement in a drug-trafficking ring that was operating within the walls of the jail and beyond, following an eight-month-long investigation, announced Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and the Camden County Department of Corrections.

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Online casino growth in Gloucester City and how the New Jersey digital gaming market keeps expanding

Online casinos have become a huge part of New Jersey’s entertainment scene, and in Gloucester City people get more options every year. There’s everything from digital slots to live casino games, and the industry just keeps getting bigger as folks look for easy ways to play from home.

Over the past few years, New Jersey’s online casino market really changed. It used to be a small corner of the gaming world, but now it’s a major entertainment sector drawing players from all over, including Gloucester City.