
Matthew White


New kids data shows reasons for ‘cautious optimism’
As the economy continues to fight back from the Great Recession, more Garden State families are making progress.
According to a new report from the Kids Count Data Center, fewer American kids are living with an unemployed parent.
Ceil Zalkind, Advocates for Children of New Jersey executive director, said New Jersey ranks in the top 10 nationally in this metric...

Booking a hotel? Beware of these scams
You'd better double-check your recent online hotel reservation to make sure that you're getting exactly what you've signed up for.
A new study conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association shows that 6 percent of consumers who booked hotels online were duped by a bogus third-party online travel agency. Th...
Writing traffic tickets getting easier for NJ cops
It's a growing trend around New Jersey as more police departments streamline their ticketing process.

Goal: Zero fatalities on NJ roads Saturday
Buckle up. Hang up the phone. Drive sober. We all know the rules — and Saturday, New Jersey's reminding us to embrace them as it aims for zero fatalities on the roads.

Breast cancer to kill 1,400 in NJ this year — but there’s hope
Despite the strides made, breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women.

How can NJ customers fight back against record-high bank fees?
Banking consumers are facing record levels for ATM and overdraft fees. So, how can they defend against the trend?
Buying a home? Find out when the best day to purchase is
When is the best day to buy a home? A new analysis examined that very question and mined through 15 years of home sales data to find the answer.

As Hurricane Joaquin moves closer, power companies make preparations
As the strengthening Hurricane Joaquin bears down on the Garden State, the major utility companies are monitoring and making preparations to contend with the situation.
The storm will offer the power companies a chance to implement many of the lessons learned during Sandy nearly three years ago...
Will NJ’s dry summer impact fall foliage?
The dry conditions that the Garden State has faced over the last few months could affect one of the highlights of autumn in New Jersey, the fall colors.

Manufacturing plays vital role in NJ economy
Despite the perception that the manufacturing industry is dead in New Jersey, reality tells a much different story.

Drowning: It’s killing NJ adults, and it doesn’t have to
Drowning is one of the most preventable causes of death in the United States, and new data shows an alarming trend in the Garden State.

Drought watch: Millions of NJ residents asked to conserve water
With the sustained dry weather and not much precipitation in sight, many New Jerseyans are being urged to voluntarily cut down on their water usage.