Matthew White
Lots of M&MS, tons of pumkpins: NJ’s Halloween economic impact by the numbers
As Halloween gets in full-swing this weekend, 157 million people will celebrate and spend close to $7 billion on candy, decorations, and costumes.
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...
Baha Men, AOL, Perfect Strangers: Mets’ World Series run jogs our memories
Mets fans are soaking up their team's astonishing playoff run to the World Series. It's been a long, long time.
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...
What 6 things cause the most teen driver crashes?
Parents and teens are being reminded both during this week's National Teen Driver Safety Week, and throughout the year about just how deadly the combination of distractions and inexperience can be on New Jersey roadways.
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?
NJ Transit riders can charge phones at Newark Penn, Secaucus Junction
Cell phone access has become vital to our way of life, and New Jersey Transit is taking notice with a new pilot program to accommodate its riders.