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Judge tells shadowy perennial candidate, controversial life partner to cut it out until they appear before him

October 22, 2021 5:18 pmOctober 22, 2021 5:47 pm

A judge today ordered shadowy perennial candidate Lisa McCormick and her shadowy life partner, James Devine to stop confusing voters until they can appear in court on Monday afternoon to say why they are allegedly representing themselves as the state...

State Democrats sue McCormick, Devine over spoofed mailer and website

October 22, 2021 12:15 pmOctober 22, 2021 5:18 pm

The New Jersey Democratic State Committee filed a lawsuit today against shadowy perennial candidate Lisa McCormick and her controversial life partner, James Devine, over a mailer and associated website inaccurately purporting to represent the state Democratic Party. Several days ago,...

Gormley honored by St. Augustine Prep

October 21, 2021 8:10 pm

Former Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Bill Gormley received the Gregor Mendel Medal, the highest honor bestowed by his alma mater, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, at a dinner in Atlantic City on Thursday evening. Gormley represented Atlantic County in the State...

Morris Democrat loses endorsement after revelation that he’s a pro-life activist

October 20, 2021 10:15 pmOctober 21, 2021 9:47 am

NJ 11th for Change retracted their endorsement of Morris County Commissioner candidate Aaron “A.J.” Oliver on Wednesday after learning that “he is actually a vocal anti-choice activist.” “Oliver did not initially disclose to his running mates that he is anti-choice...

Murphy will vote on Saturday in Long Branch

October 20, 2021 8:13 pmOctober 21, 2021 8:57 am

Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy plan on voting early in-person in Long Branch this Saturday morning, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Murphy has heavily promoted the state’s first-ever early voting period, which he signed into law...

Ethics complaint against Edison school board member moves forward

October 19, 2021 7:26 pmOctober 20, 2021 6:49 pm

The School Ethics Commission today moved forward with a complaint against Edison School Board member Jerry Shi for supporting a mayoral candidate, something which ethics laws prevent school board members from doing in their official capacity. Tony DePasquale, who lost...

Mazzeo and Polistina talk local issues and rekindle old spats in LD2 debate

October 17, 2021 11:36 pm

Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield) and State Sen.-elect Vince Polistina (R-Egg Harbor) met tonight for a New Jersey Globe-sponsored 2nd legislative district debate that elucidated a number of local Atlantic County issues – and showcased the somewhat meaningless attack lines each...