After the sweltering heat of the past week, many New Jerseyans are eyeing a trip down the shore this weekend. For the most part, they have a choice of 53 publicly owned beaches--but only six of them are free. Most beaches charge individuals between $5 and $8 or $10 per car. The NJ Public Advocate’s guide

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School leaders, citing ‘extraordinary costs,’ call the issue critical as Assembly prepares for Monday vote on 2 percent property tax cap.

Even as Gov. Christie restores some funding to after-school programs, those same programs are scrambling to make up shortfalls and keep their kids off the streets.

Bipartisanship is essential to enact the vital reforms that can control the cost drivers of local budgets.