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The Metuchen Edison Piscataway Area Branch of the NAACP’s Juneteenth celebration this year has been moved off federal property because of concerns it might violate President Trump's executive order targeting diversity, equity and inclusion.“We at the NAACP are being forced to relocate our annual Juneteenth Festival from federal grounds simply because it could be seen as a DEI initiative and risk retaliation under the Trump Administration's agenda. That's not just unacceptable – it's dangerous," said Reggie Johnson, president of this NAACP branch.The event, originally planned for June 7 at the...

White House downplays recession fears amid stock market concernsA new poll found that 70% of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, think President Trump's trade policies will push prices higher.Scripps NewsThe stock market has experienced turbulence, with the Nasdaq entering a correction in early March.The S&P 500 is predicted to see a weekly gain after four weeks of losses, while the Dow is on track for its largest weekly gain since January.After the November 2024 election, the stock market hit an all time high, with conservative media pundits claiming that...

Michael Stinziano  |  Guest ColumnistSouth Side homeowner Bonnie Mitchell sees 500% tax hikeSouth Side homeowner Bonnie Mitchell sees 500% tax hike, seeks relief through Legal Aid Society; is able to keep houseMichael Stinziano is Franklin County auditor.Re: "Will Ohio homeowners get property tax relief? Why lawmakers can’t agree on a fix," Feb. 24: Ohio does not have a property value problem; it has a property tax problem.Increasing home values are not the cause of unaffordable property tax bills in Franklin County. A byzantine, unconstitutional property tax system that forces underfunded schools...

The custom home had been on and off the market since 2021.More than 20 planes have violated airspace near Mar-a-Lago with the latest incidentsTwo civilian aircraft flew over restricted airspace near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago recently forcing NORAD to respond.Straight Arrow NewsThe house at 153 Kings Road was built in 2009 as a custom home by the sellers, Michael and Lori Bernstein.The propery measures a little more than quarter of an acre on the second street north of Mar-a-Lago. The area closes to through traffic when Trump is in residence...

Uptick in Tesla vandalism amid DOGE backlashElon Musk's Teslas are being vandalized at a higher rate as he faces backlash for federal cuts and firings.U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi echoed President Donald Trump by saying those who vandalize and violently attack Teslas are committing “domestic terrorism.”Bondi, the former Florida Attorney General who Trump nominated as the country’s next attorney general in November, made the comments in a statement on Tuesday evening.“The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism,” Bondi said in the statement.According to...

Howard Schneider  |  ReutersInterest rate decision looms as Fed discusses tariffs and trade war impactsWith rising tariffs looming, experts warn of increased consumer prices as the Federal Reserve convenes to address economic implications. (Scripps News)Scripps NewsTumbling stock markets and signs of tightening credit may make the Federal Reserve's job even more difficult this week as U.S. central bank policymakers try to weigh whether consumer spending will suffer as households take stock of the potential blow to their net worth and greater difficulty in obtaining loans.U.S. retail sales for February, reported on Monday in the...

Eliminating property tax goes far beyond any trims realized by addressing the proverbial waste, fraud and abuse. It most likely means raising another tax to make up for the lost revenue.Gov. Ron DeSantis holds immigration press event in Palm Beach CountyGov. Ron DeSantis holds immigration Palm Beach County press event with Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, State Rep. Mike Caruso and FDLE Commissioner Mark GlassGov. Ron DeSantis has started talking about eliminating property taxes for Florida homeowners.I don’t think he really means it. For starters, it would make Florida the only state...

The real-estate frenzy sparked by the arrival of coronavirus pandemic in 2020 has had lasting effects on Palm Beach real estate. Here are some highlights.Video: Morning traffic enters Palm Beach over Flagler Memorial BridgeVideo: Early morning drivers enter Palm Beach across the Flagler Memorial Bridge February 13, 2025.Five years after the coronavirus pandemic arrived in Palm Beach, its boom-time effects on local real estate continue to resonate.Although the real estate frenzy has cooled a bit over the past two years, home prices in Palm Beach remain higher and the number...

Seattle named 9th most expensive city in U.S.According to a report from Oxford Economics, it takes a household income of $200,000 to afford a new home in Seattle, including property taxes and insurance costs.Fox - SeattleProperty taxes are a thorn in the side of homeowners. While many of us wish we didn't have to pay them, we don't have a choice. Just how much you pay depends on where you live, as taxes fluctuate from state to state and from town to town.In New Jersey, property taxes are significantly higher...

Seattle named 9th most expensive city in U.S.According to a report from Oxford Economics, it takes a household income of $200,000 to afford a new home in Seattle, including property taxes and insurance costs.Fox - SeattleIllinois has the second-highest property tax rate in the country with Connecticut coming in third place.Property taxes are a thorn in the side of homeowners. While many of us wish we didn't have to pay them, we don't have a choice. Just how much you pay depends on where you live, as taxes fluctuate from...