NJ News Update – May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

FIFA has announced Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS as the half-time show performers for the World Cup finals at MetLife Stadium on July 19th. The show will be curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay.

According to a new survey from AARP, 1 in 3 New Jersey residents aged 45 and older are considering leaving the state. Most of the participants cited the high cost of living as the reason why, including property taxes, utility costs and groceries.

Governor Mike Sherrill met with Canadian Ambassador Mark Wiseman and Consul General Tom Clark, to discuss how the U.S. and Canada can work together to strengthen our economies and expand tourism.

Local officials gathered to unveil a Black Heritage Trail Marker and Interpretive Panel, at the historic Drake House Museum in Plainfield. The marker honors a freed slave named Caesar, who went on to serve in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

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Sean Thrunk
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Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!