zach blackburn
@zachblackburn.bsky.social
statehouse reporter. new jersey globe. [email protected]
La Grange being a song from 1973 does not seem real
February 8, 2026 at 7:08 AM
La Grange being a song from 1973 does not seem real
It’s always fun to see curling club owners take full advantage of this two-week window of relevancy every four years
February 6, 2026 at 10:42 PM
It’s always fun to see curling club owners take full advantage of this two-week window of relevancy every four years
Not even 10 minutes into the opening ceremony, and the commentators have already riffed on the plural of spaghetti and reminded us that you can make any color with blue, red, and yellow
February 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Not even 10 minutes into the opening ceremony, and the commentators have already riffed on the plural of spaghetti and reminded us that you can make any color with blue, red, and yellow
Non-NJ-11 election news: Punchbowl is reporting the Trump administration is holding up Gateway — a bipartisan, vital $16 billion infrastructure project — unless Chuck Schumer backs renaming Dulles Airport and New York Penn Station after Trump
February 6, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Non-NJ-11 election news: Punchbowl is reporting the Trump administration is holding up Gateway — a bipartisan, vital $16 billion infrastructure project — unless Chuck Schumer backs renaming Dulles Airport and New York Penn Station after Trump
If Mejía indeed holds on, it’s a year-defining victory for state and national progressives. And it’s only February; we’ll see if it’s a one-off in a bizarre special primary or a harbinger for a crazy year
February 6, 2026 at 4:07 AM
If Mejía indeed holds on, it’s a year-defining victory for state and national progressives. And it’s only February; we’ll see if it’s a one-off in a bizarre special primary or a harbinger for a crazy year
Reposted by zach blackburn
Reposted by zach blackburn
Mickey Lolich, the pitcher whose three complete-game wins helped the Detroit Tigers win the 1968 World Series, has died at 85.
Mickey Lolich, Hero of the 1968 World Series, Dies at 85
A Detroit Tigers pitcher, he was famous for his ample waistline — and for his three complete-game wins in defeating the Cardinals, making him the Series’ M.V.P.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Mickey Lolich, the pitcher whose three complete-game wins helped the Detroit Tigers win the 1968 World Series, has died at 85.
It’s simply not a rational business decision
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
It’s simply not a rational business decision
Not to defend De Blasio, but you’d think a groundhog could survive a three-foot drop
February 4, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Not to defend De Blasio, but you’d think a groundhog could survive a three-foot drop
People have been zooming in and out on computers for decades and somehow the people at Microsoft Outlook still haven’t figured it out. I don’t understand
February 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM
People have been zooming in and out on computers for decades and somehow the people at Microsoft Outlook still haven’t figured it out. I don’t understand
car broke down again
January 30, 2026 at 11:49 PM
car broke down again
It’s Lucinda Williams Friday
January 30, 2026 at 7:15 PM
It’s Lucinda Williams Friday
tennis is the beautiful sport
January 30, 2026 at 3:37 PM
tennis is the beautiful sport
Cmon Alcaraz pull through it
January 30, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Cmon Alcaraz pull through it
If you ever read one of my articles and there are words missing, just know that my CMS hates me and is constantly trying to make my life impossible
January 29, 2026 at 7:39 PM
If you ever read one of my articles and there are words missing, just know that my CMS hates me and is constantly trying to make my life impossible
Some late-night news: On the Daily Show, Gov. Mikie Sherrill says state officials will launch a portal for residents to submit imagery of ICE operations newjerseyglobe.com/immigration/...
Sherrill to launch portal for residents to upload images of ICE operations - New Jersey Globe
State officials will launch an online portal allowing residents to upload imagery of immigration, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Wednesday night. Sherrill
newjerseyglobe.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Some late-night news: On the Daily Show, Gov. Mikie Sherrill says state officials will launch a portal for residents to submit imagery of ICE operations newjerseyglobe.com/immigration/...
Gov. Mikie Sherrill will appear on Comedy Central’s Daily Show tomorrow, per her public schedule
January 28, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Gov. Mikie Sherrill will appear on Comedy Central’s Daily Show tomorrow, per her public schedule
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JUST IN: Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot, a league source confirmed to The Athletic.
Belichick won six Super Bowls as a head coach and two more as a defensive coordinator.
Belichick won six Super Bowls as a head coach and two more as a defensive coordinator.
January 27, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Hahahahhahahgaga
Sherrill’s administration says legal action about the frozen Gateway funding is “on the table.” She promised to do so during the campaign, and seemingly criticized the Murphy administration for not suing
newjerseyglobe.com/governor/gat...
newjerseyglobe.com/governor/gat...
Gateway construction to shutter in 10 days after Trump funding freeze - New Jersey Globe
When President Donald Trump froze funding for a monumental rail tunnel project connecting New Jersey and Manhattan, it was unclear how long construction
newjerseyglobe.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Sherrill’s administration says legal action about the frozen Gateway funding is “on the table.” She promised to do so during the campaign, and seemingly criticized the Murphy administration for not suing
newjerseyglobe.com/governor/gat...
newjerseyglobe.com/governor/gat...
Was doing some research this morning and stumbled upon the first address given by a New Jersey governor, by William Livingston during Revolution in 1776
January 26, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Was doing some research this morning and stumbled upon the first address given by a New Jersey governor, by William Livingston during Revolution in 1776
Losing running water *before* the winter storm arrives is surely a good omen
January 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Losing running water *before* the winter storm arrives is surely a good omen
Coco Gauff is so cool
January 23, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Coco Gauff is so cool
Waited for a tow truck for four hours. The condensation of my breath frosted the inside of my car’s windows. A one-armed man showed up in his tow truck, told me to pour his old coffee down a street drain, and had me hop in. I’m not positive I’m conscious right now
Bernie Sanders held a rally in New Jersey! I’ll have an article out about it at some point, but my car is broken down in Irvington so it’ll be a minute
January 20, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Waited for a tow truck for four hours. The condensation of my breath frosted the inside of my car’s windows. A one-armed man showed up in his tow truck, told me to pour his old coffee down a street drain, and had me hop in. I’m not positive I’m conscious right now
Bernie Sanders held a rally in New Jersey! I’ll have an article out about it at some point, but my car is broken down in Irvington so it’ll be a minute
January 20, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Bernie Sanders held a rally in New Jersey! I’ll have an article out about it at some point, but my car is broken down in Irvington so it’ll be a minute
This past weekend, AIPAC launched an ad campaign against Tom Malinowski, a pro-Israel candidate to succeed Mikie Sherrill in Congress. Now, Malinowski is delivering a warning to AIPAC and other dark-money groups: “They should be scared.” Article: newjerseyglobe.com/campaigns/th...
January 19, 2026 at 7:31 PM
This past weekend, AIPAC launched an ad campaign against Tom Malinowski, a pro-Israel candidate to succeed Mikie Sherrill in Congress. Now, Malinowski is delivering a warning to AIPAC and other dark-money groups: “They should be scared.” Article: newjerseyglobe.com/campaigns/th...