In the end, it was all about a casino. Always lingering in the background was the question: what was really behind the decision to end Freehold Raceway’s run as the oldest racetrack in the country?

For the Pennsylvania gaming company that says Freehold Raceway will be shut down forever Dec. 28, it's just business. But for many area residents, the closure by FR Park Racing of the historic harness ...

This story originally published Oct. 30, 2024. Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Sept. 12 that extended the state’s horse racing industry’s annual $20 million purse subsidy through 2029. Six days ...