In New Jersey, There’s a Bridge That Carries One Waterway Over Another
At Scudder's Mills, New Jersey's historic D&R Canal crosses above the Millstone River on an aqueduct that has carried water over water since 1868.…
At New Jersey’s Boardwalks, They’ll Deep Fry Just About Anything
From fried Oreos to cheesecake and Uncrustables, Seaside Heights and Wildwood turn the deep fryer into part of the classic Jersey Shore experience.…
New Jersey Town Erected a Monument on Site Where Ronald Reagan Misread Meaning Behind “Born in the USA”
A roadside rock in Hammonton marks Ronald Reagan's 1984 campaign visit and the speech that sparked his famous clash with Bruce Springsteen's music.…
ICE arrests Philadelphia alien pending removal on child pornography, drug charges
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Jose Ortega Ramirez in Philadelphia on January 28, 2025, on charges including possession of child pornography and drug possession. ICE…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ends identity-based observances, citing safety focus
NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced Friday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will immediately cease participation in identity-based observances, stating that such events are “distractions” from the…
Former NYCHA superintendent sentenced to four years for accepting $300K in bribes
NEW YORK — A former superintendent for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) was sentenced Friday to 48 months in prison for accepting more than $300,000 in bribes from contractors in…
DC man sentenced to 37 years for murder of best friend, witness tampering
WASHINGTON — A Washington, D.C., man was sentenced Friday to 37 years in prison for the 2015 murder of his best friend and for conspiring to influence a witness in the case,…
Violent illegal immigrant arrested after release from New York jail despite federal warrant
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Mexican citizen with a history of violence was arrested by federal agents Thursday after being released from local custody despite a federal arrest warrant, the U.S. Attorney’s Office…
Former Federal Reserve adviser paid by Chinese Communist Party for Sensitive Financial Data
WASHINGTON — A former senior adviser to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was indicted Friday on charges of conspiring to steal U.S. economic trade secrets for the benefit of the Chinese…
Texas man pleads guilty to making violent threats against Sikh organization in New Jersey
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Dallas man pleaded guilty Friday to making violent threats against a Sikh civil rights organization and other individuals in a series of hate-filled messages, federal prosecutors said. Bushan…
Death of a Shoe Salesman in D.C. Ends with 32 Year Prison Sentence
WASHINGTON — A Washington, D.C., man was sentenced Friday to 32 years in prison for the 2022 shooting death of a shoe reseller outside a shopping mall, federal prosecutors said. Darius Anderson,…
Virginia woman pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar bank fraud conspiracy
ALBANY, N.Y. — A Virginia woman pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy to commit bank fraud for her role in a nationwide scheme that used stolen identities to steal millions from financial institutions,…
Anti-Gun Social Media Influencer David Hogg Named Vice Chairman of DNC
David Hogg elected DNC vice chair, becoming first Gen Z leader in role TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — David Hogg was elected vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday, marking a…
New York Times, NPR, NBC, Politico Evicted from Pentagon Offices
WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense announced a new Annual Media Rotation Program for the Pentagon Press Corps, requiring established media outlets to vacate their physical office spaces to make room for…
ICE arrests San Diego man pending removal on assault, burglary charges
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Seyidxan Hisen Salih on January 28, 2025, in San Diego, where he is now pending removal proceedings. According to…
San Joaquin County woman pleads guilty to illegal firearms trafficking
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Tracy woman pleaded guilty Friday to illegal firearms trafficking after admitting to purchasing guns in Nevada and selling them on the black market in California, federal prosecutors said.…
Former Marine pleads guilty in fentanyl overdose death of fellow Marine
LOS ANGELES — A former U.S. Marine lance corporal pleaded guilty Friday to a felony drug offense in connection with the 2020 fentanyl-related death of a fellow Marine at a party in…
California attorney general condemns Trump’s executive order on gender-affirming care
OAKLAND, Calif. — California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, calling the move “cruel and irresponsible.” Bonta issued…
California AG Says Trump Misleading America About DEI
OAKLAND, Calif. — Attorneys general from 13 states issued a joint statement Friday criticizing President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs, calling the move…
Three arrested after armed carjacking, police chase in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — Two juveniles and an adult were arrested Wednesday after an armed carjacking in Southeast Portland led to a police pursuit and crash. Portland police said officers responded around 10…
Reckless driver in stolen Jeep crashes into Portland streetcar stop, nearly hitting pedestrians
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man driving a stolen Jeep eluded police before crashing into a Portland Streetcar stop in the Pearl District on Saturday morning, narrowly missing pedestrians. Portland police said an…
San Diego sheriff’s deputy charged with civil rights violation, obstruction
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego Sheriff’s Deputy has been indicted on federal charges of violating a detainee’s civil rights and obstructing justice after allegedly using excessive force and falsifying a report.…
Baltimore police arrest suspect in Eastern District carjacking
BALTIMORE — A 27-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning in connection with a carjacking after officers tracked the stolen vehicle using license plate recognition technology. Baltimore police said the alert was received…