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.…
South Brunswick man charged with murder in death of Freehold woman
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a homicide in South Brunswick Township after a Freehold woman was found dead in a residence on Route 27, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda…
Edison man charged with sexual assault in second investigation involving social media connection
EDISON, N.J. — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan announced Thursday that 31-year-old Faton Boqolli of Edison has been charged with sexual assault and criminal sexual contact…
Police-involved shooting ends with suspect’s death in Bensalem
BENSALEM, Pa. — A man was fatally shot by police on Friday evening after a prolonged standoff that began during a traffic stop near Route 1 and Old Lincoln Highway, according to…
J.D. Vance Breaks Tie: Pete Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense in narrow Senate vote
WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, a prominent conservative commentator and former Army National Guard officer, was confirmed as secretary of defense on Friday in a razor-thin 51-50 Senate vote, with Vice President JD…
New Jersey Department of Education Encourage Schools, Students to Protest and Obstruct ICE Enforcement Attempts
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has issued updated guidance to schools and districts emphasizing protections for immigrant students and families in response to heightened federal immigration enforcement…
Cory Booker Reads Poetry on Senate Floor, Displaying Several Nazi-Like Salutes
WASHINGTON—Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) stirred controversy Thursday after delivering an extended poetry recital on the Senate floor in what many are calling filibustering over the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of…
Police pursuit of illegal car meet ends in officer injury and suspect’s arrest
PHILADELPHIA—A suspected illegal car meet escalated into a high-speed police chase and officer-involved shooting late Saturday, leaving an officer injured and the suspect hospitalized, authorities said. At approximately 11:15 p.m., Philadelphia police…
Under Fired Commandant Fagan, Coast Guard Personnel Records Are A Mess, 9,000 at Risk, Service Announces
CAPE MAY, NJ -—The Coast Guard announced Thursday that approximately 8,900 of its military members are at risk of losing access to their Common Access Cards (CAC) due to a failure to…
New Jersey school bus company owner sentenced to five years for endangering students’ safety
TRENTON, NJ — The owner of an Essex County-based school bus company was sentenced Thursday to five years in state prison for endangering students by hiring unqualified drivers, failing to perform drug…
Pike County judge charged with indecent assault at barber shop
HARRISBURG, PA — A Pike County magisterial district judge has been charged with indecent assault and related offenses following an incident at a Milford-area barber shop last August, according to Pennsylvania Attorney…
State College landlord settles lawsuit over withheld security deposits, unsafe housing
HARRISBURG, PA — A State College landlord accused of withholding security deposits and providing unsafe living conditions has reached a settlement with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. Rodney Hendricks, doing business as…
Queens man sentenced to 34 years for firing at police in South Ozone Park standoff
QUEENS, NY — A Queens man was sentenced to 34 years in prison on Thursday for firing at police officers during a standoff at his South Ozone Park residence in September 2021.…
Man charged in Towson stabbing that injured two people
TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a stabbing that injured two people earlier this month. Omar Soliman was taken into custody following an investigation…
Standoff underway in Bensalem after vehicle strikes police cars
BENSALEM, PA — A standoff involving potentially armed and dangerous individuals is underway near Route 13 and Penn, according to Bensalem Police. The incident began when police attempted to stop a vehicle…
Watch: US Marines land to assist Border Patrol operations
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed personnel to the southern border to provide logistical and operational support to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), according to an announcement made by the…
ICE deports Mexican fugitive wanted for child rape after four illegal U.S. entries
HOUSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston, with assistance from ERO Mexico and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force, deported Nestor Flores…
U.S. Coast Guard terminates DEI programs following executive order
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard has officially ended all diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs and activities, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump earlier this week. The…
Large Police Presence at Brick Park, Here’s Why
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Residents near Lake Riviera Park may notice an increased police presence today as officers participate in ice water rescue training, the Brick Township Police Department announced. The training…
Toms River Republicans Joined by State Leaders to Celebrate First Year Accomplishments of Mayor Rodrick
OCEAN BEACH, NJ – It was standing room only Thursday night at the Channel Marker restaurant in Ocean Beach as state, county, and local Republican leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate the…
New Jersey Bars and Restaurants are Gun Free Zones, Except for Police, ABC Reminds Industry
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued a notice clarifying the state’s laws regarding firearms in bars and restaurants, following recent legal developments and changes in…