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.…
New Jersey Congressman Running for Governor Led Attacks Against TikTok, Leading to App’s Impending Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. — TikTok is scheduled to be banned on Sunday in the United States. The app, which is used by millions of Americans daily to share videos, has been deemed dangerous…
FBI Director Wray criticized after gifting of federally banned Tommy Gun to AG Garland
WASHINGTON, D.C. — FBI Director Christopher Wray is facing criticism after reportedly presenting Attorney General Merrick Garland with a replica Tommy Gun as a farewell gift. The gesture sparked backlash from gun…
Two Colombian nationals plead guilty in massive cocaine smuggling operation to the U.S.
TAMPA, Fla. — Two Colombian men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States, following a years-long investigation into an international drug trafficking network, U.S. Attorney Roger B.…
Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee announces Bibles for swearing-in ceremony
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee has announced the Bibles that will be used during the swearing-in ceremony for President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance at the…
Environmental Lobbying Group Says New Jersey Anti-Wind Energy Protest Fueld by Tone Deaf MAGA, Big Oil Misinformation
TRENTON, N.J. — Environmental leaders across New Jersey are speaking out against a series of anti-offshore wind energy rallies planned for this weekend, criticizing them as coordinated efforts backed by the oil…
Father’s false confession unravels as son arrested in Mays Landing hit-and-run
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Mays Landing man has been arrested after investigators uncovered that his father falsely confessed to a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian critically injured and killed a…
Fire breaks out at California Power Plant, world’s largest lithium battery facility; residents urged to stay indoors
MOSS LANDING, Calif. — A fire erupted Thursday afternoon at the Moss Landing Power Plant’s 300-megawatt Phase I energy storage facility, prompting evacuations and air quality warnings for nearby communities, officials said.…
Supreme Court Upholds Biden TikTok Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in support for a law that could ban TikTok nationwide unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests from the platform by Sunday, January…
Trump appoints Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as ‘Special Ambassadors’ to Hollywood
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump announced the appointment of actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as “Special Ambassadors” to Hollywood, aiming to revitalize the entertainment industry in…
Trump holds call with China’s Xi, discusses trade, fentanyl, and global security
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump announced he held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing key issues including trade, fentanyl, and TikTok, according to a statement posted…
Spring Lake Heights man charged in Wall Township hit-and-run involving police vehicle
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Spring Lake Heights man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that damaged a Wall Township police vehicle earlier this month, authorities announced. Jose Duarte,…
Watch: Driver dies after car plunges off Arlington Memorial Bridge into Potomac River
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A driver died after their vehicle crashed through a railing on the Arlington Memorial Bridge and plunged into the Potomac River during snowy conditions Thursday night, U.S. Park Police…
New Jersey plumber sentenced to 8 years for secretly recording 27 women, fleeing police stop
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Red Bank man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for secretly recording 27 women and girls without their consent and fleeing from police during a…
Hillside Police Investigate Abandonment of Dog at Animal Shelter
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Hillside Police Department is investigating the abandonment of a male Shih Tzu left tied to the stairs at People for Animals between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on…
Gottheimer led the charge to shut down pregnancy crisis centers offering alternatives to women over abortion
HACKENSACK, N.J. — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) has launched a new campaign to shut down crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) in New Jersey that he says mislead women by posing as legitimate…
Pittsburgh man arrested in fatal Christmas Day shooting in Shaler
SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 25-year-old Pittsburgh man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man found in Shaler Township the day after Christmas. Shaler Township…
Teen arrested in September Baltimore shooting, charged with attempted murder
BALTIMORE, Md. — A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with a September 2024 shooting in Baltimore’s Southwest District. Detectives identified the teen as the…
New Jersey State Police serve 150 hot meals in Egg Harbor City community outreach
EGG HARBOR CITY, N.J. — New Jersey State Police troopers, alongside members of the NJSP Forensic Laboratory South, partnered with Church By the Bay and the Pic-A-Lilli Inn to provide hot meals,…
Baltimore Ravens fan wins $1 million Mega Millions prize
BEL AIR, Md. — A devoted Baltimore Ravens fan and longtime Maryland Lottery player from Harford County is celebrating a $1 million Mega Millions win from the Dec. 10 drawing. The winner,…
Owings Mills couple eyes new home after $2 million lottery win
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — A Baltimore County couple is contemplating purchasing a new home after winning a $2 million top prize on the Maryland Lottery’s MONOPOLY X200 scratch-off game. The wife, an…