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.…
NYPD searches for suspect in $500 Harlem burglary
NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a burglary at a Harlem business. Police reported that around…
Pennsylvania attorney general sues Eagle Rock Resort over deceptive land sales
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against Eagle Rock Resort Co., LLC, and its parent and subsidiary companies, accusing them of misleading consumers with inflated property…
New Jersey launches Civil Rights Innovation Lab to combat AI algorithmic discrimination
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced new measures to address the growing risk of discrimination linked to artificial intelligence…
Former Labour MP Ivor Caplin arrested in undercover sting operation days after condemning Elon Musk criticism
BRIGHTON, UK — Former Labour MP Ivor Caplin has been arrested following a sting operation conducted by a group of civilian investigators targeting alleged child predators. Caplin, 65, is accused of attempting…
Convicted Murderer Who Shot and Killed Two Men in Deadly Toms River Lover’s Triangle Gets 60 Years in Prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 60 years in state prison for the execution-style murders of a father and his friend during a deadly confrontation in…
Pittsfield man sentenced to up to 4 years in state prison for assault and theft
PITTSFIELD, MA — Tyrone Jones of Pittsfield has been sentenced to up to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from a violent incident in 2023, according…
Avalon Police mourn the passing of retired Sergeant Arthur M. Ridler
AVALON, NJ — The Avalon Police Department is mourning the loss of retired Sergeant Arthur M. Ridler, who passed away on January 9, 2025, the department announced. Ridler began his law enforcement…
Brooklyn home health aide wanted for stealing nearly $1,000 from elderly man’s account
BROOKLYN, NY — Police are searching for a home health aide accused of stealing nearly $1,000 from the bank account of a 58-year-old man in Brooklyn. The incident occurred on Friday, November…
Toms River Man Missing After Car Found Abandoned at Shelter Cove
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The family of a missing Toms River man is asking for the public’s assistance in locating him after his car was found abandoned at Shelter Cove. Deane LaBranche,…
Two Teens Arrested in Armed Carjacking in Southwest Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore police have arrested a 16-year-old male and a 15-year-old female in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred on January 7 in the 1500 block of West Pratt…
Suspect in January 5 Laurel 7-Eleven Robbery Arrested, Linked to Multi-Day Crime Spree
LAUREL, MD — Police have arrested a suspect connected to the January 5 robbery of a 7-Eleven store in Laurel, tying the incident to a series of convenience store robberies in the…
Suspect Arrested in Jessup High’s Store Robbery Linked to Laurel Crime Spree
JESSUP, MD — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the January 2 robbery of a High’s convenience store in Jessup, linking the incident to a broader series of robberies in…
Linden Man Injured in Wrong-Way Motorized Bicycle Crash on W. Elizabeth Avenue
LINDEN, NJ — A 24-year-old Linden man was injured Friday night after his motorized bicycle collided with an SUV on W. Elizabeth Avenue, police reported. The crash occurred just after 10:00 p.m.…
Serious Crash on Route 9 in Berkeley Township Leaves One Injured
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A serious motor vehicle crash on Route 9 near Hickory Lane left one person injured and temporarily shut down the roadway on Saturday. According to Berkeley Township Police,…
Beagle Rescued from Icy Pond by Stafford County Deputy
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A beagle named Rico was safely rescued from an icy pond in Stafford Lakes Village early Friday morning, thanks to the swift actions of a Stafford County sheriff’s…
Two Men Arrested in String of Laurel-Area Convenience Store Robberies
LAUREL, MD — Two Maryland men were arrested Monday in connection with a series of robberies targeting convenience stores in the Laurel area, police announced. Officers responded to a robbery at the…
Williams College Student From New Jesey Killed in Ski Accident at Pennsylvania Mountain Resort
HANCOCK, MA — A 19-year-old Williams College student has died following a skiing accident at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort on January 6. Alex Kemp of New Jersey was pronounced dead on January…
FEMA Denying California Fire Victims Over Missing Paperwork, Possibly Burned During Fire
SACRAMENTO, CA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is advising Southern California wildfire survivors to carefully review any letters they receive regarding ineligibility for disaster assistance. Many applicants have recently reported…
Elderly Ohio Woman Dies in Attack by Neighbor’s Pigs on Christmas Day
Pataskala, Ohio – In Pataskala, Ohio, 75-year-old Rebecca Westergaard was found dead on Christmas Day, the victim of an attack by her neighbor’s pigs. The Licking County Coroner’s Office has now confirmed…
New Jersey Mayor Salvatore Bonaccorso Pleads Guilty to Corruption and Forgery, Forfeits Office
TRENTON, NJ — Salvatore Bonaccorso, the longtime mayor of Clark Township, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of official misconduct and forgery for using township employees to run his private business and submitting…