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.…
Man killed in broad daylight shooting on N. Bambrey Street
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 36-year-old man was fatally shot on a highway in the 2900 block of N. Bambrey Street on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately 12:56 p.m.,…
Christmas House Freehold set to open November 29, bringing holiday magic to New Jersey
FREEHOLD, NJ — Christmas House Freehold, a 10,000-square-foot immersive holiday experience at Freehold Raceway Mall, is set to open its doors on November 29, offering a festive journey for visitors of all…
Maryland prison inmate’s death ruled homicide, investigation underway
CUMBERLAND, MD — Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a 28-year-old inmate at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, which has been ruled a homicide. The inmate, identified as…
Off-duty NYCHA employee arrested on multiple charges in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY — An off-duty New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee was arrested Tuesday evening in Brooklyn and charged with multiple offenses, police said. Tanisha Simpson, 40, was taken into…
Prince George’s County police investigate fatal shooting in Laurel
LAUREL, Md. — Prince George’s County Police detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 58-year-old man Tuesday night in the unincorporated section of Laurel. The victim has been identified as Jerome…
Schenectady police arrest Niskayuna man in overnight hit-and-run
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A 29-year-old Niskayuna man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run early Wednesday morning that left a 41-year-old woman in critical condition, the Schenectady Police Department announced. The…
Brooklyn Park man wins $40,000 Keno prize with Super Bonus play
BROOKLYN PARK, Md. — Kevin Wilson, a loyal Keno player from Anne Arundel County, is celebrating a $40,000 win after using his strategy of tracking frequently drawn numbers and adding the Super…
Linden police lift school lockdown after false report of armed man
LINDEN, N.J. — A 9-1-1 call reporting a man carrying a rifle near East Elizabeth Avenue and North Park Avenue prompted a swift response from Linden police Wednesday morning, leading to a…
Cold weather leads to increase in sea turtle strandings along New Jersey shores
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — As temperatures drop and water conditions cool, New Jersey’s Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) is warning residents about an increase in sea turtle strandings along the state’s beaches. The…
Cumberland man arrested for assault on Fayette Street
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A 22-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning following an assault at a residence on the 400 block of Fayette Street, the Cumberland Police Department reported. Officers responded to…
Two Utica men arrested, firearms recovered following police foot chase
UTICA, N.Y. — Two men were arrested Tuesday night after attempting to flee a police stop on Huntington Street near Spring Street, with officers recovering two loaded firearms during the pursuit, authorities…
Hudson County man convicted in 2022 armed robbery case
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A Harrison man was found guilty Friday on multiple charges for his role in a 2022 armed robbery in Weehawken, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced. Mouhamed Ba,…
Rockland County DA’s Office supports People to People Thanksgiving food drive
NEW CITY, N.Y. — The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, under District Attorney Tom Walsh, continued its annual tradition of supporting People to People, Rockland County’s largest hunger relief organization, by hosting…
Jackson Township police launch Instagram page to connect with community
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Police Department has launched a new Instagram page to strengthen its connection with the community and showcase its officers’ involvement in local events and activities. Residents are…
Philadelphia police seek public’s help in locating missing 91-year-old man
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 91-year-old Caleb Royal, who was last seen on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m. on the…
Blackout Wednesday: Thanksgiving Eve ranks among New Jersey’s most dangerous days for drunk driving
TRENTON, N.J. — Thanksgiving Eve, commonly known as “Blackout Wednesday,” marks one of the busiest drinking nights of the year in New Jersey and across the country. Officials warn that the evening,…
Toms River Township Delivers Thanksgiving Meals to Homebound Seniors
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Senior Center and Mayor Dan Rodrick’s office partnered on Tuesday to deliver Thanksgiving meals to homebound seniors in the community, spreading holiday cheer ahead of…
Dover man critically injured in Tuesday night shooting
DOVER, Del. — A 34-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times Tuesday night in Dover, police said. Officers responded to the 400 block of East Water Street around…
Philadelphia police respond to reported firearm incident at Bartram High School, two detained
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Officers responded to reports of a male student with a firearm inside Bartram High School on Tuesday morning, prompting an immediate lockdown of the campus at 6700 Elmwood Avenue.…
Wilmington man arrested for multiple fraud-related felonies in Townsend
TOWNSEND, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 42-year-old Wendell Bowser of Wilmington in connection with multiple felony fraud-related offenses, including an attempted theft involving a Townsend residence earlier this month. The…