New Jersey Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5%, But State Still Ranks Among Nation’s Highest
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.5% in June, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking continued improvement after the state’s jobless…
More toll hikes coming to New Jersey’s highways and bridges in 2026
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will soon face a new round of toll increases across several major highways and bridge systems beginning in early 2026, affecting millions of commuters and travelers…
Woman involved in deadly Jackson crash that killed Toms River Rittenhouse couple faces first court appearance
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson woman accused of crossing into oncoming traffic and killing a Toms River couple in a violent head-on collision earlier this year is scheduled to face a…
New Jersey moves forward on statewide bias crime rules for cops
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are moving to cement the state’s bias incident investigation rules into law, ensuring that every police agency follows a uniform process for reporting and responding to…
Teen struck by Lakewood school bus last Sunday passes away overnight
Jackson Township, NJ – A teenage girl who was struck by a school bus while riding an electric bicycle Sunday morning has died from her injuries, family members confirmed Friday night. Police…
New Jersey under statewide drought warning as dry spell strains water supply
Trenton, NJ – Despite a week of steady rain, New Jersey remains under a statewide drought warning as months of below-average precipitation continue to drain the state’s drinking water reserves. The Department…
Lakewood is Third Most Dangerous City to Drive In, According to National Traffic Safety Data
LAKEWOOD, NJ – You may have seen the bumper sticker, “Pray for me, I drive in Lakewood”, but those bumper stickers reflect more than a mere joke about traffic and congestion. It’s…
Fugitive ex-New Jersey cop and firefighter wanted for sex abuse charges captured in Florida
FORT MYERS, FL – A former police officer and assistant fire chief accused of sexually abusing young volunteer firefighters in New Jersey was captured in Lee County after weeks on the run.…
Silverton First Aid wants financial records kept from public during $750,000 alleged theft lawsuit
Toms River, NJ – Silverton First Aid has asked the court to shield their company’s finances from public view as a lawsuit filed by Toms River Township against the agency alleging theft…
Trump fuel rule shift could derail New Jersey’s plan to phase out gas cars
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A move by the Trump administration to reverse what it calls an “illegal attack” on gas-powered cars could complicate New Jersey’s strategy to phase them out under policies first…
Ocean County philanthropist, once charged for fleeing police and a DUI, named to Mikie Sherrill task force
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jeremy Grunin, a Toms River businessman and president of the Grunin Foundation, has been named to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force, less than a decade after…
Raccoon raids Virginia liquor store, passes out drunk in bathroom
ASHLAND, Va. – Police responding to a late-night alarm at a Virginia ABC store early Saturday discovered the culprit was not your typical thief, but a raccoon that had apparently drunk itself…
Ocean County GOP Chairman Goes Down With Jim McGreevey as Former Governor Loses Jersey City Election Run Off
Convicted Ocean County GOP boss George Gilmore dealt a blow as ally Jim McGreevey lost the Jersey City mayoral race in a 68% to 32% landslide JERSEY CITY, NJ – Former New…
A dangerous new drug cocktail has hit the streets of New Jersey and it’s stronger than fentanyl
TRENTON, NJ – A new wave of synthetic opioids is alarming doctors and public health officials across the country as emergency rooms report patients collapsing within seconds of use and requiring multiple…
Exposing Ocean County’s patronage pits: Utilities giving away free taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for political insiders
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A growing debate over political patronage and taxpayer-funded benefits is unfolding in Ocean County as newly released budget figures and public records reveal that part-time commissioners at several…
Supreme Court Justice Rips New Jersey’s “Fishing Expedition” Against Pro-Life Non-Profit
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has announced the opening salvos in a U.S. Supreme Court case that pits abortionj friendly New Jersey against a pro-life abortion alternative non-profit…
Blue Ribbon Jackson Middle School Forced to Close by S-2 Funding Sees $10 Million Price Slash in Second Sale Attempt
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District has reopened bidding for the sale of Christa McAuliffe Middle School, dramatically lowering the minimum bid after months without a single offer. District officials announced…
Watch: New Jersey Cop Guilty for Breaking Into Ex-Boyfriend’s Home, Threatens to Burn Down House
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An off-duty Toms River police officer who smashed her way into her ex-boyfriend’s home has been permanently barred from law enforcement after entering a guilty plea. Rebecca Sayegh,…
Buckle Up New Jersey, Because the Gas Tax is Going Up Again in January
New Jersey drivers hit with 4.2-cent gas tax hike starting January 1 TRENTON, NJ – Electricity isn’t the only thing that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg in New…
If You Thought Toms River’s MUA Benefits Were Ridiculous, Check Out Lakewood
Lakewood MUA commissioners draw hefty pay and benefits despite part-time roles LAKEWOOD, NJ – Commissioners at the Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) are receiving compensation and benefits packages that far exceed what’s…
NJ Democrats turn on each other as party split in fight to dismantle anti-corruption watchdog agency
TRENTON, NJ – The election that saw Democrats in New Jersey gain a supermajority in state government isn’t even a month behind us, but the party is already moving to dismantle one…
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