Ocean County Commissioners to Consider More Than $45 Million in Capital Projects at July 8 Meeting
Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on more than $45 million in capital improvement projects during its July 8 meeting, with proposed investments ranging…
NRA Joins High-Stakes Challenge to New Jersey’s One-Gun-a-Month Law After Federal Judge’s Ruling
A federal judge has allowed the National Rifle Association to join a constitutional lawsuit challenging New Jersey’s one-gun-a-month law, adding one of the nation’s largest gun rights organizations to the case. Camden,…
NJ Morning Traffic Alert: Crash Shuts Down Route 47 as Commuters Face Tunnel, Parkway Delays
A crash investigation has closed Route 47 in Cumberland County Monday morning while heavy commuter traffic is slowing travel at the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge and several major North…
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim’s $25 Minimum Wage Demand Could Trigger Job Losses, Higher Costs and Automation
Sen. Andy Kim is backing legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, a proposal supporters say would help working families but critics argue could lead to higher prices,…
Six Flags Great Adventure Wins Key Court Ruling in Wild Safari Discrimination Lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed several claims in a lawsuit filed by two longtime Six Flags Great Adventure Safari employees who allege they were pushed out because of their age, narrowing the case…
Judge Drops Trump Case Challenging New Jersey’s Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. government’s constitutional challenge to sanctuary city policies in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken cannot move forward, dismissing the lawsuit against the municipalities. Newark, NJ…
Jackson’s $40 Million McAuliffe School Sale in Jeopardy as Major Zoning Problem Emerges
The Jackson Board of Education approved the sale of the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School to Beth Medrash Govoha, but a decades-old zoning question could become one of the biggest hurdles before…
Rain or Shine: Here’s What to Do When the Weather Washes Out Your Jersey Shore Beach Day
Rain or Shine: Here’s What to Do When the Weather Washes Out Your Jersey Shore Beach Day Every Jersey Shore vacation has at least one day when the weather doesn’t cooperate. The…
Boonton Chase Bank Robbery Suspect Sought After Armed Heist on Myrtle Avenue
Authorities are asking the public to help identify a masked gunman who allegedly stole about $12,000 from a Chase Bank in Boonton before fleeing in a Honda Odyssey. Boonton, NJ – Law…
Former Newark Code Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty in Bribery Scheme Involving Local Business
A former Newark code enforcement officer admitted soliciting a bribe from a local business in exchange for allowing it to reopen despite alleged code violations, state officials announced Friday. NEWARK, NJ –…
76-Year-Old Potomac Woman Dies After SUV Crashes Into Barrier at North Bethesda Parking Garage
Montgomery County police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 76-year-old Potomac woman at a North Bethesda parking garage. A 76-year-old Potomac woman died following a single-vehicle crash…
Penn Township Man Accused of Beating Victim Unconscious Ordered to Stand Trial
A Lancaster County judge ruled that aggravated assault charges against a 20-year-old Penn Township man will move forward after prosecutors alleged he repeatedly punched a man until he lost consciousness. A Penn…
New Jersey State Police Honor Fallen Trooper’s Son at New Milford High School Graduation
Troopers attended the graduation of Isaiah Cabrera to honor the memory of his late father, Trooper I Victor Cabrera Bonilla, who died in 2025 while serving with the New Jersey State Police.…
Summer Leaf Blower Ban Begins in One New York Town
Residents and landscaping crews are prohibited from using leaf blowers anywhere in New Rochelle through Sept. 30 under the city’s seasonal noise control ordinance. The City of New Rochelle’s seasonal ban on…
Alpacino Arrested for Bottle Attack at the Jersey Shore
Alpacino Carrero, 20, of Philadelphia, has been charged after investigators say three adults were injured during a fight in North Wildwood, including one victim who was knocked unconscious after being struck with…
Marine Veteran Walking Across America for Mental Health Awareness Passes Through Brick Township
Marine veteran Nick Beadles received an escort from Brick Township police as he continued his cross-country walk to raise awareness about mental health and support veterans, first responders, and others facing life’s…
New York Law Barring Most Officers From Wearing Face Coverings During Public Interactions Takes Effect
A new New York law prohibiting most local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public is now in effect, setting the stage for an…
World Cup Tipping Culture Shock at Restaurants as Many Foreign Fans Skip Tipping
Restaurants across New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia are adjusting to an unexpected World Cup challenge as many international visitors, unfamiliar with American tipping customs, leave little or no gratuity for servers.…
World Cup Promised an Economic Boom. Many Businesses Near MetLife Stadium Say It’s Killing Their Business Instead
Restaurants, breweries and small businesses near MetLife Stadium say World Cup match days have brought road closures, empty parking lots and fewer customers instead of the surge in business many expected. When…
New Jersey Sees 25% Increase in Aborted Pregnancies as State’s Abortion Tourism Industry Booms
State-supported research shows abortions performed in New Jersey have increased by approximately 25%, with thousands of patients traveling from states with more restrictive abortion laws as New Jersey continues expanding provider networks,…
Gunman Fires Three Shots Into Ground During Road Rage Incident in Woodbridge, Police Say
Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fired three rounds into the ground during a road rage confrontation in Woodbridge, sending another motorist fleeing from the scene. Police are investigating a…