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…
‘Tiger King’ figure Doc Antle sentenced to 12 months for wildlife trafficking and laundering smuggling funds
Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, a zoo operator from Myrtle Beach who appeared in a Netflix documentary, was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy involving endangered…
Florida Department of Revenue Operating in New Jersey? Here’s Why
The Florida Department of Revenue (DOR), which oversees tax collection and compliance for the state, operates offices in six states outside Florida — including a location in New Jersey — as part…
Army tactical vehicle rear-ends semi on I-95, causing traffic delays near exit 10
A U.S. Army Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) rear-ended a semi tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 near exit 10 in New Jersey over the weekend, according to local authorities. The crash led to…
Garage blaze prompts second alarm in Toms River, no injuries reported
Firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon on Seaton Road in Toms River, where heavy smoke and flames were reported coming from a single-story ranch-style residence. Toms River Fire Companies #1…
Major media outlets colluded to block opposing viewpoints during COVID pandemic, DOJ says
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest Friday in a federal case accusing major media outlets of suppressing independent viewpoints related to the COVID-19 pandemic through alleged collusion with…
Tractor-trailer cab plunges off Delaware Memorial Bridge into river, driver’s body found
A tractor-trailer cab crashed through a barrier and plunged into the Delaware River early Friday from the southbound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, and the driver was dead, authorities said. According…
New Jersey unions slam Murphy’s 37 percent healthcare hike, demand emergency legislative return
TRENTON — A coalition of more than a dozen public sector unions representing over 140,000 New Jersey workers is pushing back against Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed 37% increase in healthcare costs for…
Rutgers approves $5.9B budget with sharp tuition hike and expanded aid for low-income students
Rutgers University’s Board of Governors on Tuesday approved a $5.9 billion operating budget for the 2025–2026 academic year, including a 5% tuition increase for in-state students and a 6% increase for out-of-state…
Fishing tournament in Little Egg Harbor to fund Disney Cruise for child with rare condition
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Volunteers from the Southern Ocean County Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation will host their 28th Annual Fishing Tournament on Saturday, raising funds to send a local…
Supreme Court Allows South Seaside Park to Leave Berkeley and Merge with Neighbor to the North
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling allowing the barrier island community of South Seaside Park to deannex from Berkeley Township and annex to…
Van Drew urges Treasury to include casino workers in tax relief for tipped employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) on Thursday pressed the U.S. Department of the Treasury to explicitly include casino workers in the implementation of a new federal tax deduction for…
Two injured after boat runs aground on Long Beach Island
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two people were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when a boat ran aground in the bayfront area of Tebco Terrace in Holgate, according to the Long Beach Township…
SBA Announces Ticking Clock Federal Drought Relief Assistance for New Jersey, Farmers Ineligible
TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that they have until Aug. 11 to apply for federal disaster loans to…
Sherrill joins Dem chorus blaming Trump and Ciattarelli for skyrocketing energy costs under Phil Murphy
NEWARK, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill joined a growing list of New Jersey Democrats Thursday in blaming President Donald Trump and GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli for the state’s rising utility…
Democrat Mikie Sherrill Shocked After Young Girl Asks For Elephant at the Jersey Shore: A Good Choice
Sherrill surprised by elephant request at boardwalk stand, jokes go viral online SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill was met with an unexpected moment on the Jersey Shore boardwalk…
New Jerseyans not happy with cost of living and taxes under Dem control, new poll shows
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A vast majority of New Jersey residents remain dissatisfied with how the state government is handling key issues such as taxes, cost of living, and transportation, according to…
Senior dog adopted after owner’s death finds new home with canine companions
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A senior dog named Chops has found a new family after being taken in by the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter following the death of his previous owner.…
Murphy blames GOP for rising energy costs in New Jersey, cites federal spending bill
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is blaming Republicans and the Trump Administration for rising energy prices across the state, criticizing a recently signed federal spending bill he says will…
Maurice Hill Sentenced to Prison for 2019 Standoff
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Maurice Hill was sentenced Thursday to 120 to 240 years in prison for a 2019 shootout that injured multiple officers and terrorized a North Philadelphia neighborhood, concluding what prosecutors…
Bootleggers Busted for Selling Unlicensed Booze in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey officials announced enforcement actions Wednesday against nine out-of-state retailers for allegedly selling and shipping alcohol into the state without a license, in violation of consumer protection and…
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