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…
Perkins is making a comeback in Ocean County with ten new locations planned
OCEANPORT, N.J. — Perkins Griddle & Go is expanding its footprint in New Jersey with six new units planned for Ocean County, led by franchisees Lisa Dalton and Anthony Degrande, who now…
Evesham officer recognized for response after woman mugged at gunpoint
EVESHAM, NJ – Evesham, New Jersey Police Officer Carley Pizzigoni was recognized as Officer of the Month for April after a traffic stop led to the arrest of two individuals in connection…
What to Do If You Find a Baby Deer in Your New Jersey Yard
As spring blooms across New Jersey, residents may stumble upon a heart-melting sight: a fawn curled up in their backyard, its wide eyes and delicate frame tucked into the grass. While the…
Police standoff with armed man end peacefully in Berkeley Township senior development
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 50-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis was taken into custody without incident Tuesday night after barricading himself in a bedroom with a handgun, according to Ocean…
Delaware legalizes physician-assisted suicide, joining New Jersey and nine other states
DOVER, Del. — Delaware on Wednesday became the 11th state to legalize physician-assisted suicide, following the signing of the End-of-Life Options Act by Gov. Matt Meyer. The law allows mentally competent adults…
New Jersey man arrested in Florida for plot to kill Governor Phil Murphy
FREEPORT, Fla. — A New Jersey fugitive wanted for making terroristic threats against Governor Phil Murphy was arrested Sunday in Walton County, Florida, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Russ Semeran,…
Ocean County College moves graduation ceremony indoors, families not allowed
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County College’s 58th Commencement Ceremony has been moved indoors and restricted to graduates only, forcing families to watch the event via livestream due to forecasted rain. Originally…
Migrant wanted in Columbia arrested in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — A Colombian national with an outstanding criminal warrant in his home country was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month, ICE officials announced Monday. Ludwin Quintero-Rojas,…
Virginia man charged in smuggling of Honduran minor after ICE investigation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Virginia resident was arrested Sunday on federal charges of conspiracy to transport an illegal alien after authorities say he arranged and funded the smuggling of a 17-year-old unaccompanied…
Trump drops bombshell announcement on Truth Social ahead of final NJ governor debate
Trenton, NJ –Just days before the final Republican gubernatorial debate in New Jersey, President Donald J. Trump has announced his endorsement of GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli. The announcement, made via a post…
New Jersey congresswoman “forcibly assaulted” federal agents while storming ICE detention center, DOJ charges
New Jersey Congresswoman charged with assaulting federal agents during Delaney Hall confrontation NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been charged with two counts of assaulting federal officers after allegedly interfering…
New Jersey launches new library system for state prisons
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Corrections has partnered with national non-profit Freedom Reads to install 37 Freedom Libraries in two state correctional facilities, part of a broader initiative to…
Teen Chaos at NJ Mall: Lawmaker Demands Action After TikTok-Fueled Pop-Up Party Turns Violent
Pop-up party brawl at Menlo Park Mall prompts renewed push for incitement legislation EDISON, N.J. — A weekend pop-up party at Menlo Park Mall escalated into a large-scale brawl involving more than…
He killed her with his bare hands, dumped her body then fled to Canada
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A 61-year-old man pled guilty Monday to aggravated manslaughter in the 1997 killing of Tamara “Tammy” Tignor, closing a 27-year-old cold case that remained unsolved until a DNA match…
Toms River Boosts Summer Programs After Police Camp Cancellation
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Today, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick expressed disappointment after the Toms River Police Department announced it will no longer be hosting its annual police summer camp. The Toms…
Renting your pool for cash has become a thing in some parts of New Jersey
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Swimply, the private pool-sharing platform, is preparing for its biggest swim season yet with a projected 2 million users expected to use the service this summer, including 100,000 families.…
New Jersey about to get hit with 20% energy rate hike, here’s what you can do
NEWARK, N.J. — Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has amended its May 7 filing with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to provide additional short-term relief for customers…
How one man thinks he can flip two states, New Jersey and Virginia
TRENTON, N.J. — Brandon Straka, founder of the #WalkAway movement, has launched a campaign effort in 2025 aimed at shifting voter sentiment in two Democratic strongholds—New Jersey and Virginia—as both states gear…
A new pizza chain is coming to Northern Virginia
FAIRFAX, Va. — Mountain Mike’s Pizza has signed a development agreement to open three new locations in Northern Virginia, marking the California-based chain’s debut in the state. The deal, announced this week,…
Republicans back their leaders, even after one was paid himself $20,000 for campaign work
BRICK, N.J. — Exeutive board members of the Brick Republican Club are under mounting pressure to resign from township Republicans following allegations of questionable campaign expenditures tied to the 2023 election cycle.…
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