Swimmer Dies After Rescue by Sea Isle City Beach Patrol at Jersey Shore
Sea Isle City, NJ — A swimmer died after being rescued from the ocean by the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol on Friday afternoon, according to city officials. Emergency crews responded at…
Breaking: New Jersey Becomes America’s First Official Sanctuary State as Governor Sherrill Signs Three Migrant Protection Bills Into Law
New laws tighten data sharing, restrict enforcement roles, and fuel sanctuary debate UPDATE: Sherrill speaks on historic sanctuary state bills Trenton, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed a package of immigration…
There is no such thing as Central Jersey and here’s how the debate can be settled with pork roll facts
A long-running cultural divide, not a three-region state, defines New Jersey identity Trenton, NJ – The idea of “Central Jersey” has gained traction in recent years, but a closer look at geography,…
Mikie Sherrill’s Promise to Freeze Energy Rates Falls Short as JCP&L Announces Nearly 2% Hike in 2026
Small summer increases highlight gap between Sherrill’s promises and how utility pricing actually works. Newark, NJ – New Jersey electric bills are set to tick up slightly this summer for some customers…
16,000 remain without power across New Jersey after storms down trees, lines overnight
Heavy rain and strong winds leave widespread outages and ongoing repairs across multiple utility regions. Newark, NJ – More than 11,000 customers across New Jersey remained without power Tuesday morning after overnight…
As Forest Fire Season Nears, New Jersey Issues Prevention Grants to 22 Communities
State officials say the funding will help communities prepare for spring wildfire season through vegetation management and fire prevention projects. Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has awarded…
U.S. Warns Iran May Have Sent Encrypted Signal to Activate Sleeper Cells In America and Around the World
Federal alert urges heightened monitoring after intercepted transmission believed to originate in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Washington, DC – U.S. intelligence officials have intercepted an encrypted transmission…
Major Retail Chains Cutting Back or Leaving New Jersey as Store Closures Mount
From supermarkets to clothing stores, a growing number of national retailers are closing locations across New Jersey amid financial pressures and shifting shopping habits. Trenton, NJ – A wave of store closures…
Cape May County Students Visit Prosecutor’s Office for Criminal Justice Career Experience
Middle Township High School students explored careers in law enforcement during a visit to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. Cape May Court House, NJ – Students from Middle Township High School…
NJ sober house operator charged after SWAT search raids
Sober living operator arrested in Cape May County sexual assault investigation MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Cape May Court House man was arrested following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault connected…
Today in New Jersey History: The Devastating Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962
One of the most destructive coastal storms in state history began battering the Jersey Shore on March 5. Trenton, NJ – March 5 marks the beginning of one of the most destructive…
Human Skull Found in Woods Near Wildwood
Authorities say skeletal remains believed to belong to an adult were found during a coordinated search in the Whitesboro section of Cape May County. Cape May Court House, NJ – A quiet…
Wawa launches summer hiring drive across New Jersey shore locations
The company aims to fill hundreds of seasonal positions offering free Shortis, flexible hours, and summer perks. LAKEWOOD, NJ – Wawa, Inc. announced Monday the launch of its 2026 summer hiring campaign,…
Elderly man hospitalized after two-vehicle rollover crash in Mays Landing
Route 50 was closed for two hours Sunday morning as Hamilton Township Police investigated the crash. MAYS LANDING, NJ – An 81-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday morning following a two-vehicle rollover crash…
Ocean City Police Department set to move headquarters next week
Temporary relocation will allow for replacement of the department’s 100-year-old Central Avenue building Ocean City, N.J. – For the first time in its history, the Ocean City Police Department is packing up…
Swastika found at Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May sparks federal investigation
CAPE MAY, NJ – The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an investigation after a swastika — the symbol associated with Nazi Germany and white supremacy — was discovered last week in a…
Ocean City urges residents to stay home as crews battle storm
Ocean City, NJ – Snow removal crews are working around the clock in Ocean City as heavy accumulation continues to cover roadways, prompting police to urge residents to stay off the streets…
Crowds pack Wildwood boardwalk as Sam’s Pizza kicks off 70th season
WILDWOOD, N.J. – The smell of melted cheese and bubbling tomato sauce filled the February air Friday morning as hundreds of eager customers lined up outside Sam’s Pizza Palace, marking the start…
Pre-dawn SpaceX launch could light up New Jersey skies
Cape Canaveral, FL – A pre-dawn rocket launch set for Friday morning could turn the dark sky over New Jersey and much of the East Coast into a brief light show, as…
Mikie Sherill Doing Her Best Tim Walz Impersonation, America First Chairman Says
TRENTON, NJ –Mike Crispi, the chairman of America First, New Jersey, a Trump-aligned political organization, sharply condemned the priorities of newly elected Governor Mikie Sherrill. The political clash broke out in New…
New Jersey unveils new portal to report ICE agents statewide
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey residents now have a direct line to the state’s top law enforcement office to report alleged misconduct by federal immigration agents. The Office of the Attorney General…
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