Newark Fugitive Wanted on Violent Charges Captured in North Carolina After Yearlong Manhunt
Newark, NJ – A fugitive sought in connection with several violent crimes in Newark has been arrested in North Carolina following what authorities described as a yearlong, multi-agency investigation. Isaiah Ketchens was…
Barnegat Woman Admits to Methamphetamine Trafficking Role
Ocean County, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has confirmed that Laurie Maxson, 54, of Barnegat, pleaded guilty to a major narcotics offense. The plea, entered on January 29, concerns…
Ten Places To Get Tacos in Brick Township on Taco Tuesday
Brick Township, NJ – Taco Tuesday is here and residents of Brick Township are in for a treat with a variety of top-rated taco restaurants to choose from. After scouring Yelp reviews…
New Jersey’s Battleship Soon Departing the Camden Waterfront
Camden, NJ – The familiar sight of the battleship U.S.S. New Jersey will soon vanish temporarily from the Camden Waterfront starting in March. The Battleship New Jersey is set to receive a…
Massive Sinkhole Swallows Street in South Jersey
Mount Laurel, NJ – A large sinkhole led to the closure of a road in Mount Laurel, Burlington County, on Monday afternoon, according to local police reports. The sinkhole, which opened up…
Questions Arise Over New Jersey Governor’s Promotion of Senate Candidate Wife in State Communications
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is facing scrutiny over his promotion of his wife, a current candidate for the U.S. Senate, in a series of state-issued press releases and…
New Jersey Soldier Among Three Americans Killed in Drone Attack in Jordan
Willingboro, NJ – Sergeant William Rivers, a 46-year-old soldier from Willingboro, Burlington County, New Jersey, was identified as one of three American service members killed in a recent attack at a military…
Newark Launches $1 Home Sale Program, Announces First Winners
Newark, NJ – Newark’s innovative initiative to boost local homeownership through selling city-owned properties for just one dollar saw its first winners on Monday. This unique program, aimed at revitalizing deteriorated properties,…
New Jersey Shelter Offers Service to Neuter Your Ex for Valentine’s Day
Blackwood, NJ – Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood, New Jersey, is embracing a unique approach this Valentine’s Day to both address pet overpopulation and offer a cathartic experience for those…
New Jersey’s Volatile Craft Brewing Industry Suffers Another Casualty
Bergen County Brewery, The Alementary, to Close Despite Relaxed State Laws Hackensack, NJ – The Alementary, a well-regarded craft brewery in Bergen County, has announced plans to cease operations after eight years…
Phil Murphy Installs State Monitor to Redestrict, Reorganize Jackson School District
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township officials are upset over New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy installing a state monitor to oversee the Jackson Township public school district. The state notified the district this…
New Jersey Ban on Smoking in Casinos Moves Closer to Becoming Law
Trenton, NJ – The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee took a significant step towards enhancing public health by advancing a bill aimed at banning smoking in New Jersey casinos.…
Jackson Leaders to Collaborate with County on Resident Road Concerns
Jackson, NJ – In response to the growing concerns of Jackson Township residents over the state of county roads, local officials are set to meet with representatives from the Ocean County Engineering…
Healthcare Worker Arrested for Stealing Drugs Out of Brick Medical Office
Brick, NJ – A healthcare worker was arrested on charges of stealing narcotics from her workplace, the Vascular Institute at Atlantic Medical Imaging, following a tip-off and subsequent investigation by the Street…
Florida Police Arrest Woman for Labor Trafficking and Smuggling Minors
Palm Beach, FL – In a major breakthrough during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, detectives from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office have arrested Miriam Lopez Mackler on serious charges related to human…
Improper Lane Change Blamed for School Bus Crash with 37 Students on Board
Manchester Township, NJ – A collision between a school bus and a vehicle occurred on Friday, January 26, at around 3:45 PM, prompting a response from the Manchester Township Police Department. The…
New Jersey Lawmaker Slams Biden Administration Over Troop Deaths in Middle East
Trenton, NJ – Assemblyman Christian Barranco of New Jersey criticized the current federal policies, attributing them to the endangerment of Americans, both domestically and abroad. His comments come in the wake of…
GOP Leader Announces 2025 Campaign for New Jersey Governor
John Bramnick Declares Candidacy for New Jersey Governor Trenton, NJ – In a significant political development, New Jersey State Senator John Bramnick officially announced his candidacy for the governor’s race slated for…
Toms River Mayor Says Saving Lives Priority Over Promotions, Hires 8 New Police EMTs
TOMS RIVER, NJ (OP ED) – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick sent a letter to residents of Toms River over the weekend. In the letter he outlined his reasons for hiring eight…
Heavy Rains Cause Collapse, Evacuation of New Jersey Apartment Building
Hawthorne, NJ – A partial collapse at the Hawthorne Garden Apartments Sunday morning resulted in a major evacuation and disrupted utilities, following heavy rains that have saturated the area. Residents described a…
Family of Woman Killed in Alligator Attack at Dog Run Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
West Palm Beach, FL – The Serge family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Wynne Building Corporation, the property management firm of the Spanish Lakes senior complex in Fort Pierce, where…
