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PINE BROOK, NJ – A New Jersey resident is offering a $2000 cash reward for the safe return of his lost puppy, Fraggle, a 7-month-old German Shepherd-Hound mix. Fraggle went missing on…
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A three-vehicle collision occurred around 12:45 AM today on the New Jersey Turnpike, near mile marker 45, resulting in five injuries. The incident, which involved one of the…
WASHINGTON, DC – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has intensified airport security measures nationwide in response to intelligence about potential Al Qaeda threats. The TSA aims to protect travelers in the United…
IRVINGTON, NJ – In a heartwarming incident on Christmas Day, Irvington, Essex County residents came together to save the life of a cat in distress. The cat was spotted with a jar…
New Jersey lawmakers are pushing for a bill that aims to make canceling gym memberships as easy as signing up for them. The proposed legislation, which has now reached the governor’s desk,…
In an extraordinary display of luck and sports insight, a North Jersey man, Travis Dufner, turned a $5 bet into almost half a million dollars. Dufner defied incredible odds of nearly 9.8…
As we approach the new year, several new state laws will take effect across the Tri-State area. These changes, encompassing a range of issues from health care to public safety, aim to…
NEWARK, NJ – Residents of Newark took to the streets in a march to the federal building, calling for a permanent cease-fire in the ongoing Gaza conflict. The protest, echoing a global…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Ugly Donuts & Corn Dogs, a Korean Street Food Brand known for its unique flavors and high-quality ingredients, has opened its doors at the American Dream Mall, drawing…
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Karrem Nasr, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to al Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization. The arrest,…
SOMERDALE, NJ – Flying Fish Brewery Company, one of New Jersey’s pioneering craft breweries, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid substantial financial challenges. The Somerdale-based brewery reported liabilities of $9.3…
TRENTON, NJ – California and New Jersey are among the top three states with the highest unemployment rates in America, even as the rest of the nation is seeing a decline in…
PARAMUS, NJ – School Crossing Guard Lorry Bauer has retired after 35 years of dedicated service with the Paramus Police Department. Known for her daily presence at the crosswalk of Spring Valley…
NEWARK, NJ – Today, at approximately 1:29 PM, an armed individual robbed the Sarku restaurant at 210 Springfield Avenue in the ShopRite Shopping Facility. Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé issued…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vice President Kamla Harris is coming for your firearms. On Twitter today, she announced she wants to ban assault weapons, essentially all semi-automatic rifles on the market today. “We…
PRINCETON, NJ – A recent survey by Sustainable Jungle identified the top 150 nature walks for New Year’s Day in the U.S., with three trails from New Jersey making the list. The…
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent fraud incident. Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has released details…
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River Police Department patrol officer, while managing traffic at an accident scene on Route 9 near Stevens Road, was hit by a vehicle. The incident occurred…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township announced the swearing-in ceremony for Mayor-elect Daniel T. Rodrick. The inauguration will take place during the Township’s Annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, January 1, 2024.…
WESTFIELD, NJ – Police Chief Christopher Battiloro has issued a statement alerting residents to a significant increase in vehicle thefts and burglaries targeting high-end vehicles in Westfield. In the past 30 days,…