New Jersey’s Unemployment Rate Third Highest in America
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…
Beloved Longtime School Crossing Guard Retires in Paramus
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 Police Seek Suspect in Armed Restaurant Robbery
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…
Kamala Harris Calls for National Semi-Automatic Rifle Ban
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…
Three New Jersey Trails Among Nation’s Top 150 for New Year’s Day Walks
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 Police Ask Public for Help Identifying Suspect in Fraud Investigation
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 Cop Struck by Family Member of Accident Victim Enroute to Crash Scene
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’s New Mayor, Council Take Office on Monday
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.…
New Jersey Police Chief Warns of Rise in Vehicle Thefts and Burglaries
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,…
New Jersey Police Officer Shot on Garden State Parkway Chasing Stolen Vehicle
CRANFORD, NJ – A Cranford police officer was shot on the Garden State Parkway. The shooting occurred last night, resulting in non-life threatening injuries to the officer. The community and fellow officers…
Jersey City Teen Arrested for Deadly Shooting of 18-Year-Old
JERSEY CITY, NJ – According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, a 17-year-old male from Jersey City has been charged in relation to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old male. The incident…
Mysterious Row of ‘Plane Seats’ Wash up on New Jersey Beach Sparking Speculation
MARGATE, NJ – In a peculiar incident, beachcomber Matthew Jacob discovered a row of rusted metal seats on the Margate beach, leading to widespread online speculation. The find, initially shared on TikTok,…
Seaside Heights to Ring in New Year with Family Friendly First Night
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – First Night Ocean County in Seaside Heights offers a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration starting at 1 p.m. The event features a variety of entertainment options, culminating in…
Do You Know Him? Newark Police Seeking Help to Identify Armed Robbery Suspect
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on December…
Watch Fireworks From the Deck of the Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey on New Year’s Eve
CAMDEN, NJ – The Battleship New Jersey, located on the Delaware River, is offering a unique viewing experience for New Year’s Eve fireworks. The historic U.S. Navy Battleship will open its decks…
New Brunswick to Ring in New Year’s With All Night Festivities Capped by Midnight Fireworks
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – New Brunswick announced the return of its annual New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration. The event, set to light up the city’s skyline at midnight, marks a festive conclusion…
Road Rage Incident Leads to Stabbing in North Jersey
PARAMUS, NJ — Authorities are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on Route 4 East in Paramus. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, in collaboration with the Paramus Police Department,…
New Jersey Public Records Project OPRAMachine Under New Management
Local governments in New Jersey who boast transparency would like to see the state’s most advance open public records transparency platform just go away, but according to its founder, Gavin Rozzi, the…
Phil Murphy Extends Moratorium on Brewery Actions as Liquor Fight Continues in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – Director James Graziano of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced a significant update for limited brewery licensees and Temporary Authorization Permit (TAP) holders today. The…
Firefighters Save South Jersey Home from Christmas Tree Blaze
CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Cherry Hill Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at the Express Inn earlier this evening. The fire, which involved a live Christmas tree, was successfully extinguished…