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TRENTON, NJ – Once again, the most popular dog name in New Jersey remains champion. It’s not just New Jersey, this name is the most popular in New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland…
GALLOWAY, NJ — A recent Stockton University Poll reveals that support for constructing offshore wind turbines has significantly declined over the past four years, particularly among residents of New Jersey’s coastal areas.…
Ocean County Official Raises Multiple Concerns with Verizon in Telephone Conference TOMS RIVER, NJ – Joseph H. Vicari, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, held a telephone conference with Verizon…
GALLOWAY, NJ — A recent Stockton University Poll reveals plummeting approval ratings for Congress, with the GOP taking a notable hit from its own base. Only 13% of New Jersey adults approve…
VENTNOR HEIGHTS, NJ — New Jersey-based Pickle Juice, LLC, inked a lease deal with MLG Realty for two Pickleball facilities coupled with juice bars in Ventnor Heights and Blackwood. The locations are…
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Walter Maxim, a 44-year-old resident of Beachwood, was charged on Tuesday, with offenses including Bias Intimidation, Terroristic Threats, and Harassment. The charges were announced by First Assistant Prosecutor…
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – On Wednesday, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor, Renée M. Robeson, announced that a jury declared Jose V. Jarquin-Jarquin, 43, of High Bridge, guilty of various charges, including first-degree aggravated…
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The cancelation of Halloween in the name of equity, equality, and fairness was too much, even for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to handle on Wednesday. “Seriously? We…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A lawsuit filed Monday in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas claims that Panera Bread’s misleading labeling and “in-house” preparation of its “Charged Lemonade” beverage led to the death…
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A road rage dispute escalated Wednesday morning when a man brandished his licensed gun at another driver in Lakewood Township. The Lakewood Police Department took the man into custody…
MARLTON, NJ — A 7-11 employee was assaulted during a robbery on October 23 when a man and a woman stole multiple boxes of cigarettes from the 2 E. Main Street store.…
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Detective Leavander Jones engaged with local students this morning as part of “A Day in the Life” professional series at Atlantic City High School. The school and the…
GLOUCESTER TWP., NJ — A head-on collision at Berlin Cross Keys Road and Johnson Road intersection resulted in a vehicle fire and five people injured. The incident occurred at 3:02 p.m. on…
FRANKLIN TWP., NJ — An investigation is underway following reports of gunshots fired and a vehicle crashing into a local business on Matilda Avenue in Franklin Township, Somerset County, on the evening…
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Evesham Police Department on Wednesday night confirmed a circulating message believed to target Cherokee High School has been found to be an old threat from 2018, originally…
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that Alex Mendez, the Paterson City Council President, is facing new charges in an ongoing election-fraud case. The charges come after an investigation…
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today the filing of criminal charges against Ninoska Adames, a Paterson voter, for allegedly falsifying a mail-in ballot and attempting to mislead investigators.…
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced charges of election fraud against Dr. Henrilynn Ibezim, a former mayoral candidate in Plainfield. Ibezim allegedly orchestrated the mailing of hundreds of false…
TRENTON, NJ — Legislators from New Jersey’s 10th District are taking aim at Governor Phil Murphy’s administration following the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s approval of a $2.6 billion budget that includes a…
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Calls for Reevaluation of Bail Reform Citing Public Safety Concerns TRENTON, NJ — Senator Kristin M. Corrado is urging lawmakers to return to Trenton to address…