New Jersey Families Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Staying Cool and Paying the Electric Bill
As temperatures climb past 100 degrees and air conditioners run nearly nonstop, New Jersey families are confronting a reality that has become all too familiar: opening the next electric bill with a…
New Jersey to expand homeless protections for summer months in new $5 million Code Red program
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee has approved a bill establishing a statewide pilot program to alert communities during extreme heat and poor air…
Trump vows to ban corporations from buying single-family homes, says Americans ‘live in homes, not corporations’
JACKSON, NJ – A declaration by President Donald Trump could have a trickle down effect in towns like Jackson Township, New Jersey where shadow LLCs are buying up properties at record levels…
Morning commute sees scattered delays across New Jersey highways
TRENTON, NJ – Drivers faced a busy Thursday morning commute across New Jersey with several crashes and pockets of congestion reported on major highways, though most lanes remained open. As of 7:48…
Rain returns to New Jersey this weekend after mild start
TRENTON, NJ – After a stretch of calm and seasonably mild weather, New Jersey is set for a wet weekend as multiple rounds of rain move through the state beginning Friday night…
Delaware woman charged in Ventnor City hit-and-run that seriously injured 92-year-old man
VENTNOR CITY, NJ – A 51-year-old Delaware woman has been charged in connection with a November hit-and-run that left a 92-year-old Ventnor resident seriously injured, police announced Monday. According to the Ventnor…
Burger King restaurants at the Jersey Shore roll out new Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper and warm winter treat
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Burger King locations across Ocean County and the Jersey Shore are starting 2026 with bold new flavor and a local touch of comfort. Beginning January 6, guests in…
Ocean County raises flag on SNAP benefits fraud to protect recipients
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County officials are urging residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to take extra precautions amid a surge in Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card…
ICE begins 2026 with major nationwide sweep targeting violent criminal illegal aliens
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched the new year with a sweeping national operation that resulted in the arrest of dozens of violent criminal illegal aliens across…
New Jersey’s ICE cooperation ban leaves communities unsafe, unprotected and local police unprepared
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey remains one of just six states in the country that prohibits law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act,…
Gasoline prices in New Jersey could be under $2 per gallon today, but here’s why they’re not
TRENTON, NJ – You are now paying a roughly 25% tax on gasoline in New Jersey, and market indicators predict that percentage is going to keep increasing as gas prices in the…
New Jersey Woman’s $23,000 Welfare Account Viral Video Sparks Anger, Debate on Welfare Fraud in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration has moved to suspend federal food assistance funding to 21 Democratic-led states following their refusal to share detailed data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.…
Monmouth County GOP Facing Backlash After $175k in Public Funding to Controversial LGBTQ Group
FREEHOLD, N.J. – Monmouth County Republican officials are under scrutiny after reports surfaced that county funds were awarded to Garden State Equality (GSE), New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, which is now…
Ocean County man held on multiple burglary and weapons charges
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A man identified as Antonio Ramirez remains in custody at the Ocean County Jail following his December 13 arrest on multiple charges, including burglary, theft, and weapons offenses,…
Sherrill, Booker, and Kim condemn Trump for arresting South American drug lord who overthrew Venezuela in anti-Democracy coup
Newark, N.J. – New Jersey’s top Democrats denounced President Donald Trump’s surprise military strike and arrest of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, calling the operation unconstitutional and a reckless act of regime change.…
New Jersey moves to make churches, schools, and hospitals sanctuaries against ICE and federal law enforcement
Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Ellen J. Park (D-Bergen) has introduced new legislation aimed at ensuring all New Jersey residents can safely access essential public services and religious institutions without fear of enforcement…
New Jersey Gov Says You Would Be Struck by Lightning Before Finding Voter Fraud
Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy defended New Jersey’s decision not to adopt a voter ID law, saying the state’s election system is already secure and that instances of voter fraud are…
Four indicted in multistate travel insurance fraud scheme uncovered by New Jersey investigators
Trenton, NJ – Four individuals from New Jersey and New York have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent travel insurance scheme that involved fake trips, fabricated medical emergencies, and falsified records,…
Vicious Lakewood EMS rivalry turns ugly as response vehicle egged after racist calls target new company
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A rising local emergency medical service, Hatzulas Nefashos, is facing escalating harassment amid a growing turf war over who controls first-response operations in the Lakewood and Jackson area. The…
Lakewood State Senator Gets $89,000 Free Healthcare for Serving One Day Per Month on Utilities Board
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) is facing renewed criticism after budget documents revealed that its commissioners receive some of the most generous compensation packages among local utility boards…
Road Rage Crash Leads to Brawl in Downtown Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police are investigating a violent road rage incident that occurred Sunday afternoon after a minor vehicle collision at a downtown Lakewood intersection. Officers were called around 1:20 p.m. to…