Wall Township Cancels Firecracker 5 Race After Storm Brings Down Large Trees
Wall Township, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department announced that the annual Firecracker 5 race scheduled for Saturday has been canceled after severe thunderstorms brought down two large trees overnight. Police…
New Jersey Asphalt Contractor Sues State Over DEI Hiring Quotas and Union Mandates, Warns of Higher Project Costs
Wall, NJ — A New Jersey construction company that builds highways and public infrastructure is suing state agencies, arguing that hiring quotas and union requirements tied to public contracts are driving up…
New Jersey Loses Supreme Court Case Where Attorney General Used Subpoenas to Battle Abortion Critics in 9-0 Vote
Newark, NJ — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling rooted in a New Jersey legal fight is reshaping how nonprofits across the state can respond to government investigations, allowing them to challenge subpoenas…
New Jersey Democrats Divided on Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Sales Tax Increase Could Cover Parts of the Jersey Shore
Trenton, NJ — A proposal to raise taxes to help cover 2026 World Cup costs is exposing divisions among New Jersey Democrats, after U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly pushed back on a…
Wall Township Police Log 13 Arrests in One Week, Including 5 DWI Charges Across Major Highways
Wall Township, NJ — Thirteen people were arrested in Wall Township between Monday, April 20 and Sunday, April 26, with impaired driving cases and warrant arrests making up the bulk of police…
Wall Township House Fire Contained to Single Room on Curtis Avenue, No Injuries Reported
Wall Township, NJ — A residential fire on Curtis Avenue was quickly contained to a single room thanks to a rapid response from local crews, with no injuries reported, according to Wall…
Two Dogs Found Wandering Ocean Township Neighborhood as Police Seek Owner
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two friendly dogs were found roaming a residential area near Augusta and Bryant streets, prompting Ocean Township police to ask for the public’s help in locating their owner.…
NJ Poll Finds 75% Rate State Economy Negatively as Affordability Frustration Deepens
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Three out of four New Jersey residents now rate the state’s economy negatively, with frustration over rising costs and affordability driving growing dissatisfaction, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton…
Asbury Park police join county event honoring crime victims and expanding support awareness
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Crime victims and their advocates took center stage this week as local officials and community groups gathered to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Asbury Park. Police…
NJ Lawmakers Demand FIFA Cost Hearings as Tammy Murphy’s Chairwoman Role Draws Scrutiny Over MetLife Plans
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded urgent budget hearings into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raising new concerns about taxpayer exposure, steep transit costs, and the leadership role…
New Jersey spent $1 million to have 45 teens vote in Newark school board election
Newark, NJ — Forty-five 16- and 17-year-olds cast ballots in Newark’s school board election this week, a new development that has intensified debate after a lawmaker claimed the effort cost about $1…
New Jersey’s ‘Bottomless’ Pine Barrens Blue Hole Surrounded by Folklore and Urban Legends
WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A secluded, deep-blue pool in the Pine Barrens continues to draw visitors each year despite safety warnings and long-running legends that describe it as “bottomless,” haunted, and dangerously…
New Jersey Has More Horses Per Square Mile Than Kentucky, Here’s Why
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey packs thousands of horses into a surprisingly small footprint, ranking among the most horse-dense states in the country and rivaling Kentucky on a per-square-mile basis, according to…
Bruce Springsteen Preaches Against Corruption at Newark Show Where Ticket Prices Topped $3,000
Newark, NJ – Fans paying as much as $3,000 per ticket at the Prudential Center heard Bruce Springsteen deliver a message calling for “unity over division” and “ethics over unbridled corruption” during…
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Blames President for 76,000 Enrollment Decrease in State Healthcare Marketplace
Trenton, NJ – Between 69,000 and 76,000 people in New Jersey did not re-enroll in marketplace health plans for 2026 after federal subsidies expired, though the state has not released demographic data…
Crash with downed power lines traps drivers on Route 34 in Wall Township, crews rescue occupants
Wall Township, NJ – Multiple drivers were trapped inside their vehicles after a crash brought down utility poles and live power lines across Route 34 on April 17, prompting a coordinated rescue…
New Jersey and New York Lawmakers Team Up to Fight E-ZPass and its Heavy Handed Fees and Tactics
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra is pushing a bipartisan plan to overhaul the EZ Pass system, targeting what he calls “excessive” fines and poor customer service while proposing a…
Wall Township Police Charge 6 Drivers With DWI in Week of Arrests, Multiple Drug Cases Filed
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Six drivers were charged with driving while intoxicated in Wall Township over a seven-day period, as police also made multiple drug-related arrests and took two suspects into custody…
Reese’s real chocolate return by 2027 sparks strong reaction from New Jersey fans
Trenton, NJ – Hershey’s plan to restore real chocolate in all Reese’s products by 2027 is drawing strong reactions from New Jersey fans, where the candy remains one of the state’s top…
New Jersey is America’s Least Free State: Understanding the Numbers Behind This Week’s Fox News Report
Trenton, NJ — Once considered a tax-friendly state that helped fuel its postwar economic rise, New Jersey now ranks 47th in overall freedom nationwide, with new analysis highlighted by Fox News showing…
United Flight to LaGuardia Diverts to Pittsburgh After Bomb Concern, 165 Evacuated Safely
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A United Airlines flight carrying 159 passengers made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh on Saturday after a suspected bomb threat prompted an evacuation, though no injuries were reported. United…