Essex County Home Prices Near $1 Million as June Inventory Tightens
ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. – Homebuyers in Essex County continued to face rising prices and limited inventory in June as the median sales price for a single-family home climbed to $961,000, up 9.8%…
New Jersey County Fair Season Is Here: A Regional Guide to Summer Fun Across the Garden State
From hot air balloons and demolition derbies to farm animals, fireworks, and carnival rides, county fair season is returning across New Jersey with something for every age. New Jersey’s county fair season…
Boonton Chase Bank Robbery Suspect Sought After Armed Heist on Myrtle Avenue
Authorities are asking the public to help identify a masked gunman who allegedly stole about $12,000 from a Chase Bank in Boonton before fleeing in a Honda Odyssey. Boonton, NJ – Law…
Former Newark Code Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty in Bribery Scheme Involving Local Business
A former Newark code enforcement officer admitted soliciting a bribe from a local business in exchange for allowing it to reopen despite alleged code violations, state officials announced Friday. NEWARK, NJ –…
Hawthorne Man Charged With Sexual Assault, Child Endangerment Following Bergen County Investigation
A 45-year-old Hawthorne man has been arrested after investigators alleged he sexually assaulted a juvenile on more than one occasion, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. A Hawthorne man is facing…
Piscataway Officer Recognized for Compassionate Response to Man in Emotional Crisis
A Piscataway police officer is being recognized after patiently building trust with a man in emotional distress, leading to a peaceful resolution near a local Lowe’s store. Piscataway, NJ – The Piscataway…
Two Shot Near Front Street in Perth Amboy; Police Say Victims Expected to Recover
A man and a woman were hospitalized after a shooting near Front Street in Perth Amboy, and investigators say the incident was targeted rather than random. Two people were injured in a…
Garwood Teen to Stand Trial as Adult in Cranford Double Homicide, Prosecutor Says
An 18-year-old Garwood resident will be tried as an adult on two murder charges in connection with the deaths of two juvenile girls who were struck while riding an electric bicycle in…
North Bergen Reschedules First Responder Community Day Due to Forecasted Weather
North Bergen’s Second Annual First Responder Community Day has been postponed because of expected weather and will now be held on Saturday, July 11. The North Bergen Police Department has rescheduled its…
Stolen shotgun missing for decades found in New Jersey drug bust
Police say a Hackensack man was arrested after investigators recovered heroin packaged for sale, firearms and a shotgun reported stolen more than 30 years ago. HACKENSACK, N.J. — A shotgun reported stolen…
World Cup Tipping Culture Shock at Restaurants as Many Foreign Fans Skip Tipping
Restaurants across New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia are adjusting to an unexpected World Cup challenge as many international visitors, unfamiliar with American tipping customs, leave little or no gratuity for servers.…
World Cup Promised an Economic Boom. Many Businesses Near MetLife Stadium Say It’s Killing Their Business Instead
Restaurants, breweries and small businesses near MetLife Stadium say World Cup match days have brought road closures, empty parking lots and fewer customers instead of the surge in business many expected. When…
Two Paterson Men Charged in Armed Robbery of Pedestrians in Garfield
Investigators say two masked men armed with handguns robbed two pedestrians outside a Garfield business before fleeing in a waiting vehicle, leading to arrests following a months-long investigation. Two Paterson men are…
New Jersey Sees 25% Increase in Aborted Pregnancies as State’s Abortion Tourism Industry Booms
State-supported research shows abortions performed in New Jersey have increased by approximately 25%, with thousands of patients traveling from states with more restrictive abortion laws as New Jersey continues expanding provider networks,…
New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces Star-Studded 2026 Class Featuring SZA, Lawrence Taylor and Gov. Christine Todd Whitman
The New Jersey Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 class of inductees, recognizing 13 individuals whose achievements span music, sports, public service, business, philanthropy, and education. The New Jersey Hall of…
NJ State Parole Officer Suspended After Using State Van for Personal Visits, Failing to Report 89 Prisoner Transports
A senior New Jersey parole officer received a 10-day suspension after investigators found he used a state vehicle for personal visits, used a state-issued cellphone for personal business, and failed to report…
NJ Police Officer Suspended After Allegedly Failing to Investigate Suspected Drunk Driver, Discarding Evidence
An Edgewater Park police officer received a 45-day suspension after investigators found he failed to investigate a suspected drunk driving crash and threw away evidence collected at the scene, according to New…
Two NJ Criminal Justice Detectives Suspended After Separate Drunk Driving Cases
Two detectives with New Jersey’s Division of Criminal Justice received lengthy suspensions after separate off-duty drunken driving incidents, according to the state’s 2025 Major Discipline Report. Two detectives employed by the New…
Most New Jerseyans Don’t Realize Satriale’s Pork Store from The Sopranos Is Now a Public Parking Lot
One of television’s most recognizable fictional businesses once stood in Kearny, but today the famous filming location has been replaced by a public parking lot. For millions of fans of The Sopranos,…
Garfield Man Charged After Three Children Allegedly Assaulted in Fairview
Bergen County prosecutors say a Garfield man has been charged after an investigation into the alleged assault of three juveniles, including one child who suffered significant bodily injury. A Garfield man has…
Two Arrested After Teaneck Police Disrupt Suspected Honda Parts Theft Spree
Police say officers arrested an Englewood man and a juvenile after recovering stolen vehicle components, wallets, credit cards, cash, and other property during an early morning search in Teaneck. Two suspects were…
