Route 70 Closed in Manchester Due to Fallen Telephone Pole
Manchester Township, NJ – Tuesday morning commuters are encountering traffic delays at two locations across New Jersey, including a crash on Route 495 in Hudson County and a downed utility pole that…
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 Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation
Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…
Jackson Township Employee Killed After Car Slams Into Tree in Jackson
Jackson, NJ — A Jackson Township employee died Thursday afternoon after their vehicle crashed into a tree, marking another fatal collision in a community already grappling with a surge in roadway deaths.…
After ‘No Kings’ Rhetoric, NJ Gov. Sherrill Meets and Praises British Royalty
Washington, D.C. — After months of invoking America’s rejection of monarchy on the campaign trail, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill met this week with the King and Queen of England during a…
Update: Prosecutor Releases Statement on South Toms River Officer-Involved Shooting
Officer-Involved Shooting in South Toms River Leaves One Injured, Investigation Underway South Toms River, NJ — A person was injured in a police-involved shooting Tuesday night in South Toms River, prompting an…
Adventure Crossing Bubble About to Burst: Facing Foreclosure, Lawsuits, $37M Debt, $962K Tax Bill in Jackson Township
Jackson, NJ — Mounting debt, a foreclosure lawsuit, and nearly $1 million in unpaid taxes are pushing Jackson’s long-promised Adventure Crossing project deeper into financial distress, raising new doubts about whether the…
Manchester’s Leaders Are Leaving, Selling Homes, Resigning as Township Enters Uncertain Period of Predicted Growth
Manchester Township, NJ — Two of Manchester’s most prominent local officials have exited the community within days of each other, just as township leaders approved a key infrastructure deal that could unlock…
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Federal Agent Mask Ban, Setting Up Clash on Federal Enforcement Powers
Trenton, NJ — A legal fight between New Jersey and the federal government escalated Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Justice moved to block a new state law that requires law enforcement…
Lakewood Detective Sgt. John Marshall Retires After 42 Years Serving Ocean County Community
Lakewood, NJ — A career spanning more than four decades came to a close as Detective Sergeant John Marshall retired from the Lakewood Police Department after 42½ years, leaving behind a legacy…
Jackson Rent Cap Lawsuit Alleges Board Members Benefited From 2.5% Limit
Jackson Township, NJ — A group of manufactured home park owners filed a sweeping lawsuit on April 22 challenging a new rent control ordinance that caps annual increases at 2.5%, arguing it…
New Jersey’s New Congresswoman Wants to Raise National Minimum Wage to $25 Per Hour
Washington, D.C. — A New Jersey congresswoman is bringing the state’s wage fight to the national stage, unveiling a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour—one of the…
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…
Jackson MUA Extends Water Service Toward Manchester Border, Opening Door for New Development
Jackson, NJ — Water infrastructure is quietly reshaping the development landscape along the Jackson–Manchester border, as the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) expands shared service capacity that could support future construction…
Illegal turns continue despite new safety measures in Brick
Drivers warned after illegal turns continue despite new barriers in Brick Township Brick Township, NJ — New safety barriers installed to prevent dangerous turns are being ignored by some drivers, prompting police…
Coyote Pup Mistaken for Sick Fox Rescued From Ocean County Shed, Released Back Into Wild
Lacey Township, NJ — What responders thought was a sick fox trapped in a hay shed turned into a rare wildlife rescue, after officials discovered the animal was actually a young coyote…
Trump Just Stopped That Annoying Start-Stop Car Feature: Nobody Wanted It
Washington, D.C. — The feature that kills your engine at every red light just got dragged into federal policy, after President Donald Trump moved to roll back regulations tied to auto efficiency—taking…
Pinelands Commission Blocks Manchester Zoning Change as Council Repeals Townhouse Ban
Manchester, NJ — A disputed zoning change affecting development in the Pinelands region of Manchester Township has been scrapped after state regulators refused to approve it, forcing local officials to reverse course…
Manchester Planning Board to Review Landfill Solar Project, Development Changes at May 4 Meeting
Manchester, NJ — A proposed solar redevelopment on a former landfill and revisions to a multi-building development are set to headline the Manchester Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday at 6…
International Fugitive Arrested in Lakewood: Man Accused of Crimes Against Children in Israel Nabbed by U.S. Marshals
Newark, NJ – A 43-year-old Lakewood resident accused of sex crimes against children in Israel is now in federal custody after U.S. authorities arrested him in New Jersey earlier this month as…
New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered
Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State…
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