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Four Indicted in Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Edgewater Spas, Prosecutor Says

Authorities allege four New York residents carried out or helped plan a pair of armed robberies at spas along River Road in Edgewater, leading to a 13-count indictment. Edgewater, NJ – Four…

Berkeley Township Warns Residents as Heat Index Could Reach 110 Degrees This Week

Emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for dangerously high temperatures expected from Wednesday through Sunday, with heat index values potentially climbing as high as 110 degrees. Berkeley Township, NJ – Berkeley…

Tom Kean Jr. Doesn’t Deserve Shame for Depression; Life in New Jersey Isn’t Easy for Anybody

There is something refreshing about honesty in politics. For months, New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. disappeared from public view while speculation filled the void. Rumors spread. Critics demanded answers. On Tuesday,…

Supreme Court Rules on Birthright Citizenship for “Anchor Baby” Children Born in U.S.; New Jersey Reacts

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily in the country are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment. TRENTON,…

New Jersey’s Sales Tax Turns 60: The History of Taxing Goods and Products in the Garden State

Happy Birthday, New Jersey Sales Tax: The Levy Turns 60 This Week New Jersey’s modern statewide sales tax marks its 60th anniversary this week after decades of rate changes and political debate.…

N.J. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Reveals Mystery Illness That Kept Him Out of Congress for Nearly Four Months

The New Jersey congressman said he was hospitalized for depression and returned to the House Tuesday after missing more than 100 votes since March. Washington, DC – Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a…

Supreme Court Upholds Bans on Men in Women’s Sports – What it Means to New Jersey

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states may restrict participation on girls’ and women’s school sports teams based on biological sex, reversing lower court decisions in challenges from West Virginia and…

Today in New Jersey History: Pandemic Restrictions Easing, Roaring Twenties Eyes Atlantic City as Shore Hot Spot

From pandemic reopening to the Bicentennial and the Roaring Twenties, this week’s look back highlights pivotal moments that helped shape New Jersey. New Jersey — Every week offers a chance to reflect…

Mikie Sherrill’s $60B New Jersey Budget Under Fire Over DEI, Migrant Legal Aid, Progressive Policies, and Green Energy Spending

Critics of Assembly Bill A5327 say millions in taxpayer dollars are being directed toward diversity initiatives, immigration legal services and clean energy programs while residents continue to face some of the nation’s…

Jersey City Bailout Sparks Sharp Criticism Against State Lawmakers, City Officials

Assemblyman Raj Mukherji and other Hudson County lawmakers are drawing criticism after celebrating a $120 million state aid package aimed at helping Jersey City recover from a massive budget shortfall. Jersey City,…

New Jersey prosecutors dismantle alleged $8 million luxury car theft ring

Authorities allege the year-long operation stole more than 90 high-end vehicles before sending many to buyers in West Africa. TRENTON, N.J. — Sixty-three people have been charged in what New Jersey authorities…

New Jersey murder suspect wanted after fatal Bridgeton shooting

Prosecutors say the accused gunman remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous. BRIDGETON, N.J. — Murder charges have been filed against a Bridgeton man in the fatal shooting of…

Army Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Briefing Given to NJ Family After Soldier’s Suicide

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the parents of a New Jersey soldier who died by suicide in South Korea, ruling the court lacked jurisdiction over claims that the Army…

New Jersey Braces for Brutal Heat Wave, Air Quality Warnings This Week

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch as temperatures soar into the triple digits with heat index values approaching 110 degrees across parts of New Jersey. Mount Holly, NJ…

Senior Cat Surrendered After Family Move Now Faces Possible Cancer Diagnosis

Associated Humane Societies is seeking a rescue partner for Mimi, a 10-year-old cat who was surrendered after her family moved and has since been found with a potentially cancerous mammary mass. Newark,…

Snake Found in Purchased Potted Plant in Ocean County

Associated Humane Societies says the non-venomous snake was discovered inside a recently purchased plant before being safely returned to the wild with help from Fish & Wildlife. Lacey Township, NJ – A…

Brick Father, Son Sold Cocaine on the Dark Web, Prosecutor Says

Authorities say an intercepted cocaine shipment purchased through the dark web led investigators to uncover drugs, firearms, and $34,000 in cash at a Brick Township home. The elder suspect has since been…

Clifton Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Woman Seriously Injured in Stabbing

Police say a 62-year-old Clifton resident suffered life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the neck and head, leading to the suspect’s arrest. Clifton, NJ – A Clifton man has been charged with…

Three New Jersey lottery prizes worth more than $1.5 million are running out of time

A $1.1 million jackpot and two other winning tickets remain unclaimed with expiration dates closing in. TRENTON, N.J. — More than $1.5 million in unclaimed New Jersey Lottery prizes could soon be…

Federal Judge Rejects ICE Detainee’s Bid to Block Transfer From Elizabeth Detention Center

A federal judge dismissed a habeas petition filed by an ICE detainee seeking to prevent his transfer from the Elizabeth Detention Center, ruling the court lacked a legal basis to intervene. Elizabeth,…

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