Lakewood girls school shuts down suddenly, leaving parents scrambling

Lakewood girls school shuts down suddenly, leaving families in panic

LAKEWOOD, NJ – In a stunning and emotional turn of events, Bnos Penina, a girls school in Lakewood, announced that it will cease operations this week, leaving dozens of families without a…

New Jersey bill demands full disclosure of massive utility societal benefits surcharge funds

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would require the Governor’s annual budget message to include a detailed accounting of revenues and expenditures tied to the state’s societal…

New Jersey immigration battle heats up as Gov. Sherrill vows to continue fight against feds

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey stands at the crossroads of America’s immigration wars, caught between an aggressive new federal enforcement drive under President Donald Trump’s second administration and state-level efforts to protect…

Heavy delays slow New Jersey commuters during foggy Wednesday morning rush

NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey’s Wednesday morning commute turned sluggish as traffic delays built up across major highways, tunnels, and parkways, compounded by dense fog that reduced visibility across much of the…

Rainy week ahead for New Jersey before weekend snow arrives

TRENTON, NJ – A damp and foggy stretch of weather is set to grip New Jersey this week before colder air sweeps in and ushers the potential for snow on Sunday. The…

Thick fog blankets tri-state region as morning commute turns hazardous

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A blanket of dense fog descended over Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland early Wednesday morning, prompting the National Weather Service in Mount Holly to issue a Dense Fog…

Cold case twist as DNA hints victim may be South Asian

Cold case investigators seek identity of man found in 2004 along Route 30 in Absecon Absecon, NJ – Authorities are renewing efforts to identify a homicide victim whose remains were discovered 22…

Burglary blitz hits senior complex as suspect posed as contractor

Man charged in Tinton Falls burglary scheme targeting seniors at Sea Brook Village Tinton Falls, NJ – A two-month investigation led to the arrest of a Lakehurst man accused of posing as…

Jersey players clean up with prizes soaring past half a million

Top New Jersey Lottery prizes reported during the past week Trenton, NJ – Eleven New Jersey Lottery players claimed prizes of $10,000 or more between Feb. 9 and Feb. 16, according to…

New Jersey demands Trump administration follow court order restoring FEMA disaster program

TRENTON, NJ – Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Tuesday that New Jersey has joined a 22-state coalition and the District of Columbia in demanding that the Trump administration comply with a…

Monroe Township detective honored after major gun and drug bust

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – Detective Taj Lumanog has been named the Monroe Township Police Department’s Officer of the Month for January 2026, earning the recognition for his exceptional investigative work that led…

Beloved retired Asbury Park police captain Dominick Fazio dies at 78

ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park community is mourning the loss of retired Detective Captain Dominick Fazio, a beloved figure who dedicated more than three decades of his life to the…

South Jersey man killed in violent altercation on North Second Street

MILLVILLE, NJ – Authorities have launched a homicide investigation after a 35-year-old Millville man died from injuries sustained during an altercation at a North Second Street residence Thursday night, according to the…

Police on alert as ‘teen takeover’ rumors swirl in New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – The New Rochelle Police Department is ramping up its presence after online chatter suggested a possible teen takeover could unfold in the city Tuesday evening. Officials said the…

Linden player strikes it rich with 472K lottery win

Union County player takes home 472983 share of Jersey Cash 5 jackpot Trenton, NJ – A Union County lottery player matched all five numbers in Friday’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing to win…

Passaic County player snags nearly half a million lottery haul

Hewitt player claims share of 472983 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot Trenton, NJ – A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Passaic County matched all five numbers in Friday’s drawing, awarding the player…

DHS shutdown leaves TSA at Newark Airport working without pay as tensions rise

NEWARK, NJ – As New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill deals with New Jersey Transit delays statewide, a new travel nightmare is taking shape under the leadership of state Democrats in Congress. A…

Howell man arrested after string of Retro Fitness gym locker thefts

Gym locker theft suspect arrested after series of incidents in West Long Branch West Long Branch, NJ – A Howell man was arrested after investigators linked him to a string of reported…

Foster dog favorite DJ ready for forever home

NEWARK, NJ – A large mixed-breed dog known as Dwayne Johnson, or “DJ,” is settling into foster life and waiting for a permanent home through the Associated Humane Societies in Newark. DJ…

Two dogs burned in house fire face long road ahead at local shelter

NEWARK, NJ – Two dogs rescued from a two-alarm house fire are undergoing emergency medical treatment after suffering severe burn injuries, according to shelter officials. Beau and Arrow were pulled from the…

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