Federal Judge Strikes Down Lawsuit by 27 Towns Against Affordable Housing Mandate

TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by more than two dozen New Jersey municipalities challenging the state’s 2024 affordable housing law, marking another major victory for the…

BMG, World’s Largest Yeshiva to Use Former Jackson Middle School to “Fullest Potential”

JACKSON, NJ – Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG) has purchased the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School from the Jackson School District for $40 million, with officials saying the Lakewood-based yeshivah intends to use…

New York man arrested in connection with Teaneck vehicle burglaries, police say

TEANECK, NJ – A New York man wanted on multiple burglary warrants has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins in Teaneck, authorities announced Monday. According to Teaneck Police…

Crash blocks lane on Garden State Parkway near Jon Bon Jovi Service Area in Sayreville

SAYREVILLE, NJ – A crash on the Garden State Parkway’s northbound local lanes is causing delays Monday morning after one center lane was blocked near the Jon Bon Jovi Service Area, according…

Water main break shuts down lane on Route 9 South in Marlboro, police warn of delays

MARLBORO, NJ – A water main break has reduced traffic on Route 9 South to a single lane Monday afternoon, prompting a traffic advisory from the Marlboro Township Police Department. Authorities said…

Mystery behind who is spraypainting seals at the Jersey Shore solved

BRIGANTINE, NJ – Somebody is spraypainting seals at the Jersey Shore and it’s concerning to some beachgoers. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is clearing up confusion about an unusual sight that often…

Plenty of time to hit the ice in Toms River at Winding River Skating Center

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Winding River Skating Center has released its January 2026 public skating schedule, giving local residents a chance to hit the ice throughout the month at various times.…

Murphy dishes last-minute pardon of Democrat party money man’s son in fatal hit-and-run

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Outgoing Governor Phil Murphy ignited a political firestorm in his final hours in office after issuing a full pardon to Harris Jacobs, the son of prominent Democratic fundraiser…

NJGOP blasts Sherrill’s inaugural agenda as partisan and tone-deaf amid affordability crisis

TRENTON, NJ – Hours after Governor Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural address and first-day executive actions, New Jersey Republican Party Chairwoman Christine Hanlon sharply criticized the new administration, accusing the governor of delivering a…

New Jersey’s New Disaster Declaration: Sherrill Orders BPU to Develop Virtual Power Plant Based on Solar and Batteries

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a statewide energy emergency through Executive Order No. 2, a sweeping directive aimed at countering New Jersey’s worsening electricity affordability and reliability crisis. Signed…

Governor Mikie Sherrill Signs Six Executive Orders on First Day in Office

TRENTON, NJ – On her first day in office, Governor Mikie Sherrill wasted no time turning campaign promises into sweeping executive action, signing six orders designed to lower household costs, strengthen accountability…

Mikie Sherrill “Shovels Snow” on MLK Day in Camden

Sherrill’s snow shoveling photo op in Camden sparks online backlash CAMDEN, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service appearance in Camden drew attention for more…

Sherrill declares statewide energy emergency as electric costs surge across New Jersey, is it enough?

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Monday signed Executive Order No. 1, declaring a statewide emergency in response to what she called an “electricity affordability crisis” that has left New Jersey…

Sherrill takes day-one action to freeze, but not lower energy rates, but long-term challenges remain

Newark, NJ – On her first day in office, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed two sweeping executive orders aimed at freezing electricity rate hikes and expanding New Jersey’s power generation, delivering on her…

Virginia born Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey’s first elected Democrat woman governor

Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today as New Jersey’s first Democrat woman governor, but she is not the first New Jersey born woman to serve in that role. In…

On the way out, Murphy vetoes key anti-ICE bills in final hours, leaving issue to new governor Sherrill

Trenton, NJ – In his final act before leaving office, Governor Phil Murphy vetoed two major immigration-related bills Monday, blocking efforts to permanently limit cooperation between New Jersey law enforcement and federal…

State investigating fatal police shooting in Newark

Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General has launched an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Newark, where one man was killed and…

Somerset County officials warn of sharp rise in overnight car burglaries

SOMERSET COUNTY, N.J. – Authorities are warning residents across Somerset County to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after a sharp uptick in overnight car burglaries was reported in multiple towns. Somerset…

A family’s desperate search underway after puppy stolen inside SUV near Newark

Newark, NJ – A family is pleading for the public’s help after their gray BMW X5 was stolen Sunday evening with their puppy still inside, sparking an urgent search across North Jersey.…

Seal found lounging on busy Jersey Shore beach gets escorted to quieter sands

Brigantine, NJ – A young harbor seal resting on a crowded stretch of Brigantine beach was relocated Friday afternoon after marine rescue workers determined the area posed risks to the animal as…

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