Newark lottery player hits $600K lottery jackpot

Essex County player pockets final Crossword Xtreme prize NEWARK, NJ – A lucky Newark resident just struck life-changing money after scratching their way to a $600,000 top prize in the New Jersey…

Investigators probing Barnegat Township house fire that drew large emergency response

BARNEGAT TWP., N.J. – Authorities are investigating a residential fire that broke out Monday night in Barnegat Township, drawing multiple emergency units to the scene. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

Center: Political insider Noriko Kowaleski parties with member of the Toms River Council aligned against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick

Rodrick Says ‘No Way’ To New Political Patronage Job Created by ‘Mo Hill Gang’ Council

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – It’s the first regular township council meeting of 2026 and the newly elected township council is already creating jobs for their close friends and political allies by restoring…

Burlington County horse euthanized after testing positive for equine herpesvirus

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has quarantined a Burlington County property after an 18-year-old gelding tested positive for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the first confirmed case in the…

Man shot and killed in Wilkinsburg intersection, Allegheny County Police investigating

WILKINSBURG, Pa. – Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead Monday night in Wilkinsburg. Authorities said they received a 911 call around 8:42 p.m. reporting…

Traffic at the Lincoln Tunnel in New Jersey.

Heavy delays at Hudson crossings and Parkway bottlenecks slow New Jersey’s Wednesday morning commute

NEWARK, N.J. – Wednesday’s morning rush brought widespread delays across North Jersey, with heavy congestion at the Hudson River crossings and multiple slowdowns along the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike.…

Five Pregnancy Cravings Only Jersey Girls Would Understand

Pregnancy cravings can be a wild ride, but in New Jersey, they take on a flavor all their own. Forget the usual pickle-and-ice-cream clichés—Garden State moms-to-be are craving foods as unique as…

Things New Jersey Gen Xers did in the 80s that are unheard of and unacceptable today

As kids growing up in the 80s in New Jersey, we did it a bit differently than kids do it today. Now, first, this isn’t a ‘get off my lawn’ post, but…

Artist's rendering - Criminals hiding in church during mass- Photoshop

New Jersey’s Sanctuary Safe Spaces Law Creates Dangerous Havens for Criminals Assemblywoman Says

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Republican lawmaker Dawn Fantasia is blasting a new Democratic-backed plan to establish “sanctuary spaces” in schools, hospitals, churches, and homeless shelters — arguing that the measure would…

Gas prices dip across New Jersey with lowest at $2.39 per gallon, cheapest prices in years

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey drivers are finding some relief at the pump this week, with several South Jersey stations offering regular gasoline for as low as $2.39 per gallon, according to…

Why is Wawa gas more expensive than local gas stations all over New Jersey?

TRENTON, N.J. – As gas prices across New Jersey continue to drop, many drivers are noticing that Wawa’s prices seem to remain stubbornly higher than nearby competitors—sometimes by as much as 20…

Teen caught in stolen car probe after cops seize gun and mag

Juvenile suspect identified after string of unlocked vehicle thefts in Evesham neighborhoods EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – A series of vehicle thefts and car burglaries in multiple Evesham residential developments has led investigators…

Dirt bike rider busted with meth during NJ police crackdown

ATV crackdown in Gloucester Township leads to arrest, drug charge and dirt bike seizure GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A plainclothes ATV enforcement operation aimed at curbing illegal dirt bike activity ended with…

Artist's rendering representing the state's authority over vaccinations.

New Jersey set to officially dump CDC as top vaccine authority for residents

Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Health could soon be the ruling authority when it comes to vaccination requirements, not the federal Centers for Disease Control. A bill declaring a…

NJ lawmaker blasts $300M sports arena plan as rural schools face deep cuts

Trenton, N.J. – A fiery exchange erupted in the State Assembly late Wednesday night as lawmakers advanced a sweeping $2.5 billion economic development bill that includes up to $300 million in tax…

Garden State Equality Blames Extremist Politicians for Fight Against Biological Men in Women’s Sports

TRENTON, N.J. – The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases this week that could have sweeping implications for transgender rights in sports and beyond, prompting concern from advocacy…

Jackson mayor hires township planning board attorney to represent her business in real estate commission lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn has retained prominent local attorney and current Jackson Planning Board attorney Robert Shea to represent her real estate company in a pending Ocean…

This Doesn’t Look Good: 10,000 Square Foot Home Raises Rental Red Flags on Clearstream Project

Jackson zoning officials questioned a proposal for a 10,000-square-foot home with 5 basement bedrooms on Clearstream Road over concerns about shared use and the area’s limited infrastructure JACKSON, N.J. – A proposal…

Ocean County Seeks to Double Open Space Tax in 2026 With Ballot Referendum

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners began the new year with a historic swearing-in and an ambitious proposal from its new director aimed at curbing overdevelopment through expanded…

Jon Bon Jovi’s downtown Toms River soup kitchen to close down

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up, a community dining initiative founded by musician Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea, will close its doors at the Ocean County Library…

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