Teen charged in deadly Sayreville shooting of 17-year-old

SAYREVILLE, N.J. – A 16-year-old boy has been taken into custody and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in the Parlin section of Sayreville late Thursday night, according…

Man arrested in rock-throwing attack that injured young girl riding schoool bus on New Jersey Turnpike

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. – A Palisades Park man has been arrested in connection with a January 7 rock-throwing incident on the New Jersey Turnpike that caused damage to a vehicle and led…

Phil Murphy Wants Convicted Felons to Sit on Juries, GOP Lawmakers Object

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator Michael Testa sharply criticized reports that Governor Phil Murphy is preparing to issue an executive order permitting individuals convicted of serious crimes to serve on juries, calling the…

Toms River launches new youth STEAM drone program

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Toms River Recreation Department has announced a new partnership with Nexplore to offer a hands-on STEAM program that will introduce kids to drone technology, creativity, and flight…

Asarco Pit Death Leads to Prison Time for ATV Rider

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Howell Township man has been sentenced to three years in state prison after pleading guilty to strict liability vehicular homicide and endangering the welfare of a child…

Bill would expand brewery rights and combat liquor license scarcity

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the State Senate aims to make sweeping changes to New Jersey’s liquor laws, expanding privileges for local craft alcohol manufacturers while overhauling how towns…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy R and First Lady Tammy Murphy greet parade-goers during the 61st Annual Labor Day Parade in south Plainfield

NJ Dems Give $26 Million To Tammy Murphy Committee as Part of $128 Million Taxpayer Funded Spending Spree

Trenton, NJ – Move over Minnesota, New Jersey’s last-minute effort to funnel over a hundred million dollars into political pet projects, including $26 million to a committee run by New Jersey First…

Jets rank among NFL’s most depressing teams to support, study finds

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – With “Blue Monday” approaching, a new study has delivered more bad news for long-suffering New York Jets fans, ranking the team as one of the most depressing in…

Over 100 Human Remains Found in Pennsylvania to Grave Robberies at Historic Pennsylvania Cemetery, Police Say

Lancaster County man accused of stealing over 100 human remains from historic cemetery Yeadon, PA – What began as a string of mysterious grave burglaries at the historic Mount Moriah Cemetery has…

New Jersey to drop prescription requirement for AIDS prevention drugs

TRENTON, N.J. — The Assembly Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation allowing New Jersey pharmacists to dispense HIV prevention medications without a doctor’s prescription, expanding access to drugs that can prevent infection. The…

NJ Senate panel backs bill to join multistate physician assistant licensure compact

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee has advanced legislation that would allow the state to join an interstate compact making it easier for physician…

New Jersey senate panel advances bill banning federal agents from schools, churches, and hospitals

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation requiring the state Attorney General to develop model policies guiding interactions with federal civil law enforcement in places…

New Jersey State Capitol Building in Trenton

New Jersey Migrant Sanctuary Bill Advances in Legislature

TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would require the state Attorney General to develop model policies governing how state and local agencies interact with federal civil…

People in These New Jersey Cities Have More Bad Hair Days Than Others, According to New Report

VINELAND, N.J. – A new environmental study has named Vineland the most damaging place in New Jersey for your hair, revealing how local climate and water quality can quietly sabotage hair health…

Jackson resident calls out illegal dumping of construction debris near home

JACKSON, N.J. – A Jackson Township resident is demanding action after discovering a pile of construction materials illegally dumped next to her property off Jackson Mills Road earlier this week. The homeowner…

New Jersey minimum wage rises to $15.92 per hour for 2026

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s minimum wage has officially increased to $15.92 per hour, a 43-cent boost that took effect this month, impacting thousands of workers across multiple employment categories. The New…

New Jersey State Parks hiring more than 800 seasonal workers for summer 2026

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Park Service has opened applications for over 800 seasonal jobs for the upcoming summer season, offering positions at parks, forests, and recreation areas across the…

Sen. Robert Singer criticizes stalled bill to define antisemitism in New Jersey law

TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Robert Singer expressed frustration Friday after legislation to formally define antisemitism in New Jersey and address rising anti-Jewish incidents failed to advance for a full legislative vote…

Barnegat police warn residents of scam involving fake bank fraud department calls

BARNEGAT, N.J. – The Barnegat Township Police Department is warning residents about a new scam in which callers impersonate bank fraud department representatives and arrange to collect victims’ debit cards in person.…

Brick Township man sentenced to life without parole for orchestrating father’s murder

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Brick Township man convicted of arranging the killing of his father in 2019 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Ocean County…

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