Five days until New Jersey gas tax increases again as state formula triggers annual hike

TRENTON, N.J. – Gas prices are dropping in New Jersey, but that’s going to end in just a few days. New Jersey drivers will soon pay even more at the pump as…

Holiday skating and DJ skates in full swing at Winding River Ice Rink in Toms River this week

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Families looking for winter fun over the holiday break can head to the Winding River Skating Center, where a full schedule of public skating sessions and nightly DJ…

New traffic pattern on Route 27 in Highland Park aims to cut crashes and calm traffic

HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Transportation has completed a new traffic pattern along Route 27 in Highland Park, converting the busy corridor into a single travel lane in…

Point Pleasant Drawbridge to Close in January Through February

POINT PLEASANT, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that the Route 13/Bridge Avenue Bridge over the Point Pleasant Canal, also known as the Loveland Town Bridge, will close for…

National Weather Service updates Jersey Shore snow forecast, issues winter weather advisory

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has revised its forecast for the Jersey Shore, warning residents to expect a mix of snow, sleet, and rain beginning Friday…

Big Time Jets fan uninvited from $100K field goal challenge because she’s a soccer coach

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – If you thought the New York Jets’ season couldn’t get any lower, it has. The struggling 3-12 team’s season has been over for weeks. Now, fans are upset…

Debris spill, watermain break and multiple construction zones slow traffic across New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – Drivers across New Jersey faced several traffic disruptions Friday morning, including emergency closures caused by debris, downed wires, and a watermain break, as well as long-term construction on key…

Bergenfield declares snow emergency, bans street parking ahead of storm

BERGENFIELD, N.J. – The Borough of Bergenfield has enacted its Snow Emergency ordinance as a winter storm approaches, prohibiting all on-street parking beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, officials announced. The Bergenfield Police…

Brick Library to host teen volunteer day and New Year celebration events

BRICK, N.J. – The Brick branch of the Ocean County Library has announced a full schedule of community programs to close out December, offering activities for teens, children, and adults in the…

Howell man injured after cellphone explodes in his hand

HOWELL, N.J. – A Howell resident suffered burns Thursday evening after his cellphone exploded while he was holding it, authorities said. The incident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. inside the man’s home.…

Gourmet Glatt Kosher market set to open at former Jackson Stop & Shop site

JACKSON, N.J. – The long-vacant Stop & Shop supermarket on West County Line Road will soon come back to life as Gourmet Glatt prepares to open its newest location in Jackson, marking…

Shots Fired: Lakewood man arrested after terrorizing neighborhood with gun

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A township man was taken into custody after two connected firearm incidents unfolded across Lakewood late Friday night and into the early hours of Saturday, authorities said. The ordeal…

NJ lawmakers approve extra $250K for Mikie Sherrill gubernatorial transition

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced a measure providing additional funding to support Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s transition into office. The panel voted 11–1 on December…

National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Advisory for Jersey Shore and Central New Jersey

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for much of central and southern New Jersey, warning that a mix of snow, sleet, and rain will…

Nurse killed in Bristol explosion mourned as devoted caregiver and mother

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pa. – A community is mourning the loss of Muthoni Nduthu, a 52-year-old registered nurse who was killed in the Dec. 23 explosion at Bristol Health & Rehab Center, where…

Young driver killed in Garden State Parkway crash on Christmas Eve

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. – A 22-year-old Elizabeth man was killed on Christmas Eve after a multi-vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway, according to New Jersey State Police. Troopers said the crash occurred…

Winter storm warning issued for North Jersey New York City area with up to 8 inches of snow expected

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the New York City metro region, forecasting heavy snowfall beginning late Friday afternoon and continuing into Saturday,…

Lion King Star Stabbed to Death by Boyfriend in New Jersey

EDISON, N.J. – A woman who once appeared on Broadway as young Nala in “The Lion King” was fatally stabbed inside her Edison home Sunday morning, and authorities say her boyfriend has…

Booker defends Paterson’s “Little Palestine” declaration after DNI warning on Islamic terrorism

PATERSON, N.J. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker is defending the city of Paterson after federal intelligence officials issued a stark warning about global Islamist terrorism, prompting online criticism of the New Jersey…

He Campaigned Against Pay Raises for Elected Officials, But Happily Cashed His First Check After Taking Office

JACKSON, N.J. – It’s Christmas time in the Pollak house, but this year, there’s a little something extra underneath that tree. Jackson Councilman Christopher Pollak, who campaigned on rooting out political corruption…

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