Brick Teen Center revs up for first-ever Mario Kart tournament

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Brick Township Teen Center is shifting into high gear with its first Mario Kart Tournament, inviting local students in grades 6 through 12 to put their racing…

Brick Township welcomes two new special law enforcement officers to the force

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Two new Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers joined the ranks of the Brick Township Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony led by Chief David Forrester and Mayor…

Javier Ramos convicted of sexually assaulting 11-year-old family member

NEWARK, NJ – A Newark man has been convicted of sexually assaulting an underage family member after a three-day trial in Essex County Superior Court, prosecutors announced Wednesday. The jury found 42-year-old…

Mass Shooting in Newark Leaves Young Boy, Woman Dead, Three Others Hospitalized

NEWARK, N.J. – A deadly burst of gunfire tore through a South Ward neighborhood Saturday evening, leaving a young woman and a 10-year-old boy dead and three others hospitalized, officials said. The…

Toddler plunges from 20th floor window in Newark apartment building

NEWARK, NJ – A tragic fall from a high-rise window claimed the life of a two-year-old boy Saturday morning at a Newark apartment complex, authorities said. Police and emergency crews responded to…

Silverton Firehouse bringing back annual Christmas tree fundraiser

SILVERTON, NJ – The Silverton Volunteer Fire Company’s beloved Christmas Tree Fundraiser is making its return this holiday season, bringing fresh-cut evergreens and community cheer back to the firehouse grounds. Local families…

New Jersey Lawmaker Pushing to Lower State Sales Tax

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly aims to roll back the state’s sales and use tax from 6.625 percent to 6 percent, restoring it to its…

Bill seeks to slash New Jersey sales tax on used cars by half

TRENTON, NJ – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would cut the state sales tax on used motor vehicles by 50 percent, aiming to make car ownership more affordable…

As Housing Prices Soar, New Jersey Seeks to Double Threshold on Million Dollar Mansion Tax

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to ease the state’s so-called “mansion tax” by raising the price threshold at which it applies from $1 million to…

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New Jersey wants to reclassify criminals who were victims of domestic violence prior to crime

TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow courts to reduce or resentence certain defendants who were victims of domestic violence or abuse if that abuse contributed to their criminal…

Largest Offshore Wind Project in New Jersey Dead in the Water Crushing Murphy’s Wind Farm Dreams

Phil Murphy’s offshore wind dreams run out of air after latest cancellation. TRENTON, NJ – The developers behind New Jersey’s largest proposed offshore wind project have officially pulled the plug, telling the…

New Jersey lawmakers seeking new $3 per night hotel tax

NEWARK, NJ – Visitors staying at hotels in New Jersey’s largest city may soon see an extra $3 charge per night on their bill under a proposal designed to bolster local fire…

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Criminally Terminated Cops and Firefighters to Keep their Pensions Under New Dem State Bill

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee has approved a bill that would ease restrictions on when members of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement…

Smithville glows with Holiday Light Show on Lake Meone

SMITHVILLE, NJ – More than 100 Christmas trees float across Lake Meone in Historic Smithville’s Holiday Light Show, running nightly from November 27 through January 6. Key Points A lakeside spectacle The…

New Jersey braces for lottery mania as Mega Millions nears $1B

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $980M as Powerball climbs past $500M TRENTON, NJ — Dreams of billion-dollar riches are alive again as the Mega Millions jackpot surged to $980 million heading into…

ICE Storming New Jersey Congresswoman Must Face Trial for Assaulting Federal Agents, Judge Rules

Judge rejects bid to toss charges against Rep. McIver Newark, NJ – A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss the criminal case against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, denying her claim that…

State Bill Could Help Districts Like Jackson, Toms River, and Lakewood When it Comes to Funding Private School Students

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Education Committee has approved legislation that would revamp how the state allocates aid for auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students, aiming to make…

Winter WonderLights returns as New Jersey’s largest holiday drive-thru show

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show kicks off November 21 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, offering New Jersey’s largest animated drive-thru display. Key Points Bigger, brighter, and…

Holland Ridge Farms blooms with holiday brilliance in U-Pick Tulips Winter Wonderland

CREAM RIDGE, NJ – Holland Ridge Farms transforms into a glowing holiday walkthrough from November 21 through January 4, 2026, featuring millions of lights, 50,000 illuminated tulips, and interactive displays across its…

Cape May transforms into Victorian holiday wonderland

CAPE MAY, NJ – Starting November 22, America’s oldest seaside resort becomes a living Christmas card with An Old-Fashioned Christmas in Cape May, featuring gaslit streets, garland-covered inns, and festive tours continuing…

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