Democrats push bill to shield non-tenured teachers as NJ school funding cuts deepen

TRENTON, N.J. – Facing mounting backlash from educators and parents, New Jersey Democrats are moving to protect non-tenured teachers from being swept up in a new wave of budget-driven layoffs triggered by…

Cold snap grips New Jersey as first freeze of the season hits on Veterans Day

TRENTON, N.J. – The Garden State woke up shivering Tuesday as temperatures dipped below freezing for the first time this season, marking a sharp transition from fall’s mild stretch into winter’s early…

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Bayville man charged after GPS leads cops to stolen items in Berkeley Township burglary

Berkeley Township, NJ – A Bayville man was arrested after police tracked stolen property using GPS technology following a burglary on Holly Lane, authorities said. Residents reported seeing a person with a…

NJ Lottery jackpots surge with Mega Millions near $1 billion

Mega Millions climbs to $900 million as Powerball nears half a billion TRENTON, NJ – The Mega Millions jackpot surged to $900 million after no player matched all six numbers over the…

Union County Stop & Shop sells winning $664K lottery ticket

Union County player hits $664K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot at Westfield Stop & Shop WESTFIELD, NJ – A Union County lottery player landed a massive $664,971 payday Friday night after matching all…

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Three October fires in Berkeley Township recap busy month for firefighters

Berkeley Township, NJ – Township police and firefighters responded to three separate fires in mid-October, including a vehicle blaze that spread to a home and another caused by a cigarette in a…

Ocean County Sunoco sells winning $160K lottery ticket

Ocean County winner claims $160K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Waretown Sunoco WARETOWN, NJ – A $160,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was claimed Sunday night by a lucky Ocean County player who…

Driverless Cars Could Soon Be Hitting New Jersey’s Roadways

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to establish a statewide pilot program allowing the testing and limited operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads.…

NJ bill would let towns add more speed humps without state approval

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would give municipalities and counties more freedom to install speed humps and other traffic-calming measures on local roads without needing…

Lottery jackpot hits hard in Hudson County with $296K winner

Hudson County player hits $296K jackpot on Fast Play ticket in Jersey City JERSEY CITY, NJ – A Hudson County lottery player scored a $296,935 windfall on Saturday after purchasing a winning…

Ocean Gate woman charged with DWI and drug possession after Route 9 traffic stop

Berkeley Township, NJ – A traffic stop on Route 9 led to the arrest of an Ocean Gate woman accused of driving while intoxicated and possessing cocaine, police said. The incident occurred…

Middlesex player grabs half-million-dollar lottery prize

Perth Amboy scratch-off ticket wins $500K top prize in Winter Ice game PERTH AMBOY, NJ – A newly released New Jersey Lottery scratch-off game has already produced a major winner after a…

Two drivers charged with DWI in separate Route 9 stops in Berkeley Township

Berkeley Township, NJ – Two motorists were arrested on Route 9 in separate incidents after police say both were driving under the influence during late September traffic stops. The first arrest occurred…

Lottery player walks into NJ store and walks out a millionaire

Long Branch man scores final $1 million prize from NJ Lottery scratch-off LONG BRANCH, NJ – A Monmouth County resident ended a statewide scratch-off race last week after purchasing the final $1…

Jackson launches “Meet the Mayor” sessions to boost community engagement

JACKSON, N.J. – Residents of Jackson Township will soon have new opportunities to speak directly with Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn under a community initiative aimed at improving transparency and accessibility in local…

Climate Activists Demand New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Shut Down Natural Gas Pipeline

ABERDEEN, N.J. – Environmental and community groups plan to gather Monday afternoon along the Aberdeen seawall to denounce the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s decision to approve permits for the long-disputed…

Ocean County man held on multiple weapons charges after weekend arrest

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Brick Township man is being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on several weapons-related offenses. Erasmo Argueta-Alvarado, 38, was booked into the…

State police pursuit ends in fatal trooper-involved shooting in Orange

ORANGE, NJ – A police pursuit involving New Jersey State Police troopers ended in gunfire Sunday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another in custody. The incident occurred around 2:10 p.m. near…

Brick Township man charged after e-bike hit-and-run leaves teen seriously injured

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Brick Township man has been charged after police say he struck a 15-year-old on an electric bicycle and left the scene Saturday night. William Donohoe, 43, was…

Council President Burnstein and Councilman Elect Pollak to run food drive in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein has announced that he and newly elected councilman Christopher Pollak will be hosting a community food drive at town hall, together next…

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