Seton Village Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival rolls into South Orange Friday night

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – The streets of Seton Village will come alive Friday evening as the annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns to Irvington Avenue with a lineup of local…

AWA’s Howl-O-Ween Bash brings spooky fun to Voorhees for a good cause

VOORHEES, N.J. – The Animal Welfare Association is inviting families, pet lovers, and “little monsters” to its annual Howl-O-Ween Bash Friday evening, offering a mix of Halloween fun and fundraising for animals…

Queen City Film Festival spotlights emerging filmmakers in Plainfield and Watchung

PLAINFIELD, N.J. – The Queen City Film Festival returned this week with four days of screenings, youth programs, and filmmaker panels designed to highlight diverse and emerging voices in cinema. Running from…

Cranford’s Witches Night Out casts a festive spell downtown

CRANFORD, N.J. – Downtown Cranford transformed into a lively, witch-themed celebration Thursday evening as residents donned hats, capes, and creative costumes for the annual Witches Night Out. The event, held from 5:30…

Somerset County expands Raritan River Greenway with new land acquisition

Somerset County expands Raritan River Greenway with new land acquisition SOMERSET, NJ – Somerset County announced the acquisition of an additional 0.23 acres of vacant, wooded land along the Raritan River in…

Toms River to host Veterans Luncheon honoring local heroes

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The township will celebrate its veterans next month with a community luncheon hosted by Mayor Rodrick, the Toms River Senior Center, and the Toms River Municipal Alliance. The…

Chris Pollak - Marching in the NYC Pride Parade with a shirt some say could say "Defund the Police"

Jackson Politician’s Cop Bashing Past Resurfaces in Recently Published Podcast Interview

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township council candidate Chris Pollak is facing criticism after acknowledging he made disparaging comments about law enforcement in a March interview that recently began circulating online. The footage,…

Jesus Ruiz Merino arrested for kidnapping and sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl in New Jersey

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a juvenile following an investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit. New…

Elderly man charged after explicit notes found on windshield

Man arrested after explicit photos and notes left on vehicles across Morris County MOUNT ARLINGTON, NJ – A 74‑year‑old man was arrested after authorities say he left obscene Polaroid photos and handwritten…

Chris Pollak for Jackson Township Defends Anti-Cop Comments Made in Police Trashing Interview

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township council candidate Chris Pollak is facing mounting backlash after admitting he made a series of critical statements about law enforcement in a March interview that recently resurfaced…

Hope and Change? Barack Obama Endorses Mikie Sherrill Who is Promising Neither for New Jersey

Newark, NJ – Former President Barack Obama has officially endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill in her bid for governor, calling her a leader with “integrity, grit, and commitment to service” as New Jersey’s…

Ice-T to headline Dime Industries’ New Jersey cannabis launch at The Medicine Woman Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ – Cannabis lifestyle brand Dime Industries is making its New Jersey debut with an exclusive launch event featuring legendary artist and entrepreneur Ice-T at The Medicine Woman Jersey City…

Hackensack Meridian warns closure of Monmouth Medical Center will endanger patients and strain hospitals

Long Branch, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health is condemning the New Jersey Department of Health’s decision to move forward with RWJ Barnabas Health’s application to close Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch,…

U.S. Voting Machine Company Execs Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme

Miami, FL – A multinational voting technology company and several of its executives have been charged in a sweeping federal indictment alleging a multimillion-dollar bribery and money laundering conspiracy tied to the…

Teen Found Murdered In New Brunswick Park – Two Arrested

New Brunswick, NJ – An 18-year-old man was found shot to death late Tuesday night inside Pine Street Park, sparking a homicide investigation that has now led to two arrests. Police say…

New Jersey man kills mother during Florida visit, leaves body in dumpster

Son kills mother during visit, leaves body in dumpster MIAMI BEACH, FL – A man is charged with murder after his mother flew to Florida to check on him, only to be…

Tunnel to Towers to host first Jersey Shore 5K in Wall Township Sunday

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will hold its inaugural Jersey Shore 5K Run this Sunday, honoring fallen first responders and military heroes. The event is expected to draw…

Man with autism missing after last being seen near Howell LA Fitness

HOWELL, NJ – Police are searching for a 24-year-old man with autism who was last seen near the LA Fitness in Howell Township. Authorities say the man may have left the area…

Two teens jailed in Camden after being tied to Lindenwold and Dupont Street shooting

Two suspects arrested in linked Camden and Lindenwold shootings Camden County, NJ – Two 18‑year‑old Camden residents were taken into custody after investigators tied them to a Lindenwold robbery shooting that left…

Three teens charged in killing of 18 year old in Long Branch

Fatal Long Branch shooting leads to three arrests and first‑degree murder charges FREEHOLD, NJ – Three men were charged this week after an 18‑year‑old Long Branch man was fatally shot in March,…

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