Shy kitten Wilbur searching for a calm home in Toms River

Toms River, NJ – A 5-month-old tabby kitten named Wilbur is looking for a forever family through Calling All Cats Rescues after spending his first months learning to trust and grow. Wilbur,…

Playful pup Ozark waiting for forever home in Lacey

Lacey, NJ – A 6-year-old dog named Ozark is looking for a permanent family after spending time in foster care through the Associated Humane Societies’ Forked River shelter. Described as fun, goofy,…

Feral kitten accidentally trapped in Jackson backyard finds permanent outdoor home

Jackson, NJ – A feral kitten that spent the summer roaming backyards in Jackson has finally found a permanent home after being rescued and cared for by local animal groups. The young…

German shepherd found wandering in Leonia as police seek owner

Leonia, NJ – The Leonia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in reuniting a lost German shepherd with its owner after the dog was found in the southeast section of…

Latino History Could Soon be a Mandated Part of New Jersey Public School Curriculum

Trenton, NJ – A new bill advancing through the New Jersey Legislature would require public schools to teach the history and contributions of Latinos and Hispanics as part of the state’s Social…

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Charges filed after disturbing child exploitation allegations in Atlantic City

Atlantic City man arrested for alleged abuse of 12-year-old girl in drug exchange case ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A man is facing serious charges after investigators say he began a sexual relationship…

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Over 7,000 homes in NJ to go dark during JCP&L power cuts

Over 7,000 Manchester homes to face brief scheduled power outages, JCP&L says MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – More than 7,000 residents in Manchester Township are expected to experience brief power outages as Jersey…

Two huskies need rescue from New Jersey shelter

Help needed for two huskies at Northern Ocean County Animal Facility OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Two young huskies currently housed at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility are in urgent need of…

Hero sukkah mobiles to roll through Monmouth and Ocean for Sukkot celebration

Monmouth & Ocean Counties, NJ – A fleet of 30 mobile sukkahs will travel through local communities next week as part of the Midstate Chabad Regional Office’s new Hero Sukkah Mobiles project,…

Jackson launches winter wrestling program for 2025-26 season

Jackson, NJ – Registration is now open for Jackson Recreation’s 2025-2026 winter wrestling season, which will run from November 18 through February 26. Practices will be held at Jackson Township Middle School…

Officer identified in crash that killed two during North Bergen pursuit

Two men killed in North Bergen crash following police pursuit now identified NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Two young men were killed in a violent crash on Tonnelle Avenue following a brief police…

Judge dismisses Byram Township man’s due process lawsuit over police response to neighbor disputes

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has thrown out the constitutional claims of Asa Yohananov, who sued Byram Township police officers, supervisors, and the township itself after repeated disputes with a neighbor…

Judge reopens door for Ocean Grove defendants in Fannie Mae foreclosure case

Trenton, NJ – A federal magistrate judge has vacated default against two companies tied to an Ocean Grove foreclosure case, giving them another chance to fight claims brought by the Federal National…

Judge denies default judgment in crash report lawsuit against Lawrence police

Trenton, NJ – A federal judge has rejected an attempt by Abussamaa Rasul Ramziddin, a self-represented plaintiff, to win a default judgment against the Lawrence Township Police Department and several municipal officials…

Ciattarelli rallies with Jackson GOP hopeful in local fight over schools, housing, and taxes

Jackson, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli made a campaign stop in Jackson Township this week, sitting down with council candidate Al Couceiro to outline a joint plan they say will…

Deadly discovery in Old Bridge welfare check leaves two dead

Two dead in Old Bridge homicide-suicide under investigation after welfare check OLD BRIDGE, NJ – Two people were found dead from apparent stab wounds in an Old Bridge home Tuesday morning after…

Flight attendant age discrimination suit moves forward in New Jersey court against United Airlines

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that a former United Airlines flight attendant’s discrimination lawsuit will proceed in part, finding that some of her claims of workplace bias and retaliation…

Judge tosses inmate’s civil rights suit against Gov. Murphy over confinement claims

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Douglas Manning, a civilly committed individual housed at New Jersey’s Special Treatment Unit, who accused Governor Phil Murphy and corrections…

Drug dealer nabbed in New Brunswick with guns and narcotics

New Brunswick man busted in major drug and gun seizure after months-long narcotics probe NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A New Brunswick man is facing a long list of drug and weapons charges…

New Jersey Flight Attendant’s Bias Claim Against United Airlines to go to Court

Newark, NJ – A former flight attendant’s lawsuit accusing United Airlines of disability discrimination, retaliation, and family leave violations will move forward after a federal judge denied the airline’s bid to throw…

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