New Jersey Road Splits in Two as Town Says Displacement Caused 1/4 Mile Long Crack in Major Roadway Near Driscoll Bridge

Major crack forces shutdown of busy Smith Street in Woodbridge Woodbridge, NJ – A major roadway in Middlesex County has been shut down after a long crack caused a dangerous displacement along…

Cracker Barrel Caves to MAGA Pressure After Announcing Logo Change and Restaurant Rebranding: The Old Timer Stays

Cracker Barrel halts remodels, keeps ‘Old Timer’ logo after backlash HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Good news, New Jersey, if you loved Cracker Barrel the way it was, the company has just announced…

$81K payday for New Jersey lottery player on $1 wager

New Jersey lottery player hits $81K jackpot on Quick Draw ticket bought in Union City Trenton, NJ – A lucky lottery player in Hudson County walked away with $81,112 after hitting 10%…

Anonymous New Jersey Bit Torrent Porn Thief Could Soon Be Identified as Judge Allows Motion to Reveal Owner of IP Address Used

Judge grants Strike 3 Holdings subpoena to identify alleged copyright infringer in NJ case Newark, NJ – A federal magistrate judge has granted Strike 3 Holdings, LLC permission to subpoena an internet…

Judge allows parts of whistleblower, free speech lawsuit by fired Hudson County prosecutor to move forward

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that portions of a lawsuit filed by former Hudson County prosecutor William N. Specht can proceed, while other claims have been dismissed, in a…

Toms River Among Several New Jersey Target Stores That Will be Open at Midnight to Sell Taylor Swift’s New Album

Taylor Swift fans in NJ get midnight access to new album at 11 Target stores TOMS RIVER, NJ – Taylor Swift’s latest release is set to hit shelves with a midnight launch…

Professional Hockey is Returning to Trenton as New Jersey Welcomes First ECHL Team Since Titans’ 2013 Departure

Utah Grizzlies relocating to Trenton as ECHL hockey returns to CURE Insurance Arena Trenton, NJ – Professional hockey is officially returning to New Jersey’s capital. After more than a decade without an…

Jackson Day returns this weekend with music, rides, and family fun

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township is gearing up for one of its biggest community celebrations of the year as Jackson Day returns on Sunday, September 14, at Johnson Memorial Park, 192 Kierych…

MetLife Stadium ranked second-worst in NFL and it has nothing to do with the two bad teams that play there

East Rutherford, NJ – Fans heading to MetLife Stadium this season may need extra patience — not because of the Jets’ or Giants’ play on the field, but because of the gridlock…

Toms River school board member drops ballot challenge after perjury questions raised by defense attorney

Toms River, NJ – A heated election battle in Ocean County took a dramatic turn this week after incumbent school board member Kathy Eagan, a Democrat and former leader of the local…

New Jersey elementary school teacher arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

Branchburg, NJ – A 35-year-old elementary school teacher in Somerset County was arrested after investigators linked him to the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, prosecutors announced. Kenneth Vaughn, of…

Thor the 65-pound snuggler looks for his big break out of shelter

Meet Thor the loyal Shar-Pei mix waiting for his forever family in Ocean County JACKSON, NJ – Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is calling for help for one of its long-waiting dogs.…

Charges filed in illegal gun, simple assault case in Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – A man jailed in Ocean County is being held without bail at this time following his arrest on multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon and assault,…

Migrant Charged With Ocean County Attack Held on ICE Detainer

Ocean County inmate held without bail on assault charge, immigration detainer filed Toms River, NJ – A man booked into the Ocean County Jail is being held without bail after authorities charged…

Man killed in officer-involved shooting on JFK Boulevard

Man killed in Jersey City police shooting as state investigation launched JERSEY CITY, NJ – A man was fatally shot by police Friday afternoon on one of Jersey City’s busiest corridors, prompting…

Powerball mania lands $1 million payday in New Jersey

Camden County player wins $1 million as New Jersey cashes in on Powerball frenzy TRENTON, NJ – As the Powerball jackpot surged to nearly $1.8 billion on Saturday night, one lucky ticket…

When Mikie Sherrill Had a Chance to Lower Energy Costs, She Voted No, In Favor of Price Increasing Carbon Taxes

Trenton, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), now the Democratic nominee for governor of New Jersey wants carbon taxes after voting against a congressional measure that condemned the carbon tax policy as…

Heavy traffic, crashes and delays snarl Monday morning commute across New Jersey

Newark, NJ – Drivers faced a difficult start to the week as multiple crashes, disabled vehicles, and heavy volume created backups across major New Jersey highways and crossings into New York, transportation…

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Westfield drivers stunned as teens ride recklessly into traffic

Westfield police address group of juveniles riding bikes recklessly through traffic WESTFIELD, NJ – Police in Westfield say a group of juveniles caused safety concerns Monday afternoon when they were seen weaving…

Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill Says She’ll Wait Until She’s Governor to Take Action on Out of Control Energy Costs; Why Not Now?

Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill has a unique advantage over her opponent Jack Ciattarelli when it comes to taking action. She’s currently an elected member of Congress, and has the power to…

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