New Jersey candidate blames college kid for embarassing Lawn and Order signs

West Orange, NJ – A New Jersey Assembly candidate is facing an unusual campaign twist after his lawn signs rolled in with a glaring typo that could leave voters thinking he’s waging…

Offshore Wind, High Energy Costs, Gas Car Bans All End on Day One, Ciattarelli Tells Fired Up Crowd at Bar A at the Jersey Shore

Labor Day rally in Lake Como fires up New Jersey governor’s race Lake Como, NJ – A boisterous crowd packed Bar Anticipation on Monday as the governor’s race heated up with a…

NJ gas station sells ticket worth more than three quarters of a million

Bergen County ticket hits $762K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Thursday drawing Trenton, NJ – A Bergen County lottery player is holding a ticket worth $762,724 after matching all five numbers in…

Mikie Sherrill’s Gas Car Ban Hypocrisy Flew High Over the Jersey Shore this weekend

Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) has positioned herself as a champion of environmental progress, vocally supporting policies like the Clean Cars II legislation and Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious 2035 gas car ban. She’s…

Offshore Wind Warrior: Barnegat Light mourns longtime mayor and ‘Perfect Storm’ boat owner Kirk Larson

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ — Kirk Larson, the longtime Barnegat Light mayor and commercial fisherman whose boat famously appeared in the film The Perfect Storm, has died, leaving behind a legacy deeply intertwined…

Ocean County man jailed without bail on drug and weapons charges after Keansburg detainer filed

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 29-year-old man is being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on multiple drug and weapons charges, according to newly released inmate records.…

Watch: Mob swarms police, launch fireworks at cops after over 100 cars take over New Jersey intersection in wild street stunt

SECAUCUS, NJ — New Jersey is out of control. Police were put in grave danger in Secaucus this weekend after officers were attacked by a mob of unruly ‘street taker’ participants. More…

Trump says “Sloppy Chris Christie” should be fired from ABC

PALM BEACH, FL — President Donald Trump lashed out at ABC News in a scathing social media post Sunday, calling for the network to fire political commentators Donna Brazile and Chris Christie,…

Motorcyclist who sped through crowded NJ park charged and released under bail reform

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A man who allegedly sped through a densely packed public event on a motorcycle, ignoring police attempts to stop him, was charged and released without bail under New…

Federal judge tosses COVID mismanagement lawsuit against Fort Dix officials, citing lack of jurisdiction

CAMDEN, NJ – Friday — A high-profile lawsuit brought by federal prisoners alleging the mishandling of COVID-19 protocols at Fort Dix prison has been dismissed after a New Jersey federal judge ruled…

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Federal court allows part of wrongful arrest lawsuit against Holmdel Township to move forward

TRENTON, NJ – Friday — A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit brought by Nedal Elfar against Holmdel Township and three of its police officers may proceed in part, rejecting some…

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Murphy keeps Trump golf club liquor licenses under review in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is keeping a close watch on liquor licenses tied to Donald Trump’s golf clubs in New Jersey, allowing the properties to serve alcohol under strict…

Lifelong volunteer EMS chief and resident announces campaign for Jackson council: Save Our Town, No More Status Quo

JACKSON, NJ – Alfred Couceiro, a lifelong resident of Jackson, has announced his candidacy for council in Jackson Township. He launched his campaign with a heartfelt message to his friends and community…

Mikie Sherrill heavily invested in energy stocks says she will fight the power company to lower rates

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Saturday — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has publicly vowed to take on utility companies over soaring energy prices in New Jersey, but her financial disclosures tell a conflicting story —…

Trump threatens to investigate Christie after ex-governor slams FBI raids

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump escalated his feud with former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Sunday, threatening to investigate him over the infamous 2013 “Bridgegate” scandal just days after federal…

New Jersey small businesses report sharp slowdown as costs rise and customers cut back

WAYNE, NJ – A widely shared online discussion among New Jersey residents and owners details steep drop-offs in foot traffic, shrinking margins, and mounting closures across sectors, from auto repair and restaurants…

Labor Day brings clear skies and cool nights to New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans can expect a picture-perfect Labor Day weekend, with sunny skies, mild temperatures, and crisp evenings setting the stage for end-of-summer gatherings. Forecasters say Saturday will be bright…

New Poll Shows New Jersey Split Down the Middle on MAGA, Trump

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Half of New Jersey voters say they oppose the “Make America Great Again” movement, while most Republicans stand firmly behind it, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released…

Reckless motorcyclist tears through Veterans Park crowd in Berkeley Township

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A motorcyclist is being sought after tearing through Veterans Park in front of large crowds Saturday, swerving on the wrong side of the roadway and refusing to stop…

Utility pole fire cuts power and shuts down Hiawatha Boulevard in Oakland

OAKLAND, NJ – A utility pole fire knocked out electricity for a large section of town Sunday, leaving many residents in the dark and forcing the closure of a busy roadway. The…

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