One reported dead as boat goes out of control near Long Beach Island , Another Injured

Beach Haven, NJ – A deadly boating incident off the coast of Beach Haven has left one person dead and another in critical condition, as the U.S. Coast Guard continues its response…

Dog abandoned after divorce now needs foster home to recover from surgery she desperately needs

Rescue dog needs foster after surgery following heartbreaking past JACKSON, NJ – Once used for breeding and later abandoned after a bitter divorce, a dog named Athena2 is now waiting for a…

Left-wing network linked to ‘fake newspaper’ flooding New Jersey mailboxes

Trenton, NJ – A publication calling itself the New Jersey Independent is landing in mailboxes across the Garden State—but it’s not a real newspaper. It’s backed by a Washington, D.C.-based liberal nonprofit…

Twenty children rescued at the Jersey Shore after rip current undermines sandbar during club outing

Lifeguards rescue 20 children from rip current after sandbar collapses off Lavallette beach Lavallette, NJ – A beach outing nearly turned tragic last week when a group of 20 children were swept…

Governor Murphy throws cold water on Sherrill’s plan to freeze energy rates in New Jersey: Not sure how you’d actually do that

Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy publicly questioned fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill’s high-profile campaign promise to freeze energy rates on “Day One” if elected governor, casting doubt on how such a move…

Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey Must be Ready to Gerrymander Congressional Districts to Negate Trump After the Election

New Brunswick, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey must be prepared to counter Republican-led gerrymandering efforts across the country by considering redistricting measures of its own, should the…

Ohio man charged for throwing sex toy at 12-year-old girl at WNBA game

Man charged after green sex toy hits 12-year-old girl at Liberty game as WNBA stunt sparks criminal crackdown Brooklyn, NY – A 32-year-old Ohio man has been arrested and charged after allegedly…

Jackson Township driver killed in early morning crash with parked truck

Jackson, NJ – A local driver was killed early Thursday morning after crashing into a parked truck on Metedeconk Trail, according to Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz. Officers responded to…

Jonas Brothers make dream come true for Toms River girl in miracle backstage moment at MetLife

East Rutherford, NJ – The Jonas Brothers turned their MetLife Stadium tour opener into an unforgettable night for one Toms River teen, creating a once-in-a-lifetime moment that went far beyond music. Sixteen-year-old…

Beloved Ocean County K9 Kane dies at 14 after heroic career of service

Toms River, NJ – With his paws once planted firmly on the front lines of law enforcement, Ocean County’s most decorated police dog has died, ending a chapter in the department’s history…

New Jersey teacher charged with child endangerment and promoting obscene material

PLAINFIELD, NJ — A 23-year-old substitute teacher and youth mentor has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and promoting obscene material to a minor, Middlesex County authorities…

New Jersey bowling phenom wins 4 golds at PANAM Youth Championships

Jackson, NJ – A local teen from Jackson has struck gold — four times — on the international stage. Brandon Bohn, 21, delivered a historic performance at the 2025 PANAM Youth Bowling…

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ICE stirs panic in Trenton neighborhood as criminal alien sweep unfolds; mayor vows local police won’t assist raids

TRENTON, NJ — Residents of the Bayard Street neighborhood awoke in alarm early Friday morning to the sight of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducting operations, prompting a crowd of worried…

DCCC slams Tom Kean Jr. for Medicaid cuts in blistering attack over redetermination rule

Washington, D.C. – The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) issued a sharp rebuke Friday against Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ), accusing him of betraying New Jersey families by voting to slash Medicaid…

Strand Theater rolls out packed September lineup with tributes, workshops, and Latin legends

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Strand Theater is turning up the volume this September with a full slate of concerts, workshops, and high-energy tribute shows that span decades and genres. From rock legends…

New Jersey Girl Scout Troop Leader Dismissed After Refusing to Participate in Pride Month Events

Perth Amboy, NJ – The Center for Garden State Families issued a strongly worded statement this week condemning the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey after a Park Ridge mother was removed…

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NJ corrections department teams up with nonprofit to support kids of incarcerated parents with long-term academic coaching

BRIDGETON, NJ – A new statewide initiative is aiming to break the cycle of incarceration by investing in the futures of young people with justice-impacted family backgrounds. The New Jersey Department of…

Residents push back on religious bathhouse plan in Manchester neighborhood over zoning and late-night disruptions

MANCHESTER, NJ – A heated zoning battle is brewing in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester, where residents are pushing back against a proposed religious bathhouse project they say violates local…

$30K in drugs seized and three arrested in major Trenton cocaine bust

TRENTON, NJ – A two-month investigation into cocaine trafficking in Trenton has ended with three arrests, the seizure of $30,000 worth of narcotics, and the recovery of a loaded handgun, Mercer County…

New Jersey’s Far Left Still Believes Democrat’s Failed Energy Agenda and Environmental Justice is Key Issue in 2025 Election

TRENTON, NJ – With the race for New Jersey’s next governor already underway, dozens of environmental leaders, community organizers, and elected officials gathered this week at the Social Profit Center in Hamilton…

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