Monmouth County settles $4 million lawsuit over leaky prosecutor’s office plagued since opening

Freehold, NJ — A years-long legal battle over widespread water damage in the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has ended with a $4 million settlement after persistent leaks forced the county into litigation…

Ocean County OKs 7-lot subdivision on Central Avenue in Lakewood with road upgrades and drainage conditions

Lakewood, NJ — A seven-lot major subdivision in Lakewood has received conditional final approval from the Ocean County Planning Board, paving the way for new residential development on Central Avenue — but…

The location is adjacent to the Cornerstone at Waretown townhouse development.

New indoor weed farm approved at former truck facilty on Route 9 in Ocean County Behind Residential Development

Former truck garage approved for cannabis grow facility in Ocean Township Ocean Township, NJ — A former truck maintenance facility off Route 9 in Ocean Township is set to become a cannabis…

Welcome to Manchester Township sign backed by a cleared propety.

Hope Chapel Town Square wins Ocean County approval for large-scale mixed-use project in Manchester

Manchester, NJ — A major mixed-use development on South Hope Chapel Road has cleared a critical hurdle after the Ocean County Planning Board granted conditional final site plan approval to Hope Chapel…

Ocean County gives green light to 23,780-square-foot day care center in Jackson

Jackson, NJ — A major new day care facility is on the way to Jackson Township after the Ocean County Planning Board granted final site plan approval for a 23,780-square-foot center on…

Greenhead Flies, $1.16 Million Aircraft Hangar, Vo-tech for Juvenile Delinquents on the Agenda in Ocean County

Ocean County backs fly control bill and Beach Haven battery project delay in busy commissioners meeting Toms River, NJ — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners tackled a packed agenda this week,…

How’s the traffic in New Jersey Today? Crashes, Construction, and Debris Spill Highlights Tuesday Morning Commute

Crashes and construction snarl New Jersey morning commute with multiple delays across major highways Newark, NJ — Commuters across New Jersey faced a frustrating Tuesday morning drive as a series of crashes,…

Will Hurricane Erin Hit New Jersey? Latest National Weather Service Model Predicting a Close Pass, But Landfall Uncertain

Hurricane Erin spins off East Coast as Outer Banks brace for storm surge and Jersey Shore watches closely Cape Hatteras, NC — Hurricane Erin continued its northward churn through the Atlantic on…

Today’s New Jersey Weather Report: Beautiful day followed by increased clouds and rain from Hurricane

Sunshine holds steady in New Jersey as midweek storms loom on the horizon Trenton, NJ — After another bright and breezy start to the week, Garden State residents can expect a shift…

Phil Murphy’s administration just filed another lawsuit against Trump, this time over sanctuary state penalty

New Jersey sues Trump administration over alleged illegal conditions on crime victim aid Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is leading a coalition of 21 states in a federal…

A controversial labor rule could redraw the map for New Jersey’s independent workforce

Bramnick slams proposed rule reclassifying independent contractors in New Jersey Trenton, NJ — Senator Jon Bramnick is pushing back against a proposed New Jersey Department of Labor rule that would reclassify thousands…

New Jersey man sentenced for smuggling tech and sniper rounds to Russian military

Brooklyn, NY — A dual U.S.-Russian national from New Jersey was sentenced Tuesday to 30 months behind bars for helping a shadowy international network funnel U.S. ammunition and sensitive military-grade electronics to…

Fugitive with replica Glock fights cops at New Jersey train station; ends with violent takedown

Somerville, NJ – A 35-year-old fugitive wanted on a robbery warrant sparked a violent confrontation at the Somerville Train Station on Friday when he resisted arrest, injured multiple officers, and attempted to…

A recent event at the Toms River Senior Center

Free Medicare help for Toms River seniors at two-hour enrollment event

Toms River, NJ – Seniors in Toms River will get a free, in-person breakdown of Medicare options and prescription help during a special two-hour session scheduled for Thursday, September 18 from 12…

Environmental groups launch 121-page policy blueprint to shape New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race

TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey’s gubernatorial race begins to heat up, a coalition of 25 environmental, health, and equity organizations has released a sweeping 121-page policy guide aimed at ensuring the…

Rep. Chris Smith praises Trump’s Ukraine peace push as world leaders gather at White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) on Monday praised President Donald Trump’s leadership in ongoing efforts to broker peace in Ukraine, calling his involvement “bold” and “tenacious” during a White House…

Keansburg man arrested with gun heroin and cocaine in Cranford

Cranford traffic stop leads to arrest of Monmouth County man with gun and drugs CRANFORD, NJ – A 41-year-old Monmouth County man was arrested early Saturday after Cranford police found him carrying…

Fire truck racing to the emergency scene. File Photo

West Haverstraw man accused of torching home with 12 inside arraigned on attempted murder charges

NEW CITY, NY – A 72-year-old man from West Haverstraw was arraigned Friday on a sweeping indictment charging him with trying to murder 11 people — including three children — by allegedly…

Flooding shuts US 40 in Atlantic County as crashes and delays snarl New Jersey commute

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A wave of severe traffic disruptions swept across New Jersey on Monday evening, with flooding closing down a major highway in Egg Harbor Township and crashes clogging up…

Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

Trenton man sentenced to life for prison murder of fellow inmate in 2019 beating

BRIDGETON, NJ – A Trenton man already serving time behind bars was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the brutal 2019 murder of another inmate at South Woods State Prison,…

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