Phil Murphy signs clean energy bills that blame grid operator but your energy bill isn’t changing anytime soon

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills Thursday aimed at tightening the leash on regional power grid operator PJM Interconnection amid growing public anger over surging electricity costs.…

Jackson Day returns with monster trucks drones and live bands in all-day festival

Jackson, NJ – Crowds are expected to pack Johnson Memorial Park on Sunday as Jackson Day returns with a full day of food, music, rides, and community pride. The annual celebration kicks…

Heroin and crack seized in Cape May County drug raid

Cape May Court House, NJ – A 48-year-old man from the Villas section of Lower Township was arrested Friday following a multi-agency drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of heroin, crack…

Campfire and Firepit Season in Full Swing in New Jersey, Here Are Some Rules to Follow

Trenton, NJ – Campfire season has sparked back to life in New Jersey, but residents hoping to gather around the flames need to follow strict fire pit rules to stay within the…

Three MS-13 members arrested in Nassau County for attempted murder and gang violence

Mineola, NY – Three violent MS-13 gang members are in Nassau County police custody after a coordinated operation on Thursday led to arrests on charges including attempted murder, gang assault, and weapons…

NJ gas station sells $436K winning lottery ticket

Trenton, NJ – A Burlington County resident is now $436,763 richer after matching all five numbers in Thursday night’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing, marking the 43rd jackpot win of the year in…

Two of America’s Dirtiest Cities are Right Here in New Jersey

In a new study on urban cleanliness, the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area has been crowned the dirtiest in the United States, with Newark and Jersey City in New Jersey playing significant…

Jersey Shore town braces as Hurricane Erin looms with possible Category 4 strength

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A shore town devastated by Superstorm Sandy is preparing for another potential hit as Tropical Storm Erin threatens to strengthen into a powerful hurricane. Emergency officials in Berkeley…

New Jersey mom with deafblindness denied school bus access fights for safe ride for her kids

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – A mother living with deafblindness is locked in a years-long battle to secure school transportation for her children after being denied bussing due to district policy, she says. Carolyn…

Teen indicted in Toms River hit-and-run that killed woman

Toms River, NJ – An 18-year-old man from Lake Hiawatha has been indicted in connection with a fatal crash in Toms River that left one woman dead and her husband seriously injured…

Video and 911 calls released in fatal police shooting of armed man in Pemberton Township

Trenton, NJ – State officials have released new video footage and 911 recordings from the ongoing investigation into a fatal police shooting that occurred last October in Pemberton Township, where a 57-year-old…

Pier Village at Long Branch in New Jersey, USA. Long Branch takes its name from the long branch or south branch of the Shrewsbury River.

Long Bronch is the new summer buzzword Long Branch didn’t ask for

Long Branch, NJ – A trendy mispronunciation of this Jersey Shore city’s name — “Long Bronch” — is making the rounds on beaches, in restaurants, and across social media, sparking a mix…

Jack Ciattarelli to appear on Fox News for interview with Lara Trump

Somerville, NJ – Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is set to appear in a televised interview with Lara Trump this Saturday at 9 p.m. on My View with Lara Trump…

Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Falling tree branch injures three and crushes car in Teaneck

Teaneck, NJ – A massive tree branch crashed down onto a sidewalk and street early Thursday morning, injuring three women and damaging a vehicle near the intersection of Sussex Road and Churchill…

New Jersey Turnpike USA 10/20/2019 Toll Booth

New Jersey Democrats Used Transportation Authority to Launch Politically Motivated Election Attack

Trenton, NJ – A state grand jury has indicted a current and former South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) board member, accusing them of orchestrating a scheme to block payments to an engineering…

Baltimore police release sketch after human remains found in vacant lot

Baltimore, MD – A composite sketch has been released in connection with skeletal remains discovered last August in a West Baltimore neighborhood, as investigators work to identify the individual and determine the…

Minnesota man vanishes before extradition hearing in decades-old NJ sex assault case

Dalton, MN – A 59-year-old man wanted on charges tied to the alleged sexual assault of a New Jersey child more than three decades ago failed to appear in a Minnesota courtroom…

Jackson Township High School Cheerleaders Seek Local Business Support for Urgent Uniform Need

Jackson Township High School’s Spirit Cheer Team is in urgent need of matching uniforms—and time is running short. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the team’s previous uniforms can no longer be used, and…

Concerns Mount Over Ocean County Commissioner’s Health Amid Clerk Election Bid

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Jack Kelly’s reportedly declining health is sparking questions about the smooth operation of county government, potential succession plans, and the future of the Ocean County…

Marcos Antonia Rivera-Rodriguez booked in Ocean County for credit card theft

Toms River, NJ – A man was booked into Ocean County Jail on Wednesday after being taken into custody in connection with a broad theft and credit card fraud case, officials confirmed.…

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