Manchester Police honor John McGuire with Community Champion Award

MANCHESTER, N.J. — John McGuire was recently recognized with the Community Champion Award for his longstanding support of the Manchester Township Police Department, the agency announced Wednesday. Chief Antonio Ellis and the…

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver Arrested, Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges

Newark, NJ – U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, has been indicted on federal charges following a contentious incident outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in…

New Jersey joins multistate lawsuit to block federal rule threatening ACA health coverage

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of states in a lawsuit challenging a federal rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human…

Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement checks now being issued in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Division of Taxation has begun mailing out 2025 Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement checks to eligible residents, officials announced Thursday. Senator Carmen Amato Jr., Assemblyman Brian…

Dog fighting, gang activity lands Jackson man in prison for 17 years

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that connected multiple street gangs and fueled violent crime…

Fourteen charged in South Jersey drug and weapons trafficking ring, authorities say

TRENTON, N.J. — Fourteen individuals have been charged in connection with a drug trafficking network that operated across South Jersey and involved a stockpile of illegal firearms, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew…

Scratch-Offs carry New Jersey Lottery through sharp sales decline

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Lottery sales totaled $3.3 billion for the fiscal year ending Sunday, a decline of $288 million or 7.9 percent from the previous year, but still resulted in…

Jackson Police issue warning to drivers: Don’t pass closed road barriers on Cedar Swamp Road

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Police Department is urging drivers and pedestrians to obey multiple road closures in place throughout the area, citing a surge in violations and safety concerns near…

Jackson Police Update on Deadly Lightning Strike that Killed One, Injured 14 at Cub Scout Outing

JACKSON, N.J. — A 61-year-old man is dead and 14 others were injured after a lightning strike during an archery event in Ocean County on Wednesday evening, authorities said. Emergency services were…

Sen. Kim to host Westfield town hall Saturday, invites Rep. Kean Jr. to discuss new federal law

WESTFIELD, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim will host a town hall meeting in Westfield on Saturday at Edison Intermediate School, where he is inviting Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to join him…

Suit & Mai Tai to bring smooth yacht rock vibes to Brick’s SummerFest tonight

BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township’s SummerFest concert series continues tonight at Windward Beach Park with the debut performance of Suit & Mai Tai, a New Jersey-based seven-piece band known for their high-energy…

Cherry Hill firefighters rescue dog from Crestbrook Avenue house fire

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Firefighters responded to a residential blaze on the 700 block of Crestbrook Avenue Wednesday evening, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. No injuries were reported in the…

Notorious Atlantic City strip club heads to auction with $150K starting bid

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Delilah’s Den, a former strip club in downtown Atlantic City, is up for auction starting Monday as the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) seeks to offload the shuttered…

Camden County declares Code Red alert as heat index soars past 100 degrees

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Camden County Office of Emergency Management has issued a Code Red Alert for Thursday due to dangerously high temperatures expected to reach a heat index of up to…

Jackson Zoning Board halts 1,100-home project, sends developer back to the drawing board

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Zoning Board, under the legal advice of attorney Jean Cipriani, scored a victory against a contentious proposed high-density developent at Adventure Crossing. The decision is a victory…

New Jersey’s Senators are Just ‘Meh’, According to New Poll

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — New Jersey’s U.S. senators are facing lukewarm approval from voters, with a significant number of residents either holding unfavorable views or expressing no opinion at all, according to…

Scorching heat and storms in weekend forecast for New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — A heat advisory remains in effect across New Jersey today, with heat index values expected to climb as high as 104 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The…

85% of New Jersey is Fed Up With Phil Murphy Citing Taxes, Transportation and Education as Key Problems

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — An overwhelming 85% of New Jersey residents are dissatisfied with how the state government is handling the cost of living and affordability, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released…

One month later, Bill Spadea refuses to publicy endorse Jack Ciattarelli for governor

PRINCETON – When he was on the campaign trail, he said he was doing it all for the good people of New Jersey. It turns out, he was doing it all for…

Murphy touts New Jersey’s quality of life citing report that ranks state’s air quality among worst in U.S.

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy praised New Jersey’s strong showing in CNBC’s annual quality of life rankings Wednesday, even as data shows the state continues to struggle with some of the…

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