New Jersey’s Flooding is Mother Nature’s Way of Telling us to Stop Overdeveloping the Garden State

This week’s devastating floods in New Jersey serve as a stark warning: the state’s relentless push for high-density development, driven by Governor Phil Murphy’s affordable housing mandate, is setting the stage for…

High heat, rain and humidity bring challenges for New Jersey gardeners

TRENTON — New Jersey’s mid-summer weather pattern of sweltering temperatures, soaking rains, and thick humidity is testing the resilience of home gardens across the state. While these conditions can benefit growth in…

Second New Jersey GOP chairman charged with tax fraud

TRENTON — William Hayden, 58, the Republican chairman of Sussex County, has been indicted on a third-degree charge of filing a fraudulent tax return, marking the second high-profile case involving a New…

Flood submerges NJ animal shelter, all animals rescued in dramatic effort

PLAINFIELD, N.J. — A devastating flood struck the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield on Tuesday night, leaving the shelter completely underwater and destroying all of its supplies — but sparing…

Trump praises Rep. Van Drew for role in halting offshore wind project off Jersey Shore

WILDWOOD, N.J. — President Donald Trump on Wednesday credited Rep. Jeff Van Drew for helping to stop a major offshore wind project off the coast of New Jersey, calling the cancellation a…

Ocean County player nets $571K in lottery jackpot

TRENTON, NJ — A lucky Ocean County resident is holding a Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $571,000 after matching all five numbers in Sunday night’s drawing, state lottery officials announced. The winning…

Traffic slows to a crawl near Watchung Square Mall amid flood-related construction

WATCHUNG, N.J. — Heavy traffic congestion is being reported along Route 22 East and West in the area surrounding the Watchung Square Mall due to ongoing construction related to recent flooding, according…

Flooded-out cars towed in North Plainfield as police list recovery companies

NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — The North Plainfield Police Department on Monday released information for residents trying to locate vehicles towed during recent flood-related incidents, listing four contracted towing companies used for removals…

Once Powerful NJ GOP Boss Losing Power, Respect, and Influence in Ocean County

Ocean County, New Jersey, has long been a Republican stronghold, a bastion of conservative values where the GOP machine once operated with precision under the iron grip of Chairman George Gilmore. But…

Murphy breaks ground on nine-mile Greenway project connecting Essex and Hudson counties

NEWARK, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy joined local, county, and state officials Tuesday to break ground on the first phase of the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a nine-mile-long, 100-foot-wide former rail corridor that will…

Man dies after brutal Vineland stabbing; charges filed

VINELAND, N.J. — A 67-year-old man died Monday morning after being stabbed multiple times in Vineland, and a suspect was arrested shortly after the attack, authorities said. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on…

Ocean County commissioner ousted from job at development firm tied to political power players

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace has been terminated from his position at Morgan Municipal, a politically connected development and engineering firm linked to prominent figures in county politics,…

Dark Guardian: Brooklyn Born Former Superhero Cosplay Vigilante Resurfaces at Jackson Town Meeting

Jackson, NJ – Chris Pollak, a Brooklyn-born self-styled superhero cosplaying vigilante turned political hopeful, has resurfaced recently at a town hall meeting in Jackson. Kicking off his campaign with a dramatic appearance…

Wildwood to host century old baby parade and waddle contest next week

WILDWOOD, N.J. — Two of the Wildwoods’ most popular family-friendly events return next week, as the annual Baby Parade and Baby Waddle Contest bring infants, toddlers, and their families to the Jersey…

New Jersey faces another week of thunderstorms as residents recover from overnight flood

TRENTON, N.J. — The National Weather Service is forecasting seven more days of unsettled weather across New Jersey, with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms expected through Monday. The extended forecast, issued…

Flash flooding hits Cranford with over 6 inches of rain, disabling vehicles and prompting rescues

CRANFORD, N.J. — A powerful weather system unleashed more than 6 inches of rain across Cranford on Monday, triggering flash flooding that disabled vehicles, prompted water rescues, and flooded streets throughout the…

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Phil Murphy Declares Flood Emergency, Continues High Density Building Mandates

TRENTON, NJ = On Monday night, as 3-4 inches of rain drenched New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay indoors to avoid flash flooding. The…

Huddy House Bed and Breakfast offers Victorian charm steps from downtown

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A historic Victorian bed and breakfast in the heart of Toms River is drawing guests looking for a nostalgic retreat with modern comforts, just steps from the town’s…

Lucky Mikie Sherrill sold UBS stock right before 24 percent plunge

BERGEN, NJ — New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 worth of UBS shares just one month before the banking giant’s stock dropped nearly 24%, according to financial disclosures and…

North Bergen man charged in Leonia hit-and-run that left elderly woman critically injured

LEONIA, N.J. — A 34-year-old man from North Bergen has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a 77-year-old pedestrian critically injured last week, authorities announced Tuesday. Bergen County…

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