Toms River sinkhole repaired, access to municipal pool and rec department restored

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A large sinkhole that disrupted traffic and access to several streets in the Snug Harbor area has been repaired, restoring entry to the Toms River Municipal Pool and…

Secaucus police announce online form for storm damage reports

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department is now offering residents an online option to report property damage from the recent storm, officials announced Monday. According to a social media post, the…

Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks prior to crash earlier this year

WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to financial disclosures…

Barack Obama Visits Phil Murphy’s Riverfront Mansion to Raise Millions for Mikie Sherrill

RED BANK, N.J. — Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign fundraising circuit Friday night, joining DNC Chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar Democratic fundraiser at New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s…

Chris Christie Says Trump Ordered Stop on Epstein Files Release

WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized President Donald Trump over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, warning that Trump’s support base may turn on him as calls grow…

Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick to close nightly for drainage and gas line work

TRENTON — A section of Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick will be closed and detoured nightly from Tuesday through Friday as part of an ongoing pavement and drainage improvement project, the…

New Jersey’s largest animal welfare group merges with South Jersey shelter to expand services statewide

VINELAND, N.J. — Associated Humane Societies, the largest animal welfare organization in New Jersey, has formally merged with the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, extending its services into Cumberland County and expanding…

Newark police search for woman who stole phone in Facebook sale

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman caught on surveillance video who allegedly stole a cellphone during a meetup arranged through Facebook Marketplace, officials announced Monday.…

New Jersey man indicted for defrauding elderly victims in $1M investment scheme

NEWARK, N.J. — A Hudson County man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly defrauding elderly and other victims out of more than $1 million through a long-running investment and money…

English is now the official language of the U.S., Here’s what you need to know

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice on Monday released formal guidance for federal agencies to comply with President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14224, which declares English as the official language of the…

Phil Murphy Sues Feds After Trump Cuts $158 Million Migrant Education Funding

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a 24-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze billions in…

Berkeley Township man pleads guilty in hit-and-run that injured teen bicyclist

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Berkeley Township man has pleaded guilty to causing serious bodily injury while driving without a license in connection with an April crash that seriously injured a 17-year-old…

Party Like it’s 1885 with the Amish Outlaws on the Beach in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River’s Summer Concert Series continues Tuesday night with a live performance by The Amish Outlaws at Shelter Cove Beach, followed by a fireworks display, township officials announced.…

Twenty Arrested in New Jersey ICE Immigration Enforcement Operation

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 20 individuals last Monday during a joint worksite inspection at a warehouse facility in Edison, according to a statement from ICE. The enforcement…

Cops spot gun in plain sight, uncover arsenal in vehicle

BURLINGTON, N.J. — Two men were taken into custody Sunday night after officers recovered two handguns, high-capacity magazines, and hollow-point ammunition during a vehicle stop near The Mill Apartments, authorities confirmed. At…

Nearly $400K Quick Draw jackpot won at Freehold 7-Eleven

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lottery player scored a big payday Saturday, winning $394,323 on a Quick Draw progressive jackpot ticket purchased in Monmouth County, officials announced Monday. The winning ticket…

Million-dollar lottery pot split between two Jersey counties

TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey lottery tickets sold in Ocean and Bergen counties matched all five winning numbers Sunday, securing a combined Jersey Cash 5 jackpot totaling $1,142,000. The winning tickets…

Eggs, avocados, beef among top 10 grocery items New Jersey shoppers are skipping as prices surge

TRENTON, N.J. — Soaring food costs are changing shopping habits across New Jersey, where residents are increasingly avoiding once-staple grocery items that have seen dramatic price spikes since January. According to recent…

The weirdest facts about New Jersey that most people don’t know

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey may be small in size, but it’s packed with bizarre trivia, historical firsts, and claims to fame that set it apart from the rest of the country.…

Watch: New Jersey woman charged after driving through protest crowd in Fairview

FAIRVIEW, N.J. — A viral video that showed a New Jersey woman driving through a crowd of protesters in Fairview has led to criminal charges. In the video, you can see a…

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