Tractor-trailer cab plunges off Delaware Memorial Bridge into river, driver’s body found

A tractor-trailer cab crashed through a barrier and plunged into the Delaware River early Friday from the southbound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, and the driver was dead, authorities said. According…

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Teen illegally riding dirt bike critically injured in Route 9 crash in Berkeley Township

A juvenile riding a dirt bike was critically injured Thursday night in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 9 and Serpentine Drive in Berkeley Township, police said. Officers arrived to…

Mobile home fire in Manchester leaves one dead after firefighters delayed by clutter and storage

A person died Wednesday night in a mobile home fire in the Pine Ridge section of Whiting, prompting a joint investigation by county and local authorities. Whiting Fire Station 33 was dispatched…

Phil Murphy hit with federal subpoena probing illegal alien living in his attic apartment

TRENTON — Alina Habba, the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey and a former personal attorney to Donald Trump, is leading a federal investigation into Governor Philip D. Murphy over remarks he…

New Jersey unions slam Murphy’s 37 percent healthcare hike, demand emergency legislative return

TRENTON — A coalition of more than a dozen public sector unions representing over 140,000 New Jersey workers is pushing back against Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed 37% increase in healthcare costs for…

U.S. Senate Introduces Bill to Move Federal Services Out of Sanctuary Cities

NEWARK, NJ – The future of the federally operated Small Business Administration in Newark could be in jeopardy. A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate last month would require the Small Business…

Trenton police search for four juveniles in water vendor armed robbery

The Trenton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying four juvenile suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Prospect Street and Oakland Street.…

Newark Crime Crew Busted in Monmouth County Car Theft and Home Invasion Operation

A months-long investigation into a high-end auto theft and home invasion ring has led to the indictment of five men accused of stealing luxury vehicles and valuables across three New Jersey counties,…

Rutgers approves $5.9B budget with sharp tuition hike and expanded aid for low-income students

Rutgers University’s Board of Governors on Tuesday approved a $5.9 billion operating budget for the 2025–2026 academic year, including a 5% tuition increase for in-state students and a 6% increase for out-of-state…

Cory Booker Meets With Gaza’s Wanted War Criminal, Benjamim Netanyahu

Senator Cory Booker joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Washington this week for a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting backlash as photos emerged of smiling senators alongside a…

Obama Headlines Phil Murphy Fundraiser to Help Mikie Sherrill

Former President Barack Obama re-entered the political arena Friday night with a campaign appearance in Red Bank, New Jersey, to support Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill. The fundraiser, hosted by Governor…

Man charged in fatal Atlantic City shooting outside Shore Park apartments

An Atlantic City man has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred last month on the sidewalk outside a city apartment complex. Kelsey Smith, 37, was arrested…

County Commissioners Extend Toms River Library Soup Kitchen Lease Again

TOMS RIVER — Many of the homeless who were living in a downtown parking garage homeless encampment are gone, and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners has once again extended the lease…

Toms River Homeless Group Behind Parking Garage Shelter Scour the Woods for New Clients

TOMS RIVER — Days after officials cleared homeless individuals from a downtown parking garage and placed them in housing, a local nonprofit resumed efforts to locate unsheltered residents elsewhere in the area.…

Three puppies found abandoned near Allaire Park as Monmouth SPCA seeks information

WALL TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County SPCA is asking for the public’s help after three puppies were found abandoned near Allaire State Park over the weekend in poor condition. The puppies were…

Trenton Dems Let Life in Prison Bill for Teen Murders Stall in Legislature

TRENTON — A proposed New Jersey law that would mandate life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted of murdering a child under the age of 16 has not advanced since its introduction…

Driver killed after fleeing attempted traffic stop on moped in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE — A 26-year-old man from Elizabeth died early Sunday after fleeing from a police-initiated traffic stop on a motorized scooter, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The incident began…

Fishing tournament in Little Egg Harbor to fund Disney Cruise for child with rare condition

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Volunteers from the Southern Ocean County Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation will host their 28th Annual Fishing Tournament on Saturday, raising funds to send a local…

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Bergen County juvenile charged after falsely reporting accidental shooting in Elmwood Park

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after authorities determined he accidentally shot himself and falsely reported a drive-by shooting, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Wednesday. On…

Sunny weekend expected in Toms River with activities open at beach, golf course and pool

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With favorable weather in the forecast, Toms River Township is encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy local outdoor facilities including Ortley Beach, Bey Lea Golf Course, and the…

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