Linden opens JTG Center as cooling site for residents without power

LINDEN, N.J. — Mayor Derek Armstead announced Monday that the JTG Center at 311 Helen Street will remain open to assist residents without power amid rising indoor temperatures. The center is offering…

Trump savages Rep. Thomas Massie as ‘pathetic loser’ in scathing Truth Social post

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump delivered a blistering public rebuke of Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday, calling the congressman a “pathetic LOSER” and accusing him of betraying the “America…

Spadea refuses to concede after primary loss to Ciattarelli, vows to ‘continue fight’

TRENTON, N.J. — Bill Spadea has not conceded his defeat in the Republican primary for New Jersey governor, days after losing to Jack Ciattarelli in a landslide on Election Day. Despite the…

Sherrill and Ciattarelli split on Trump’s Iran strikes in early clash in New Jersey governor’s race

TRENTON, N.J. — In a preview of New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial race, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli offered sharply contrasting reactions to President Donald Trump’s recent military…

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DWI Checkpoint Announced in North Jersey

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Law enforcement officials will conduct a joint Driving While Intoxicated checkpoint in Florham Park from June 27 through June 29 as part of an initiative to deter impaired…

North Jersey man charged for groping 12-year-old girl

WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — A 20-year-old man was arrested Friday after he allegedly groped a 12-year-old girl near a busy intersection in West New York, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s…

Paterson issues extreme heat warning as temperatures hit 100 degrees, cooling center opens

PATERSON, NJ — The Paterson Police Department has issued an extreme heat warning as temperatures in the area are expected to reach 100 degrees, urging residents to take precautions to stay safe…

Police seek help identifying suspect in Newark robbery

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery earlier this month on Park Avenue. According to Newark Public Safety…

Toms River Kicks Off Summer Concert Series at Shelter Cove Tuesday Night

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Summer Concert Series kicks off Tuesday night with a performance by children’s musician Mr. Ray at Shelter Cove Beach, located at 1390 Bay Avenue. The…

Ocean County’s New Commissioners Pushing Democrat Style Agenda with Arace and Sadeghi at the Helm

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners, long a bastion of conservative policy in one of New Jersey’s most reliably Republican strongholds, is charting a new course under the…

Secret Service Deploys Civil Disturbance Team to Ocean County

BEACHWOOD, N.J. — The U.S. Secret Service dispatched its Civil Disturbance Unit to Ocean County last week in anticipation of unrest surrounding a “No Kings” protest against former President Donald Trump, though…

Overnight shed fire in Beachwood under investigation, no injuries reported

BEACHWOOD, N.J. — A shed fire broke out just after midnight Monday in the rear yard of a residence on the 700 block of Forecastle Avenue, according to the Beachwood Volunteer Fire…

Overturned oil tanker carrying diesel fuel shuts down US 9 in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — An overturned tanker carrying thousands of gallons of diesel fuel has shut down all lanes of U.S. Route 9 in both directions north of James Street in Lakewood Township…

Extreme Heat, Poor Air Quality to Blanket New Jersey Through Mid Week

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A dangerous combination of extreme heat and worsening air quality is blanketing parts of New Jersey through midweek, as the National Weather Service and state environmental officials issue multiple…

Air quality alert issued for Atlantic and Cape May Counties through Sunday

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A code orange air quality alert was issued Sunday for Atlantic and Cape May Counties by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, warning that air pollution levels…

Secaucus Police and Fire marine fleets honored in annual blessing ceremony

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department held its annual blessing ceremony for its police and fire marine fleets on Saturday, a tradition rooted in longstanding Coast Guard customs. Father Christopher led…

Extreme heat warning issued for Ocean, Monmouth, and Burlington counties through Wednesday

JACKSON, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Western Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties beginning Sunday morning and lasting through 8 p.m. Wednesday, citing dangerously…

Power outage hits northern Toms River’s northern beaches Saturday night

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A power outage affected the northern beach sections of Toms River on Saturday night, prompting a response from Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) and local authorities. The…

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New Jersey enforces front and back license plate requirement for all vehicles

TRENTON, N.J. — All vehicles in New Jersey must display both front and rear license plates at all times under a state law that authorities say is being strictly enforced without exception.…

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Thousands Still Without Power in Monmouth County

MARLBORO, N.J. — Two roads in Marlboro Township remain closed following a storm that moved through the area Thursday night, though traffic signals across the township are fully operational, according to local…

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