Dashcam captures moment dump truck slams into South Jersey home

WOODBURY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Emergency crews responded to a chaotic scene Tuesday afternoon after a dump truck veered off the road and slammed into a house in Gloucester County, trapping the driver…

Ocean County College moves graduation ceremony indoors, families not allowed

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County College’s 58th Commencement Ceremony has been moved indoors and restricted to graduates only, forcing families to watch the event via livestream due to forecasted rain. Originally…

Police standoff at senior community captured on camera

BERKELEY, N.J. — A tense standoff unfolded overnight in the Holiday City Berkeley senior community as police surrounded a home and eventually took a man into custody after he exited with his…

Migrant wanted in Columbia arrested in Newark

NEWARK, N.J. — A Colombian national with an outstanding criminal warrant in his home country was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month, ICE officials announced Monday. Ludwin Quintero-Rojas,…

Spadea starts final GOP debate for NJ governor swinging at President Trump

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea opened the final primary debate by criticizing President Donald Trump for endorsing his opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, calling the move misguided and…

John Bramnick denounces ‘hateful rhetoric’ from President Trump, Spadea, calls for civility in GOP

WESTFIELD, N.J. — State Senator John Bramnick sharply criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea, the far-right and the Trump administration on Tuesday, denouncing what he called a “rhetoric of hate” coming from…

Middletown mayor Tony Perry backs Ciattarelli: He’s the best candidate for the Governor’s office

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry formally endorsed Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday night, declaring Republican rival Bill Spadea’s campaign “over” following former President Donald Trump’s high-profile endorsement of Ciattarelli in New…

Trump drops bombshell announcement on Truth Social ahead of final NJ governor debate

Trenton, NJ –Just days before the final Republican gubernatorial debate in New Jersey, President Donald J. Trump has announced his endorsement of GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli. The announcement, made via a post…

Major North Jersey Highway Shut Down Overnight Due to Fatal Crash

KEARNY, N.J. — Authorities will close the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike on Tuesday night as part of the ongoing investigation into a double fatal crash that occurred last week, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther…

New Jersey congresswoman “forcibly assaulted” federal agents while storming ICE detention center, DOJ charges

New Jersey Congresswoman charged with assaulting federal agents during Delaney Hall confrontation NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been charged with two counts of assaulting federal officers after allegedly interfering…

New Jersey launches new library system for state prisons

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Corrections has partnered with national non-profit Freedom Reads to install 37 Freedom Libraries in two state correctional facilities, part of a broader initiative to…

New Jersey high school artist wins congressional competition with stunning Marilyn Monroe charcoal portrait

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Ocean City High School sophomore Gillian Acocella has earned first place in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District with her charcoal portrait of…

Medical episode sends commercial truck crashing into occupied home

WOODBURY, N.J. — A commercial vehicle struck a telephone pole and crashed into an occupied home Tuesday afternoon after the driver reportedly experienced a medical emergency, according to the Woodbury Police Department.…

Teen Chaos at NJ Mall: Lawmaker Demands Action After TikTok-Fueled Pop-Up Party Turns Violent

Pop-up party brawl at Menlo Park Mall prompts renewed push for incitement legislation EDISON, N.J. — A weekend pop-up party at Menlo Park Mall escalated into a large-scale brawl involving more than…

It’s Motorcycle Awareness Month in New Jersey: Why You Need to Pay Attention

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, a time to remind drivers to stay vigilant and share the road safely with motorcyclists. Motorcycles are smaller, less visible, and more vulnerable than cars, making it…

He killed her with his bare hands, dumped her body then fled to Canada

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A 61-year-old man pled guilty Monday to aggravated manslaughter in the 1997 killing of Tamara “Tammy” Tignor, closing a 27-year-old cold case that remained unsolved until a DNA match…

Republican unity after June primary election in New Jersey on rocky ground

The Republican primary for New Jersey’s gubernatorial race, set for June 10, 2025, has become a battleground not just of ideas but of loyalties, egos, and visions for the party’s future. The…

Meet Mozzarella: The Ball-Chasing, Car-Loving Pup Ready for His Forever Home

Forked River, NJ – Mozzarella might be named after a beloved snack, but this playful pup is anything but cheesy—unless you count his big, goofy grin and love for tennis balls. At…

Toms River Boosts Summer Programs After Police Camp Cancellation

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Today, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick expressed disappointment after the Toms River Police Department announced it will no longer be hosting its annual police summer camp. The Toms…

Renting your pool for cash has become a thing in some parts of New Jersey

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Swimply, the private pool-sharing platform, is preparing for its biggest swim season yet with a projected 2 million users expected to use the service this summer, including 100,000 families.…

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