Brick Township swears in two new special law enforcement officers

BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department has added two new Special Law Enforcement Officers to its ranks following a swearing-in ceremony held earlier this week. Chief David Forrester and Mayor…

Murphy approval rating sinks below Trump in New Jersey as taxes, illegal immigration key concerns

TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald Trump holds an edge with approval ratings in New Jersey, matching or exceeding Governor Phil Murphy in key metrics, according to new polling data released this week…

NJ Transit rail strike enters third day as talks with train engineers stall

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service disruptions are set to continue for a third day after contract negotiations between the transit agency and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET)…

Package thief on the prowl in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a package theft that occurred May 10 at an apartment on Walnut Street, the Toms River Police Department said in a statement released this week.…

EF-0 tornado confirmed in Buena Vista Township as storms sweep South Jersey

BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brief EF-0 tornado touched down Friday afternoon in Atlantic County as severe weather moved through southern New Jersey, the National Weather Service confirmed following a damage…

97-year-old man hospitalized after basement fire in Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A 97-year-old man was critically injured Thursday afternoon after a fire broke out in the basement apartment of a residential building on York Street, authorities said. The Jersey…

Trump endorses Ciattarelli in New Jersey GOP primary, here’s why

TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s Republican gubernatorial primary has drawn swift backlash from some conservative grassroots supporters who had rallied around hardline candidate and…

Tiver pushes independent NJ Transit audit as strike continues across state rail system

TRENTON, N.J. — As a statewide NJ Transit rail strike enters its third day, State Senator Latham Tiver (R-08) is urging immediate passage of his proposed New Jersey Transit Accountability Act, legislation…

NJ Transit strike enters third day as talks with engineers union stall

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service disruptions will continue for a third consecutive day after contract negotiations between the transit agency and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) ended…

One killed in East Brunswick motorcycle crash

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A 22-year-old man from Spotswood was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening on Summerhill Road, according to East Brunswick Police. Officers responded to the intersection of Summerhill…

Ocean County’s $4.7 million money pit just got more expensive

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A pet project by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to restore a 2-story home in Barnegat is turning into a money pit for taxpayers. The cost of…

Monmouth County awards over $7.5 million in contracts for energy, emergency services and infrastructure

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has approved a series of contracts totaling more than $7.5 million during its most recent meeting, covering energy supply agreements, public safety…

Ocean County commissioners to appoint residents to boards on Wednesday

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday on a series of appointments and reappointments across several key advisory and governance boards, including tourism, education, and workforce…

Dozens of traffic safety upgrades proposed across Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County officials will consider more than 20 traffic safety improvements during the upcoming meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, with changes spanning speed zones, traffic…

Huge $7 Million Lottery Ticket Sold in Union County

TRENTON, N.J. — A Union County lottery player has claimed the top prize in the Cash 4 Life game, opting for a $7 million lump sum payout after matching all five white…

Ocean County commissioners to vote on over $70 million in new spending bills

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote Wednesday on a series of ordinances totaling more than $70 million in infrastructure and facility upgrades, including road…

Born to Make Fun: President Goes Off on Springsteen After Rocker’s Unhinged Rant

NEWARK, NJ — President Donald Trump launched a scathing online attack Friday against New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen, following politically charged remarks the musician made at the opening of his European tour.…

Bill advances to require sober homes and boarding houses to comply with local land use rules

TRENTON, NJ — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require certain rooming and boarding houses, including cooperative sober living residences, to comply with municipal land use regulations and obtain…

Starting a public brawl in New Jersey could lead to stiffer penalties under new law

TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would establish a new criminal offense of inciting a public brawl and increase penalties for disorderly conduct under certain…

New Jersey Bill Seeks to Incentivize Overdevelopment with School Funding

TRENTON, NJ — Jf you don’t allow affordable housing in New Jersey, in the future, your town can see even more school funds cut from their already stressed school budgets. That’s according…

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