Republican lawmakers introduce $500M plan to boost New Jersey manufacturing industry

TRENTON, N.J. — New bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Senators Michael Testa (R-1) and Linda Greenstein (D-14) would establish a $500 million incentive program aimed at revitalizing New Jersey’s manufacturing sector,…

U.S. revokes migrant student’s visa, deports after caught spying at Virginia navy bases

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a Chinese citizen from the United States last week after he was convicted of unlawfully using a drone to photograph U.S. naval installations in…

New Jersey couple imprisoned teen girls for years, locked in dog crate

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A man and woman have been charged in Gloucester Township after an 18-year-old woman told authorities she had been confined and abused in their home for years, according…

Downtown Toms River Homeless Advocate Arrested for Killing Woman in Horrific Lakewood Crash

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A man who serves as a homeless advocate for those in need in Downtown Toms River has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that occurred early Tuesday…

Five Republicans emerge as possible successors to Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore facing mounting criticism from within his party, Republican insiders are increasingly looking ahead to 2026, when Gilmore’s chairmanship could face serious…

U.S. Marine, Veteran Prosecutor Seeks To Defeat 73-Year-Old Career Politician in Ocean County Race

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rory Wells, a Republican candidate seeking the position of Ocean County Clerk, is gaining momentum just weeks after launching his campaign at a kickoff rally. Wells is looking…

Spadea surrogate blasts Trump: Mr. President, you should have stayed out of this race

Trump endorsement in NJ governor race sparks backlash from MAGA ally MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A key supporter of Bill Spadea’s gubernatorial election in New Jersey is publicly reversing course on his…

Jackson hires deputy clerk to help with OPRA backlog

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township, like many towns across New Jersey, is being inundated with hundreds of requests for documents filed under the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Under OPRA, the…

Phil Murphy unveils new idea as New Jersey facing 32% annual increase in electricity rates

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents are not just facing a 20% electricity rate increase in June; they will have suffered a 32% annual increase between June 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025,…

Murphy defends affordable housing law amid local resistance, cites 200,000-unit shortfall

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy said the state is making slow but steady progress in expanding affordable housing, citing a landmark law signed last year that shifts control from the courts…

New Jersey drunk driver sentenced for killing young boy in high speed crash

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Edward Johnston, 25, was sentenced Tuesday for the aggravated manslaughter of 8-year-old Javier “Javi” Velez, who was killed in a high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash on U.S. Route 30 in…

Traffic Alert: Car crash into utility pole closes Centerville Road in Holmdel

HOLMDEL, N.J. — A vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Centerville Road near Windhill Way early Wednesday morning, prompting a road closure and causing power outages in the area, according to…

Teen killer and armed accomplice plead guilty in deadly Asbury Park shooting

ASBURY PARK, NJ — Two men have admitted guilt in connection to a 2023 apartment complex shooting that left one man dead and two others wounded, Monmouth County prosecutors announced Tuesday. Ziamere…

US attorney says more charges possible after Dems storm ICE detention facility

NEWARK, N.J. — Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba confirmed her office is investigating possible criminal charges following Friday’s unauthorized entry into Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention facility in…

New Jersey school lesson plan leaves first graders questioning gender roles, societal norms

TRENTON, N.J. — A state-endorsed first-grade lesson plan that teaches 6- and 7-year-old children in New Jersey about gender identity and gender-role stereotypes is drawing sharp criticism from parents and education advocates,…

Feds knew about New Jersey drone incidents as new report confirms what we all saw

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal officials acknowledged a string of serious drone incidents across New Jersey in 2024, including airspace intrusions near a nuclear facility and the forced diversion of a medevac helicopter,…

Trump accused of being paid millions for endorsement by son of former White House advisor

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — Just days after retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn was paid to endorse New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea at a campaign event, Flynn’s son, Michael Flynn Jr.,…

New Jersey man had intimate relationships with dogs, traded bestiality content online

MAPLE SHADE, N.J. — A Maple Shade man has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes involving child sexual abuse material and animal cruelty, Burlington County authorities announced. Hunter Roy, 26, was…

We fight: Spadea vows to fight Trump endorsement for New Jersey governor

TRENTON, N.J. — Bill Spadea called for President Donald Trump to resign after January 6th. He called Trump a failed president. He openly supported Florida Governor Ron DeSantis against Trump in 2024…

New Jersey sanctuary migrant forged docs to falsely claim children that weren’t his

NEWARK, N.J. — A Guatemalan national residing unlawfully in the United States has been charged with making false statements to federal authorities in an effort to gain custody of two unaccompanied alien…

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