NJ launches NJHOMES to help towns design equity based affordable housing that fits local character

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has launched a new initiative, NJHOMES, aimed at guiding municipalities in creating affordable housing that aligns with local needs and neighborhood…

Brush fire erupts near Route 195 in Jackson Township

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brush fire broke out moments ago, on Wednesday in the area of Route 195 in Jackson Township, prompting a coordinated response from local fire departments and the…

Fire engulfs Beachwood home, spreads to cars, collapses second floor

BEACHWOOD, N.J. — A fast-moving overnight fire destroyed a home and ignited three vehicles early Wednesday on Capstan Avenue, prompting a multi-department response and forcing firefighters to halt interior operations after a…

Congressman behind Trump impeachment abandoned dogs at failed beagle research lab in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Allegations that Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) left over 150 animals to starve in a New Jersey testing facility have resurfaced amid his recent move to file articles of impeachment…

Masked burglar caught after early morning foot chase in Holmdel

HOLMDEL, NJ — A Forked River man was arrested early Tuesday morning after police say he burglarized a gas station and attempted to flee officers during two separate foot pursuits through Holmdel’s…

Ex-Walmart employee pleads guilty to bomb hoax, arson in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Little Egg Harbor Township man has pleaded guilty to creating a false public alarm and aggravated arson, stemming from a December 2023 bomb threat and a…

Toms River man, Berkeley woman charged in child CASM conspiracy

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two Ocean County residents were arrested Tuesday and charged in connection with a child pornography distribution and manufacturing conspiracy, following a multi-agency investigation that began with a cyber…

New Jersey signs gambling pact with Middle East country

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Governor Phil Murphy signed a memorandum of understanding this week between New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement and the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory…

Mo Hill Team’s Latest Election Campaign Could Breath New Life Into Downtown Toms River Twin Tower Project

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Mo Hill Team for Toms River, led by Councilmen James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi, has officially launched their re-election campaign for the Toms River Township Council, signaling…

Alex Mendez (white suit) in a campaign photo.

Key North Jersey Democrat and Family Members Indicted for Election Ballot Fraud

TRENTON, NJ — Paterson City Council President Alex Mendez, along with his wife and three other individuals, has been charged in a superseding indictment for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to steal and…

Gunfire at Atlantic City bar leads to guilty plea for gunman

MAYS LANDING, NJ — Hakim A. Clark, 34, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple charges stemming from a 2024 shooting outside a bar, illegal gun possession, obstruction, and prior drug-related…

Trenton gunman arrested in deadly East State Street shooting charged with murder

TRENTON, N.J. — A Trenton man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly April shooting that left one man dead and a woman injured, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D.…

Mayor Crate slams rumors on affordable housing, says Brick will plan for 29 new units—not 322

BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate is pushing back against what she called “misconceptions and misinformation” surrounding the Council’s recent action on affordable housing, clarifying that the township will not…

Manama: Phil Murphy lands in Bahrain as Middle East tour continues

MANAMA, BAHRAIN — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy arrived in Manama on Monday, marking the first official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain by a sitting New Jersey governor. Murphy is continuing…

Phil Murphy’s Renewable Energy Agenda is Pushing New Jersey off Fiscal Cliff

Trenton, NJ – April 30, 2025 – Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious pursuit of a “clean and renewable” energy future has hit a wall, leaving New Jersey teetering on the edge of a…

Fiery crash kills young driver, ignites forest fire in Manchester Township

Manchester, NJ — A 22-year-old Manchester man was killed and another driver injured in a violent two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon that sparked a massive fire in a wooded area off Pasadena Road,…

Lakewood fire ends in heartbreak as family dog vanishes in chaos

Lakewood, NJ — A family is desperately searching for their beloved dog, Bambi, after a devastating house fire forced them to flee their home in the early hours of April 28. As…

Marlboro convenience store dishes out $25K Fast Play jackpot ticket

Trenton, NJ — A lucky player in Monmouth County took home $25,133 after hitting half of the Fast Play progressive jackpot with a $5 Jersey Jackpot ticket, lottery officials announced Monday. The…

Teen suspect charged in Wall Township home invasion and car theft attempt

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a January home invasion and attempted car theft in Wall Township, police announced Tuesday. Authorities say three masked suspects…

Gold bar scam bust: Barnegat cops foil $550K fraud, arrest two in international operation

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men were arrested Monday after attempting to collect nearly $550,000 worth of gold bars from the home of a 76-year-old Barnegat resident in a scam orchestrated by fraudsters…

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