Ten Things New Jersey and Other Places Did During the Pandemic That Went Too Far

TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory lane. During…

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New Jersey Senator Cory Booker delivers egg price hoax on Easter

NEWARK, NJ – New Jerseyans woke up to an unsettling message from U.S. Senator Cory Booker this morning, blaming President Donald J. Trump for the high price of eggs on this national…

Perth Amboy Police Warn Public of Viral Missing Child Hoax

PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department has confirmed that a widely shared social media post claiming a missing child was found at their station is a hoax. Officials stated…

Roseld Avenue Closed Due to Downed Pole in Ocean Township

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Roseld Avenue is closed between Monmouth Road and Wickapecko Drive due to a downed utility pole. The closure began Saturday night and is expected to remain in effect…

New Jersey Needs a Buc-ee’s and There’s No Reason There Isn’t One Yet

New Jersey, with its bustling highways, vibrant tourism, and loyal convenience store culture, is primed for a bold addition to its roadside landscape: a Buc-ee’s rest stop. Right now, Wawa is the…

New Jersey is suing Discord over child safety protections

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin filed a lawsuit Thursday against Discord, Inc., accusing the messaging platform of engaging in deceptive practices that left children vulnerable to online…

As summer nears, New Jersey Transit still isn’t there yet

BELMAR, NJ – New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit), the nation’s largest statewide public transportation system, is grappling with widespread criticism due to persistent service disruptions, chronic delays, and deplorable train conditions. Commuters…

New Jersey Dept. of Transportation director drove drunk and crashed with children in car

TRENTON, NJ – If you live in New Jersey, you’re used to two sets of rules, one for the political elites and one for everyone else. In a recently released bodycam video,…

In New Jersey, is it pizza or is it a pie

When you call your favorite local pizza joint, do you ask for a pizza or a pie? In New Jersey, a state renowned for its rich culinary heritage and vibrant Italian-American culture,…

Josh Gottheimer pitches plan to raise your property taxes if he becomes governor

TRENTON, NJ — U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat running for governor of New Jersey, unveiled a proposal aimed at slashing property tax burdens for newcomers by allowing them to pay the…

Lost pit bull found near Crosskeys: Monroe Township Police seek dog’s owner

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police in Gloucester County are trying to reunite a lost pit bull with its owner after the dog was found wandering near Tuckahoe Road by Crosskeys. The Monroe…

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Gym parking lot crime spree: Atlantic City man pleads guilty to eluding, burglary, and credit card fraud

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Atlantic City man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a 2021 crime spree in Ocean County, including burglary, eluding police, and fraudulent use of a…

Man busted with loaded gun and high-capacity magazine in Brick Township traffic stop

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Lakewood man was arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after Brick Township Police discovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop earlier this month, authorities announced.…

Will New Jersey’s Democrats Please Stand Up for Hardworking Americans?

New Jersey’s Democratic leaders—Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim, and Representatives Mikie Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer—are at a crossroads. As they champion the rights of undocumented immigrants, including those with criminal histories,…

New York and New Jersey are both home to the English muffin pizza

If you grew up in New York or New Jersey, chances are you’ve got a soft spot for English muffin pizzas. While these tiny and delicious pizzas are known around the country,…

Driver charged in double-fatal Linden crash after allegedly running red light at high speed

LINDEN, NJ — A 28-year-old Piscataway man has been charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide in connection with a deadly crash last year that killed two people, officials announced Thursday.…

New Jersey’s offshore nuclear power plant makes Phil Murphy’s wind farm idea look like a good idea

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — As New Jersey grapples with the fallout of Governor Phil Murphy’s struggling offshore wind energy plan, a look back at the state’s energy history reveals an even more…

New Jersey Mother Faces Felony Charges After DUI Crash

EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 39-year-old New Jersey mother, Megan Fackler, is facing multiple felony charges following an alleged drunk driving incident on October 5, 2024, in Ewing Township. Authorities claim Fackler…

New Jersey Dems’ state haiku goes horribly wrong

TRENTON, N.J. — A haiku post by the New Jersey Democrat party intended to highlight New Jersey pride ignited a wave of political mockery and public flogging as users on X, formerly…

800-acre wildfire burns through South Jersey Wildlife Area

VINELAND, NJ — Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that has scorched approximately 800 acres in the Peaslee Wildlife Management Area in Cumberland County, officials said Friday. The fire, known as “Danny’s…

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