Newark man arrested after 9-year-old girl critically injured in hit-and-run

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY — Police have arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with a hit-and-run that left a 9-year-old girl critically injured in Newark earlier this week, city officials announced Wednesday. Key…

Bill Spadea Tried to Remove Trump Supporting Challenger from Election and Failed

Englewood Cliffs, NJ – In a stunning setback for conservative radio host Bill Spadea’s gubernatorial campaign, a New Jersey judge has rejected his attempt to remove rival Mario Kranjac from the Republican…

Amazon Fresh Expands Footprint with New Stores Across New Jersey

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Amazon Fresh, the e-commerce giant’s innovative grocery service, is making significant strides in expanding its physical presence across New Jersey, bringing a blend of convenience, technology, and fresh offerings…

Bomb Threat Made Against Wildwood Catholic Academy

NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. — Police responded to a reported bomb threat at Wildwood Catholic Academy after a student allegedly made a troubling statement about bringing an explosive device to school, according to…

Embattled Middletown School Board Puts Closures on Hold, Will Drastically Raise Taxes Instead

LEONARDO, N.J. — The Middletown Township Public School District has announced it will not move forward with previously considered school closures for the 2025–2026 academic year, following a revised proposal involving a…

Toms River political feud erupts over controversial ‘police’ fundraiser that’s not for local cops

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A scheduled fundraiser at the Clarion Hotel has sparked political infighting in Toms River, as local resident Paul C. Williams issued a blistering public statement accusing organizers of…

Warren County shopper lands six-figure lottery win

TRENTON, NJ – A Quick Draw Progressive ticket sold in Belvidere has netted one lucky player $170,412, securing 20% of the rolling jackpot in the April 1 drawing, the New Jersey Lottery…

New Jersey Candidate for Governor Joe Rullo Debuts Role as Dr. Fauci in BlazeTV Series “The Coverup”

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a bold new docuseries from Blaze TV, actor and candidate for New Jersey governor Joseph Rudy Rullo steps into the spotlight to portray Dr. Anthony Fauci, the…

Jackson Township now taking credit cards for municipal services

JACKSON, N.J. — Residents in Jackson Township can now pay for municipal services using credit cards, as the clerk’s office rolls out a new digital payment system aimed at modernizing in-person and…

Busted at Big Daddy’s: Trio caught red-handed in seafood spot burglary attempt

GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. — Three suspects were arrested early Wednesday after officers interrupted a burglary in progress at Big Daddy’s Seafood, where the group was caught attempting to steal a commercial ice…

Murphy Celebrates Cory Booker’s Heroic Marathon Senate Speech

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy took to X this week to praise Senator Cory Booker for what he called a “historic” 24-hour-plus speech on the Senate floor, branding the…

Heavy police presence near Cape May Zoo as child abduction response operation ongoing

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A large-scale law enforcement training exercise will take place Thursday in Cape May County, prompting a significant police presence near the Cape May County Park & Zoo. The…

Opposition Mounts Over Governor Phil Murphy’s Fun Tax Across New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – According to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, it’s his money and he’s going to tell you how it’s going to spent. Unfortunately, overspending by the governor has led to…

Two New York retail thieves tackled and cuffed after foot chase in Howell

HOWELL, N.J. — Two suspects from New York were arrested after allegedly attempting to steal over $6,300 in merchandise from the ULTA store in Howell Commons, prompting a foot chase through a…

Manhunt underway for Newark driver who hit 9-year-old girl and fled scene

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a Newark man accused of hitting a 9-year-old pedestrian with his vehicle and fleeing the scene early Tuesday morning, according to the…

Jackson Township honors Minit Stop Deli as small business of the month

JACKSON, N.J. — A neighborhood staple for more than four decades, Minit Stop Deli Market & Meats was recognized by the Jackson Township Council as February’s Small Business of the Month, celebrating…

Cocaine toss from car leads to drug bust in South River

SOUTH RIVER, NJ – A routine traffic stop in South River turned into a drug investigation after a passenger allegedly discarded a suspicious object from the vehicle’s window, authorities said. The incident…

Bill Spadea’s Lawfare Attempt to Remove Opponent from Election Ballot Fails in Court

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Mario Kranjac will be on the June primary election ballot, and today, he’s blaming Bill Spadea for a bogus court challenge of his petitions. Mario M. Kranjac, former…

New Jersey Democrats Just Made it Harder for Everyday People to Run For Political Office

TRENTON, N.J. — While Democrats clamor in D.C. for voting rights, in New Jersey, they are disenfranchising voters in order to protect their grip on state and local politics. Democratic lawmakers in…

Seal pup rescued from fishing line entanglement on Long Beach Island, undergoing treatment

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — A young grey seal pup found entangled in fishing gear on North Beach was rescued last week and is now recovering at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center…

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