Get Ready New Jersey and New York, Spirit Christmas is Coming to a Shuttered Box Store Near You

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s official: Spirit Halloween has packed up its skeletons, strobe lights, and endless rows of fake blood, and now, in an unexpected twist, some stores are giving way…

Watch: Final ride on Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure draws crowds and nostalgia

JACKSON, N.J. — The iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure took its final run of the season, perhaps for good, bringing fans and thrill-seekers from around the region…

Mt. Laurel man arrested for Evesham bank robbery

EVESHAM, N.J. — A 33-year-old Mt. Laurel man was arrested on Wednesday following a robbery at a Bank of America branch on Route 70, where he allegedly passed a note threatening violence…

Climate Change and Equity Top Priorities in New Jersey’s Updated State Development Plan

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy’s administration on Friday announced the release of a preliminary draft of New Jersey’s updated State Development and Redevelopment Plan, marking the first comprehensive revision of the…

New Jersey Needs a Registry for Stolen Valor, Candidate for Governor Says

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A New Jersey law known as the Stolen Valor Act makes it a criminal offense to falsely claim military service or honors for personal gain, imposing strict penalties…

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What’s Going on in Middletown? Union Leader, Teacher Under Fire for Allegedly Working 2.5 Hours Every Day

MIDDLETOWN, NJ— Imagine having a job where you can work two and a half hours every day. You would have to be the president of a powerful public union, but for one…

Mysterious drone sightings expand to Ocean County, raising concerns near military installations

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Reports of mysterious drone activity in New Jersey are expanding, with residents in Ocean County now joining those in South Jersey who have reported unexplained sightings of unmanned…

Why is Finding a House or Apartment so Hard These Days in New Jersey?

Finding a house or apartment in New Jersey these days feels like searching for a needle in a haystack—and that haystack is on fire. The struggle is real, and several factors are…

Why are there so many wild turkeys in New Jersey these days?

If you’ve recently found yourself sharing the sidewalk with a feathered entourage of wild turkeys in New Jersey, you’re not alone. These once-elusive birds have become urban regulars, and their rise to…

Things to do when your friends are all 21 in New Jersey and you aren’t

Being 20 in New Jersey while all your friends are hitting up bars can feel like being the only kid on the playground who forgot their permission slip. But fear not—there are…

Trump Can End New Jersey’s Taylor Ham and Pork Roll Debate and Bring Unity on His First Day in Office, Here’s How

Ah, the Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll debate—a feud so iconic it could make the Hatfields and McCoys take notes. While President Trump may have dabbled in polarizing topics during his term,…

Five Great Football Weekend Pizzas in Brick, NJ

Brick, New Jersey, boasts a vibrant culinary scene, particularly when it comes to pizza. The town’s pizzerias offer a delightful array of flavors, each with its own unique charm and specialty. Denino’s…

Two New Jersey players win $50K Powerball prizes as jackpot rises to $260M

TRENTON, N.J. — Two lucky New Jersey Lottery players each won $50,000 in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing after matching four of the five white balls and the Powerball, officials announced. The winning…

Cherry Hill firefighters complete advanced tower rescue training with Camden County USAR group

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Members of the Cherry Hill Fire Department and Camden Fire Department have successfully completed a specialized Tower Rescue Technician program, equipping them with advanced skills for high-risk, low-frequency…

Collingswood, N.J., glows as one of the state’s top Christmas destinations

COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. — This South Jersey town transforms into a winter wonderland each year, earning its reputation as one of New Jersey’s most celebrated holiday destinations. From late November through December, Collingswood…

Registered Camden Offender Trafficked Young Children for Sex in New Jersey and Philadelphia

CAMDEN, NJ – Semaj A. Gilmore, a 34-year-old registered sex offender from Camden, was sentenced today to 260 months in prison for his involvement in the sex trafficking of minors. U.S. Attorney…

Bill Spadea Wet the Bed on the Edison American Flag “Prop” Ban, Here’s Why it is a Big Issue

Oh, Bill Spadea, you’ve done it again! The New Jersey political commentator and radio host found himself at the center of yet another debate when he downplayed a fiery incident in a…

Minke whale found stranded in Cape May Point was malnourished, necropsy finds

CAPE MAY POINT, N.J. — A necropsy performed on a young Minke whale that stranded and died at Sunset Beach earlier this week revealed the animal was severely emaciated and suffering from…

Teaneck road paving continues despite weather challenges, Cedar Lane project progresses

TEANECK, N.J. — The Teaneck Police Department announced Wednesday that road paving operations in the township have made significant progress, despite challenges posed by rain and cold temperatures. Crews working on the…

Overnight drone sightings over Wyckoff spark investigation by FBI, state police

WYCKOFF, N.J. — Law enforcement agencies are investigating reports of large drones spotted flying over Wyckoff and other areas in New Jersey, prompting concerns among residents and a response from local and…

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