Electric vehicle charging stations bring green energy boost to Seaside Heights

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Six dual-port electric vehicle charging stations have been installed in Seaside Heights as part of a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) stemming from a settlement with the New Jersey…

Rain continues to sweep across New Jersey on Friday with clearing over the weekend, snow possible north

Today’s weather in New Jersey brings a damp and brisk start to the weekend. Rain is expected to develop mainly after 2 PM, accompanied by a high near 42 degrees. A southwest…

Flooding, crashes, and delays snarl New Jersey morning commute

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — New Jersey commuters faced significant challenges during the Friday morning rush, as a combination of flooding, crashes, and heavy traffic created bottlenecks across the state’s roadways. Flooding on…

New Jersey State Police seek tips in suspicious brush fire near ‘Big Rusty’ monument

HAINESPORT, N.J. — New Jersey State Police are investigating a suspicious brush fire that occurred on November 18 near the “Big Rusty” monument, a towering steel structure located along State Highway 38…

New Jersey lifts fire restrictions statewide following heavy rainfall

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that statewide fire restrictions have been lifted after substantial overnight rainfall reduced fire risks across the region. Fire danger ratings in…

New Jersey Says Immigrant Enrollment in Free Healthcare System None of Federal Government’s Business

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill under consideration in New Jersey would require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to implement a statewide public awareness campaign to inform immigrants about privacy laws…

Christmas Starts This Weekend At Cape May’s Jingle Bar

CAPE MAY, NJ – The holiday season is lighting up the shore as Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille welcomes back its beloved Christmas pop-up, Jingle Bar, starting November 22, 2024. The seasonal…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Vows to Defend Sanctuary Policies and “Fight to the Death” Against Trump

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is digging in. As Inauguration Day approaches, the governor and his staff are wargaming what resistance to the Donald Trump immigration policies will look…

New Jersey Law Seeks to Require Police to Alert Feds When Illegal Immigrant Applies for Gun Permit

TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed bill in New Jersey would require local law enforcement and the State Police to notify federal immigration authorities if an undocumented immigrant applies for a firearms purchaser…

New Jersey Lawmakers Working Overtime to Protect Illegal Immigrants from Trump Administration

TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed law in New Jersey would restrict state and local law enforcement from complying with federal immigration detainer requests unless the individual in question has been convicted of…

Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity awarded $50,000 Lowe’s grant for home repairs

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s to support critical home repair projects for five homes in northern Ocean County, the organization…

Toms River man arrested after dropping gun in church, falsely claiming to be police officer

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ — A Toms River man was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly dropping a gun inside a church and falsely claiming to be a law enforcement officer, authorities said.…

Thanksgiving Dinner Still Costs Alot More Than It Did Four Years Ago, But Down Slightly in 2024

TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans are used to paying a lot more for everything, and this year, we’re still going to be paying more for Thanksgiving dinner than in years past, due…

The Spoon & Bowl opens specialty food market at Town Hall Shoppes in Brick

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mayor Lisa Crate celebrated the grand opening of The Spoon & Bowl, a new specialty food market located at the Town Hall Shoppes at 990 Cedar Bridge Avenue,…

Morning traffic slows across New Jersey with flooding, crashes, and delays

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey commuters faced a challenging morning as crashes, flooding, and heavy traffic caused widespread delays on key roadways throughout the state. Major incidents and volume-related congestion created bottlenecks…

New Jersey Moves to Enact Legal Sanctuary State Protections Against Federal Government’s Planned Deportations

TRENTON, N.J. — Two opposing bills are fueling intense debate in New Jersey over the state’s approach to immigration enforcement, with one proposal advancing protections for undocumented immigrants and the other seeking…

Absecon man sentenced to eight years for dealing meth out of Atlantic City hotel

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 47-year-old Absecon man was sentenced to eight years in New Jersey State Prison on Tuesday for his role in a methamphetamine distribution operation based out of the…

Suspect Detained in Vandalism Case in Ocean

Suspect Detained in Vandalism Case on West Park Avenue **Ocean, NJ** - Officers from the Township of Ocean Police Department responded to a vandalism report on West Park Avenue on Saturday. An…

New Jersey Youth Soccer Coach Admits to Sexual Offenses

Youth Soccer Coach Admits to Sexual Offenses **Freehold, NJ** – A local youth soccer coach confessed to numerous sexual offenses against former student-athletes, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago, who…

Hudson County Opens In-House DNA Laboratory

Hudson County Opens In-House DNA Laboratory **Secaucus, NJ** - The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has inaugurated a new DNA Laboratory at its Meadowview Campus. This facility enables in-house DNA testing, accelerating the…

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