Why Sagging Pants Remain Common in New Jersey Communities Decades After the Trend Began

Newark, NJ – Fashion trends come and go, but one has stood the test of time from the 1990s through today. From city blocks in Newark and Camden to smaller towns across…

Violent Somerset County crash sends two victims to trauma centers

Horrific Route 22 crash leaves two critically injured after car slams concrete barrier NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — A violent early morning crash near Route 22 left two people fighting for their lives…

New Jersey stabbing suspect arrested after massive manhunt

Accused Garfield killer caught in Texas after two years on the run GARFIELD, NJ — A murder suspect who spent more than two years on the run and landed on the FBI’s…

Man accused of arriving in NJ with body armor and ammo arsenal jailed

Maine man accused of targeting ex and police officer ordered held without bail TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Maine man accused of driving hundreds of miles to Ocean County while armed and…

Manchester Township Police Seek Man Accused of Stealing Kratom Extract Products From Route 530 Store

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Surveillance footage captured a man accused of burglarizing a Manchester Township convenience store Friday evening and stealing Opia Kratom products, according to the Manchester Township Police Department. Investigators…

Horrific Route 22 crash leaves two critically hurt after car slams concrete barrier

Critical injuries reported after terrifying Route 22 impact NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Two people were left fighting for their lives after a violent early morning crash sent a vehicle crashing into a…

Bao Kosher Chinese Restaurant Planned for Jackson Crossing Space Long Occupied by Koto Sushi and Hibachi

Jackson, NJ — A longtime Jackson Township restaurant location known for years as the home of Koto Sushi and Hibachi is preparing for a major transformation, with a new sit-down Chinese restaurant…

No Freeze, Just Higher Bills: New Jersey Electric Costs Climb Up to 40% Since 2022

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents hoping for relief from rising electric bills instead faced some of the steepest utility increases in years, with many households now paying 20% to 40% more…

Bridgewater Man Arrested After 34-Hour Armed Standoff Ends With Self-Inflicted Gunshot, Prosecutors Say

Bridgewater, N.J. — A 34-hour armed standoff in a Bridgewater neighborhood ended Saturday morning when a man accused of barricading himself inside a home fired multiple shots during his arrest and wounded…

YouTuber Who Mocked Lakewood-based Kars4Kids for Years Gets Hired to Rebuild the Infamous Jingle

LAKEWOOD, NJ — After years of publicly roasting the Kars4Kids jingle online, musician and YouTuber Steve Terreberry ended up with an unexpected offer: remake the commercial himself. Terreberry, whose videos criticizing the…

NJ father sentenced to decades in prison after infant daughter dies from severe head injuries

Lakewood father sentenced to 25 years after infant daughter dies from head injuries LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man will spend decades in state prison after admitting responsibility in the death of…

Firefighters battle raging blaze tearing through New Jersey apartments

Flames rip through Perth Amboy buildings as smoke floods apartments and businesses PERTH AMBOY, NJ — Heavy smoke and flames tore through mixed-use buildings on Smith Street Sunday afternoon, forcing firefighters into…

Barnegat Officers Begin 2026 Police Unity Tour Ride Honoring Fallen Law Enforcement

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Officers from the Barnegat Police Department began their journey Saturday in the 2026 Police Unity Tour, joining thousands of law enforcement riders traveling to Washington, D.C., to honor officers…

Fundraiser Launched for Jackson Township Building Department Employee Ronald Miller Jr.

A fundraiser has been launched to support the family of Ronald Miller Jr., a Jackson Township Building Department employee who died unexpectedly last week following a medical emergency while driving. According to…

New Rochelle Fugitive Extradited From Louisiana to Face Felony Contempt Charges

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — A wanted fugitive accused of multiple criminal contempt and harassment offenses has been extradited from Louisiana back to New York after his arrest during a traffic stop in…

Toms River Schools Approves 35% Superintendent Raise After Desperate Sell Off Of Trees and Properties

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — After years of selling off assets, clearing trees from school property and warning residents about deep financial instability, the Toms River Regional School District has approved a new…

Beachwood House Fire Kills Dog After Flames Tear Through Longboat Avenue Home

Beachwood, NJ – A Saturday afternoon house fire in Beachwood left one dog dead after flames spread through a home on Longboat Avenue, prompting a large multi-agency emergency response in Ocean County.…

3 Juveniles Accused of Sicklerville Home Burglary, Attempted Car Theft After Neighbor Alerts Police

Gloucester Township, NJ – Three juveniles accused of breaking into a Sicklerville home and attempting to steal a vehicle Friday night were arrested after an alert neighbor called police and provided real-time…

Lakewood Father Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Death of 3-Month-Old Daughter

Lakewood, N.J. — A Lakewood man will spend 25 years in state prison after admitting responsibility in the fatal abuse death of his three-month-old daughter, whose injuries were determined to be the…

Atlantic City is the Unluckiest Place to Gamble in America, Study Claims

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — If you ever felt the deck was stacked against you when you go to Atlantic City, you’re not imagining things. A new study shows Atlantic City is the…

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