Economy is Top Issue Among New Jersey Voters on Election Day, Poll Shows

Rutgers-Eagleton Poll finds New Jersey voters concerned about economy, split on immigration and social issues NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — New Jersey voters are increasingly concerned about the economy, with a new Rutgers-Eagleton…

Five Nice Toms River Restaurants to Escape Election Night Madness

If you’re looking to treat yourself to a night out and escape the election frenzy, Toms River has a lineup of fine dining gems ready to help you unwind. Each offers something…

North Plainfield police seek information in Chatham Street yard theft

NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — The North Plainfield Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred in the early hours of November 3, in which an unidentified individual reportedly took an item from…

15-Year-Old Among Five Arrested on Gun Charges in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Atlantic City Police Department has recovered five illegal firearms and arrested five individuals in the past two weeks as part of ongoing efforts to combat gun violence…

New Jersey Boy Denied Life-Saving Transplant Over Vaccine Status Finds Help in Pennyslvania

After facing a months-long struggle due to vaccine requirements, 8-year-old Kyle from New Jersey has successfully received a kidney transplant thanks to a physician in Pittsburgh willing to perform the surgery without…

Huge Voter Turnout Reported in Ocean County on Election Day

TOMS RIVER, NJ—If Donald Trump is going to win New Jersey, he’s going to need Ocean County to do it. So far, so good. According to Ocean County Election Board Chairman George…

Letter: Husband and Wife Couple Running for Office in Jackson is Just “Weird”

I’m all for the right to run for office, but when it comes to a husband and wife running for office together in a small town like Jackson Township, that’s just weird.…

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $303 million as lottery fever builds

TRENTON, NJ — The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $303 million, just over a month after a Texas player won an $800 million prize, bringing renewed excitement to lottery players nationwide.…

New Jersey’s Pick-6 Hits $16.9 Million After Months of No Winners

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Lottery’s Pick-6 jackpot has reached $16.9 million as of Monday, continuing its rise after a series of winning payouts earlier in the year. The increase comes after…

Ocean County’s Final Early Voting Numbers Are In, Here They Are

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Early voting in Ocean County has drawn over 107,000 residents to the polls, with Republicans leading both in-person early voting and mail-in ballot requests, according to recent data…

Here’s What New Jersey Governor Murphy Just Said About the 2024 Election

Gov. Phil Murphy Spars with CNBC’s Joe Kernen Over Taxes, Policy on ‘Squawk Box’ NEW YORK — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and CNBC anchor Joe Kernen engaged in a heated exchange…

Cherry Hill fire officials warn of smoke from brush fires, urge residents to follow statewide fire ban

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is actively working to contain several brush fires across Camden and Burlington Counties, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. Residents in…

Monday Morning Frost Gives Way to Gradual Warming Up Across New Jersey This Week

This week in New Jersey, residents can expect a gradual warm-up through midweek, followed by a return to cooler fall temperatures as we approach the weekend. Today will be mostly cloudy with…

Father Breaks Into His New Jersey Child’s Home, Kills Mother, Grandmother

WILLINGBORO, N.J. — A Pennsylvania man faces multiple charges after allegedly breaking into the home of his son’s mother and fatally shooting her and her own mother early Wednesday morning in Willingboro…

Jackson Candidate Calls for “Bullet Vote” in Tuesday Election

JACKSON, NJ – As the feud between the supporters of lifelong Democrat Hope Drew battle online against the team of husband and wife Eric and Elenor Hannu, Drew is now pleading with…

Silverton First Aid Swindled $750,000 According to Toms River Lawsuit Claim

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Earlier this year, Toms River Township stopped dispatching the Silver First Aid Squad after township officials learned that the non-governmental 501c3 corporation had cheated the township out of…

New Jersey early voting sees strong turnout with Democrats leading slightly as of Saturday

TRENTON, N.J. — Early voting numbers in New Jersey have shown strong participation across party lines, with Democrats leading in turnout. As of the latest tally, a total of 1,768,812 New Jersey…

Traffic delays, crashes disrupt Monday morning New Jersey commute

NEW JERSEY — Monday morning commuters across New Jersey faced significant delays and multiple incidents as crashes, disabled vehicles, and heavy volume created a challenging start to the week. As of 8:17…

Three plead guilty in fatal shooting of teen during 2021 drug transaction in Burlington Township

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Three men have pled guilty to aggravated manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old during a drug transaction in a Walmart parking lot in October…

Dolphin carcass found butchered on New Jersey beach; investigation underway

ALLENHURST, N.J. — The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) responded to a disturbing discovery on a New Jersey beach this week, after the remains of a butchered dolphin were found along the…

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