New Jersey Seeks to Fix Flaw in Law That Deters Tickets for Passing School Buses

TRENTON, N.J. — In New Jersey, a new bill will make it easier for police and prosecutors to charge drivers who pass school buses illegally. Under the current law, either the bus…

Caught on Camera: Tree Falls on Dugout During New Jersey Youth Baseball Game

FAIR HAVEN, NJ – A youth softball game in Fair Haven, New Jersey, took a terrifying turn when a large tree branch came crashing down on a dugout, narrowly avoiding a major…

New Jersey Seeks to Lower Requirements for Special Needs Bus Drivers

TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Transportation Committee has favorably reported an amended version of Senate Bill No. 3000, which would allow drivers with a Type S school bus certificate to operate certain…

1960s Seaside Heights Promotional Tourism Video Surfaces on YouTube

Imagine being transported back to the 1960s, when Seaside Heights was the it place for summer fun in New Jersey. A recently discovered promo film on YouTube perfectly captures that golden age…

Former Wildwood mayor pleads guilty to health benefits fraud and tax violations

TRENTON, N.J. — Former Wildwood Mayor Peter J. Byron pleaded guilty to charges related to fraudulently participating in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and failing to disclose outside employment and income,…

New Jersey Seeks to Raise Vape by Mail Age Limit to 21

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill aims to strengthen New Jersey’s age restrictions on electronic smoking devices and tobacco products by prohibiting delivery of these items to individuals under the age of…

New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Zero Traffic Deaths by 2040

New Jersey Senate bill aims to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2040 TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Transportation Committee has favorably reported a substitute bill for Senate Bill No. 361, which proposes the…

In New Jersey, It Costs A Little Extra Green to go Green Under New EV Tax

TRENTON, NJ – Did you know New Jersey is making a major push to ban gas-powered cars and to promote green electric vehicles? Well, that’s true and the state is now taxing…

What to Do If You Get Jury Duty in New Jersey

Jury duty. These are the two words nobody in New Jersey want to see on a letter when they open their mailbox. Jury duty can feel overwhelming, but it’s a civic responsibility…

New Jersey Monday Morning Commuter Alerts and Report

NEWARK, N.J. — Monday morning commuters in New Jersey faced a series of traffic incidents and delays across key roadways, with crashes and congestion causing slowdowns in multiple areas. A crash on…

Can New Jersey Transit Recover from 2024 Summer From Hell?

New Jersey Transit faced a rough patch in the summer and fall of 2024, with widespread train cancellations and delays frustrating thousands of daily commuters. Problems ranged from equipment failures to outdated…

North Jersey Councilman Facing Charges Again

It looks like the situation with Dover Councilman Sergio Rodriguez is going from bad to worse. It’s almost like watching a ship that’s been hit with one storm after another, and now…

New Jersey’s Ramapo Fault Line Shaking Since 4.2 Quake, Is The Big One Coming?

CALIFON, NJ – The Ramapo Fault, a 185-mile-long system stretching across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, has been experiencing an unsettling series of earthquakes throughout 2024. Following a notable 4.2 magnitude…

Things You Need to Know Before Visiting the Jersey Shore in the Fall

ASBURY PARK, NJ – If you’re thinking about visiting the Jersey Shore in the fall, you’re in for a treat. The crowds may thin out, but the beauty and charm of the…

Jackson Township Has a Special U.S. Census Designated Place and It’s Not What You Think

JACKSON, NJ – The federal government has carved out a piece of Jackson Township to give it some special attention when it comes to the U.S. Census. You might think it would…

Every Town With a Spirit Halloween Store in New Jersey for 2024

Is it even fall if you haven’t already wandered the fog-filled aisles of a Spirit Halloween? Not in Jersey! The spooky season officially starts when Spirit Halloween starts popping up all over…

Fifty-Year-Old Video of Life in Brick Township Surfaces Online

If you’re a fan of retro vibes, historic landmarks, or just love taking a stroll down memory lane, then you’ve got to check out the jaw-dropping time capsule of a video recently…

Halloween House opens in Freehold, offering family-friendly spooky experience

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Halloween House Freehold has officially opened its doors at the Freehold Raceway Mall, offering visitors a chance to explore a series of themed rooms designed to celebrate the Halloween…

Downed Tree Forces Road Closure in Holmdel

HOLMDEL, N.J. — Everett Road in Holmdel Township is closed in both directions following a fallen tree and downed utility lines, the Holmdel Township Police Department announced Monday. The closure extends from…

NJ Task Force 1 deployed to Asheville for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 29 — New Jersey Task Force 1 (NJ-TF1) has been deployed to Asheville, N.C., to assist in search and rescue operations following severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, the…

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