Police investigate drowning death of 4-year-old in Monroe Township Pond

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the drowning death of a four-year-old child in a pond near the family’s home, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Monroe Township Police Chief Griffin…

Westfield police respond to false shooting report at Westfield High School

WESTFIELD, N.J. — Westfield High School was placed on lockdown Monday morning following a false report of a shooting, according to a statement from Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro. At approximately 9:53…

The End of an Era, As K-Mart’s Last Large Box Store Shutting Down Soon

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. — The Kmart store in Bridgehampton, located on Montauk Highway (Route 27), will close its doors on Sunday, Oct. 20, according to a store employee. The announcement was reported by…

Million Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold in North Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — A Powerball ticket sold in Essex County matched five white balls, earning the $1 million second-tier prize in Wednesday’s drawing, according to the New Jersey Lottery. The winning ticket…

Elderly Man Reported Missing in Manchester Township

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Manchester Township Police Department seeks assistance in finding 82-year-old Clifford B. Reid, last seen Sunday around 5 p.m., in the area of Township Line Road in Whiting.…

The Best Pumpkin Picking Patches in New Jersey

Looking for the perfect pumpkin patch in New Jersey to kick off your fall season? Here are some of the best spots for pumpkin picking and fall fun! Demarest Farms in Hillsdale…

Can New Jersey Get Worse than Phil Murphy? NJEA Boss Sean Spiller Is Running for Governor

Just when you thought New Jersey politics couldn’t get spicier, Sean Spiller, president of the powerful New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and former Montclair mayor, has announced his run for governor in…

Tesla Driver Suffers Medical Emergency, Crashes into Building in Holmdel

HOLMDEL, N.J. — A Tesla traveling eastbound on Main Street crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle before crashing into a building early Friday morning, according to the Holmdel Township…

Kamala Harris Told Oprah She Would Shoot and Kill A Burglar, A Felony in Most Blue States

Kamala Harris definitely made waves with her recent comments about self-defense. During an interview with Oprah Winfrey at a star-studded town hall, Harris casually mentioned that if someone broke into her house,…

Great Things to do on a Great Weather Weekend in New Jersey

If the weekend weather is serving up a perfect 70 degrees in New Jersey, it’s basically the universe telling you to get outside and live your best life. September in NJ is…

Famous New Jerseyans You Didn’t Know Were From the Garden State

When you think of New Jersey, your mind might go straight to diners, the Jersey Shore, or maybe even some Real Housewives drama. But did you know that some of the biggest…

The Best of the Best of New Jersey’s Vibrant Food Truck Scene

New Jersey’s food truck scene is quietly serving up some of the most inventive, mouth-watering street food you’ll find on the East Coast. While the state may be known for its diners…

Jackson Officials Shocked, Angry After Shooting Suspect, Accomplices Set Free Under Bail Reform

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials are shocked and angry after three men accused in an attempted murder incident on Larsen Road earlier this summer have all been released from jail under…

FAA investigating after jet crashes into building at Teterboro Airport

TETERBORO, N.J. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after a business jet crashed through the window of a building at Teterboro Airport Thursday night while taxiing. No injuries were reported…

Anderson Avenue closed due to water main break in Fort Lee

FORT LEE, N.J. — Anderson Avenue is closed in both directions between Harmon Avenue and Warwick Avenue due to an emergency water main break, according to the Fort Lee Police Department. The…

Eight Festivals That Are Uniquely New Jersey

New Jersey might be famous for its pizza, reality TV stars, and traffic circles, but did you know it’s also home to some of the most bizarre festivals you can find? From…

Fugitive in Deadly Jersey Shore Shooting Arrested in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY – A fugitive connected to a fatal shooting in Hazlet last weekend has been apprehended in Brooklyn, New York. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the arrest on Friday.…

The Crushing Disappointment of Bad Pizza in New Jersey and Why It Should Never Happen

If there’s one thing New Jersey knows how to do well, it’s pizza. Actually, no, scratch that—it’s one thing New Jersey does exceptionally well. When you’re in the Garden State, you expect…

New Jersey Dad Facing Charges for Storming Into Daughter’s Classroom to Demand Apology

A Gloucester County dad is facing some serious charges after a tense showdown at Paulsboro High School back in March. The 39-year-old father from Gibbstown was indicted on Sept. 4 after he…

South Jersey Man Blackmailed Young Girls Online, Received Nude Images in Return

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 24-year-old Delanco man is facing multiple child pornography-related charges after an investigation determined he was blackmailing young girls he met online into sending…

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