Lawmakers Concerned New Jersey Police Not Ready for Massive Influx of World Cup Human Trafficking

NJ Lawmakers Advance World Cup Bill as Officials Warn of Human Trafficking Surge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as…

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State Flags Major Contract Violations by NJ Education Services Commission, Orders Reforms

Piscataway, NJ — New Jersey’s Office of the State Comptroller has found widespread violations of public contracting laws by the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), warning the agency to halt…

Abandoned Dog Found Tied Up in New Jersey Park Fighting for Life as Shelter Seeks Help

Forked River, NJ — A severely neglected 1-year-old dog found tied up in a park and weighing just 20 pounds is now in intensive care, as a local animal shelter works to…

Shy but Affectionate Dog ‘Luna’ Seeks Forever Home at Ocean County Shelter

Manahawkin, NJ — A 1½-year-old American Bully described as gentle, affectionate, and eager to bond is now available for adoption at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, where staff say she’s already…

South Toms River Rec Asks Families to Return Missing Gaga Ball from Neighborhood Pit

South Toms River, NJ — A small but telling community issue is unfolding at South Toms River Recreation, where officials say a ball left out for neighborhood children has gone missing, prompting…

ICE Arrests Previously Deported Child Sex Offender in Jackson After Tip Leads to Capture

JACKSON, N.J. — Federal agents arrested a previously deported man convicted of a child sex offense after tracking him to Jackson Township, where he had been living undetected, U.S. Immigration and Customs…

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Children Playing With Fire Ignite Shed in Mystic Island, Blaze Extinguished Before Spread

MYSTIC ISLAND, N.J. — A shed fire sparked by children playing with fire prompted an emergency response in Mystic Island before crews quickly brought the flames under control, preventing further damage. The…

Baker Boulevard Closure in Evesham Forces Weeklong Daytime Detour Through King Avenue

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Drivers in Evesham will face daily road closures this week as Baker Boulevard shuts down from Monday through Friday, May 4–8, for scheduled construction, rerouting traffic and limiting…

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High speed Jersey City crash comes back to hit driver with charge

Route 1 and 9 speed blast ends in charges after yearlong probe Jersey City, NJ – A violent pre-dawn crash that left wreckage scattered across a major highway has now led to…

Million dollar madness hits NJ as Powerball tickets explode statewide

Powerball frenzy sweeps New Jersey as multiple million-dollar tickets hit across state Trenton, NJ — A surge of high-value lottery wins swept across New Jersey in just one week, with multiple Powerball…

Man calls police then charged with murder after woman found dead in car at NJ hotel

Dead woman found in car after early morning call for help Franklin Township, NJ — A man who called police to report injuries at a hotel is now charged with murder after…

Fugitive of the month wanted in NJ sex assault case

Fugitive wanted in New Jersey sex assault case resurfaces as May target Somerset County, NJ — A man wanted in connection with a sexual assault case dating back more than a decade…

McDonald’s to Remove Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032, Ending Free Refills at Most Locations

TOMS RIVER, NJ — This isn’t just a national trend, but your favorite local McDonald’s here in New Jersey will follow suit. McDonald’s plans to eliminate self-serve soda stations in all U.S.…

Longtime Jackson Resident Was Just Trying to Get Home When He Was Called the N-Word

Jackson, NJ — A Jackson Township resident filed a police report after a child shouted a racial slur, the “N-Word” with the hard R, at him during an encounter on a residential…

Ex-NJEA President Who Blew $40M in Union Dues on Failed Campaign Blames 2% Tax Cap for NJ School Cuts

Trenton, NJ — Former New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean Spiller, whose union-backed gubernatorial campaign spent roughly $40 million before he finished fifth in the 2025 Democratic primary, is now at…

Lakewood Leads New Jersey in Births, Jackson Jumps 167% Since 2018

Lakewood, NJ — More than 5,400 babies were born in Lakewood in 2024, keeping the Ocean County township at the top of New Jersey for births for the fourth consecutive year and…

New Jersey Lawmaker Who Sued State and Won $1 Million, Now Wants to “Tax the Rich”

NJ Lawmaker Katie Brennan Pushes ‘Millionaires Tax’ Plan After $1M Settlement Case Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmaker Katie Brennan is advancing a pair of tax proposals targeting the state’s highest earners…

New Jersey Diners Are In Decline, But State Lawmakers Say There’s A Plan To Save Them

Trenton, NJ — A new bill backed by South Jersey lawmakers would slash taxes for long-standing diners and restaurants, offering financial relief to businesses that have operated for at least 25 years…

New Jersey Records Coldest Winter in 23 Years as Snowfall Totals Hit Over 53 Inches Across State

Mount Holly, NJ — A colder-than-normal winter combined with multiple high-impact storms pushed New Jersey into one of its snowiest seasons in over a decade, with some North Jersey towns topping 30…

Update: 12-Alarm Warehouse Fire Engulfs Belleville Block, Forces Evacuations and Shuts Down Schools

Belleville, NJ — A massive warehouse fire tore through multiple buildings along Cortlandt Street on Sunday, forcing evacuations, knocking out power to key municipal services, and closing all Belleville public schools Monday…

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