Metuchen Street Fair & Craft Show to Highlight Local Artisans and Vendors

METUCHEN, N.J., Aug. 18, 2024 — The streets of downtown Metuchen will come alive today as the annual Metuchen Street Fair & Craft Show takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.…

Edison Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Food, Wine & Beer Festival

EDISON, N.J., Aug. 17, 2024 — The Edison Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Food, Wine & Beer Festival today from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 926 Amboy Avenue. The…

New Jersey Teens Host 10th Annual Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer Research

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. — Two local teens, Arjun and Rohan Khanna, are once again rallying their community for a cause close to their hearts. On Sunday, August 18, 2024, the brothers will…

AirFest 2024 at Cape May Airport to Feature Historic Aircraft and Military Flyovers

LOWER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum is set to host AirFest 2024, a four-day event from August 29 through September 1, featuring a showcase of historic aircraft…

Driver Sought in Deadly Hit and Crash that Killed Toms River Man in Monmouth County

SHREWSBURY, N.J., Aug. 16, 2024 — Law enforcement officials are actively searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old man from Toms River.…

Murphy Confirms Appointment Pal Helmy to Soon to be Vacant U.S. Senate Seat

Governor Phil Murphy just dropped some big news: he’s appointing George Samir Helmy to the United States Senate to replace Senator Robert Menendez after his recent resignation. This move comes after Menendez…

Bill Spadea Promises to Bring Back Plastic Bags If Elected Governor

TRENTON, NJ – Bill Spadea, the well-known radio host and Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, is making waves with a bold promise: If elected, he’ll reverse the state’s plastic bag ban.…

Forest Resource Education Center Hosts August Events in Jackson

JACKSON, N.J. — The Forest Resource Education Center (FREC) in Jackson is offering a series of nature-focused educational events this August, providing opportunities for participants of all ages to connect with the…

New Jersey Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Charge in Newark

NEWARK, N.J. — A member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Thursday. Kareem Green,…

Irishman For Harris, Governor Murphy to Stump for Harris, Leaving New Jersey Again

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is set to leave New Jersey once again, just days after returning from a vacation in Italy. This time, Murphy will be traveling across the country…

Atlantic City Man Arrested with Stolen Firearm After Fleeing Police

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – An armed suspect was apprehended by the Atlantic City Police Department after discarding a stolen handgun during a chase. The incident occurred on August 14, 2024, at approximately…

Teen Arrested for February Shooting in Silver Spring

GAITHERSBURG, MD – Montgomery County Police have charged a 17-year-old male for his alleged involvement in a violent confrontation that resulted in a shooting on Hartford Avenue in Silver Spring earlier this…

New Jersey Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Double Vehicular Homicide in New Jersey

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Amitoj Oberoi was sentenced to 15 years in state prison on Wednesday for two counts of first degree vehicular homicide following a deadly crash last year. Oberoi is…

Former Teacher at Ocean County School Charged with Child Endangerment

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ—Douglas Bollinger, 56, from Neptune City, has been charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and two counts of criminal sexual contact, as announced by Ocean…

Newark Community Service Officers Lead Cleanup at Ivy Hill Apartments

NEWARK, NJ — Officers from the 6th Precinct of the Newark NJ Department of Public Safety, Officers T. Grace and J. Droz, recently spearheaded a community cleanup initiative at the Ivy Hill…

Newark Woman Beaten and Robbed While Sitting In Front of Her Home

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé is calling for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery. The incident occurred on Saturday, at approximately 10:06…

New Jersey Home Squatter Facing Charges in Monmouth County

FREEHOLD, NJ—Markies L. Wells, also known as Messiah Law-Elbey, faces numerous criminal charges after falsely claiming ownership of two vacant properties. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago detailed that Wells, 39, from…

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New Jersey Sued Over Massive Deisel Engines Needed to Build Offshore Wind Farm

New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Project Drama: Diesel vs. Dolphins? What’s Happening? Ah, New Jersey—the land of boardwalks, beach houses, and now, a massive battle over offshore wind turbines! An ambitious wind energy…

Atlantic County Man Who Had Kid with Crack, Gun in Car, Pleads Guilty

MAYS LANDING, NJ — Halim Fisher, a 25-year-old from Galloway, entered a guilty plea on Monday to multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a handgun, eluding police, and possession of cocaine with…

Amid Problems and Outages, Governor Announces Free Week on NJ Transit

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy announced today a fare holiday for NJ TRANSIT users from August 26 to September 2, 2024. During this week, passengers can travel free on all NJ…

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