NJ GOP Senators Urge Sherrill to Restore School Aid Before Budget Deadline, Warn of Cuts and Tax Hikes

Trenton, NJ — Two Republican state senators are pressing Gov. Mikie Sherrill to reverse proposed limits on school funding, warning that districts across New Jersey are already cutting programs and raising property…

Jackson Township Inspector Dies After SUV Crashes Into Tree in Ocean County

Jackson Township, NJ — A township building inspector died Thursday afternoon after his SUV veered off a local roadway and struck a tree, prompting an emergency response where CPR was already underway…

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Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise

Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…

New Jersey Asphalt Contractor Sues State Over DEI Hiring Quotas and Union Mandates, Warns of Higher Project Costs

Wall, NJ — A New Jersey construction company that builds highways and public infrastructure is suing state agencies, arguing that hiring quotas and union requirements tied to public contracts are driving up…

New Jersey Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation

Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits

Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…

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Man Caught on Video Stealing Wallet from Car on Isabella Avenue in Newark

Newark, NJ — A man captured on surveillance video taking a wallet from a parked vehicle in Newark is now the focus of a public search, after the theft unfolded Tuesday morning…

Jackson Township Employee Killed After Car Slams Into Tree in Jackson

Jackson, NJ — A Jackson Township employee died Thursday afternoon after their vehicle crashed into a tree, marking another fatal collision in a community already grappling with a surge in roadway deaths.…

Englewood Man Accused of Punching Car Wash Worker Surrenders in South Hackensack, Held in Jail

South Hackensack, NJ — A 47-year-old car wash employee was punched in the face during a dispute over a $7 wash fee, and the man accused of the assault has now surrendered…

NJ PBS to Shut Down After State and Federal Public Funding Pulled: Can’t Operate Without Taxpayer Funding

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey’s only statewide public television network will shut down in June after losing both state and federal funding, ending a 15-year run that already operated on a fraction…

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After ‘No Kings’ Rhetoric, NJ Gov. Sherrill Meets and Praises British Royalty

Washington, D.C. — After months of invoking America’s rejection of monarchy on the campaign trail, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill met this week with the King and Queen of England during a…

Sanitation worker critically injured after being pinned in crash in Parsippany

Crash slams into garbage truck leaving worker trapped Parsippany, NJ — A morning trash pickup turned into a serious crash scene when a sanitation worker was struck and pinned between vehicles, suffering…

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Update: Prosecutor Releases Statement on South Toms River Officer-Involved Shooting

Officer-Involved Shooting in South Toms River Leaves One Injured, Investigation Underway South Toms River, NJ — A person was injured in a police-involved shooting Tuesday night in South Toms River, prompting an…

Adventure Crossing Bubble About to Burst: Facing Foreclosure, Lawsuits, $37M Debt, $962K Tax Bill in Jackson Township

Jackson, NJ — Mounting debt, a foreclosure lawsuit, and nearly $1 million in unpaid taxes are pushing Jackson’s long-promised Adventure Crossing project deeper into financial distress, raising new doubts about whether the…

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Toms River Senior Center Closes Thursday After Power Outage Disrupts Activities

Toms River, NJ — A power outage forced the Toms River Senior Center at 652 Garfield Avenue to close on Thursday, interrupting daily programs for local residents who rely on the facility…

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Manchester’s Leaders Are Leaving, Selling Homes, Resigning as Township Enters Uncertain Period of Predicted Growth

Manchester Township, NJ — Two of Manchester’s most prominent local officials have exited the community within days of each other, just as township leaders approved a key infrastructure deal that could unlock…

Homicide suspect from New Jersey captured at Pennsylvania hotel

Man wanted in New Jersey homicide caught in Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre, PA — A man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation out of New Jersey was taken into custody at a Pennsylvania…

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Federal Agent Mask Ban, Setting Up Clash on Federal Enforcement Powers

Trenton, NJ — A legal fight between New Jersey and the federal government escalated Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Justice moved to block a new state law that requires law enforcement…

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Lakewood Detective Sgt. John Marshall Retires After 42 Years Serving Ocean County Community

Lakewood, NJ — A career spanning more than four decades came to a close as Detective Sergeant John Marshall retired from the Lakewood Police Department after 42½ years, leaving behind a legacy…

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Jackson Rent Cap Lawsuit Alleges Board Members Benefited From 2.5% Limit

Jackson Township, NJ — A group of manufactured home park owners filed a sweeping lawsuit on April 22 challenging a new rent control ordinance that caps annual increases at 2.5%, arguing it…

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