NJ Poll Finds 75% Rate State Economy Negatively as Affordability Frustration Deepens

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Three out of four New Jersey residents now rate the state’s economy negatively, with frustration over rising costs and affordability driving growing dissatisfaction, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton…

New Egypt Speedway Sits Silent This Spring After 30 Years of Thunder in the Pines

NEW EGYPT, N.J. — The engines will go quiet in Ocean County next year as New Egypt Speedway plans no racing season in 2026, ending a nearly 30-year run of continuous competition…

Man with active detainer arrested in Ocean County for Posession of Lewd Images of Children

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man remains jailed in Ocean County without bail after being charged with a child exploitation offense and flagged for a detainer out of Pennsylvania, according to jail…

Ocean County man jailed for multiple weapons and high-capacity magazine charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 5-foot-10 Ocean County man remains held without bail after being booked Friday on multiple weapons-related charges, including possession of prohibited devices and illegal ammunition magazines. Chaim Ginsberger…

Manchester Mobile Home Park Murderer Gets 10 Years in Prison for Killing Elderly Mother

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 45-year-old Manchester man will serve a decade in state prison after admitting to a violent attack that left his 71-year-old mother with a fractured skull and other…

Brick police K9 teams join FBI-led NYC port drug search

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Brick Township police K9 teams trained alongside federal agents and regional units during a large-scale maritime exercise that spanned the Hudson River and key port locations in New…

Kearny crash that killed 72-year-old leads to arrest

Motorized bicycle operator charged months after fatal Kearny crash Kearny, NJ — A motorized bicycle operator has been charged in connection with a crash that left a 72-year-old woman dead, more than…

NJ Energy Bills Spiked Up 17% Since Last Year: Here’s How Much Rates Will Increase in 2026

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey households are still absorbing last year’s sharp electricity price surge—about 17% in 2025—while facing a smaller projected increase of roughly 1.3% in 2026 under the state’s mitigation…

Toms River East Little League Opens 2026 Season as Program’s World Series Legacy Endures

Toms River, NJ — Hundreds of young players, families, and local leaders filled the streets this week as Toms River East Little League launched its 2026 season with a community parade and…

Pedestrian struck on Kearsley Road in Gloucester Township left in critical condition

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A male pedestrian remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday at a Gloucester Township intersection, police said. The crash happened around 1:55 a.m.…

Jackson Township hearing set to converted home into house of worship in zoning prohibited neighborhood

JACKSON, NJ — A proposed two-story house of worship on North New Prospect Road will go before the Jackson Township Planning Board next month, with the applicant seeking a zoning variance that…

Asbury Park police join county event honoring crime victims and expanding support awareness

ASBURY PARK, NJ — Crime victims and their advocates took center stage this week as local officials and community groups gathered to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Asbury Park. Police…

Evening house fire on Amber Court in Blackwood kills two pets, displaces family

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — An evening house fire Thursday in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township left a home uninhabitable and killed two pets, though no residents or responders were injured, officials…

23-year-old Ishawn Pitts found dead in Jackson after missing report in New Jersey

JACKSON, NJ — A 23-year-old man reported missing in the Jackson and Howell area has been found dead, according to a public statement shared by a family member following an earlier search…

Over 1 Million on Federal Benefits Unable to Prove Citizenship, New Jersey Lawmaker Says

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker is sounding the alarm over what she describes as widespread failures in verifying citizenship, enforcing work requirements, and confirming eligibility for taxpayer-funded benefits, arguing that…

New Jersey Congressman Goes Missing as Republican Leaders Continue Search for Answers and Clarity

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A growing sense of unease is surrounding Capitol Hill as U.S. Representative Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ-07) remains absent from Congress for more than a month, with even his closest…

Missing 17-year-old girl sparks search across New Jersey

Search underway for missing Newark teen last seen on Dayton Place Newark, NJ — A 17-year-old girl reported missing earlier this month is the focus of an ongoing search as officials ask…

North Jersey masseur stripped of license over sex abuse allegations

North Jersey massage therapist banned for life over alleged sexual misconduct Trenton, NJ — A North Jersey massage therapist has been permanently stripped of his license following allegations of sexual misconduct involving…

Pennsylvania Man Convicted After Jury Finds He Used Gun to Threaten New Jersey Cop

HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — A 66-year-old Delaware Township man faces prison after a jury found he used a handgun to threaten a responding police officer during a domestic dispute, prosecutors announced Thursday.…

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Dozens of Students Given Doses of Narcan at Jackson Township High School Fair Without Permission District Says

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Thirty-six students at Jackson Township High School received Narcan during a school wellness fair without district approval, prompting officials Thursday to warn parents and launch a review of…

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