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Legal Battle Over Christmas Lights Brewing in Federal Court in New Jersey

Newark, NJ —A legal battle over Christmas lights is playing out in federal court in New Jersey. A federal judge has issued a key ruling in a patent fight between two holiday…

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NJ Lawmakers Demand FIFA Cost Hearings as Tammy Murphy’s Chairwoman Role Draws Scrutiny Over MetLife Plans

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded urgent budget hearings into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raising new concerns about taxpayer exposure, steep transit costs, and the leadership role…

South Jersey lottery ticket explodes for $953K

Burlington County ticket strikes $953,629 jackpot in Jersey Cash 5 draw Trenton, NJ — A single ticket sold in Burlington County matched all five numbers in Wednesday’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing, securing…

Crowded seaside boardwalk with colorful storefronts and a Jumbo's sign topped by a large shrimp sculpture against a blue sky.

New Jersey’s Famous Wildwood Boardwalk to Have a Curfew This Summer

WILDWOOD, N.J. — Visitors will have to leave the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. under a newly adopted city ordinance aimed at reducing late-night disturbances, Wildwood officials announced this week.…

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Driver accused of hit-and-run crash that damaged 8 homes, downed poles in Brick Township

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Maryland driver faces multiple summonses after a hit-and-run crash early April 12 knocked down utility poles and damaged eight homes in Brick Township, police said. Brick Township…

Morris County graduates 10 correctional officers in Newark ceremony after 19-week academy

NEWARK, N.J. — Ten newly trained correctional officers graduated Wednesday from the Essex County Police Academy, completing a 19-week program that prepares them to serve inside Morris County’s correctional system, according to…

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State Troopers Honored in Bayonne for Solving 2016 NJ Turnpike Crash That Led to 37-Year Sentence

Bayonne, NJ – New Jersey State Police leaders and troopers were recognized at a Bayonne gala this week for their years-long investigation into a fatal 2016 crash on the New Jersey Turnpike…

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New Jersey Drone Scare: Report Claims 15 Agricutural Spraying Drones Stolen and FBI ‘Concerned’

Newark, NJ – An unconfirmed report circulating this week claims 15 high-capacity agricultural drones were stolen in New Jersey last month, raising concern among federal sources and security experts about potential misuse,…

Newark Public Schools proudly kicked off Women’s History Month some very special visitors, including NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill and NJ Education Commissioner Dr. Lily Laux.

New Jersey spent $1 million to have 45 teens vote in Newark school board election

Newark, NJ — Forty-five 16- and 17-year-olds cast ballots in Newark’s school board election this week, a new development that has intensified debate after a lawmaker claimed the effort cost about $1…

Princeton police warn of rise in scam calls posing as banks and law enforcement

Scam alert issued in Princeton as callers impersonate banks and law enforcement Princeton, NJ — Residents are being warned about a rise in scam calls where individuals pose as bank officials, federal…

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Toms River opens registration for 6-week special needs summer camp serving ages 7 to 21

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Families in Toms River can now register for a six-week summer camp designed for children and young adults with special needs, with township officials announcing expanded programming and…

Passenger train at a stadium platform as fans walk toward the entrance for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

New Jersey spends $20M to promote World Cup while ‘NY–NJ’ branding sparks political firestorm

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is committing $20 million to promote itself during the 2026 FIFA World Cup even as the event is branded globally as “New York–New Jersey,” a tension that…

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New Jersey’s ‘Bottomless’ Pine Barrens Blue Hole Surrounded by Folklore and Urban Legends

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A secluded, deep-blue pool in the Pine Barrens continues to draw visitors each year despite safety warnings and long-running legends that describe it as “bottomless,” haunted, and dangerously…

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New Jersey Has More Horses Per Square Mile Than Kentucky, Here’s Why

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey packs thousands of horses into a surprisingly small footprint, ranking among the most horse-dense states in the country and rivaling Kentucky on a per-square-mile basis, according to…

Toms River and Brick Ranked New Jersey’s Safest Large Towns According to FBI Crime Data

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — It’s no secret that Ocean County is not only the most fun county in New Jersey, new data released by the FBI shows that it is also one…

Urgent rescue plea issued for four overlooked shelter dogs

Four dogs need help as urgent rescue plea intensifies in Ocean County Jackson, NJ — A growing sense of urgency is surrounding four dogs at a New Jersey shelter. The Northern Ocean…

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New Jersey Advances Police Transparency, Data Privacy, and Healthcare Access in Wave of New Laws

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers approved a series of new laws in March and April that expand police transparency rules, strengthen consumer data protections, and loosen restrictions on healthcare providers, marking…

New Jersey Weather Forecast: Warm Thursday Brings 70s Before Showers, Cooler Weekend Return

Trenton, NJ – A brief warm-up will push temperatures into the low 70s Thursday across New Jersey before a cooler, wetter pattern settles in for the weekend. After a cloudy and damp…

Bruce Springsteen Preaches Against Corruption at Newark Show Where Ticket Prices Topped $3,000

Newark, NJ – Fans paying as much as $3,000 per ticket at the Prudential Center heard Bruce Springsteen deliver a message calling for “unity over division” and “ethics over unbridled corruption” during…

New Jersey Gas Prices About to Jump 15 Cents This Spring and it Has Nothing to Do with Trump

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey drivers are set to pay about 15 cents more per gallon starting in June as a required switch to summer-grade gasoline takes effect statewide. The price increase…

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