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Police, firefighters responding to a possible home explosion in Somerville

As Tropical Storm Ida pummeled sections of North Jersey, a fire call went out regarding a possible explosion at a home in Somerville. According to an alleged eyewitness, the home exploded and…

September 2, 2021

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Justice Department Settles with Newark Public Schools to Protect English Learner Students

New Jersey News

NEWARK, N.J. – The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Newark Public Schools to resolve the department’s investigation into the school district’s programs for its English learner students, Acting U.S. Attorney…

September 1, 2021

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Jersey Cash 5 $145,123 Winner of Jackpot in Camden County

New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $145,123 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Monday, August 30, drawing. The winning numbers were: 03, 04, 07, 21, and 22, and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailer…

September 1, 2021

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COVID-19 cases on the rise in Ocean County

In the News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County is experiencing a third wave that has killed 13 people in the past week and infected 1,211 people during that same period. The Ocean County Health…

September 1, 2021

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Rape victim asks Jack Ciattarelli “Please, Stop” using her as political pawn, he said “No”

New Jersey News

A few weeks ago, we reported that Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, Jack Ciattarelli’s advertisement featuring rape victim Kate Brennan was off message. Now, Brennan herself is asking the Ciattarelli…

September 1, 2021

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Al Leiter, John Smoltz refuse COVID-19 vaccine and will no longer appear in-studio on MLB Network

Local Sports News

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township Major League Baseball pitching ace Al Leiter, now a sports analyst for Major League Baseball Network joined former MLB ace, John Smoltz, on the studio bench…

September 1, 2021

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Active-duty Sailor and his former Navy colleague are charged with conspiring to traffic guns from Georgia to New Jersey

New Jersey News

ATLANTA – Elijah Isaiah Boykin, an active-duty U.S. Navy Sailor, and Elijah Keashon Barnes have been indicted for unlawfully obtaining and transporting dozens of firearms that were later used in New Jersey-area…

August 31, 2021

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Camden Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute over 1 Kilogram of Heroin

New Jersey News

CAMDEN, N.J. B A Camden man was sentenced today to 87 months in prison for conspiring to distribute more than 1 kilogram of heroin, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. …

August 31, 2021

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Lifeguard killed in New Jersey lightning strike identified

New Jersey News

A lightning strike killed one lifeguard and injured seven others Monday at a beach in Ocean County, New Jersey, according to local authorities. The strike killed 19-year old lifeguard Keith Pinto around 4:35 p.m.…

August 31, 2021

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Murphy says vaccine mandate, testing for unvaccinated children in schools are both “on the table”

New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Monday said he’s not ruling out a possible vaccination mandate for all eligible residents in the state. While today, Murphy said he remains…

August 31, 2021

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Murphy unleashes executive caveat to retain pandemic power even if the rate of transmission drops below 1

New Jersey News

When the COVID-19 rate of transmission rose above 1 in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy’s pandemic executive order power was reinvoked. Under the law passed by the Democrat Senate and Assembly, as…

August 31, 2021

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Murphy allocates 6.5 million face masks for school mask mandate, issues firm warning to districts who disobey

Government News

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said he has reached into the state’s huge stockpile of PPE and will be making 6,500,000 face masks and surgical masks available to children…

August 31, 2021

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Phil Murphy says he will not extend $300 weekly unemployment benefits

Business News

TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans who remain on unemployment will find their monthly unemployment benefit drop by $1,200 after September 4th and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says it’s too expensive for…

August 31, 2021

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Million dollar Powerball ticket sold at Morganville Exxon station

Lottery Results

One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Monday, August 30, drawing winning the $1,000,000 third-tier prize. The ticket was sold at…

August 31, 2021

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Reward offered after dog left tied to a pole, abandoned, and starved in Newark

New Jersey News

Associated Humane Societies is offering a $1500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual that committed the heinous act of cruelty against a sweet, defenseless puppy in…

August 31, 2021

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Jews are target of 57.5% of U.S. hate crimes despite representing 2.5% of population

Community News

Bias against the Jewish faith made up 57.5% of religious hate crimes in the U.S. in 2020, despite only representing about 2.4% of the total population, according to an FBI report released…

August 31, 2021

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It’s time for Phil Murphy to reopen NJ government offices Senator says

New Jersey News

Sen. Kristin Corrado called on Gov. Phil Murphy to reopen State government offices, including unemployment walk-in centers, immediately.…

August 31, 2021

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Middlesex County Man Admits Lying in Employment Application with DEA

New Jersey News

NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man today admitted to lying about his educational background in his application for employment with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…

August 30, 2021

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Huge whale, larger than a transit bus washed up on the beach at the Jersey Shore

Jersey Shore News

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A 54-foot long fin whale washed up on the beach along Long Beach Island this weekend. The whale was pronounced dead and it appears it was struck by…

August 30, 2021

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Multiple people struck by lightning in South Seaside Park

New Jersey News

SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, NJ – Multiple people have been struck by lightning in South Seaside Park near the 21st Avenue Beach entrance. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time. It…

August 30, 2021

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