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Laurita Winery hosts Oktoberfest Food Truck Festival with wine, food, and fall fun

NEW EGYPT, N.J. – Laurita Winery will pair fine wines with gourmet street food this weekend as the annual Oktoberfest Food Truck Festival returns to its scenic vineyard grounds for two days…

October 18, 2025

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Boo at the Boardwalk brings Halloween fun to Point Pleasant this weekend

Community News

POINT PLEASANT, N.J. – Jenkinson’s Boardwalk will transform into a Halloween playground this weekend as Boo at the Boardwalk returns for two days of family-friendly festivities filled with magic, costumes, and seaside…

October 18, 2025

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Cranford Pumpkin Carve-Out lights up Hanson Park with creativity and community

Community News

CRANFORD, N.J. – Hundreds of glowing jack-o’-lanterns will illuminate Hanson Park on Saturday evening as Cranford’s Annual Pumpkin Carve-Out and Parade of Pumpkins returns for a night of family fun and fall…

October 18, 2025

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New Jersey Seafood Festival serves up fresh catches and coastal flavor in Holmdel

Events and Festivals

HOLMDEL, N.J. – Seafood lovers will flock to Bell Works on Saturday for the New Jersey Seafood Festival, an all-day celebration of the state’s coastal cuisine featuring fresh catches, live entertainment, and…

October 18, 2025

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Allaire Village brings chills and history to life with Night of Frights and Ghost Tour

Events and Festivals

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Historic Village at Allaire will come alive with spirits, scares, and storytelling this weekend as the annual Night of Frights and a brand-new Ghost Tour take over…

October 17, 2025

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Ghoul Spring Village returns to Cape May with spooky family fun

Events and Festivals

CAPE MAY, N.J. – The annual Ghoul Spring Village opens its gates this weekend, inviting families to experience a haunted walk-through at Historic Cold Spring Village that blends eerie thrills with local…

October 17, 2025

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AWA’s Howl-O-Ween Bash brings spooky fun to Voorhees for a good cause

North Jersey News

VOORHEES, N.J. – The Animal Welfare Association is inviting families, pet lovers, and “little monsters” to its annual Howl-O-Ween Bash Friday evening, offering a mix of Halloween fun and fundraising for animals…

October 17, 2025

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Seton Village Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival rolls into South Orange Friday night

Events and Festivals

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – The streets of Seton Village will come alive Friday evening as the annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns to Irvington Avenue with a lineup of local…

October 17, 2025

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Queen City Film Festival spotlights emerging filmmakers in Plainfield and Watchung

Events and Festivals

PLAINFIELD, N.J. – The Queen City Film Festival returned this week with four days of screenings, youth programs, and filmmaker panels designed to highlight diverse and emerging voices in cinema. Running from…

October 17, 2025

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Cranford’s Witches Night Out casts a festive spell downtown

Central Jersey News

CRANFORD, N.J. – Downtown Cranford transformed into a lively, witch-themed celebration Thursday evening as residents donned hats, capes, and creative costumes for the annual Witches Night Out. The event, held from 5:30…

October 17, 2025

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Somerset County expands Raritan River Greenway with new land acquisition

Community News

Somerset County expands Raritan River Greenway with new land acquisition SOMERSET, NJ – Somerset County announced the acquisition of an additional 0.23 acres of vacant, wooded land along the Raritan River in…

October 17, 2025

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Toms River to host Veterans Luncheon honoring local heroes

Community News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The township will celebrate its veterans next month with a community luncheon hosted by Mayor Rodrick, the Toms River Senior Center, and the Toms River Municipal Alliance. The…

October 17, 2025

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Chris Pollak - Marching in the NYC Pride Parade with a shirt some say could say "Defund the Police"

Jackson Politician’s Cop Bashing Past Resurfaces in Recently Published Podcast Interview

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JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township council candidate Chris Pollak is facing criticism after acknowledging he made disparaging comments about law enforcement in a March interview that recently began circulating online. The footage,…

October 17, 2025

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Jesus Ruiz Merino arrested for kidnapping and sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl in New Jersey

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NORTH BERGEN, NJ – A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a juvenile following an investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit. New…

October 17, 2025

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Elderly man charged after explicit notes found on windshield

New Jersey News

Man arrested after explicit photos and notes left on vehicles across Morris County MOUNT ARLINGTON, NJ – A 74‑year‑old man was arrested after authorities say he left obscene Polaroid photos and handwritten…

October 17, 2025

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Chris Pollak for Jackson Township Defends Anti-Cop Comments Made in Police Trashing Interview

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JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township council candidate Chris Pollak is facing mounting backlash after admitting he made a series of critical statements about law enforcement in a March interview that recently resurfaced…

October 17, 2025

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Hope and Change? Barack Obama Endorses Mikie Sherrill Who is Promising Neither for New Jersey

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Newark, NJ – Former President Barack Obama has officially endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill in her bid for governor, calling her a leader with “integrity, grit, and commitment to service” as New Jersey’s…

October 17, 2025

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Ice-T to headline Dime Industries’ New Jersey cannabis launch at The Medicine Woman Jersey City

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Jersey City, NJ – Cannabis lifestyle brand Dime Industries is making its New Jersey debut with an exclusive launch event featuring legendary artist and entrepreneur Ice-T at The Medicine Woman Jersey City…

October 17, 2025

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Hackensack Meridian warns closure of Monmouth Medical Center will endanger patients and strain hospitals

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Long Branch, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health is condemning the New Jersey Department of Health’s decision to move forward with RWJ Barnabas Health’s application to close Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch,…

October 17, 2025

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U.S. Voting Machine Company Execs Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme

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Miami, FL – A multinational voting technology company and several of its executives have been charged in a sweeping federal indictment alleging a multimillion-dollar bribery and money laundering conspiracy tied to the…

October 17, 2025

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