New Jersey lawmakers push bipartisan bill limiting governor’s emergency powers
TRENTON, NJ – In a rare bipartisan move, New Jersey lawmakers are pushing a sweeping measure that places new limits on how long a governor …
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Free fishing for kids? New Jersey lawmaker proposes no-fee licenses for minors
TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey lawmaker wants to make it easier for children and teens to get hooked on fishing—literally. Assemblyman Alex Sauickie (R–12th …
Rivals settle ‘Tun Tavern’ lawsuit, clearing way for historic Philadelphia rebuild
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A long-running legal battle over the right to resurrect Philadelphia’s legendary Tun Tavern—the birthplace of the U.S. Marine Corps—has ended in a …
New Jersey Moves to Ban Discrimination Against the Fat, Tall, and Short People of the Garden State
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Labor Committee has approved a first-of-its-kind proposal that would make it illegal for employers, landlords, schools, and public …
Heartbreaking plea in Jackson as family searches for owner or home for dog ‘Scooby’
JACKSON, N.J. – A Jackson family is making an urgent appeal to the community to help find the owner or a new home for a …
ICE arrests Salvadoran national convicted of sexual abuse after New York prison release
WASHINGTON, DC – Federal immigration officers have arrested a Salvadoran national with a history of sexual offenses in New York, officials confirmed this week. The …
Runaway cows block road in Poughkeepsie before deputies wrangle herd
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Drivers in Dutchess County were treated to an unusual morning sight Friday when a group of cows wandered onto a roadway, briefly …
Fugitive drug trafficker captured in Mexico extradited to New Jersey for sentencing
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Brick Township man convicted of running an extensive marijuana and hashish operation while evading justice for more than a year …
Seven New Jersey athletes to compete for Team USA at 2026 Winter Olympics
TRENTON, N.J. – Seven athletes with New Jersey roots will represent the United States at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, showcasing …
New Jersey Attorney General Horrified Over Obamas’ Monkey Video Posted by President Trump
TRENTON, N.J. – Acting New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport condemned a video posted by former President Donald Trump on Truth Social that depicted former …
Bomb threat and evacuation at Lakewood university traced to Monmouth County
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A bomb threat was made against Georgian Court University in Lakewood earlier this week. A juvenile from Monmouth County has been charged …
Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites recall expands over choking hazard concerns
EAST HANOVER, N.J. – Snack maker Mondelēz Global LLC announced a nationwide expansion of its voluntary recall of CHIPS AHOY! Baked Bites Brookie products following …
Man held without bail after getting caught with lewd images of young children
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A man residing in Ocean County is being held without bail at this time after authorities charged him with multiple counts …
Virginia Muslim Legislator Moves to Make Islamaphobia a Crime, Even if Victim is Not Islamic
Virginia Dem pushes Islamophobia crime bill as critics warn of speech impact Richmond, Va. – A Democratic state senator introduced legislation this session that would …
Feds bust Antifa warrior who called for death and shooting of ICE officers in Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minn. – Federal authorities announced the arrest of a Minneapolis man accused of conspiring to threaten, dox, and kill Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, …
Giuliani blasts Mamdani as ice, snow and garbage choke NYC streets
New York, N.Y. – Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani escalated his criticism of Mayor Zohran Mamdani as piles of snow and uncollected garbage continue to clog …
New Jersey stays silent as poisonous weedkiller found in popular bread brands sold across state
Trenton, N.J. – A study circulating nationally about weedkiller detected in common bread products has drawn no public response from New Jersey officials, even as …
Jackson Fire Department Seeks 45% Tax Hike at February Election
Jackson, NJ – Jackson voters will have to decide on February 21st whether or not they will approve a 45% tax hike for Fire District …
Icy snow storm uncovers 136-year-old shipwreck hidden beneath the Jersey Shore sands
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, NJ – Powerful winter storms that battered the Jersey Shore with wind, rough surf, and freezing temperatures have revealed a long-buried …
Janet Jackson linked to rifle shooting in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – Newark officials are asking for the public’s help locating a 38-year-old woman wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting investigation on …
Overturned crash shuts down Bay Head intersection, sends victims to hospital
BAY HEAD, NJ – A two-vehicle crash that left one car overturned shut down a busy Bay Head intersection late Wednesday morning, drawing a multi-agency …
Mother arrested after kicking pregnant school officer in the stomach
WASHINGTON, NC – A Washington woman was arrested at an elementary school after deputies say she refused to leave campus during a custody dispute and …
Meet P.F. Chang’s New Marketing Chief Who Will Connect Brand With Diverse Audiences
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – P.F. Chang’s announced the appointment of Holly Smith as chief marketing officer, tasking the restaurant brand with strengthening guest engagement and expanding …
Nobody Asked For It, But McDonald’s Drops Caviar McNuggets Ahead of Valentine’s Day
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As McDonald’s is raising prices on its once regularly value packed meals, it’s adding a menu item that reflects its new …
Virginia’s New Gun Bill Requires the Confiscation of Firearms and Imposes Criminal Penalties on Transfers
Virginia gun rights uproar: Delegate warns new bill would criminalize gun sales and ownership over time Richmond, VA – A fiery debate inside the Virginia …
Sha’Carri Richardson pleads with cop after 104 mph stop caught on bodycam
ORLANDO, FL – Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson can be heard pleading with a Florida sheriff’s sergeant not to take her to jail after being …
NJ bill would require drug evaluations after all fatal crashes
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would mandate drug evaluations for any driver involved in a fatal crash, expanding the …
NJ bill bans Green Acres funding for artificial turf fields
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would bar the use of state Green Acres funds for any project involving artificial …
NJ bill would make ghost gun manufacturing a first-degree crime
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill before the New Jersey Legislature aims to significantly toughen penalties for the illegal creation and distribution of untraceable firearms, …
New Jersey Wants to Ban Smoking on Boardwalks, Beaches, Amusement Parks and Cemeteries
TRENTON, N.J. – Smoking could soon be outlawed in nearly all public outdoor areas across New Jersey under a new proposal that expands the state’s …
Drunk driver hid his three children in the trunk during police stop
WESTMINSTER, Colo. – A man was arrested after police say he hid his three children in the trunk of his car to conceal them from …
Virginia Governor Spanberger Officially Terminates State Police Cooperation with ICE
Virginia governor ends ICE cooperation agreements with state law enforcement RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Abigail D. Spanberger on Wednesday signed an executive directive ordering all …
Wall of ice tears apart section of historic Keansburg Fishing Pier
KEANSBURG, N.J. – A powerful surge of bay ice ripped apart a section of the historic Keansburg Fishing Pier late Monday night, sending a 100- …
Massive ‘Icebergs’ as Big as Cars Litter a Beach in Cape May County
CAPE MAY, N.J. – Visitors to the Delaware Bay this week were greeted by a rare and striking sight — chunks of ice as large …
Suspect wanted after $1,700 gaming headset theft and threat at Chesapeake store
CHESAPEAKE, VA – Police are searching for a suspect who stole several high-end gaming headsets from an electronics store on Eden Way North and threatened …
Two Illegals Arrested in Violent Carjacking Case in Howell Township
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A late-night carjacking that left a taxi driver slashed in the face has led to the arrests of several suspects, including …
Baltimore mayor calls reporter racist for questioning $164,000 new personal SUV
BALTIMORE, Md. – Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott lashed out at a reporter this week, calling him “racist” after being pressed on why taxpayers spent $163,495 …
New Jersey GOP leader backs bill banning police, ICE agents from wearing masks in public
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Senate Republican and former assembly leader from 2012-2021, Jon Bramnick announced Tuesday that he will join legislation prohibiting law enforcement …
Virginia Democrats push massive legal gun ownership overhaul with fines and prison: Is New Jersey next?
A sweeping package of firearm legislation introduced by Virginia Democrats has ignited statewide controversy, as opponents warn the bills could turn thousands of law-abiding gun …
Rockland lawmakers close 2025 with tax votes and sewer shakeup
New City, NY – Rockland County legislators closed out their final meeting of 2025 by locking in tax rates and levies while advancing a major …
Toms River Mayor Says Summer Concert Beach Series Will Happen Despite Council Threat
Toms River, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick’s summer beach concert series and plans for a new sprinkler park for young children are under attack …
‘Affordable for who?’ Affordability Gov. Mikie Sherrill blasted over $100K-a-plate gala
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s message of “affordability” is drawing sharp criticism after reports surfaced that her inaugural festivities included a private dinner …
Andy Kim, New Jersey’s real fear isn’t ICE raids it’s crushing bills under Democrat leadership
Misplaced Fears: New Jersey’s Real Terror Comes in the Mailbox, Not at the Door OP/ED – In the shadow of recent immigration enforcement actions, New …
Feds nab Philly man accused of sexually threatening Gov. Mikie Sherrill
NEWARK, N.J. – Federal agents arrested a Pennsylvania man accused of leaving sexually explicit and threatening voicemails for New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, in what …
New Jersey Group Offers Ex-Cons Second Chance as Commercial Truck Drivers
NEWARK, N.J. – A New Jersey reentry organization is expanding efforts to retrain formerly incarcerated individuals and veterans as commercial truck drivers, backed by a …
People in New Jersey Are Terrified to Leave Their Homes, U.S. Senator Says
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Andy Kim said New Jersey residents are afraid to leave their homes, go to work, or send their children to …
Sherrill slams Trump’s “secret police” in fiery defense of New Jersey sanctuary cities
NEWARK, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill delivered a sharp rebuke of former President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics, comparing the federal use of masked Immigration …
New Jersey moves closer toward becoming an official migrant sanctuary state
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has voted to approve a landmark bill that would officially make the Garden State a sanctuary for undocumented …
Jackson Township Extends Landlord Registration Deadline as New Housing Bureau Struggles
JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township’s newly created Bureau of Rental Housing is facing sharp criticism and confusion after township officials admitted that the department has …
New Jersey Lawmaker Pushes for Tax Free Condoms
Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate would exempt the sale of condoms from the state’s sales and use tax, …