Weird and Strange News

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is facing backlash from Republican lawmakers over a proposal in his latest budget plan that would impose sales taxes on a range of recreational …

QUEENS, N.Y. — Two probationary NYPD officers assigned to the 115th Precinct have been indicted on multiple charges, including burglary and forcible touching, in connection with an incident involving a …

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Potomac man is facing first-degree murder charges after walking into a Rockville police station and allegedly confessing to killing his grandmother, authorities announced Monday. Spencer Dillon …

TRENTON, N.J. — McDonald’s is the most searched fast-food chain in New Jersey, according to new research analyzing Google search data over the past year, despite a nationwide dip in …

OCALA, FL — A Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she filmed herself engaging in sexual activity with a dog and sold the footage online for hundreds of …

STAFFORD, VA — A Stafford man was arrested Thursday evening after allegedly attacking his roommate with a handsaw during a drunken altercation, authorities said. Michael Jones, 37, was taken into …

STAFFORD, VA — A juvenile allegedly under the influence crashed into another vehicle while attempting to order food at a McDonald’s drive-thru late Tuesday night, authorities said, and was later …

Key Points: MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A former church bookkeeper has been charged with stealing nearly $300,000 from two Roman Catholic parishes in Morris County over a six-year period, authorities announced …

Highlights: COLUMBIA, Ill. — Two baby sheep broke free from a fenced area near Triple Lakes Road earlier this week, prompting an unusual countryside chase that ended with one lamb …

STAFFORD, VA — A driver attempting to make a bank deposit created an unexpected “drive-thru” Thursday morning after crashing into a Bank of America branch in Stafford County, authorities said. …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Sen. John Bramnick has reintroduced legislation aimed at ending the state’s long-standing ban on self-serve gasoline, reviving a decades-long debate over whether Garden State drivers …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Wednesday, Toms River Township Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council announced they will continue to fight New Jersey’s affordable housing mandates by filing a …

The Chesapeake Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, introduced their new alternate identity for the 2025 season: the Chesapeake Oyster Catchers. Intended as a tribute to the Chesapeake …

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under the leadership of Secretary Brooke Rollins, has terminated a controversial contract in New York aimed at educating transgender and queer …

ALLENTOWN, PA — A City of Allentown employee who claimed to find a noose on her desk in January is now facing charges for allegedly fabricating the incident after DNA …

Trenton, NJ – As spring blossoms across New Jersey, bringing the cheerful chirps of returning migratory birds, a contentious proposal in Trenton threatens to silence a backyard tradition: bird feeding. …

New York, NY – March 23, 2025 – Michael Kay, the longtime voice of the New York Yankees and host of ESPN New York’s “The Michael Kay Show,” took to …

Elon Musk, the billionaire innovator behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X, has a knack for stirring the pot. Whether it’s launching cars into space or weighing in on cultural debates, his …

EATONTOWN, N.J. — A group of protesters is planning to gather outside a Tesla dealership on Sunday for what organizers are calling a “Tesla takedown” event aimed at Elon Musk …

ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – A newly appointed councilman in New Jersey will introduce an ordinance you can’t refuse. In Englishtown, New Jersey, a half-square-mile speck of suburban boredom, Mayor Daniel Francisco …

NEW YORK – Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), widely known as AOC, is stepping into the spotlight as the emerging leader of the Democratic Party, signaling a potential shift in the …

OP-ED – The Democratic Party is in freefall, and their latest tactic—cursing up a storm—isn’t just failing to reverse the slide; it’s making them look desperate. With approval ratings plumbing …

Trenton, NJ – A controversial state mandate in New Jersey has thrust hospitals into the spotlight, as new parents are now being asked to identify the gender identity and sexual …

DULLES, Va. — A Maryland man was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after allegedly assaulting a United Airlines gate agent when his travel plans were disrupted. Christopher Stuart Crittenden, …

TRENTON, NJ – A state grand jury has indicted a suspended Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) lieutenant for allegedly removing and tampering with drug evidence on multiple occasions and engaging …