No Forks Given As NJ Plastic Utensil Ban Begins Today
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Democrats have gone out of their forkin’ minds as today begins their ban on plastic utensils at restaurants, bodegas, and takeouts statewide. New Jersey’s new “Skip the…
Man Last Seen Arguing With Missing Jackson Rutgers Student Walks Free After Plea Deal Because Victim Couldn’t Testify
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information after a Rutgers University senior vanished in Jackson Township, sparking outrage from his family. Jackson Township, NJ – This case will be filed in…
Cold War Nuclear Missile Accident Hidden Away Next to State Wildlife Refuge in Jackson
A 1960 explosion involving a nuclear-tipped missile at McGuire Air Force Base left radioactive contamination that required decades of cleanup. Wrightstown, NJ – A Cold War missile accident at what is now…
Botched Root Canal Leads to Arrest of Fake Dentist Operating in New Jersey
Police say a woman was practicing dentistry without a license at a Main Street business following a months-long investigation by local detectives. South River, NJ – A months-long investigation by the South…
“Obama Phone” Program Still Active Nearly Two Decades After Launch and Now Includes Free Amazon Prime
The federal Lifeline program, often nicknamed the “Obama Phone,” continues to provide free or discounted cell phone service to eligible low-income households across the United States. TRENTON, NJ – A federal program…
Black Bears Awake Across New Jersey as Spring Brings Increased Sightings
Wildlife officials say black bears are beginning to emerge from winter dens across New Jersey, and residents may start seeing them near homes and garbage cans as they search for food. Trenton,…
Strange Items That Wash Ashore Along Jersey Shore Beaches, From Voodoo Dolls to Dinosaurs
Beach cleanups and storms have revealed everything from creepy dolls and dentures to household appliances and decades-old artifacts along the New Jersey coastline. Asbury Park, NJ – Visitors walking the beaches of…
Former Houston School Aide Sentenced to Prison in Federal Meth Trafficking Case
Authorities say the former educator helped traffic nearly a kilogram of methamphetamine and more than 500 grams of cocaine as part of a drug trafficking operation. San Antonio, TX – A former…
Viral Video Shows Group Leaving Baltimore Crab House Without Paying $429 Bill
A Baltimore seafood restaurant says a group of diners left without paying a $429.43 bill, prompting the business to release surveillance footage that quickly went viral online. Maryland Blue Crab House said…
Man Arrested After Woman Stabbed Near Vale Cemetery in Schenectady
Police say a suspect known to the victim was taken into custody shortly after the stabbing that left a woman hospitalized. Schenectady, NY – A Schenectady man has been arrested following a…
Human Remains Found in Massachusetts Pond
Teenagers playing near a bridge in Shirley discovered what police confirmed was a human limb in the water, prompting a multi-agency investigation. Shirley, MA – Authorities are investigating after human remains were…
Girl Scouts Sell Cookies Outside New Jersey Weed Shop
A New Jersey Girl Scouts troop drew national attention after selling cookies outside a Mount Laurel cannabis dispensary during a trial partnership. Mount Laurel, NJ – A Girl Scouts troop in South…
New Jersey Republicans Want to Make Bleachers Safe Again
Proposed “New Jersey Bleacher Safety Act” would mandate safety standards and inspections for existing bleachers statewide. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require existing bleachers at sports…
New Jersey Lawmakers Propose Workplace Protections for Menstruation and Menopause Regardless of Gender
Legislation would expand New Jersey’s anti-discrimination law to protect workers of any gender experiencing menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would make it illegal…
Hackensack Man Hospitalized After Jumping From High-Rise Balcony During Police Standoff
Police say the man, who was armed with multiple knives, jumped between balconies before falling several stories outside a Prospect Avenue apartment building. Hackensack, NJ – An emotionally distressed man armed with…
Watch: Man caught on camera pushing kids off bikes arrested at nearby concert by police
Police say a suspect was arrested after surveillance video captured him assaulting two boys riding bicycles. Sandy Springs, GA – A man accused of assaulting two juveniles riding bicycles in Sandy Springs…
Today in New Jersey History: The Devastating Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962
One of the most destructive coastal storms in state history began battering the Jersey Shore on March 5. Trenton, NJ – March 5 marks the beginning of one of the most destructive…
Police Report: Facebook Scanner News Operator Had Alleged ‘Hit List’ When He Showed Up for Fight With U.S. Army Veteran
Authorities say a New Jersey blogger showed up at a veteran’s home over social media posts, sparking a physical confrontation captured on a Ring camera. Beachwood, NJ – A confrontation between a…
Human Skull Found in Woods Near Wildwood
Authorities say skeletal remains believed to belong to an adult were found during a coordinated search in the Whitesboro section of Cape May County. Cape May Court House, NJ – A quiet…
Woman Found Stabbed Inside Schenectady’s Vale Cemetery
A woman suffered multiple stab wounds to her arms and torso during a violent attack inside Vale Cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Schenectady, NY – A quiet and solemn afternoon at one of Schenectady’s…
Police Warn Public to Stay Out of Vacant Jackson School Recently Sold to Major Lakewood Yeshiva
Authorities say several arrests have already been made at the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School following trespassing incidents tied to a social media trend. Jackson, NJ – Police in Jackson Township are…
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