Central Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of states suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging that new federal policies …

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – A Robbinsville police drone helped officers locate a missing person with special needs late Wednesday night after they wandered away from home in cold and rainy weather. …

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Township officials are warning residents and businesses about a new scam targeting applicants involved with the Planning and Zoning Department through the use of fake invoices …

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Fire crews responded late Wednesday afternoon to a fire at a residential high-rise on Fayette Street that left several residents temporarily displaced but caused no injuries. …

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pfizer Inc. on Monday released detailed analyses of myocarditis cases linked to its COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, emphasizing that the condition remains an uncommon side effect and …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After several years of mounting concern over dead whales and dolphins washing ashore, the number of strandings along the New Jersey and New York coasts has …

TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers in New Jersey have taken a major step toward legalizing and regulating psilocybin for therapeutic use, advancing a measure known as the “Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Children raced down bright blue slides and soared across the dual zipline as Ocean County officials unveiled the new “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park. With …

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Fire Department hosted its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution this morning at Fire Headquarters, partnering with the city’s Department of Human Services to …

TRENTON, NJ – In a surprising exchange during an appearance on “The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart,” New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger discussed the possibility …

TRENTON, NJ – In the wake of her decisive victory in the gubernatorial election, Mikie Sherrill has New Jersey buzzing with optimism over her bold pledge to freeze skyrocketing energy …

GAITHERSBURG, MD – A Montgomery County judge on Friday found a 24-year-old Frederick woman guilty of first-degree murder and related charges in the brutal killing of 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez Merino, …

NEWARK, NJ – While suburban school districts slash programs, shutter schools, and explore bankruptcy, Newark Public Schools remain among the most well-funded systems in New Jersey — largely subsidized by …

TRENTON, NJ – A Trenton man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting his girlfriend multiple times before fleeing across state lines in her car, authorities said Monday. Prosecutors …

PROVINCETOWN, MA – Beneath the rolling Atlantic, a silent crisis brews as the hammering sounds of offshore wind farm construction clash with the delicate acoustic world of the North Atlantic …

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee has approved a bill that would ease restrictions on when members of the Police and …

TRENTON, NJ – Fourteen individuals have been charged for their alleged roles in an organized crime-linked multimillion-dollar sports betting operation that investigators say spanned multiple states and was led by …

Washington Township, NJ – A former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was sentenced to ten years in prison after admitting to conduct involving a six-year-old child. He acknowledged …

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the Statehouse is drawing sharp attention as lawmakers move to restrict when officers can cover their faces while engaging with the public. The …

Police launched the case after responding to a call on Lyford Court on October 3 regarding the injury to the dog, Ruby. Veterinary findings later revealed what appeared to be …

Deptford, NJ – A new Toys R Us holiday shop is set to open inside Deptford Mall as the iconic toy retailer expands its national footprint ahead of the peak …

TRENTON , NJ – A powerful solar storm sent the Aurora Borealis vivid and far south Tuesday night, with fresh conditions promising another display over North America tonight. Witnesses across …

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would impose new taxes on what lawmakers are calling “non-essential flights” across the state. The measure, Senate Bill 4639, …

Berkeley Township, NJ – A Bayville man was arrested after police tracked stolen property using GPS technology following a burglary on Holly Lane, authorities said. Residents reported seeing a person …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved more than $5.2 million in new and extended contracts spanning health care, technology, engineering, infrastructure, and public safety …