Central Jersey News

Woman fatally beaten at motel murder charge follows hospital drop-off Toms River, NJ – A woman found unconscious with severe head trauma at a local hospital on Sunday has died, …

Montclair, NJ – As New Jersey’s newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, steps into the role amid ongoing debates over policies affecting the …

Newark, NJ – Nearly every poll in New Jersey had the gubernatorial race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill in a dead heat through much of October and now, one …

New Brunswick, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey must be prepared to counter Republican-led gerrymandering efforts across the country by considering redistricting measures of its own, …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey commuters faced a difficult Thursday morning drive as multiple crashes, disabled vehicles, and long delays clogged major highways and river crossings across the region. Heavy …

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has mobilized the state’s National Guard to assist food banks as federal delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding leave hundreds …

Trenton, NJ – Law enforcement responded early Tuesday to emailed threats targeting polling places in multiple New Jersey counties, prompting temporary closures and heightened security as voters headed to the …

North Brunswick, NJ – Police activity at Livingston Park School Tuesday morning prompted authorities to redirect voters to a new polling location as officers secured the area. The North Brunswick …

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced that her office, in coordination with the FBI, will actively investigate and prosecute any criminal activity related to the upcoming general election, …

JACKSON, N.J. – New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has endorsed Al Couceiro, a lifelong firefighter and EMT, in Jackson’s hotly contested Township Council race. His endorsement puts him …

RARITAN, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli will wrap up his campaign tonight with a final rally at John Basilone Memorial Park in Raritan, the same Somerset County town where his political …

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign celebration turned into a moment of deep emotion when his son, Jake, unexpectedly arrived home from military service in the Middle East. The Republican …

TRENTON, NJ – After a mild start to fall, colder weather is moving into New Jersey this week, bringing frosty mornings and crisp, cool afternoons across much of the state. …

TRENTON, N.J. – Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli is outlining an aggressive first-day agenda as he seeks to reclaim the New Jersey governor’s office for his party in the final days …

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has declared a statewide State of Emergency effective at midnight, citing an imminent threat to food security after the Trump Administration suspended federal Supplemental …

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Former New Jersey Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli delivered a sharp critique of his political rivals in a social media post Friday, accusing unnamed candidates of corruption, hypocrisy, and …

TRENTON, N.J. – As daylight saving time ends this Sunday, the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety is reminding residents to “change your clock, check your batteries” — a lifesaving …

Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing growing financial headwinds as investors react to a disappointing third-quarter earnings report that has sparked what analysts are calling the “Chipotle collapse.” The company’s shares …

Toms River gears up for delayed trick-or-treating after storm passes TOMS RIVER, N.J. – With the nor’easter now behind us, families in Toms River are preparing for a postponed night …

Washington, DC – Representative Mikie Sherrill and nearly every member of New Jersey’s Democratic congressional delegation voted Tuesday against a stopgap spending bill that would have reopened the federal government, …

Washington, DC – New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim joined most of their Democratic colleagues Tuesday in voting against a Republican-backed measure to reopen the federal government, extending …

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey could be seeing a Republican governor if the current trends continue and voters get out to cast their vote. A new Emerson College poll shows …

Newark, NJ – Morning rain turned New Jersey’s rush hour into a gridlocked mess Thursday as slick roads caused a string of crashes and heavy backups across several major highways. …

Newark, NJ – New Jersey is positioning itself at the forefront of America’s clean energy transformation, with leaders calling for massive investment in offshore wind as a key to the …

Jackson, NJ – Chris Pollak, the former New York cosplaying superhero street vigilante known as the Dark Guardian, is facing criticism after an interview in which a conversation about cancel …