Trump-Pardoned Payroll Tax Cheat George Gilmore, 77, Unanimously Re-Elected Ocean County GOP Chairman
Toms River, NJ – George Gilmore, the aging 77-year-old chairman of the Ocean County Republican Organization who received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump after his federal criminal convictions, was unanimously re-elected…
Jackson MUA Extends Water Service Toward Manchester Border, Opening Door for New Development
Jackson, NJ — Water infrastructure is quietly reshaping the development landscape along the Jackson–Manchester border, as the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) expands shared service capacity that could support future construction…
New Jersey Congressman Goes Missing as Republican Leaders Continue Search for Answers and Clarity
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A growing sense of unease is surrounding Capitol Hill as U.S. Representative Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ-07) remains absent from Congress for more than a month, with even his closest…
New Jersey Weather Forecast: Warm Thursday Brings 70s Before Showers, Cooler Weekend Return
Trenton, NJ – A brief warm-up will push temperatures into the low 70s Thursday across New Jersey before a cooler, wetter pattern settles in for the weekend. After a cloudy and damp…
New Jersey Gas Prices About to Jump 15 Cents This Spring and it Has Nothing to Do with Trump
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey drivers are set to pay about 15 cents more per gallon starting in June as a required switch to summer-grade gasoline takes effect statewide. The price increase…
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Blames President for 76,000 Enrollment Decrease in State Healthcare Marketplace
Trenton, NJ – Between 69,000 and 76,000 people in New Jersey did not re-enroll in marketplace health plans for 2026 after federal subsidies expired, though the state has not released demographic data…
New Jersey and New York Lawmakers Team Up to Fight E-ZPass and its Heavy Handed Fees and Tactics
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra is pushing a bipartisan plan to overhaul the EZ Pass system, targeting what he calls “excessive” fines and poor customer service while proposing a…
New Jersey Zone 7: What to plant and what to do in your garden this week to prepare for summer
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A late-season cold snap threatens early plantings across New Jersey just as the spring gardening season accelerates, forcing gardeners to balance frost protection with timely planting decisions, according…
Fire Rips Through Woodbridge Apartment Building, Crews Knock Down Flames With No Injuries
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — Heavy flames tore through the roof of a three-story apartment building at Woodbridge Center Plaza early Saturday, forcing a multi-town fire response before crews brought the blaze under control…
FIFA fires back at New Jersey governor with strongly worded response to travel costs
Newark, New Jersey — New Jersey commuters could face long-term transit costs as Governor Mikie Sherrill complained this week that NJ TRANSIT faces a $48 million bill tied to the 2026 World…
Jackson councilman questions new housing bureau, calls it ineffective layer of government
Official says unit lacks enforcement power despite expanded role in rental oversight Jackson Township, NJ — A Jackson councilman is raising concerns about the township’s newly created housing bureau, arguing it adds…
Mikie Sherrill’s New Gross Profit Corporate Tax Plan Could Put Many New Jersey Small Businesses Out of Business
Proposed limits on loss write-offs spark debate over affordability, revenue and business climate TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed change to New Jersey’s business tax structure is drawing sharp debate as state leaders…
New Jersey, New York Top ‘Most Disliked States’ Lists as Cost, Taxes, Attitude Drive Perception
Recent rankings cite affordability, population loss, and public sentiment as key factors Chicago, IL — Illinois, New Jersey, and New York are frequently ranked among the “most disliked” states in recent 2025–2026…
Man Charged With Aggravated Assault on Bus Driver in Ocean County
Ocean County, NJ — A man accused of assaulting a bus driver is being held without bail in Ocean County after being booked Monday on an aggravated assault charge, jail records show.…
Udpate: Shooters at New Jersey Chick-Fil-A Mass Shooting Caught Fleeing on Dashcam, Governor Responds
Authorities in Union County probe mass shooting as officials release few confirmed details. Union, New Jersey — A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant along Route 22 in Union Township on Saturday…
Driver in Lakewood Child Hit-and-Run Now Facing ICE Detainer, Officials Confirm
Federal immigration officials seek custody of Ocean County defendant ahead of release in ongoing case. Lakewood, NJ — Federal immigration authorities have lodged a detainer against a Jackson Township man charged in…
Toms River Affordable Housing Victory as Council Approves Mayor’s Solid Plan to Contain State Mandated Overdevelopment
Toms River Council Members vote to approve Mayor Dan Rodrick’s housing settlement with the state of New Jersey, but three council members continue to put politics and petty differences ahead of the…
NJ Friday morning traffic snarled by crash, sewer break, and widespread delays
Multiple incidents across North and Central New Jersey slow commuters during peak rush hour, with lane closures and bridge congestion impacting key corridors. Newark, New Jersey – A series of crashes, infrastructure…
New Jersey expands immigration limits, fueling debate over ‘sanctuary state’ label
Governor Mikie Sherrill signs sweeping immigration laws restricting cooperation with federal authorities. Trenton, New Jersey – Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed a package of immigration laws that significantly restrict how New Jersey…
Rare daytime fireball streaks across New Jersey sky, rattles homes across five states
A fast-moving meteor visible in broad daylight stunned residents and triggered widespread reports across the Northeast. Galloway Township, New Jersey – A rare daytime meteor traveling more than 30,000 miles per hour…
New Jersey grand jury indicts Woodbridge police sergeant in fatal 2025 shooting
Attorney General’s Office charges officer with first-degree aggravated manslaughter Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced that a state grand jury has indicted Woodbridge Police Department Sgt.…