New Jersey Families Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Staying Cool and Paying the Electric Bill
As temperatures climb past 100 degrees and air conditioners run nearly nonstop, New Jersey families are confronting a reality that has become all too familiar: opening the next electric bill with a…
New Jersey proposes new rules for lobsters
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to clarify how lobster size limits are enforced within the state’s marine waters, ensuring that existing restrictions apply only…
Walmart parking lot chase ends with Toms River man headed to state prison for five years
Toms River man gets 5 years in prison after gun found in crashed van and cocaine case near Walmart TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man who prosecutors say was found…
Suspended driver hits scooter in NJ and drags rider under pickup
Toms River man charged after electric scooter rider dragged in DUI crash BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Toms River man is facing multiple charges after police say he crashed a pickup truck…
Shore lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for texting and driving
TRENTON, N.J. – Senator James W. Holzapfel of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has introduced new legislation to toughen New Jersey’s penalties on distracted driving, aiming to crack down on texting behind the…
Lakewood dad pleads guilty in death of 3-month-old daughter
Lakewood dad admits guilt in death of 3-month-old as prosecutors seek 25 years LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man stood in court Thursday and pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death…
‘Get Rid of the Retard by January’ Jackson Mayor Facing Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Jackson Township employee has filed a lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court accusing township officials, including Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and the Township of Jackson of workplace harassment,…
Ocean County structure fire under investigation
Barnegat crews battle structure fire with mutual aid support as investigation begins BARNEGAT, NJ – Firefighters in Barnegat responded to a structure fire Monday night that drew multiple mutual aid companies and…
Verizon Outage Affects 175,000 in New Jersey Tri-State Area: No, We Can’t Hear You
Massive Verizon outage hits New Jersey and New York, leaving over 175,000 without service NEWARK, N.J. – Verizon customers across New Jersey, New York, and several neighboring states were hit with widespread…
Man shot and killed in Wilkinsburg intersection, Allegheny County Police investigating
WILKINSBURG, Pa. – Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead Monday night in Wilkinsburg. Authorities said they received a 911 call around 8:42 p.m. reporting…
New Jersey’s Sanctuary Safe Spaces Law Creates Dangerous Havens for Criminals Assemblywoman Says
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Republican lawmaker Dawn Fantasia is blasting a new Democratic-backed plan to establish “sanctuary spaces” in schools, hospitals, churches, and homeless shelters — arguing that the measure would…
Why is Wawa gas more expensive than local gas stations all over New Jersey?
TRENTON, N.J. – As gas prices across New Jersey continue to drop, many drivers are noticing that Wawa’s prices seem to remain stubbornly higher than nearby competitors—sometimes by as much as 20…
Ocean County Powerball ticket scores half-million win
Ocean County Powerball ticket lands $500000 win in Double Play drawing Trenton, NJ — A lucky Powerball ticket sold in Ocean County scored a $500,000 prize in Saturday night’s Double Play drawing,…
Useless Weird Sh-t: Phil Murphy gives 350,000 Ex-Cons Right to Serve on Jury duty
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order this week restoring jury service rights to more than 350,000 New Jersey residents who have completed their criminal sentences, calling it a…
NJ Democrats push bill to offer full Medicaid healthcare access to undocumented immigrants
TRENTON, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would make the state one of the first in the nation to provide full medical assistance to undocumented immigrants, expanding eligibility…
Police say Wildwood Crest deaths likely murder-suicide
Wildwood Crest, NJ – Authorities in Cape May County say the deaths of a man and woman discovered inside a Wildwood Crest home earlier this week appear to be the result of…
New Jersey senate panel advances bill banning federal agents from schools, churches, and hospitals
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation requiring the state Attorney General to develop model policies guiding interactions with federal civil law enforcement in places…
Police identify elderly couple found dead in Wildwood Crest home
WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. – Cape May County authorities have identified the two people found dead earlier this week inside a Wildwood Crest residence as Donald Miller, 79, and Marion Miller, 79, both…
Heavy rain Saturday, cooler and windy Sunday across New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s weekend forecast calls for a wet start followed by a colder, breezy finish as a passing storm system brings widespread rain before clearing late Sunday. Friday will…
Crashes and heavy delays snarl Friday morning commute across New Jersey
EDISON, N.J. – The Friday morning rush brought widespread congestion and multiple incidents on key New Jersey highways, with crashes and debris reports creating delays stretching across the northern half of the…
Ocean County domestic violence pilot program advances to test electronic monitoring and victim alerts
TRENTON, NJ – A new four-year pilot program aimed at improving victim safety in domestic violence cases has advanced in Trenton, following approval by the Assembly Judiciary Committee of Assembly Bill 3731.…