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…
Cocktails-To-Go Could Become Permanent in New Jersey Under New Bill
Legislation introduced in Trenton would permanently allow restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, and craft distilleries to continue selling and delivering alcoholic beverages under rules first adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. TRENTON, N.J. —…
New Jersey Bill Would Allow Ambulances to Transport Injured Police Dogs
The legislation would permit emergency medical personnel to transport and provide emergency care to injured law enforcement canines when no human patient requires treatment. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker has…
New Jersey Dems Target Big Oil With $50 Billion “Recovery Payments” As Corporate Exodus Continues
New Jersey Democrats Advance $50 Billion ‘Polluters Pay’ Climate Bill The proposal would require major fossil fuel companies to fund climate resilience projects across New Jersey through $50 billion in cost recovery…
Federal Charges Loom for New Jersey Protesters Arrested During Delaney Hall Riots
Activist groups say some protesters arrested during the May 31st demonstration outside Delaney Hall have received phone calls and visits from individuals identifying themselves as FBI agents. NEWARK, N.J. — Individuals arrested…
Cumberland Woman Charged After Alleged Assault and Home Burglary on Columbia Street
A Cumberland woman was arrested Friday morning after police said she assaulted a resident and unlawfully entered a home on Columbia Street. Cumberland, MD – A Cumberland woman is facing multiple charges…
Rip Current Drags Ocean County Man to His Death at LBI
A 28-year-old Forked River man died Friday afternoon after being pulled from the ocean unconscious during a rip current rescue operation in Ship Bottom. Ship Bottom, NJ – Emergency responders recovered a…
New Jersey Public Defender Challenges Felony Rioting Charges for 40 Violent Delaney Hall Protesters
The New Jersey Office of the Public Defender says it is closely reviewing dozens of felony rioting charges stemming from protests outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention facility, raising concerns about probable cause…
Absecon Man Arrested After Residential Burglary Investigation Leads to Recovery of Stolen Property
Police say a 27-year-old Absecon man was arrested after investigators identified him in connection with a residential burglary on Haddon Avenue and recovered stolen property. Absecon, N.J. – An Absecon man is…
Ocean County Sheriff Warns Against Swimming at Unguarded Beaches After Multiple Jersey Shore Rescues
Authorities are urging residents and visitors to stay out of the ocean at unguarded beaches following multiple water rescues along the Jersey Shore and deteriorating marine conditions. Ocean County, N.J. – The…
New Jersey Governor Shifts $15 Million from Domestic Violence Victims to Migrant Legal Services
Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn is criticizing Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s proposed budget after funding reductions for women’s services coincided with a major increase in immigration legal defense spending. Trenton, N.J. – A growing political…
Seaside Park police carry Flame of Hope in statewide tradition
Law enforcement agencies from across Ocean County joined forces for an annual run supporting Special Olympics New Jersey SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — The Flame of Hope made its way through the Jersey…
New Jersey Governor Announces $12 Million Fund Legal Support for Migrants Facing Detention and Deportation
Trenton, NJ — Immigrants facing detention and possible deportation in New Jersey will gain access to expanded legal support after Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a $12 million increase for the state’s Detention…
Annual Bayshore Greek Fest Returns to Holmdel With Food, Music and Family Fun
The four-day Bayshore Greek Fest is bringing authentic Greek cuisine, folk dancing, live entertainment and carnival attractions to Holmdel this week. Holmdel, NJ – The Annual Bayshore Greek Fest is set to…
15 Years Later, Snooki Meets Officer Behind Her Iconic Jersey Shore Arrest
Fifteen years after one of reality television’s most unforgettable moments, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi reunited with the Seaside Heights police officer who arrested her during the early days of Jersey Shore. Seaside Heights,…
Hot Summer-like Weekend Expected at the Jersey Shore With Temperatures in the 90s
Beachgoers can expect sunshine and temperatures in the 90s through Saturday before showers and thunderstorms move into the Jersey Shore region late in the weekend. A stretch of summer-like weather is expected…
Ocean County dog lovers asked to help find home for Zara
Well-behaved Rottweiler needs placement as rescue group stands ready to help OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — An Ocean County animal welfare group is making an urgent appeal to find a foster or foster-to-adopt…
New Jersey Ranked 5th-Worst State for Road Rage as Aggressive Driving Fuels Fatal Crashes
A new national analysis ranks New Jersey among the worst states in America for road rage and aggressive driving, with nearly half of all fatal crashes linked to dangerous driver behavior. Trenton,…
Suspect Killed, Two Atlantic City Police Officers Shot While Serving Search Warrant
Two Atlantic City police officers were shot Tuesday while serving a search warrant, leaving one officer critically injured and a suspect dead, authorities said. Atlantic City, NJ – A search warrant operation…
Search Continues for Missing Teen Swimmer Who Vanished During School Trip in Wildwood
A 14-year-old student disappeared in the Atlantic Ocean while swimming during a school trip to Wildwood, prompting a massive multi-agency search that continued into a second day. Wildwood, NJ – Search crews…
Drug Raid in Cape May Court House Leads to Cocaine, Ecstasy and Mushroom Seizure, Prosecutors Say
Cape May Court House, NJ — A 41-year-old Cape May Court House man remains jailed after a multi-agency drug investigation led authorities to seize cocaine, ecstasy pills, psilocybin mushrooms, ammunition, and alleged…