Wall Township Cancels Firecracker 5 Race After Storm Brings Down Large Trees
Wall Township, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department announced that the annual Firecracker 5 race scheduled for Saturday has been canceled after severe thunderstorms brought down two large trees overnight. Police…
Wall Township police report eight arrests in weeklong enforcement effort
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police made multiple arrests during the week of November 17 through November 23, including several for driving while intoxicated and others on outstanding warrants. The department’s…
New Jersey Sues Feds to Defend ‘Peaceful’ Protesters from Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin joined 17 other states and the District of Columbia in filing a federal brief defending protesters injured by federal agents during demonstrations in…
Whale deaths plunge off New Jersey and New York after years of alarming strandings some say linked to offshore wind
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 dropped sharply…
Statewide blitz targets drunk drivers ahead of Thanksgiving
New Jersey launches ‘Goal: Zero’ traffic crackdown in honor of fallen officer ahead of Thanksgiving travel surge Manchester, NJ – Law enforcement officers across New Jersey will flood state roadways Wednesday afternoon…
New Jersey Moves Closer to Legalizing Medical Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
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 and Services…
Sherrill Taps Pro-Offshore Wind Advocate to Co-Chair Gubernatorial Transition Team
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has tapped U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to co-chair her “Making Energy More Affordable and Reliable” Action Team, signaling that offshore wind and renewable infrastructure will…
Cyclist and officer identified in deadly bike crash on NJ highway
E-bike rider dies after collision with patrol car in Middletown as AG names officer involved TRENTON, NJ – The state Attorney General’s Office on Monday released the names of the cyclist and…
New Jersey’s Official Social Media Page Gushed Over Transgender Week While Mostly Ignoring Veterans Day
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy’s administration is facing scrutiny after New Jersey’s official social media accounts promoted Transgender Awareness Week with multiple posts, while offering only a brief acknowledgment of Veterans…
New Jersey rock icon Steven Van Zandt celebrates 75th birthday, marking decades of music and activism
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Musician, songwriter, and actor Steven Van Zandt — known to millions as “Little Steven” from Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and for his role as Silvio Dante on The…
Holmdel officer represents department at national summit on impaired driving
HOLMDEL, NJ – A Holmdel Township police officer represented the department this week at the 2025 Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Law Enforcement Leadership Summit in Hurst, Texas. Patrolman Menosky attended the…
Seals return to New Jersey beaches as public urged to keep 150 feet away
BRIGANTINE, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced that seals have returned to New Jersey’s coastline and urged beachgoers to keep a safe distance. Officials reminded the public to stay at…
Mikie Sherrill Says New Jersey Could Stop Paying Federal Taxes, Pushes for Federal Tax Strike
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 of a…
Mikie Sherrill’s promised energy freeze sparks hope in New Jersey but experts warn of harsh reality
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 costs on…
Heavy delays clog NJ highways as Friday morning commute hits full stride
NEWARK, NJ – Rush-hour traffic across New Jersey slowed to a crawl Friday morning as wet conditions, construction zones, and several early crashes combined to jam major routes heading toward New York…
New Jersey Congressional Aide Who Faked Violent “Trump Fueled” Attack Facing Five Years in Prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A New Jersey woman employed by New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew was charged Wednesday with conspiring to stage a violent assault and making false statements to law…
Major New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Leaving State, Laying Off 572 Workers
NEWARK, NJ – UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health division will lay off 572 employees in early 2026 and close its behavioral health services across New Jersey, according to WARN notices filed with state…
Howell cops hunt man who choked mother pushing stroller
Mother walking with toddler assaulted in Howell Township suspect sought Howell Township, NJ – A woman walking with her 2-year-old child in a stroller was assaulted from behind in broad daylight Friday…
Maryland MS-13 Gang Member Found Guilty of Machete Murder of Teen Girl Lured from New Jersey
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, whose body…
Overnight lane closures coming to Swimming River Road for bridge project
TINTON FALLS, NJ – Drivers in Tinton Falls should expect overnight traffic restrictions this week as crews continue work on the next stage of the Swimming River Road bridge construction project. Police…
Study shows negative impact of offshore wind farms on whales and other marine mammals
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 right whale.…