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…
ICE Greeted Mexican Sex Trafficker at Prison After Release in New Jersey and Sent Him Back to Mexico
Newark, NJ — A Mexican national who served five years in federal prison for interstate prostitution was deported April 17 and is now wanted in Mexico on allegations of human trafficking and…
Wall Stadium Kicks Off 2026 Season with NASCAR Spring Fling 50 in Wall Township
WALL, N.J. — Stock car racing returns to the Jersey Shore on April 25 as Wall Stadium Speedway opens its 2026 season with the Spring Fling 50, featuring a full slate of…
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…
DoorDash Driver Charged With Sexual Assault at Farmingdale Home, Arrested in Howell
FARMINGDALE, N.J. — A 36-year-old DoorDash delivery driver is charged with sexually assaulting a woman at a Monmouth County home before fleeing, and was later arrested in Howell, New Jersey State Police…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Knocks Down Power Lines, Ignites Car Fire and Shuts Route 34 in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A tractor-trailer crash that pulled down live power lines sparked a vehicle fire, trapped two մարդկանց, and left about 700 customers without electricity while forcing major road closures…
Howell Council Advances $67.4M Budget With Tax Increase, Residents Raise Zoning Concerns Tuesday
Howell Township, NJ — Residents face a proposed tax increase as township officials introduced a $67.4 million municipal budget Tuesday night while fielding public complaints about zoning enforcement and neighborhood development. The…
FIFA Could Legally Drop New Jersey As World Cup Host as Governor Wages Last Minute Contract War
FIFA faces growing pressure over New Jersey World Cup deal after Sherrill challenges transport costs and FIFA ‘surprised’ by governor’s war of words in the public. East Rutherford, New Jersey — A…
Coldplay Enters 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium After Costs, Branding Frustrations
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — High ticket prices, steep train fares, FIFA-linked costs and even the awkward “New York New Jersey Stadium” branding were already part of the conversation—now the 2026 World Cup…
NJ Transit plan for World Cup could sideline daily commuters during rush hour
New Jersey’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup is exposing a familiar tension: major global events versus the needs of everyday residents. According to reports, NJ Transit expects to move roughly 40,000…
New Jersey lawmaker loses it on Democrats: Stop passing unenforceable laws against the federal government
Assemblywoman argues legislation targeting federal issues will face court challenges and taxpayer costs Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey lawmaker is raising concerns that recent state legislation could be unconstitutional and lead…
Man accused of staging device that halted NJ parade
Man allegedly planted device and triggered false alarm FREEHOLD, NJ – A St. Patrick’s Day parade in Keansburg was abruptly canceled after a man reported a suspicious device near the route, only…
Absecon man arrested after attempted car break-ins lead to multiple burglary charges
Police say suspect was caught on home surveillance and later found with weapons, tools, and stolen items Absecon, NJ — A man accused of trying to break into vehicles in a residential…
Driver busted after deadly Toms River crash leaves woman dead
Manchester man charged after fatal crash in Toms River leaves woman dead Toms River, NJ – Monday night traffic along Lakewood Road turned fatal when a southbound sedan lost control and crossed…
Middletown Schools Face Closures Without State Bailout as Money Flows into Districts Like Newark, Lakewood
No financial lifeline confirmed as district moves ahead while other NJ districts receive major aid or intervention Middletown, New Jersey — No state bailout is coming to prevent school closures in Middletown,…
Asbury Park Landmark Hangout Now Luxury Condos as the Inkwell Lofts Seek to Tie Project to History and Nostalgia
A new condo development rises where the storied Inkwell Coffee House once stood, with a café nod to its past. Long Branch, NJ — A nearly six-decade-old Jersey Shore gathering place has…
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 commuter costs surge as Shore to NYC workers’ drive tops $17K a year
Rising tolls, congestion pricing and fuel costs strain affordability for daily workers TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A daily commute from Ocean County to Manhattan now costs more than $17,000 a year, underscoring…
High-Profile Crimes and Deadly Crashes Involving Migrants in New Jersey Draw Political and Public Attention
TRENTON, N.J. — A series of recent high-profile criminal cases involving migrants in New Jersey has intensified debate over immigration policy, law enforcement cooperation, and public safety, with several incidents gaining statewide…
NJ Republicans blame decades of Democratic control as data shows high taxes, rising costs connected to one-party rule
State GOP points to nation-leading property taxes and affordability strain across New Jersey. Trenton, New Jersey — New Jersey Senate Republicans said Friday that more than two decades of Democratic control of…
Fatal pedestrian crash on Route 9 in Manalapan under investigation
Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and local police are examining the circumstances of a late-night collision that left a 72-year-old woman dead. Freehold, New Jersey – A fatal pedestrian crash in Manalapan Township…