Route 70 Closed in Manchester Due to Fallen Telephone Pole
Manchester Township, NJ – Tuesday morning commuters are encountering traffic delays at two locations across New Jersey, including a crash on Route 495 in Hudson County and a downed utility pole that…
Ex-NJEA President Who Blew $40M in Union Dues on Failed Campaign Blames 2% Tax Cap for NJ School Cuts
Trenton, NJ — Former New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean Spiller, whose union-backed gubernatorial campaign spent roughly $40 million before he finished fifth in the 2025 Democratic primary, is now at…
Lakewood Leads New Jersey in Births, Jackson Jumps 167% Since 2018
Lakewood, NJ — More than 5,400 babies were born in Lakewood in 2024, keeping the Ocean County township at the top of New Jersey for births for the fourth consecutive year and…
New Jersey Diners Are In Decline, But State Lawmakers Say There’s A Plan To Save Them
Trenton, NJ — A new bill backed by South Jersey lawmakers would slash taxes for long-standing diners and restaurants, offering financial relief to businesses that have operated for at least 25 years…
New Jersey Records Coldest Winter in 23 Years as Snowfall Totals Hit Over 53 Inches Across State
Mount Holly, NJ — A colder-than-normal winter combined with multiple high-impact storms pushed New Jersey into one of its snowiest seasons in over a decade, with some North Jersey towns topping 30…
New Jersey Federal Judge Blocks Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Offshore Wind Project Down the Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at halting construction of a major offshore wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York, dealing a…
Ex-FBI Director James Comey’s Former Judge Daughter Sues Feds Over Firing
NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has cleared the way for former prosecutor Maurene Comey to pursue her wrongful termination lawsuit in federal court, rejecting the Justice Department’s attempt to push…
Migrant with ICE Detainer Accused of Fleeing Ocean County DWI Stop, Faces Eluding Charges and Immigration Hold
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A drunk driving stop in Ocean County on Saturday escalated into a multi-charge criminal case after Ivan Cruz allegedly fled from officers, leading to felony-level charges and an…
Ocean County Drunk Driver Had Active Pennsylvania Warrant
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A driver arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Ocean County is now also facing complications tied to an out-of-state warrant, according to jail records. Shaun…
Ocean County Man with ICE Detainer Accused of Strangling Domestic Violence Victim, Facing Child Abuse Charges
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail on Saturday now faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault by strangulation and child abuse, according to jail records. Carlos…
New Jersey SNAP Benefit Changes Promote Healthier Diets, Expand Workforce Participation
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey SNAP recipients will see updated rules in 2026 designed to encourage healthier food choices and stronger workforce participation, as federal guidelines and state-level policies reshape how benefits…
Another Offshore Wind Project Off NJ Coast Scrapped as Federal Deal Redirects $765M to LNG Investment
Trenton, NJ — A major offshore wind project planned off the New Jersey coast has been abandoned after federal officials reached a deal to cancel the lease, redirecting hundreds of millions of…
Illegal Aliens Voted in New Jersey Elections as FBI Announces Formal Charges
Newark, NJ — Four noncitizens face federal charges after allegedly casting ballots in multiple U.S. election cycles and then making false statements during the citizenship process, according to announcements Friday from the…
Police Say No Threat Found After Social Media Post Sparks Panic at Berkeley Township Middle School
Berkeley Township, NJ — A social media post by a student at Central Regional Middle School triggered concern among families and prompted a police investigation Thursday, but authorities say no credible threat…
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Shuts Down Operations Immediately, Stranding Travelers Nationwide
Miramar, FL — Travelers across the United States woke up Saturday to grounded plans as Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled all flights and began shutting down operations immediately, leaving thousands unable to travel…
Big hearted dog at Ocean County shelter needs new path beyond shelter
XL bully Munson needs rescue placement as shelter seeks urgent help Jackson, NJ — A large dog described as social and responsive is in need of rescue placement, according to a local…
World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map
Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…
Teen struck by car in Beachwood faces long recovery after crash
Young woman fights back after devastating Beachwood accident Beachwood, NJ — A 19-year-old woman’s life changed in an instant after she was struck by a vehicle earlier this month, leaving her facing…
Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…
NJ GOP Senators Urge Sherrill to Restore School Aid Before Budget Deadline, Warn of Cuts and Tax Hikes
Trenton, NJ — Two Republican state senators are pressing Gov. Mikie Sherrill to reverse proposed limits on school funding, warning that districts across New Jersey are already cutting programs and raising property…
Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise
Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…
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