SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully After Reported Assault at Jackson Township Home
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A reported assault in Jackson Township escalated into a SWAT response after police said a man barricaded himself inside a Neal Street home, prompting a large law enforcement…
Settlement Enforcement Motion Withdrawn in Lawsuit Involving Ocean GOP Chairman George Gilmore
A post-settlement court dispute involving Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore and his wife, Joanne Gilmore, was withdrawn one day before Gilmore was re-elected to lead the Ocean County Republican Organization. Toms…
Berkeley Township Warns Residents as Heat Index Could Reach 110 Degrees This Week
Emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for dangerously high temperatures expected from Wednesday through Sunday, with heat index values potentially climbing as high as 110 degrees. Berkeley Township, NJ – Berkeley…
Tom Kean Jr. Doesn’t Deserve Shame for Depression; Life in New Jersey Isn’t Easy for Anybody
There is something refreshing about honesty in politics. For months, New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. disappeared from public view while speculation filled the void. Rumors spread. Critics demanded answers. On Tuesday,…
New Jersey’s Sales Tax Turns 60: The History of Taxing Goods and Products in the Garden State
Happy Birthday, New Jersey Sales Tax: The Levy Turns 60 This Week New Jersey’s modern statewide sales tax marks its 60th anniversary this week after decades of rate changes and political debate.…
Today in New Jersey History: Pandemic Restrictions Easing, Roaring Twenties Eyes Atlantic City as Shore Hot Spot
From pandemic reopening to the Bicentennial and the Roaring Twenties, this week’s look back highlights pivotal moments that helped shape New Jersey. New Jersey — Every week offers a chance to reflect…
Mikie Sherrill’s $60B New Jersey Budget Under Fire Over DEI, Migrant Legal Aid, Progressive Policies, and Green Energy Spending
Critics of Assembly Bill A5327 say millions in taxpayer dollars are being directed toward diversity initiatives, immigration legal services and clean energy programs while residents continue to face some of the nation’s…
Snake Found in Purchased Potted Plant in Ocean County
Associated Humane Societies says the non-venomous snake was discovered inside a recently purchased plant before being safely returned to the wild with help from Fish & Wildlife. Lacey Township, NJ – A…
Brick Father, Son Sold Cocaine on the Dark Web, Prosecutor Says
Authorities say an intercepted cocaine shipment purchased through the dark web led investigators to uncover drugs, firearms, and $34,000 in cash at a Brick Township home. The elder suspect has since been…
New Jersey Sues Over New Requirements for Health Coverage, Work
New Jersey joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors seeking to block a federal rule they say would unlawfully tighten Medicaid work requirement exemptions for medically frail patients. Trenton,…
NJ Bill Could Penalize Towns That Don’t Build More Housing With Less Priority for State Grants
Legislation advancing in the State Senate would give municipalities preferential access to state grants and other funding if they adopt zoning changes that allow for denser residential development. Trenton, NJ – New…
GOP Senator Blasts Budget Secrecy as New Jersey Lawmakers Near Budget Vote Deadline
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon accused Democratic leaders of withholding details of the state budget until the final hours before a scheduled vote, arguing the process lacks transparency. Trenton, NJ – Republican State Sen.…
NJ Lawmakers Propose Spending $200,000 to Study Higher Education Bureaucracy
Assembly Bill 1326 would create a 13-member task force to examine higher education governance, oversight and administrative costs, backed by a $200,000 taxpayer-funded appropriation. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing…
Honduran National with ICE Detainer Arrested in Ocean County on Aggravated Assault, Weapons Charges
A 31-year-old Honduran citizen is being held without bail in the Ocean County Jail while facing multiple aggravated assault, weapons, and terroristic threat charges, according to jail records. Toms River, NJ –…
NRA Joins High-Stakes Challenge to New Jersey’s One-Gun-a-Month Law After Federal Judge’s Ruling
A federal judge has allowed the National Rifle Association to join a constitutional lawsuit challenging New Jersey’s one-gun-a-month law, adding one of the nation’s largest gun rights organizations to the case. Camden,…
Six Flags Great Adventure Wins Key Court Ruling in Wild Safari Discrimination Lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed several claims in a lawsuit filed by two longtime Six Flags Great Adventure Safari employees who allege they were pushed out because of their age, narrowing the case…
Ocean County Man, 71, Jailed on Criminal Sexual Contact, False Imprisonment Charges
A 71-year-old Ocean County Jail inmate is facing charges of criminal sexual contact and false imprisonment after being booked Thursday, according to jail records. Toms River, NJ – John M. Capodanno was…
Jackson’s $40 Million McAuliffe School Sale in Jeopardy as Major Zoning Problem Emerges
The Jackson Board of Education approved the sale of the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School to Beth Medrash Govoha, but a decades-old zoning question could become one of the biggest hurdles before…
Rainy Weekend in New Jersey: Here’s What’s Going On As the Weather Clears
Wet weather may put a damper on outdoor plans, but there are still plenty of festivals, fairs, markets, and family-friendly events happening across New Jersey on Sunday. New Jersey – Rain is…
New Jersey County Fair Season Is Here: A Regional Guide to Summer Fun Across the Garden State
From hot air balloons and demolition derbies to farm animals, fireworks, and carnival rides, county fair season is returning across New Jersey with something for every age. New Jersey’s county fair season…
Turnbach Secures Minimum Sentence for Woman Convicted of Killing Beloved Jersey Shore Restaurant Owner
A Seaside Park woman convicted in the drunken driving death of Shady Rest Restaurant owner Robert “Bob” Popovics was sentenced to the minimum five-year prison term allowed under New Jersey law. A…
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