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Four indicted after violent home invasion and car theft in Fair Lawn

Indictment handed down in brazen NJ home invasion auto theft Trenton, NJ – Four men have been indicted on a slate of charges connected to a violent home invasion and car theft…

September 29, 2025

Hudson County store sells jackpot lottery ticket

Hudson County player wins $84K Quick Draw jackpot ticket in Weehawken Trenton, NJ – A lucky Hudson County player is celebrating after winning $84,565 on a Quick Draw Progressive ticket purchased in…

September 29, 2025

New Jersey Congressmen Demand Answers in Wake of Mikie Sherrill’s Naval Academy Cheating Scandal

Sherrill pressed to release Navy scandal records after Jersey reps demand answers Trenton, NJ – Three New Jersey Republicans are calling on Rep. Mikie Sherrill to release long-sealed documents tied to her…

September 29, 2025

Democrat Dover mayor backs Jack Ciattarelli in shunning Mikie Sherrill

Dover, NJ – In a surprise political shift, Dover Mayor James P. Dodd, a Democrat, has formally endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor — a move that delivers a symbolic blow to…

September 29, 2025

Man jailed in Ocean County on child endangerment and lewdness charges

Toms River, NJ – A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Saturday after being charged with lewdness in front of children and endangering the welfare of a child, according to…

September 29, 2025

Retro Vibes & Killer Dogs: My Unexpected Love Affair with Dicky’s Dogs in South Toms River

Reader Submitted Review By Dave J., Bayville There’s something about an old-school diner that just pulls me in — maybe it’s the promise of comfort food, the nostalgia of neon signs, or…

September 29, 2025

This frighteningly huge burger is now on the menu in Brick through November

BRICK, NJ – A towering new Halloween-themed burger, stacked with three beef patties and six layers of cheese, has landed on menus across New Jersey for a limited run. The Mega Monster…

September 29, 2025

Overturned tractor on I-80 headlines Monday’s morning commuter headaches

Newark, NJ – Monday morning rush hour across New Jersey is marked by a string of crashes and volume-related slowdowns, with major highways and Hudson River crossings reporting heavy congestion. An overturned…

September 29, 2025

Mikie Sherrill says she’s innocent, but won’t show anyone the file that could prove it

MONTCLAIR, NJ – Questions continue to surround Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s time at the U.S. Naval Academy, where she graduated in 1994 amid a major cheating scandal, but where definitive evidence of her…

September 29, 2025

Deadly shooting claims one life in Jersey City Sunday morning

Key Points Jersey City, NJ — A 27-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Jersey City, prompting a joint homicide investigation, officials announced. Police were called shortly after 5…

September 28, 2025

Car crashes into water utility box after veering off Route 35

Key Points Holmdel, NJ — A vehicle left the roadway on Highway 35 near Extra Space Storage on Sunday around 1:30 p.m., striking a water utility box and drawing a response from…

September 28, 2025

Mikie’s Millions: How Mikie Sherrill Got Rich Since Joining Congress

Key Points MORRISTOWN, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s wealth has surged in recent years, with new financial disclosures showing the Democratic lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate now reporting a net worth of more…

September 28, 2025

Nearly 100 Years Later, Newark’s 1928 Futuristic Prediction Falls Very Short of Modern Reality

NEWARK, NJ – A century ago, celebrated cartoonist Winsor McCay painted a bold picture of Newark’s future, sketching a city in 1986 filled with soaring skyscrapers, blimps buzzing through the skies, and…

September 28, 2025

Murphy shocked after teachers union celebrates New Jersey cop killer

Governor slams Chicago Teachers Union tribute to convicted cop killer Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy blasted the Chicago Teachers Union after the group posted a tribute honoring Assata Shakur, the fugitive…

September 28, 2025

Dog found neglected in Absecon sparks animal cruelty investigation

ABSECON, NJ – A severely neglected dog was discovered Friday afternoon near Highland Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue, prompting an animal cruelty investigation by local police who are now asking for the public’s…

September 27, 2025

Fishing derby honors fallen Atlantic City officer with youth event

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Families lined Albany Avenue Beach as the Atlantic City Police Department joined the 25th Annual Officer Dennis McGurk Memorial “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” Fishing Derby,…

September 27, 2025

Shooting in Linden Leaves Man in Critical Condition

Linden, NJ – A man was found with a single gunshot wound on the 3100 block of Fedor Ave around 3:25 p.m. Saturday, and was rushed to RWJBarnabas Health Rahway Hospital in…

September 27, 2025

Bow tie pup found wandering Aberdeen street, police seek owner

Aberdeen Township, NJ – A friendly dog sporting a muffin collar with a bow tie was picked up near the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and West Concourse, police announced Saturday afternoon. Dog…

September 27, 2025

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USPS warns residents of stolen mail tied to financial crime probe

Postal Inspection Service warns residents of possible mail theft linked to bank fraud and identity theft Newark, NJ – The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is alerting residents after a reported…

September 27, 2025

Philadelphia man sentenced to 95 years for plotting to murder New Jersey officials from prison

Convicted arsonist plotted from prison to assassinate judges and prosecutors Trenton, NJ – A 62-year-old Philadelphia man was sentenced to 95 years in New Jersey state prison after being convicted of conspiring…

September 27, 2025

Woman found dead in New Jersey woods wearing hospital gown

Woman’s body found in New Jersey woods wearing hospital gown sparks mystery Hamilton Twp., NJ — A body discovered in a wooded area off Tuckahoe Road in the Estell Manor section of…

September 27, 2025

State Says Unlikely a Mountain Lion is Roaming Around Ocean County College

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Rumors of mountain lions roaming New Jersey have persisted for decades, but state officials are once again making it clear: there is no confirmed evidence that the big…

September 27, 2025

Ciattarelli vows to defend parental rights on LGBTQ studies while Sherrill supports forced curriculum

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s governor’s race took a sharp turn this week after a highly publicized Naval Academy cheating scandal for Mikie Sherrill, but Jack Ciattarelli isn’t letting that news distract…

September 27, 2025

Joanne Chesimard’s death reminds New Jersey that a Phil Murphy appointed judge let her accomplice out of jail

TRENTON, NJ – The death of fugitive Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, is stirring renewed focus on one of New Jersey’s darkest chapters — the 1973 murder of State Trooper…

September 27, 2025

Union City wins summary judgment in cop’s workplace harassment lawsuit

Newark, NJ – A federal judge handed Union City and a police lieutenant a legal victory this week, granting their motions for summary judgment and dismissing Officer Samantha Martinez’s wide-ranging harassment claims.…

September 26, 2025

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Four indicted after violent home invasion and car theft in Fair Lawn

Hudson County store sells jackpot lottery ticket

New Jersey Congressmen Demand Answers in Wake of Mikie Sherrill’s Naval Academy Cheating Scandal

Democrat Dover mayor backs Jack Ciattarelli in shunning Mikie Sherrill

Man jailed in Ocean County on child endangerment and lewdness charges

Retro Vibes & Killer Dogs: My Unexpected Love Affair with Dicky’s Dogs in South Toms River

This frighteningly huge burger is now on the menu in Brick through November

Overturned tractor on I-80 headlines Monday’s morning commuter headaches

Mikie Sherrill says she’s innocent, but won’t show anyone the file that could prove it

Deadly shooting claims one life in Jersey City Sunday morning

Car crashes into water utility box after veering off Route 35

Mikie’s Millions: How Mikie Sherrill Got Rich Since Joining Congress

Nearly 100 Years Later, Newark’s 1928 Futuristic Prediction Falls Very Short of Modern Reality

Murphy shocked after teachers union celebrates New Jersey cop killer

Dog found neglected in Absecon sparks animal cruelty investigation

Fishing derby honors fallen Atlantic City officer with youth event

Shooting in Linden Leaves Man in Critical Condition

Bow tie pup found wandering Aberdeen street, police seek owner

USPS warns residents of stolen mail tied to financial crime probe

Philadelphia man sentenced to 95 years for plotting to murder New Jersey officials from prison

Woman found dead in New Jersey woods wearing hospital gown

State Says Unlikely a Mountain Lion is Roaming Around Ocean County College

Ciattarelli vows to defend parental rights on LGBTQ studies while Sherrill supports forced curriculum

Joanne Chesimard’s death reminds New Jersey that a Phil Murphy appointed judge let her accomplice out of jail

Union City wins summary judgment in cop’s workplace harassment lawsuit

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Why are some Republicans Calling Mikie Sherrill Becky or Rebecca?

Mikie Sherrill’s Silence on Reported Death of New Jersey Cop Killer Speaks Voumes

Mikie’s Millions: How Mikie Sherrill Got Rich Since Joining Congress

Ex–Wall Street mogul Howard Rubin charged with running Manhattan sex dungeon trafficking ring

Nearly 100 Years Later, Newark’s 1928 Futuristic Prediction Falls Very Short of Modern Reality

Murphy shocked after teachers union celebrates New Jersey cop killer

State Says Unlikely a Mountain Lion is Roaming Around Ocean County College

Ciattarelli vows to defend parental rights on LGBTQ studies while Sherrill supports forced curriculum

Joanne Chesimard’s death reminds New Jersey that a Phil Murphy appointed judge let her accomplice out of jail

Progressive Florida Judge Says Man Self-Pleasuring in Park with Children “Not Illegal”