New Jersey Faces Several More Days of Rain and Thunderstorms Through Thursday
Mount Holly, NJ – New Jersey residents should keep umbrellas handy for the next several days as a slow-moving weather pattern brings repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Thursday, according to…
Jury Rules Against Live Nation in Antitrust Case, New Jersey Attorney General Calls Verdict ‘Landmark’
Trenton, NJ — A jury verdict against Live Nation in a major antitrust case is being called a landmark win by New Jersey’s Attorney General, who says the ruling confirms the company…
Jackson Mayor Slammed Over 32% Spending Increase, Missing Budget and Revolving Door of Financial Officers, Business Administrators
Jackson Council approves $15.8M emergency funding amid criticism over budget delays, spending surge. Measure keeps township operations running as officials face scrutiny over rising costs and stalled 2026 budget Jackson, N.J. —…
Family of missing Jackson man criticizes mayor over empty $1,000 pledge, mayor fights back to defend herself
Relatives of 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman say the promised reward donation was not fulfilled Jackson, N.J. — The family of a 22-year-old Jackson man missing for more than four months publicly accused Mayor…
Jackson Council rejects mayor’s dog ownership cap as faulty knee-jerk to address illegal petting zoo
Measure that would classify homes with more than five dogs as kennels fails in 4-1 vote Tuesday night Jackson, N.J. — A proposal to classify homes with more than five dogs as…
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…
Jackson must refocus on safety and realistic policy solutions when it comes to its large inventory of illegal immigrant flop houses
Illegal immigrant flop houses are all over Jackson. Every neighborhood has one and nothing is being done about it. Jackson Township is facing real concerns about housing conditions, neighborhood safety, and enforcement…
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…
Brick Township man, Brookdale College fire officer charged for suspicious device that canceled St. Patrick’s Day parade
Prosecutors say investigation found conflicting claims from caller who reported device near parade route Keansburg, NJ — A suspicious device reported near a St. Patrick’s Day parade staging area led to the…
Fatal crashes drop across New Jersey in 2025, but rise in Jackson Township prompts enforcement push
State reports double-digit decline in deaths, while local spike drives targeted police response Jackson Township, NJ — Fatal crashes declined significantly across New Jersey in 2025, but a rise in deadly and…
Jackson Resident Alleges Religious Discrimination in Grande Harmony Affordable Housing House of Worship Dispute
Claim surfaces as developer seeks to replace promised clubhouse with synagogue at controversial project Jackson, New Jersey — A Jackson resident alleges he is being excluded from living in the Grande Harmony…
New Jersey renames MetLife Stadium for World Cup in New Jersey as ‘New York New Jersey Stadium’ sparks backlash
Temporary rebrand tied to FIFA rules is drawing criticism online from New Jersey residents EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Online backlash is building in New Jersey after MetLife Stadium was renamed “New York…
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…
Jackson Township Becomes First Test of Mikie Sherrill’s New ICE Mask Ban and ICE Won The Battle
ICE arrests previously deported man in Jackson operation, sparking clash with NJ officials. Federal agents took suspect into custody as state leaders dispute mask law and enforcement authority JACKSON, N.J. — A…
$7.3B immigration cost to rise as New Jersey bills expand benefits, limit enforcement, shortchange impacted schools
TRENTON, N.J. — A $7.3 billion annual cost tied to illegal immigration is taking center stage in New Jersey’s policy debate, as Republican lawmakers warn expanding benefits and limiting enforcement could increase…
New Jersey lawmakers continue moving new bills to expand migrant rights after governor signs sweeping reform bills
TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping set of immigration bills is moving through the New Jersey Legislature in 2026, expanding legal protections for non-citizens while further limiting how state and local agencies interact…
New Jersey, New York Top ‘Most Disliked States’ Lists as Cost, Taxes, Attitude Drive Perception
Recent rankings cite affordability, population loss, and public sentiment as key factors Chicago, IL — Illinois, New Jersey, and New York are frequently ranked among the “most disliked” states in recent 2025–2026…
Udpate: Shooters at New Jersey Chick-Fil-A Mass Shooting Caught Fleeing on Dashcam, Governor Responds
Authorities in Union County probe mass shooting as officials release few confirmed details. Union, New Jersey — A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant along Route 22 in Union Township on Saturday…
Driver in Lakewood Child Hit-and-Run Now Facing ICE Detainer, Officials Confirm
Federal immigration officials seek custody of Ocean County defendant ahead of release in ongoing case. Lakewood, NJ — Federal immigration authorities have lodged a detainer against a Jackson Township man charged in…
Toms River Affordable Housing Victory as Council Approves Mayor’s Solid Plan to Contain State Mandated Overdevelopment
Toms River Council Members vote to approve Mayor Dan Rodrick’s housing settlement with the state of New Jersey, but three council members continue to put politics and petty differences ahead of the…
New Jersey expands early voting for May municipal elections under new law
Governor Mikie Sherrill signs legislation allowing municipalities to extend early voting period, increasing access for local elections statewide. Trenton, New Jersey – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed new legislation expanding…
