Working-Class Towns Shoulder New Jersey’s Heaviest Property Tax Burdens
New Jersey – New Jersey homeowners paid an average property tax bill of more than $10,000 for the first time in 2024, but according to a new analysis by New Jersey Uncovered,…
Paterson Sees Sixth Murder of Month Under Control of Murphy Run Police Department
PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson Police Department is under the jurisdiction and control of the administration of Governor Phil Murphy and things are seemingly worse in the city than before the government…
A New Vision Of Downtown Toms River Emerges That Doesn’t Include Hi-Rise Apartments
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayoral hopeful Dan Roderick laid bare his vision for Downtown Toms River, distancing himself from the current administration’s plan for high-rise apartments and high-density residential buildings. Roderick said…
Brick Republicans Ask Court to Stop Dems From Saying John Ducey Was a Good Mayor
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Republicans are hoping the public forgets about former Mayor John Ducey’s accomplishments in Brick and are going as far as trying to silence Democrats from using his…
New Jersey Contractor Blew Customer’s $115k Deposit Gambling in Atlantic City
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — On October 23, Jeffrey Crawford, 50, of Lacey Township, entered a guilty plea for the crime of Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property before Judge…
Middle School Tobacco Survey Asks Students to Reveal Gender
TRENTON, NJ – The Biden administration wants to know your pre-teen’s sexual preference in a new survey geared toward middle school students in New Jersey and beyond. The National Tobacco Youth Survey…
New Jersey’s Most Popular Halloween Candies Comes as No Big Surprise
TRENTON, NJ – If you’re going trick or treating in New Jersey on Halloween, consider this a spoiler. Expect your bag to be full mostly of three different types of candies. Those…
World’s Oldest Dog Dead at 31
Bobi, recognized as the world’s oldest living dog, died at 31 years old this week. The dog was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed usually expected to live 12 to 14…
New York Teen Catches Tennis Ball from 469 Feet in the Air, Setting World Record
NEW YORK – In a remarkable display of agility and precision, 18-year-old Cameron Heinig has set a new world record by catching a tennis ball dropped from a staggering height of 469.5…
New Jersey Dad Sues State Over School Gender Secrecy Policy
CHERRY HILL, NJ — A federal lawsuit was lodged on Oct. 12 by Frederick Short Jr., whose children are enrolled at Cherry Hill High School, contesting a New Jersey regulation that bars…
Funeral Plans Announced for Slain Philadelphia Officer Richard Mendez
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 has announced that the funeral for police officer Richard Mendez will be held next week, with two public viewings planned prior to…
How to Spot Someone from New Jersey During Jersey Week in Florida
Jersey Week is an unofficial term used to describe a week in November when New Jersey schools are closed for teacher conferences. This break gives families from the Garden State an opportunity…
Overnight Shooting at Food Fair Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
PATERSON, NJ — A 32-year-old man survived a facial gunshot wound, while a second victim died following an early morning shooting at Food Fair on Market Street. At approximately 3 a.m. on…
DNA Identifies Dismembered Newark Woman’s Body Found in San Francisco Bay 50 Years Ago
SAN DIEGO, CA – The cold case of an unidentified female found in San Diego Bay in 1973 has recently seen a resurgence as DNA technology unveiled the victim’s identity. On June…
New Jersey Congressman Says Republicans Are the Party of Fear and Vitriol, Can’t Be Trusted
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you are a Republican, you are the problem. That’s the message from New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim who says the Republican party cannot be trusted to run…
Guess Who’s Back? Murphy’s Back in New Jersey After Asia Trip
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has returned to New Jersey following a multi-nation economic mission to East Asia, focusing on strengthening relations with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The trip involved…
Turbine Man: Phil Murphy’s Plan to Make New Jersey a National Wind Energy Leader
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is on a mission to make New Jersey America’s leading offshore wind energy producer and it doesn’t seem like there’s much anyone can do…
Car Thief Swaps Stolen Hyundai for Porsche In Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A car thief driving in a stolen Hyundai traded his car for an upgrade overnight. Early this morning, he entered a home in Wall Township, stole the keys…
There Are People Living on Top of a Volcano In New Jersey
BEEMERVILLE, NJ – There’s a road in Wantage, New Jersey called Volcanic Hill and like Sunset Drive, Ocean Boulevard or Main Street, it’s name identifies where it is. Yes, Volcanic Hill Road…
New Jersey Has a State Sea Shell and It’s Probably Not What You Expected
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – If you walk along the beach in New Jersey, you’re going to see a lot of clam shells. You’ll also find a bunch of scallop shells. Once in…
Only Two Drive-In Theaters Remain in Operation in New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ – Drive-in movie theaters, an iconic slice of Americana, planted their roots in New Jersey soil before sprouting across the nation. The inception occurred when Richard Hollingshead Jr., a sales…
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