New Jersey Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5%, But State Still Ranks Among Nation’s Highest
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.5% in June, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking continued improvement after the state’s jobless…
New Jersey GOP Congressman backs bill to release Epstein files despite AG dismissal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced Tuesday he has cosponsored legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie aimed at releasing the full set of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, joining a…
Cuomo calls Zohran Mamdani a ‘fraud’ in sharp election attack
NEW YORK — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday accused Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani of political dishonesty, calling him a “fraud” and pointing to past remarks Mamdani made about tailoring his behavior to…
Perkins is Making a New Jersey Comeback with 46 New Franchise Locations
FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — Perkins American Food Co. is launching into its new fiscal year with major expansion plans in New Jersey, announcing that all 46 available franchise units for its new…
High heat, rain and humidity bring challenges for New Jersey gardeners
TRENTON — New Jersey’s mid-summer weather pattern of sweltering temperatures, soaking rains, and thick humidity is testing the resilience of home gardens across the state. While these conditions can benefit growth in…
Flood submerges NJ animal shelter, all animals rescued in dramatic effort
PLAINFIELD, N.J. — A devastating flood struck the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield on Tuesday night, leaving the shelter completely underwater and destroying all of its supplies — but sparing…
Trump praises Rep. Van Drew for role in halting offshore wind project off Jersey Shore
WILDWOOD, N.J. — President Donald Trump on Wednesday credited Rep. Jeff Van Drew for helping to stop a major offshore wind project off the coast of New Jersey, calling the cancellation a…
Flash flooding hits Cranford with over 6 inches of rain, disabling vehicles and prompting rescues
CRANFORD, N.J. — A powerful weather system unleashed more than 6 inches of rain across Cranford on Monday, triggering flash flooding that disabled vehicles, prompted water rescues, and flooded streets throughout the…
Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks prior to crash earlier this year
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to financial disclosures…
Barack Obama Visits Phil Murphy’s Riverfront Mansion to Raise Millions for Mikie Sherrill
RED BANK, N.J. — Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign fundraising circuit Friday night, joining DNC Chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar Democratic fundraiser at New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s…
Chris Christie Says Trump Ordered Stop on Epstein Files Release
WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized President Donald Trump over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, warning that Trump’s support base may turn on him as calls grow…
Phil Murphy Sues Feds After Trump Cuts $158 Million Migrant Education Funding
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a 24-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze billions in…
Berkeley Township man pleads guilty in hit-and-run that injured teen bicyclist
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Berkeley Township man has pleaded guilty to causing serious bodily injury while driving without a license in connection with an April crash that seriously injured a 17-year-old…
Party Like it’s 1885 with the Amish Outlaws on the Beach in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River’s Summer Concert Series continues Tuesday night with a live performance by The Amish Outlaws at Shelter Cove Beach, followed by a fireworks display, township officials announced.…
The weirdest facts about New Jersey that most people don’t know
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey may be small in size, but it’s packed with bizarre trivia, historical firsts, and claims to fame that set it apart from the rest of the country.…
Watch: New Jersey woman charged after driving through protest crowd in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, N.J. — A viral video that showed a New Jersey woman driving through a crowd of protesters in Fairview has led to criminal charges. In the video, you can see a…
Laid-Off State Department Workers Could Find Bright Future in Coding
Washington, D.C. – In a wave of recent layoffs at the U.S. State Department, thousands of workers find themselves navigating an uncertain job market. The reductions, attributed to budget reallocations and a…
Heavy rains could bring flash flooding across New Jersey Monday night into Tuesday
A Flood Watch has been issued for much of the Mid-Atlantic as the National Weather Service in Mount Holly upgraded the flash flooding threat to a Moderate Risk for parts of New…
Mayor Rodrick Keeps the Good Times Rolling with Another Concert on the Beach
Tupelo Honey to perform Van Morrison tribute at Shelter Cove Beach concert Toms River will host a rescheduled summer concert featuring Tupelo Honey, a Van Morrison tribute band, on Wednesday, July 23…
Watch: Gunfire erupts near New Jersey Boardwalk causing panic and fear
A 17-year-old male from Pennsauken was arrested Saturday in connection with a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours on the Wildwood boardwalk, authorities said. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday,…
New Jersey State Troopers rescue dog from tidal current in Elizabeth marina
Two New Jersey State Troopers pulled a distressed dog from the waters of the Arthur Kill on Sunday morning after spotting the animal struggling against a strong current near the Elizabeth Marina.…
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