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…
Huge Cuts, No Tax Increase: Toms River Slashes $11 Million from Municipal Budget
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a municipal budget on Wednesday that includes no increase in the municipal tax rate and cuts the budget from $146 million to $135 million,…
Flood watch in effect for parts of Jersey through Saturday morning
TRENTON, N.J. — A flood watch has been issued across large portions of New Jersey from Friday evening through Saturday morning as forecasters warn of heavy rain capable of producing flash flooding…
Murphy’s New Jersey Budget Full of Waste and Excessive Spending, GOP Says
TRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican members of the New Jersey Budget Committee are urging significant changes to Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed state budget, criticizing what they describe as excessive spending, looming tax…
Woman charged with exploitation of a child is registered as a male Democrat in Florida
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Police say a North Charleston “woman” was arrested Wednesday on a charge of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following the execution of a search warrant at her…
Murphy joins New Jersey State Police to open port security detachment in Elizabeth
ELIZABETH, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday joined the New Jersey State Police to mark the opening of a new Port Security Section detachment in Elizabeth, expanding the state’s efforts to…
A New Super Luxury Bowling and Mini-Golf Adventure is Coming to New Jersey
EDISON, N.J. — Albatross, promoted as the world’s largest indoor-themed mini putting and luxury bowling destination, will hold its grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,…
New Jersey on Notice as ICE Pomises Fast Increase in Migrant Arrests Targeting Sanctuary Cities
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — There’s bad news for criminal illegal aliens hiding in New Jersey sanctuary cities. ICE is coming for you. ICE Director Tom Homan, serving as the Trump administration’s border enforcement…
New Jersey’s Sinkhole Highway to Reopen Late Friday Night, DOT Says
WHARTON, N.J. — Two lanes of Interstate 80 westbound in Morris County are set to reopen late Friday night, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, following weeks of sinkhole-related repairs…
Car crashes into Middletown Post Office after driver mistakes gas for brake
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — A white sedan crashed through the front entrance of the Middletown Post Office on Tuesday afternoon after the driver reportedly mistook the gas pedal for the brake, authorities said.…
Migrant Murder Suspect Captured in New Jersey Sanctuary City Trying to Sponsor Unaccompanied Child
NEWARK, N.J. — A Guatemalan national wanted for attempted aggravated homicide in his home country has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey, officials announced Thursday. ICE…
Firefighters use airbag tool to free dog stuck under shed in Jackson
JACKSON, N.J. — Firefighters from Jackson Fire District No. 3 successfully rescued a dog trapped under a shed on Wednesday without injury to the animal or damage to the structure, according to…
Spadea Once Again Turns Up Criticism of Trump After Failing to Get President’s Endorsement in June Primary
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is escalating his public criticism of President Donald Trump following Trump’s decision not to endorse him, sharing a series of social media…
Toms River candidate Anthony Ricotta backed by developers and PACs tied to downtown projects, filings show
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Campaign finance reports filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) show that Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta has received the bulk of his campaign…
FBI seeks fugitive wanted for armed robbery of bank in South Jersey
BRIDGETON, N.J. — The FBI is searching for a suspect who robbed a Cumberland County bank at gunpoint Tuesday morning before fleeing the scene on a blue bicycle. According to the FBI’s…
Rainy forecast could cool tensions on Seaside Heights boardwalk this weekend
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A rainy forecast may provide relief from recent disturbances on the Seaside Heights boardwalk, as showers and thunderstorms are expected to dampen crowds Friday and Saturday. The National…
PJM fires back at Mikie Sherril’s “lies” about New Jersey’s energy crisis
AUDUBON, Pa. — PJM Interconnection is pushing back on recent claims made by New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, calling her statements about the region’s electricity grid and energy pricing “false” and…
As PBS faces federal defunding, Sesame Street finds new home on Netflix
LOS GATOS, Calif. — As PBS is facing defunding by the federal government, Sesame Street has found a new home. Netflix announced Tuesday that it will become the exclusive streaming home for…
Netflix breaks ground on $1B production hub at Fort Monmouth in New Jersey
EATONTOWN, N.J. — Netflix officially began construction Monday on a $1 billion film and television production facility at Fort Monmouth, transforming a former U.S. Army base into what the company calls a…
New Jersey Dems Slammed for Blocking Crime Bill that Could Make People Think Twice Before Bringing Violence to Shore
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican state senators Joe Pennacchio and Bob Singer are criticizing Democratic lawmakers for failing to act on a bill they say could have prevented violence that erupted over Memorial…
Mansion of Beanie Babies Billionaire Scene of Violent Attack, Police Barricade
MONTECITO, Calif. — A Nevada man was arrested Wednesday after violently assaulting a woman and barricading himself inside the Montecito residence of Ty Warner, the reclusive billionaire CEO of Beanie Babies, authorities…
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