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New Jersey’s Caldwell investigation revives questions about transparency in the governor’s office as lawmakers press Sherrill for a complete timeline.…
LOS ANGELES — The mayor of Arcadia, California, has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.…
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents hoping for relief from rising electric bills instead faced some of the steepest utility increases in years, with many households now paying 20% to 40% more…
LAKEWOOD, NJ — After years of publicly roasting the Kars4Kids jingle online, musician and YouTuber Steve Terreberry ended up with an unexpected offer: remake the commercial himself. Terreberry, whose videos criticizing the…
South Toms River, NJ – A former Toms River firefighter accused of driving from Maine to Ocean County armed with firearms, body armor, and dozens of ammunition magazines before a confrontation with…
Beachwood, NJ – A Saturday afternoon house fire in Beachwood left one dog dead after flames spread through a home on Longboat Avenue, prompting a large multi-agency emergency response in Ocean County.…
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — If you ever felt the deck was stacked against you when you go to Atlantic City, you’re not imagining things. A new study shows Atlantic City is the…
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require businesses to notify customers when facial recognition or other biometric surveillance technology is being used inside stores, entertainment venues, and…
TRENTON, N.J. — Did you ever get automatically charged by a service for a bill before it was due? Well, New Jersey lawmakers want to put and end to that practice. New…
Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers moved forward Monday with legislation that would require broader education and screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and after childbirth, expanding the role…
Washington, D.C. — A newly circulated FBI archival document is drawing renewed attention to how the U.S. military formally tracked and investigated “Flying Discs” during the early Cold War, revealing a detailed…
Washington, D.C. — Americans can now access hundreds of newly declassified government records tied to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena after the Department of War on Friday launched a public online archive containing videos,…
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter during remarks near the Lincoln Memorial this week after being questioned about focusing on restoration and beautification projects while Americans continue…
Hopewell, NJ — New Jersey motor vehicle officials have recalled a personalized license plate reading “FDT-8647” after the anti-Trump message circulated widely online and triggered complaints about political rhetoric targeting President Donald…
Andover Township, NJ — A community member was detained and removed by police Wednesday night during a volatile public meeting over a proposed AI data center in Sussex County, where residents accused…
Trenton, NJ — A growing dispute over New Jersey’s special education oversight intensified Thursday after Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia publicly accused state education officials of avoiding accountability when Dr. Lily Laux, Gov. Mikie…
San Diego, CA — Disney Cruise Line says it fully cooperated with federal investigators after multiple crew members connected to cruise ships docking in San Diego were arrested in a child sexual…
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lost nearly 19,400 tax filers and more than $2.5 billion in adjusted gross income between 2022 and 2023 as higher-income residents continued leaving for lower-tax states, according…
NEWARK, N.J. — Thursday morning commuters across New Jersey faced heavy congestion at major Hudson River crossings and multiple crashes on key highways, slowing traffic from South Jersey to North Jersey during…
WEST ORANGE, N.J. — A controversial proposal backed by Minnesota Vikings co-owner Zygmunt “Zygi” Wilf to build nearly 500 apartments on one of Essex County’s last major untouched forests failed Wednesday after…
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Tidelands Resource Council approved a critical state license Wednesday for the long-disputed Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline, advancing a project that will transport Pennsylvania natural gas…