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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.…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s known as the “Sarco Pit” to many locals, but it’s actually an abandoned, flooded sand pit owned and operated by Heritage Minerals in Manchester Township, with a…
A newly constructed structure in a residential neighborhood is drawing scrutiny from residents and prompting a township zoning review. Howell Township, NJ – Concerns over a recently constructed pole barn at a…
Brick councilman blasts state housing push, warns of school crowding and traffic strain A local official is pushing back on Trenton-driven development, arguing Brick Township is already overburdened and nearing capacity. Brick…
A published appellate ruling reaffirms New Jersey’s gun permitting requirements while allowing prosecution of an under-21 possession charge. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey appellate court has upheld key provisions of the…
As New Jersey prepares to host more than a million visitors, officials are ramping up efforts to prevent trafficking tied to global events. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers, law enforcement agencies,…
Township prepares coordinated public burn areas ahead of holiday observance. Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood Township has announced nine designated public sites for the annual burning of chametz ahead of Passover, including a…
115-acre site once eyed for warehouses moves toward preservation near Allentown. Freehold, NJ – Monmouth County commissioners voted 3-1 to advance the purchase of a 115-acre tract spanning Upper Freehold and Robbinsville,…
Veteran congressman secures ballot access after incorrect forms forced urgent signature redo. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith is no stranger to politics, government, and running campaigns. In fact, he…
League of Women Voters says candidate sought role in choosing moderator, violating nonpartisan policy. Morristown, NJ – A planned congressional debate in New Jersey’s 11th District has collapsed after Democratic candidate Analilia…
Air Canada jet strikes fire truck during landing, triggering mass cancellations and federal probe. Queens, NY – LaGuardia Airport remains closed following a fatal overnight collision between an Air Canada Express jet…
Hochul urges the wealthy to return to NY as Portnoy blasts policy, backlash grows online against the Governor and NYC Mayor Albany, NY – New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s public appeal for…
Small summer increases highlight gap between Sherrill’s promises and how utility pricing actually works. Newark, NJ – New Jersey electric bills are set to tick up slightly this summer for some customers…
Roger Stone alleges Christie ties to “deep state” politics in renewed NJ claims. Longtime political operative revives scrutiny of Christie-era decisions and family ties. Trenton, NJ – Political strategist and commentator Roger…
Drivers stunned by sky-high prices, but then realized something wasn’t right. Middletown, NJ – A gas station displaying prices topping $6 per gallon is grabbing attention along Route 35 in Middletown, but…
Lonoke, AR – A central Arkansas sheriff’s race has drawn national attention after candidate Aaron Spencer won a Republican primary while facing a second-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of a…
Discrepancy between registered voters and eligible residents raises scrutiny in Trenton and beyond. Trenton, NJ – A reported gap between New Jersey’s total registered voters and its citizen voting-age population is drawing…
America First NJ leader alleges corruption as legal action looms over party leadership in Ocean County. Toms River, NJ – A growing internal rift within the Ocean County Republican Party is intensifying…
Plan to send immigration agents to airports emerges as Newark faces weeks of checkpoint backups and flight delays. Newark, NJ – A proposal by former President Donald Trump to deploy Immigration and…
32 dogs rescued, two found dead in multi-township investigation Sussex County, NJ – Three people have been arrested following the abandonment of dozens of dogs across multiple communities in Sussex County, authorities…
Veteran congressman absent from candidate list days before petition cutoff as critic Mike Crispi blames lack of organization TRENTON, N.J. – Questions are mounting around longtime Congressman Chris Smith’s reelection plans as…