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ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A coalition of environmental groups is demanding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revoke its permits for the Empire Wind project, alleging the agency relied …

NEWARK, NJ — U.S. National Guard dignitaries are scheduled to arrive in Newark’s North Ward on Monday for a regional visit to their offices, according to the Newark Department of …

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 17-year-old male from Mays Landing was hospitalized Saturday night after his Class 3 E-Bike collided with a Cadillac Escalade on Route 40 near Walmart Drive, …

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The recently completed BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville has officially become the second largest Hindu temple in the world, with a footprint spanning 655,591 square feet, according …

DEPTFORD, NJ – The Jackson Holbrook Little League all-stars are one step closer to Williamsport, PA, and are on an incredible roll heading into next week’s Metro Region tournament in …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation requiring the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to create digital driver’s licenses and non-driver ID cards, making New Jersey the latest …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — What Abbey and Lawrence Butler thought was a shipment of their late son’s personal belongings turned into a shocking discovery now at the center of a lawsuit …

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — A U.S. Border Patrol agent from Michigan has been charged in New Jersey with multiple offenses related to child exploitation following an undercover operation conducted by …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is operating at full capacity as surrenders and stray dogs continue to arrive each day. The shelter reported that all dogs …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is among more than 20 states challenging new federal rules that restrict illegal immigrants from accessing certain U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …

JACKSON — The Jackson Township Council adopted a newly adopted ordinance in Jackson Township will impose sweeping changes on rental property owners, mandating annual inspections, expanded documentation requirements, and higher …

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill met with members of the Muslim American community in Parsippany over the weekend to discuss key issues affecting New Jersey residents, including property taxes, …

Homeless camp reappears outside White House day after Trump orders crackdown WASHINGTON — A new homeless encampment has emerged directly across from the White House this week, one day after …

JACKSON, NJ — The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is seeking urgent help from approved 501(c)(3) rescue organizations for three dogs currently on its “rescue only” list. The facility reported …

JACKSON, N.J. — A brand-new playground is now open at Patriots Park on Bowman Road, part of a county-led upgrade that comes after renewed coordination between Jackson Township officials and …

HADDONFIELD, N.J. — A New Jersey Little Leaguer was cleared to play in his state championship game Thursday — not by an umpire or a league official, but by a …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Help might be coming from the White House to tackle New Jersey’s gorwing homeless and mental health crisis. This week, an exective order was signed that …

CAMDEN, NJ — A Camden man has been arrested and charged in connection with two non-fatal shootings that occurred within a 10-hour span in Camden and Gloucester Township, authorities announced …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP — Property taxes are rising again in Manchester Township, with the average homeowner facing a $108 increase in 2025 following a 5.72% hike last year. That doesn’t include …

BURY PARK, NJ — A new wave of high-end coastal living is coming to the Jersey Shore as Inspired by Somerset Development on Thursday officially launched sales for LIDO Asbury …

PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP — Plumsted has begun a full reassessment of all properties as ordered by the Ocean County Board of Taxation, making it the latest municipality in the county to …

BRICK TOWNSHIP — The Township Council has formally approved the appointment of Joseph D. Grisanti to serve as Judge of the Municipal Court, following a nomination by Mayor Lisa Crate. …

BRICK TOWNSHIP — Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate and the township council reinforced a 2014 pledge to slam the brakes on over development. This time, the township is hoping to …

The June 10th Republican gubernatorial primary was supposed to be a contest between Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea. To insiders, however, it was just as much (if not more so) …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Jackson Council hosted county officials at Tuesday night’s council meeting to update residents about a series of ongoign projects to improve roadway, traffic, and pedestrian …