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BERKELEY, N.J. — A tense standoff unfolded overnight in the Holiday City Berkeley senior community as police surrounded a home and eventually took a man into custody after he exited …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Corrections has partnered with national non-profit Freedom Reads to install 37 Freedom Libraries in two state correctional facilities, part of a broader …

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, a time to remind drivers to stay vigilant and share the road safely with motorcyclists. Motorcycles are smaller, less visible, and more vulnerable than cars, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Today, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick expressed disappointment after the Toms River Police Department announced it will no longer be hosting its annual police summer camp. …

MILLBURN, N.J. — Two Middlesex County fourth graders have been named statewide winners in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s 2025 “Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs” …

EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Perkins American Food Co. will honor active duty and retired military personnel with a free Magnificent Seven Breakfast on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, at participating …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Democratic primary race for Toms River’s Ward 4 council seat features two sharply contrasting candidates: one with a background in technology and the arts, the …

NEWINGTON, Conn. — Two lucky players won a combined $50,000 on a $2,000,000 Mega Multiplier scratch-off ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven store in Newington, according to Connecticut Lottery records. The …

TRENTON, N.J. — Gavin Rozzi of Forked River was honored with the Governor’s Team of Excellence Award during New Jersey’s State Employee Recognition Day ceremony held Wednesday, May 7, at …

Jackson, NJ — Pebbles, a four-year-old brindle dog at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, remains one of the shelter’s longest residents after months of waiting for adoption. Found as …

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Cherry Hill Police officers joined local officials and community members over the weekend to take part in the American Legion’s annual Flagging of the Graves at …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Jackson Township community is invited to attend the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m., in honor of local …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Members of the Jackson Township Police Department joined law enforcement agencies across Ocean County on Friday to honor fallen officers during the 34th Annual Ocean County …

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Ocean State Job Lot marked the opening of its newest New Jersey store on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and family-friendly celebration at 580 North Main Street, …

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A dog that escaped from its residence and became stuck beneath a nearby home was rescued Sunday by an East Brunswick police officer who crawled under …

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Henry, a beloved member of the Allegheny County Police Department’s Mounted Unit, is retiring after nearly 18 years of service, officials announced. Henry joined the unit …

WESTERNPORT, Md. — The Maryland Natural Resources Police announced Saturday that their emergency operations in response to historic flooding in Western Maryland have ended, though support efforts continue in affected …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday on a series of appointments and reappointments across several key advisory and governance boards, including tourism, education, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote Wednesday on a series of ordinances totaling more than $70 million in infrastructure and facility upgrades, …

TRENTON, NJ — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require certain rooming and boarding houses, including cooperative sober living residences, to comply with municipal land use regulations …

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Special Marine Warning for sections of the Jersey Shore coastline, warning of hazardous marine weather conditions …

TRENTON, N.J. — A top New Jersey Democrat acknowledged this week that the state’s cost of living has surged in recent years and pledged to prioritize affordability in ongoing budget …

JACKSON, NJ — Diamond Dance Academy has been selected as Jackson Township’s Small Business Highlight for the month of May, Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri announced this week. Palmeri visited the studio …

SOUTH RIVER, NJ — The South River Police Department announced it will hold its 16th annual Junior Police Academy this summer for local students entering grades 6 through 8 in …

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Tiffany Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy named Alexander Trump Boulos, on Wednesday. In a …