Mikie Sherrill Promised New Jersey Housing Czar and Affordability
TRENTON, N.J. – The Sherrill-Caldwell Administration released a comprehensive housing strategy aimed at lowering costs, expanding homeownership, and addressing New Jersey’s shortage of more than 200,000 homes early on in the transition…
Security guard’s hunch delivers $100K lottery jackpot
License plate numbers deliver $100K lottery win for Fort Washington man FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — A Prince George’s County man won $100,000 in the Maryland Lottery after playing numbers he repeatedly noticed…
Gas station ticket turns into $150K lottery win in Philly
Philly Powerball player turns $50K win into $150K jackpot boost PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player scored a $150,000 Powerball win after purchasing a ticket at a Philadelphia gas station for…
Mercer County Drug Bust Nets Brick of Heroin; $127K in Drugs, Guns
Authorities say a five-month investigation led to the seizure of cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, and multiple firearms across several Mercer County locations. Trenton, NJ – A months-long narcotics investigation in Mercer County resulted…
Botched Root Canal Leads to Arrest of Fake Dentist Operating in New Jersey
Police say a woman was practicing dentistry without a license at a Main Street business following a months-long investigation by local detectives. South River, NJ – A months-long investigation by the South…
Woman wrapped in blanket sought after DC stabbing
Woman sought after stabbing in Northeast DC WASHINGTON, D.C. — Metropolitan Police Department units are investigating a stabbing reported early Sunday in Northeast Washington. Police said the incident occurred around 6:02 a.m.…
Lucky Pennsylvania ticket turns into $2.5 million payday
Mystery player hits $2.5 million jackpot on Berks County scratch-off MAIDENCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player is holding a ticket worth $2.5 million after buying a winning scratch-off in Berks…
Easter Foods New Jersey Pet Owners Should Keep Away From Dogs and Cats
Veterinarians warn that common Easter candies and holiday foods can pose serious health risks to pets if accidentally consumed. Toms River, NJ – Easter celebrations often include baskets filled with candy, chocolate…
Brooklyn liquor store and Queens deli sell winning lottery tickets
Twin TAKE 5 winners score cash in Brooklyn and Ozone Park NEW YORK, N.Y. — Two lucky New York Lottery players are celebrating after winning top prizes in the March 7 TAKE…
Shelter hopes loving home will step up for abandoned pup after heartbreaking surrender
Gentle XL Bully ‘Kaos’ waiting for new home after owner surrender at Ocean County shelter JACKSON, N.J. — A young XL Bully named Kaos is still waiting at an Ocean County animal…
Cumberland woman hauled to jail after breaking pretrial release rules
Woman jailed without bond after violating pre-trial release CUMBERLAND, Md. — A Cumberland woman is behind bars after police say she violated the conditions of her pre-trial release. According to the Cumberland…
Man Who Taunted Police After Ticket Captured Trying to Flee Police in North Jersey
Authorities say a Clifton man who called police to complain about a traffic ticket later fled from officers and was arrested the following day. East Rutherford, NJ – A Clifton man was…
Marine turned chaplain who helped grieving families across Virginia passes away
Beloved first responder chaplain Reverend Ron Thayer dies after long illness STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and the region’s first responder community are mourning the passing of longtime…
Black Bears Awake Across New Jersey as Spring Brings Increased Sightings
Wildlife officials say black bears are beginning to emerge from winter dens across New Jersey, and residents may start seeing them near homes and garbage cans as they search for food. Trenton,…
Tiny puppy snatched in DC burglary as three suspects arrested
Puppy snatched in DC burglary as three suspects arrested WASHINGTON, D.C. — A small Shih Tzu named Cruz remains missing after being stolen during a burglary at a Northeast D.C. apartment, even…
Teen busted after bias attack with gel pellet gun in New Jersey
Teen charged in bias intimidation case after gel pellet gun shooting in Teaneck TEANECK, N.J. — A 17-year-old juvenile has been arrested and charged following a bias-related assault involving a gel pellet…
Former Olympic Snowboarder Added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List
Authorities say former Olympian Ryan Wedding is wanted for allegedly leading an international drug trafficking operation linked to multiple killings. Los Angeles, CA – A former Olympic snowboarder has been added to…
Lakeland Substitute Teacher Arrested After Students Report Inappropriate Behavior
A Lakeland substitute teacher has been arrested after multiple middle school students reported inappropriate conduct during classroom incidents at two Polk County schools. Lakeland, FL – A substitute teacher working in Polk…
Strange Items That Wash Ashore Along Jersey Shore Beaches, From Voodoo Dolls to Dinosaurs
Beach cleanups and storms have revealed everything from creepy dolls and dentures to household appliances and decades-old artifacts along the New Jersey coastline. Asbury Park, NJ – Visitors walking the beaches of…
New Jersey Restaurants We Said Goodbye to in 2025
Several well-known restaurants across New Jersey closed their doors in 2025, ending decades-long runs and leaving noticeable gaps in local dining scenes. Rumson, NJ – A number of longtime restaurants and popular…
7-Eleven stop turns into $50K Powerball payday
Lucky Farmingville ticket hits $50K Powerball prize FARMINGVILLE, N.Y. — A lucky lottery player in Farmingville is holding a $50,000 Powerball-winning ticket from the March 7 drawing. The New York Lottery said…
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