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…
Maryland lawmakers consider bill to ban lead ammunition for all hunting by 2029
Proposal would require transition to nonlead ammo, citing environmental and health risks from toxic exposure ANNAPOLIS, MD – A bill before the Maryland House of Delegates would phase out the use of…
Dagsboro man arrested after police seize cocaine, cash, and stolen gun during search warrant
Sussex County Drug Unit says suspect tried to burn narcotics as officers raided property DAGSBORO, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested 48-year-old Dominick Drummond of Dagsboro on multiple felony drug and…
Lucky Grocery lands Five figure lottery win in Connecticut
Plainville store sells $25,000 winning 100X the Cash ticket PLAINVILLE, Conn. — A winning $25,000 scratch-off ticket was sold at a Plainville grocery store, delivering a sizable payout to one Connecticut Lottery…
Orange employee’s discrimination case tossed by federal court
City sought to keep lawsuit in federal court, but judge rules no longer any federal claims to decide NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that a lawsuit…
Fifth offense DUI lands Dover driver behind bars
Dover woman arrested for felony fifth DUI after late-night traffic stop DOVER, Del. — A 59-year-old Dover woman has been charged with felony fifth-offense driving under the influence following a traffic stop…
Former 27-year faculty member at Thomas Jefferson University wins discrimination suit
Court finds no evidence of racial or national origin bias in claims brought by former faculty member PHILADELPHIA, PA – A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled in favor of Thomas Jefferson…
New Jersey man sued Verizon over $10 special deposit fee and lost
Court denies fee waiver and dismisses case, calling claims legally baseless and unsupported TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man who claimed…
Judge dismisses New Jersey man’s lawsuit accusing CNN and other media of “mind control”
Court finds allegations against TV executives and talk show hosts “frivolous” and unsupported TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey federal judge has dismissed a bizarre lawsuit filed by a man who claimed…
Harrisburg police search for missing 13 year old girl
13-year-old girl reported missing from Harrisburg’s Hall Manor community HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing after running away from…
Philly store sells $1 million Scratch-Off winner
Philadelphia store sells $1 million Merry Money Match Scratch-Off ticket PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A $1 million Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off ticket was sold at a Northeast Philadelphia retailer, delivering a seven-figure prize to…
New York Assembly advances Whale Awareness Act to curb vessel strikes
Lawmakers propose statewide education mandate as whale deaths rise off New York coast. Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would require the development and distribution of…
Virginia’s effort to ban facial coverings for police fails in committee
Legislation that would have restricted law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while on duty did not advance. Virginia, VA – A bill that sought to prohibit most state and federal law-enforcement…
Virginia lawmakers vote to decriminalize suicide
A bill awaiting the governor’s action would eliminate Virginia’s longstanding common-law classification of suicide as a crime. Virginia, VA – Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation that would formally abolish the common-law crime…
Manchester police visit schools for Read Across America event
Officers spent time in classrooms across the district reading to students as part of the nationwide literacy initiative. Manchester Township, NJ – Officers from the Manchester Township Police Department visited local schools…
Jury convicts Maryland driver in Lancaster County shooting
Maryland man found guilty in 2023 highway killing along Route 222 LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County jury has convicted a Maryland man of third-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death…
New Jersey high school students could get gym credits for being volunteer firefighters under proposed law
Legislation introduced in Trenton would allow certain students to earn graduation credits by completing a county fire academy course and volunteering locally. New Jersey, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the…
Utica man charged after stabbing in Varick Street fight
Utica man charged after stabbing during early morning fight on Varick Street UTICA, N.Y. — A 20-year-old Utica man has been charged after police said he stabbed another man during a large…
Why many former residents end up moving back to New Jersey
From family ties to top-ranked schools and proximity to major cities, former residents say New Jersey’s advantages often become clearer after leaving. New Jersey, NJ – For years, headlines have focused on…
Aussie cattle dog Ozzy seeking adoptive home in New Jersey
A 3½-year-old Australian Cattle Dog currently in foster care is available for adoption through Associated Humane Societies. Forked River, NJ – An energetic Australian Cattle Dog named Ozzy is looking for a…
New Jersey’s deep freeze is about to end as 70 degree days expected next week
After a stretch of cold, rainy weather, temperatures across New Jersey are expected to rebound into the 60s and potentially the 70s by early next week. New Jersey, NJ – A damp…
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