Mayor Rodrick Pledges to Continue Fight Against Affordable Housing Towers Being Pushed by Council Opponents
Toms River, NJ – A contentious special meeting of the Toms River Township Council ended with the rejection of key zoning ordinances tied to the township’s court-approved affordable housing settlement, prompting Mayor…
Sybil’s Cave still whispers Hoboken’s secrets of the past from beneath the cliffs
HOBOKEN, NJ – Tucked into the Hudson River waterfront, Sybil’s Cave isn’t exactly hidden — yet it remains one of New Jersey’s most quietly fascinating landmarks, a place where local history and…
Hoboken unveils plans for waterfront park with beach and fishing along the Hudson River
HOBOKEN, NJ – A new vision for Hoboken’s waterfront shows children casting fishing lines and families relaxing on a sandy shoreline, a scene city leaders say will soon become reality along the…
Illegal Immigrant Who Critically Injuered Woman in Hit-And-Run Crash Captured
OXON HILL, MD – Federal immigration officers have arrested a Honduran national accused of causing a violent head-on collision that left a Maryland woman with life-threatening injuries before fleeing the scene. U.S.…
Trenton bill pushes statewide spay and neuter rules for community cats
TRENTON, NJ – A Senate proposal would require most cats leaving shelters or rescues to be spayed or neutered and would fund trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs for free-roaming cats. Senate Bill 261, pre-filed…
Soldiers spotted at Manasquan Reservoir, Police Say It’s Just a Ruck March
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Visitors to the Manasquan River Reservoir on Friday morning were met with an unusual sight — soldiers marching the trail with what appeared to be rifles. Police quickly…
Gunfire erupts in North Philly as man shot in leg outside friend’s home
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man was shot in the leg Thursday night after gunfire broke out on a North Philadelphia block, sending him running for help before his girlfriend rushed him to…
Bethesda man nearly tosses $111K winning lottery ticket before cashing in
Scanned it twice lucky Bethesda player wins $111K jackpot BETHESDA, MD – A Montgomery County lottery player came dangerously close to throwing away a six-figure jackpot before realizing he had just won…
Bill would allow noncitizen teachers in New Jersey to earn tenure
TRENTON, NJ – Noncitizen teachers working in New Jersey public schools could soon become eligible for tenure under new legislation introduced in the General Assembly. Assembly Bill — sponsored by Assemblyman Sterley…
Edgewater man busted after woman found lifeless in home
Edgewater man charged with murder after 76-year-old woman found dead in home EDGEWATER, MD – A 72-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after a woman was found dead with…
Traffic stop turns high-speed chaos as driver refuses to pull over
Stafford man arrested after 80mph police chase ends in crash near I-95 STAFFORD, VA – A routine traffic violation turned into a high-speed pursuit through Stafford County on Wednesday after a driver…
Mayor opens board seats, urges Brick residents to get involved now
BRICK, NJ – Mayor Lisa Crate is inviting residents to apply for open seats on township boards and commissions by Tuesday, December 23. Applicants should email a résumé and cover letter to…
GOP lawmaker targets AI romance with bill banning artificial intimacy apps
TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra introduced legislation Thursday to prohibit artificial intelligence systems that simulate intimate or romantic relationships. Filed as Assembly Bill 6246, the measure is titled the Authentic Relationships…
New Jersey’s ‘Tariff Transparency Act’ would make retailers show how Trump’s tariffs affect prices
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing new consumer disclosure rules that would require stores and online sellers to tell shoppers how much of an item’s final price comes from federal…
Cops must show you their faces before arresting you, new law in New Jersey demands
New Jersey bill would require police to reveal faces and ID before detaining or arresting TRENTON, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate would require law enforcement officers…
For equity’s sake, New Jersey Democrats move to end high school graduation exam
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democrats advanced a bill this week that would permanently eliminate the state’s high school graduation proficiency test, a decades-old requirement that students pass a standardized exam before…
New Jersey wants to automatically enroll certain low-income families in energy assistance programs
TRENTON, NJ – Low-income households in New Jersey could soon be automatically enrolled in state energy assistance programs under a new bill introduced in the Legislature aimed at streamlining access to help…
Charlie Kirk Statue to be Placed in U.S. Capitol Building, Republicans Say
TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R-Monmouth, Ocean) introduced a resolution Thursday calling on Congress to install a permanent statue of conservative activist and broadcaster Charles “Charlie” Kirk inside the U.S. Capitol.…
Jackson Township Prepares for Potential Snowfall; Reminds Residents to Remove Vehicles from Roadways
Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn announced today that the Township is proactively preparing for a potential upcoming snowfall this weekend, with the Department of Public Works (DPW) already…
Watermain breaks, rush-hour volume slow Friday morning commute across New Jersey
Watermain breaks and routine congestion caused widespread delays across northern and central New Jersey during the Friday morning commute. NEWARK, NJ – Friday’s morning rush brought widespread slowdowns across New Jersey, with…
One dead, one wounded in Queens shooting outside 108th Street building
QUEENS, NY – A shooting outside a residential building in Queens left one man dead and another injured Thursday night. Police responded to 5718 108th Street around 8:38 p.m. after a 911…
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