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August 4, 2026

Grocery run turns into $100K Powerball score at Long Island Wegmans

New Jersey takes on Amazon in blockbuster lawsuit over delivery drivers

State alleges company suppressed wages and blocked competition TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of using its dominance over…

Scooter vanishes in five minutes outside Newark store

Lucky Powerball ticket sold at neighborhood Queens shop

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with Some of these New Jersey Classics

Happy National Hot Dog Day! July 16, 2025, is the perfect day to sink your teeth into one of America’s most iconic foods, and New Jersey is a hot dog haven with…

Donut making process. Dough of the doughnuts are being fried and transported on a conveyor belt

Krispy Kreme celebrates 88th birthday with 88-cent dozens at New Jersey locations this Friday

NEWARK, N.J. — Krispy Kreme fans in New Jersey can score a sweet deal this Friday, July 18, as the doughnut chain marks its 88th anniversary with a special offer: an Original…

Two teens charged in armed robbery attempt in Severn

SEVERN, Md. — Two 15-year-old boys were arrested and charged following a robbery in Severn on Monday night that involved an implied weapon, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Officers…

Syracuse shopper snags big lottery win at corner store

SYRACUSE, NY — A top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $29,668.50 was sold in Syracuse for Monday night’s drawing, the New York Lottery announced Tuesday. The lucky ticket was purchased at Maloney…

Queens woman sentenced for trafficking and exploiting 14-year-old girl

QUEENS — A Queens woman was sentenced Tuesday to seven and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to sex and labor trafficking involving a 14-year-old girl, according to Queens District…

Yankees eyeing blockbuster trade deal before deadline

With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the New York Yankees are in a tough spot. Trailing in the AL East, with a battered rotation and a weak third base, they need a…

DC man gets 37 months in prison for handgun possession after marijuana stop

WASHINGTON — A D.C. man was sentenced Monday to over three years in federal prison after officers found him carrying a loaded Glock handgun during a stop for public marijuana use, federal…

DC man kills woman, then himself in domestic horror

WASHINGTON, DC — A man and woman were found dead Saturday evening following a domestic-related shooting inside a Southeast DC residence, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Officers with the Sixth District…

South Brunswick cop accused of stealing $75K from police union, shoplifting in patrol vehicle

FREEHOLD — A South Brunswick police officer is facing a series of criminal charges after an investigation revealed he allegedly stole more than $75,000 from his local police union and shoplifted from…

$5 ticket lands Somerset player $72K jackpot slice

TRENTON, NJ — A Somerset County lottery player won $72,654 on Tuesday after purchasing a $5 Fast Play Progressive ticket at a Krauser’s location in Warren Township. The ticket, a “Casting for…

6-foot-3 creep busts into Cumberland home, demands cash

CUMBERLAND, MD — Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred late Tuesday night on Pennsylvania Avenue, where a suspect forced entry into a residence and demanded money. Cumberland Police responded…

Middlesex player snags $160K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot

TRENTON, NJ — A Middlesex County lottery player won the $160,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Tuesday after matching all five numbers, marking the second top prize awarded in just three days.…

Cumberland Police investigating home invasion on Pennsylvania Avenue

CUMBERLAND, Md. — Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred late Monday night in the first block of Pennsylvania Avenue, the Cumberland Police Department confirmed Tuesday. Officers responded to the…

Baltimore all-women drone unit showcases tech at public safety event in Delaware

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Police Department’s all-women drone team recently participated in a multi-agency DRONERESPONDERS event in Dover, Delaware, highlighting the expanding role of unmanned aircraft systems in law enforcement. The department…

Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

Toms River man admits to illegal firearm possession in 2023 Wawa stop

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm in connection with a 2023 traffic stop in South Toms River, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s…

Greenbelt teen nabbed in armed robbery raid

GREENBELT, MD — An 18-year-old male wanted in connection with an armed robbery was arrested Monday during a residential search warrant operation in the 7400 block of Frankfort Place. The search was…

$500K End-of-year gift leaves NJ teacher speechless

TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey teacher ended the school year with more than thank-you cards and mugs — they received a $500,000 top prize from a lottery scratch-off gifted by a…

Maryland healthcare worker admits to $113K Medicaid fraud in DC

WASHINGTON — A Maryland man pleaded guilty Tuesday to healthcare fraud after admitting he billed D.C.’s Medicaid program for services he never provided, causing over $113,000 in losses. Amstrong Chapajong, 38, of…

Homeless man charged for broad daylight execution of Queens woman

QUEENS, NY — A 62-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after a woman was shot and killed last month in front of a residence in southeast Queens, police said.…

Woman found dead in abandoned North Philadelphia building

PHILADELPHIA — A woman was found dead Tuesday night inside an apparently abandoned property on the 2200 block of North Orianna Street, police said. Officers from the 26th District responded around 10:57…