Trenton man arrested with stolen machine pistol police say
Officers allege suspect carried Glock fitted with conversion device and stolen from Pennsylvania TRENTON, NJ — A patrol through Trenton’s Unity Square Park led officers to a 23-year-old man who allegedly fled…
White SUV sought after CVS parking lot hit and run
Hit and run at Gloucester Township CVS caught on camera as police seek driver GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A driver of a white Toyota 4Runner is being sought after allegedly backing into…
Site of once-loved Jackson seafood restaurant to become mikvah for “pioneer” families
JACKSON, NJ – A familiar Jackson Township landmark is preparing for a dramatic transformation that reflects the community’s shifting identity. The former Lighthouse Restaurant, once a popular seafood and steakhouse located at…
NYC extends migrant housing emergency order, sets deadline to phase out relief centers
NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani signed Emergency Executive Order 2.7 on Tuesday, extending the city’s long-running state of emergency tied to the operation of Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief…
Backyard Porta-Potty Ordinance Advances in Jackson, Allowing Non-Construction Use Permitting
JACKSON, NJ – If you take a look around Jackson, mostly in the summer, you will see many backyards with outdoor porta-potties. The presence of these port-a-potties usually coincides with advertised pool…
Teen charged in Bayonne killing now faces adult justice
Juvenile to be prosecuted as adult in fatal Bayonne apartment shooting Bayonne, NJ – A fatal shooting inside a Bayonne apartment that claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy in 2024 is…
Five jailed after Camden County cyber investigations
Five arrested in Camden County child abuse material crackdown Camden County, NJ – A monthlong cyber investigation quietly unfolded across South Jersey before ending with five arrests tied to child sexual abuse…
Berkeley Township man charged in Toms River gym arson
Berkeley Township man charged after arson fire at Toms River gym Toms River, NJ – A predawn fire outside a Route 37 fitness center led to criminal charges after investigators determined the…
Juvenile charged as adult in Bayonne fatal shooting
Juvenile to be tried as adult in fatal Bayonne shooting Bayonne, NJ – A case that began with a deadly shooting inside a Bayonne apartment in 2024 has moved into adult criminal…
Owners of two NJ nursing homes accused of diverting $92M in Medicaid funds
TRENTON, NJ – A shocking state investigation has uncovered what officials call an “egregious and deliberate” scheme in which the owners of two South Jersey nursing homes allegedly siphoned tens of millions…
Lakewood school bus firms among 16 statewide cited for missing safety paperwork
TRENTON, NJ – Several Lakewood-based school transportation companies were among 16 operators across New Jersey cited by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for failing to submit mandatory safety documentation before…
South Jersey campaign heats up as Tim Alexander earns key local endorsements
OCEANVILLE, N.J. – The race for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District picked up momentum this week as Democratic candidate Tim Alexander secured endorsements from two influential local leaders — Hamilton Township Committeewoman…
Last week’s top New Jersey Lottery prizes stack up across the state
Jersey players score big across multiple lottery games Trenton, NJ – A week of lottery drawings and scratch off games spread wins from Hudson to Camden County as New Jersey players claimed…
NJ player cashes in big with lottery win
Union County player hits $150000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot Trenton, NJ – A Friday Jersey Cash 5 drawing ended with a $150,000 jackpot after a ticket sold in Union County matched all…
Jackson Township Sued After Code Enforcement Officer Strikes Bicyclist Then Flees Scene
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson man injured in a 2023 crash involving a township vehicle has filed a civil lawsuit against the Township of Jackson, its Code Enforcement Department, and GEICO…
Jackson LLC landowner awarded $135,000 in lawsuit over proposed South Hope Chapel Road roundabout
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A small portion of a corner property in Jackson just a few hundred square feet in size is fetching a huge sum of money from Ocean County after…
Million-dollar deals drive Freehold’s red-hot February housing market
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Freehold Township real estate scene is heating up fast, with multiple seven-figure sales and brisk turnover across all price ranges during the first week of February. From stately…
Howell Township real estate heats up as luxury sales top $1.3 million
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The new year has kicked off with a strong burst of real estate activity across Howell Township, with both luxury and mid-range homes drawing steady demand. A string…
Ex-Governor Murphy vetoed Lakewood’s special needs school expansion bill on final day in office
LAKEWOOD, NJ – In a move that stunned local advocates and education leaders, Governor Phil Murphy allowed a bill to die by pocket veto on his last day in office—legislation that would…
Prospect Park man arrested after knife-point home invasion and assault in Lodi
LODI, NJ – A 27-year-old Prospect Park man is facing multiple first-degree charges after authorities say he broke into an acquaintance’s home in Lodi and sexually assaulted the victim at knifepoint. According…
Jackson mayor’s alleged affair with police union boss at center of federal civil rights suit
JACKSON, NJ – Explosive allegations of a romantic relationship between Jackson Township’s mayor and a police union leader have landed the municipality in federal court, after a resident claimed she was silenced…
