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…
P.F. Chang’s Toms River launches five-course Valentine’s Day feast for two
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Couples and food lovers looking for an indulgent Valentine’s Day experience can find it at P.F. Chang’s this week, as the restaurant chain rolls out a limited-time five-course…
Weed shop goes up in smoke as fire injures two firefighters in Irvington
IRVINGTON, NJ – A late-night blaze tore through a cannabis dispensary in Essex County, leaving two firefighters injured and a commercial building heavily damaged after flames erupted inside the store’s second-floor location…
New Jersey drivers find relief as gas prices dip below $2.50 statewide
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey motorists are getting a rare break at the pump this week, as average fuel prices across the state dropped to some of the lowest levels seen in…
Migrant with ICE Detainer jailed without bail in brutal home invasion
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An illegal migrant man was taken into custody this week on charges stemming from a violent home invasion that left a local neighborhood shaken, according to a criminal…
Firefighters battle late-night blaze in Barnegat Light, prevent home from burning
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A detached garage fire kept firefighters busy late Sunday night in Barnegat Light, but quick action by crews prevented the flames from spreading into the nearby home despite…
Sen. Carmen Amato bill would roll back NJ’s new ‘mansion tax’ tiers, restore flat 1% rate on $1M-plus property deals
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal from Senator Carmen F. Amato Jr. (R-Ocean) seeks to undo New Jersey’s recently enacted tiered tax system on high-value real estate transfers, restoring a single flat…
NJ lawmakers propose new law requiring highway signs for electric vehicle charging stations
TRENTON, N.J. – Electric vehicle drivers in New Jersey could soon have an easier time finding charging stations along major highways under a new bill introduced in the state legislature that directs…
Ocean County man with multiple warrants arrested on child endangerment charge
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man wanted by several municipal courts across New Jersey was taken into custody this week in Ocean County on multiple outstanding warrants, including a charge for endangering…
Drunk Driver Held on ICE Detainer in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man was taken into custody over the weekend in Ocean County after being charged with driving under the influence and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s…
Translator needed during arrest man charged in string of locker thefts at Ocean County Retro Fitness gym
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police have arrested a Bayville man accused of stealing cash and personal belongings from lockers at the Retro Fitness gym on Route 9 following a month-long string of…
New Jersey Moves to Ban Discrimination Against the Fat, Tall, and Short People of the Garden State
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Labor Committee has approved a first-of-its-kind proposal that would make it illegal for employers, landlords, schools, and public facilities to discriminate against individuals because of…
Jackson Township to attend closed door religious land use training sessions ahead of key projects
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council will move into executive session on Tuesday to discuss matters protected under attorney–client privilege, including specialized legal training and guidance related to the Religious…
NJ Senate committee backs bill letting towns cut beach fees for teens, all veterans
TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate panel has advanced legislation that would give shore towns the option to waive or reduce beach badge fees for teenagers and all honorably discharged veterans,…
NJ Senate panel advances bill requiring LLCs to disclose property owners in real estate deals
TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would force limited liability companies (LLCs) purchasing residential properties to publicly disclose their true owners, a move aimed at increasing…
Lakewood scores millions in federal funding as Rep. Chris Smith including $2 Cross Street expansion
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood Township is set to receive several million dollars in new federal funding for local infrastructure and public safety improvements as part of a broader $23.8 million package secured…
Popular Clothing Outlet Stores Closing Due to Bankruptcy
Neptune, NJ – Eddie Bauer’s North American retail operator, Catalyst Brands, is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2026, a move expected to close nearly all of the…
Pennsylvania man charged with child luring and sexual contact in Bergen County
HACKENSACK, NJ – A 43-year-old man from West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, has been arrested and charged with multiple child-luring and sexual offenses following a yearlong investigation by Bergen County authorities, Prosecutor Mark Musella…
Pizza Hut to shut down 250 US locations as review sparks NJ concerns
TRENTON, N.J. – Pizza Hut is planning to close roughly 250 underperforming restaurants across the United States in early 2026, the company announced this week, as part of a sweeping strategic review…
Medical board moves to boot NJ neurologist
Morris County neurologist suspended as state seeks to revoke medical license Trenton, NJ – A Morris County neurologist has been barred from practicing medicine after state officials said he violated strict conditions…
Heartbreaking plea in Jackson as family searches for owner or home for dog ‘Scooby’
JACKSON, N.J. – A Jackson family is making an urgent appeal to the community to help find the owner or a new home for a dog they rescued and later had to…
