New Jersey Lottery jackpot lands in Bergen County
Winning Casting for Cash ticket sold at Fort Lee Acme FORT LEE, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery player is holding a Fast Play progressive jackpot-winning ticket worth $50,735 after purchasing it…
Governor Murphy Unveils New Solar Energy Website to Aid Municipalities and Developers
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced the launch of a new website aimed at helping municipalities and developers navigate solar energy projects on landfills and other unusable land. The…
Man Arrested on U.S. Route 30 After Foot Chase, Firearm Recovered
ABSECON, N.J. — A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a foot chase along U.S. Route 30 after being stopped by police for improperly crossing the highway, according to the Absecon Police…
Aberdeen Police Investigate Hit-and-Run Accident on Atlantic Avenue
ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Aberdeen Township Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Second Street, officials announced Wednesday. The roadway has been closed while officers…
Tires Stolen from Vehicle at Lindenwold Apartment Complex
LINDENWOLD, N.J. — The Lindenwold Police Department is investigating the theft of tires from a vehicle parked at The Village of Laurel Creek Apartments on Laurel Road. The incident occurred on September…
Three Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Three individuals were arrested early Wednesday morning following a traffic stop on State Highway 70, where police discovered methamphetamine and related paraphernalia, authorities said. The arrests occurred at…
New Jersey joins fight against Illinois County gun ban
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell led a coalition of 19 states in filing an amicus brief on Wednesday in support…
Biden-Harris Call for National Red Flag Law, Gun Ban In Light of Georgia Shooting
It looks like the Biden-Harris White House is stepping up its push for gun reform in a big way. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre laid out a firm agenda that could…
Tim Walz’s Estranged Brother Unleashes About Sibling’s Radical Left-Wing Views
Whoa, talk about family drama hitting the political stage! Imagine your brother being the governor of a state, and instead of playing it cool, you’re out there making Facebook posts that set…
Garfield woman charged after hitting pedestrian while fleeing crash with parked car
GARFIELD, N.J. — A 24-year-old woman faces multiple charges after hitting a parked car and a pedestrian while attempting to flee the scene of the initial crash on Monday, authorities said. Ashley…
Asbury Park man charged with attempted murder in stabbing attack
FREEHOLD, N.J. — An Asbury Park man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident on Labor Day, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday. Police responded to a call…
New Jersey’s offshore wind future on unstable ground after latest delay request
New Jersey’s latest clean-energy endeavor, an offshore wind farm off Long Beach Island led by Leading Light Wind, has hit a significant roadblock. The ambitious project, which aims to help the state…
Disgraced and convicted: Now former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is reportedly seeking Biden pardon
Bob Menendez, the embattled senator from New Jersey, is making headlines once again—but this time for a potential plea to President Joe Biden for a pardon. Convicted on all counts in his…
Water main break disrupts traffic on South Park Avenue in Linden
LINDEN, N.J. — A water main break on South Park Avenue has caused traffic disruptions, with the road reduced to one lane in each direction between Route 1 and East Linden Avenue,…
East Brunswick Police urge caution around school buses as students return to class
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — With the school year underway, the East Brunswick Police Department is urging motorists to be vigilant when driving near school buses and in school zones. In a statement…
Two from Toms River among three indicted for COVID-19 relief program fraud
CAMDEN, N.J. — Three New Jersey residents have been indicted for their involvement in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme, with two of the three also charged with defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs,…
$297,000 winning lottery ticket sold in Passaic County
TRENTON, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Passaic County has won the $297,629 jackpot from the Friday, August 30 drawing. The ticket matched all five numbers: 28, 33, 36,…
Bi-partisan bill to expand sexual assault survivor rights signed by Governor Murphy
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bipartisan bill expanding New Jersey’s Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights, requiring that sexual assault survivors be notified of key developments regarding…
Two charged for Leonia burglary
LEONIA, N.J. — Two individuals have been arrested in connection to a residential burglary that occurred in Leonia in June, following an extensive investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The Leonia Police…
Police in Secaucus warn of new sextortion scam targeting residents
SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department is alerting residents to a sextortion scam that uses images of victims’ homes to heighten fear and intimidation. The scam, reported this week by a…
White House claims New Jersey food prices are down, but they are much higher than in 2020
In a recent White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that grocery prices have come down over the past year, attributing this improvement to the Biden administration’s efforts. However, a…
