Los Angeles Faces First Amendment Challenge Over Ban on N-Word, C-Word
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles City Council is facing a constitutional challenge after adopting a policy that prohibits members of the public from using the racial slur commonly known as…
Major Retail Chains Cutting Back or Leaving New Jersey as Store Closures Mount
From supermarkets to clothing stores, a growing number of national retailers are closing locations across New Jersey amid financial pressures and shifting shopping habits. Trenton, NJ – A wave of store closures…
Freehold Township Plan Targets 607 Affordable Housing Units Through 2035
The township must address a combined obligation of 607 affordable housing units during the current housing cycle, including rehabilitation and new construction requirements. Freehold Township, NJ – Freehold Township’s amended affordable housing…
Howell Affordable Housing Plan Targets 304 Units Through 2035
Township officials outlined projects and credits intended to meet a state-mandated obligation of 304 affordable housing units during the fourth housing round. Howell, NJ – Howell Township’s amended affordable housing plan outlines…
Jackson Council to Vote on Rent Control Changes, Parking Rules at Tuesday Meeting
Officials will hold public hearings on new traffic restrictions, portable toilet regulations, and a major overhaul of the township’s rent control ordinance. Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is set to…
Judge Overturns Brick Zoning Board Denial for Property Linked to Lakewood Child Killing Case
A Superior Court judge ruled the township improperly denied a variance request tied to a property owned by Naomi Elkins and a co-owner. Brick Township, NJ – A Superior Court judge has…
Berkeley Council Introduces Parking Ordinance, Advances Budget Transfers at Meeting
Township officials also approved shared service agreements and authorized action targeting a zoning board member. Berkeley Township, NJ – The Berkeley Township Council introduced a new parking ordinance and approved several financial…
Berkeley Township Zoning Board Approves Subdivision, Deck Variances at Reorganization Meeting
Board members also appointed professionals and set the schedule for monthly meetings during the reorganization session. Berkeley Township, NJ – The Berkeley Township Zoning Board of Adjustment approved several residential variance applications…
FBI Investigation Into IED at NYC Gracie Mansion Leads to Raid and Arrests in Bucks County
Federal investigators say an explosive device deployed during a protest near the mayor’s residence could have caused serious injuries or death. NEW YORK — Federal authorities have launched a terrorism investigation after…
Viral Video Shows Group Leaving Baltimore Crab House Without Paying $429 Bill
A Baltimore seafood restaurant says a group of diners left without paying a $429.43 bill, prompting the business to release surveillance footage that quickly went viral online. Maryland Blue Crab House said…
Kitchen Fire Quickly Contained at Country Walk Home in Manchester Township
Firefighters stopped a kitchen fire before it could spread through a multi-family home Sunday afternoon. Manchester Township, NJ – Firefighters quickly contained a structure fire Sunday afternoon at a residence in the…
Rescue Crews Respond to Off-Road Crash in Remote Burlington County Sand Pit
Emergency responders used a utility vehicle to reach and evacuate an injured patient from difficult terrain before a medical helicopter transport. Woodland Township, NJ – Emergency crews responded Sunday afternoon to an…
Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed During Traffic Stop in Chester County
Authorities say the suspect opened fire during a traffic stop before taking his own life. West Caln Township, PA – A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot and killed Sunday night during…
New Jersey Man Jailed After Attempted Meeting With Minor in Bucks County
Authorities say a suspect who arranged an online meeting with someone he believed was a minor is now in custody after initially fleeing police. Bensalem, PA – A New Jersey man is…
Cape May County Students Visit Prosecutor’s Office for Criminal Justice Career Experience
Middle Township High School students explored careers in law enforcement during a visit to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. Cape May Court House, NJ – Students from Middle Township High School…
Unseasonably Warm Week Ahead for New Jersey as Spring-Like Temperatures Arrive
Sunny skies and temperatures near 70 degrees will bring an early taste of spring across much of New Jersey this week. Newark, NJ – New Jersey residents can expect an unusually warm…
Ramsey Train Collision Leaves Woman Dead, Causes Temporary Service Disruptions
Authorities say an adult woman died after being struck by a commuter train near the Ramsey station Sunday morning. Ramsey, NJ – A woman died Sunday morning after being struck by a…
Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on Lakewood Road in Toms River, Police Suspect Impaired Driving
Authorities say a suspected impaired driver lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic late Saturday night. Toms River, NJ – A woman was killed Saturday night in a head-on crash on Lakewood…
Hackensack Police Officers Save 78-Year-Old Man After Cardiac Arrest Near Midtown Bridge
Quick action by responding officers using CPR and a defibrillator helped revive a man who collapsed near the Midtown Bridge approach. Hackensack, NJ – Several Hackensack police officers are being credited with…
Daughter of Former U.S. Intelligence Chief Sentenced to 35 Years for Killing Friend
Sophia Negroponte was sentenced after a retrial conviction for the fatal stabbing of her longtime friend during a drunken dispute at a Maryland Airbnb. Rockville, MD – Sophia Negroponte, the daughter of…
Bayonne Police to Conduct Goal Zero Traffic Enforcement Honoring Father and Daughter Killed in 2016 Crash
The high-visibility enforcement initiative will target dangerous driving on major Bayonne roadways while honoring a father and daughter killed in a 2016 crash. Bayonne, NJ – The Bayonne Police Department will conduct…
