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…
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…
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…
Beloved Ocean County law dog passes away
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its most trusted and recognizable service dogs, K9 Gertrude, a bloodhound who spent six years tracking…
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 moves to ban parking on Lehigh Boulevard and Adelphi Drive amid neighborhood congestion
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township is moving to restrict on-street parking in a northern neighborhood where residents say weekend congestion has become unbearable, creating safety hazards for children and drivers alike.…
Jackson proposes more rental oversight laws despite no certified inspectors on staff
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – One month after forming its new Bureau of Rental Housing, Jackson Township still has no certified inspectors to enforce rental codes. Yet, the Township Council is preparing to…
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…
Ex-husband of Jill Biden charged with murder of current wife in Delaware
WILMINGTON, Del. – William “Bill” Stevenson, the former husband of First Lady Jill Biden, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his current wife, Linda…
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…
Pickup crash turns fatal on quiet Jersey street
Chatham Township man charged in deadly pedestrian crash Chatham Borough, NJ – A midday walk along a borough roadway turned fatal, and weeks later prosecutors say the investigation has led to criminal…
ICE arrests Salvadoran national convicted of sexual abuse after New York prison release
WASHINGTON, DC – Federal immigration officers have arrested a Salvadoran national with a history of sexual offenses in New York, officials confirmed this week. The suspect, identified as Jose Mendoza, was taken…
Runaway cows block road in Poughkeepsie before deputies wrangle herd
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Drivers in Dutchess County were treated to an unusual morning sight Friday when a group of cows wandered onto a roadway, briefly bringing traffic to a standstill before deputies…
