Newark Woman Already Facing $1 Million Fraud Case Charged in New Property Management Scam
Elizabeth, NJ – A Newark woman who is already facing charges in an alleged $1 million property management fraud scheme has been charged in a second case accusing her of stealing nearly…
New Jersey senate panel advances bill banning federal agents from schools, churches, and hospitals
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation requiring the state Attorney General to develop model policies guiding interactions with federal civil law enforcement in places…
New Jersey Migrant Sanctuary Bill Advances in Legislature
TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would require the state Attorney General to develop model policies governing how state and local agencies interact with federal civil…
People in These New Jersey Cities Have More Bad Hair Days Than Others, According to New Report
VINELAND, N.J. – A new environmental study has named Vineland the most damaging place in New Jersey for your hair, revealing how local climate and water quality can quietly sabotage hair health…
Jackson resident calls out illegal dumping of construction debris near home
JACKSON, N.J. – A Jackson Township resident is demanding action after discovering a pile of construction materials illegally dumped next to her property off Jackson Mills Road earlier this week. The homeowner…
New Jersey minimum wage rises to $15.92 per hour for 2026
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s minimum wage has officially increased to $15.92 per hour, a 43-cent boost that took effect this month, impacting thousands of workers across multiple employment categories. The New…
New Jersey State Parks hiring more than 800 seasonal workers for summer 2026
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Park Service has opened applications for over 800 seasonal jobs for the upcoming summer season, offering positions at parks, forests, and recreation areas across the…
Sen. Robert Singer criticizes stalled bill to define antisemitism in New Jersey law
TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Robert Singer expressed frustration Friday after legislation to formally define antisemitism in New Jersey and address rising anti-Jewish incidents failed to advance for a full legislative vote…
Barnegat police warn residents of scam involving fake bank fraud department calls
BARNEGAT, N.J. – The Barnegat Township Police Department is warning residents about a new scam in which callers impersonate bank fraud department representatives and arrange to collect victims’ debit cards in person.…
Brick Township man sentenced to life without parole for orchestrating father’s murder
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Brick Township man convicted of arranging the killing of his father in 2019 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Ocean County…
Hackensack man charged in two home burglaries after girl finds intruder in her bedroom
HACKENSACK, N.J. – A Hackensack landscaper has been arrested in connection with two residential burglaries, including one where a 13-year-old girl awoke to find the suspect inside her bedroom, police announced Thursday.…
Police identify elderly couple found dead in Wildwood Crest home
WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. – Cape May County authorities have identified the two people found dead earlier this week inside a Wildwood Crest residence as Donald Miller, 79, and Marion Miller, 79, both…
Toms River kids invited to make sweet winter treats at recreation event
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – With the holidays winding down, Toms River Recreation is giving local children a chance to keep the fun going next week with a hands-on winter-themed cooking class in…
Search underway for missing 11-year-old Newark girl last seen Friday afternoon
NEWARK, N.J. – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding 11-year-old Sarayna Pereira, who was reported missing Friday afternoon after she was last seen near South 19th Street, according to…
Toms River school board president Ashley Lamb named Ocean County deputy clerk
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Clerk’s Office ushered in a new leadership team this week as Ashley Lamb, president of the Toms River Regional Board of Education, was sworn in…
New Jersey Parole Reform Triples Credits for Prison Inmates: New Jersey is Less Safe, Assemblyman Says
TRENTON, N.J. – A heated debate erupted in the State House this week as Assemblyman Paul Kanitra denounced Assembly Bill 6206, a sweeping parole reform measure advanced by the Assembly Public Safety…
Philadelphia killed, stabbed in Ewing Township
Ewing Township, NJ – Authorities are investigating a deadly stabbing that claimed the life of a Philadelphia man Thursday evening in Ewing Township, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. Police were…
Bill would add criminal penalties for violating New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are moving to strengthen enforcement of the state’s wage laws with a bill that would make certain violations of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act a…
New Jersey bill would allow rehabilitative release for older inmates serving long sentences
TRENTON, NJ – A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature would allow certain older inmates who have served lengthy prison terms to petition the court for release based on demonstrated rehabilitation…
Bill would create state licensing board to regulate general contractors in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A proposal moving through the New Jersey Legislature would establish the first-ever state licensing system for general contractors, creating new standards for education, experience, and oversight of the construction…
Brick Township begins annual curbside Christmas tree collection
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township’s Department of Public Works has begun its annual curbside collection of Christmas trees, with pickup running through January 26 according to residents’ recycling days. The collection…
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