New Jersey Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5%, But State Still Ranks Among Nation’s Highest
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.5% in June, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking continued improvement after the state’s jobless…
NJDOT bans tractor trailers on several interstates as major winter storm hits the state
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Transportation issued a statewide commercial vehicle travel restriction Friday afternoon as a major winter storm began sweeping across the region, bringing snow, ice, and…
Toms River police department urges drivers to stay off roads as snow and ice move in
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As freezing rain and snow slicked Ocean County roads Friday night, the Toms River Police Department issued a public warning urging residents to avoid travel and drive with…
Ice Warning Issued for Roads in Central Jersey as Storm Brings Freezing Rain
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect across much of central and southern New Jersey Friday night through Saturday morning as freezing rain, sleet, and light snow continue…
Winter blast slows Turnpike traffic as Delaware Memorial Bridge reopens after crash
PENNSVILLE TWP., NJ – A band of icy weather triggered slick conditions and speed restrictions across major South Jersey highways Friday evening, prompting authorities to limit traffic to 45 miles per hour…
Powerball bonanza spreads $700K across New Jersey
Twelve New Jersey players win big in Christmas Eve Powerball drawing Trenton, NJ – A dozen Powerball players across New Jersey hit big on Christmas Eve, each claiming either $50,000 or $100,000…
Lucky ticket turns Atlantic County gas stop into jackpot site
Egg Harbor gas station sells winning ticket for $254K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot Egg Harbor Township, NJ – A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $254,970 was sold at a Lukoil station in…
BMW thief busted after wild Route 22 chase and crash
Westfield home break-in suspect caught after high-speed chase and crash Westfield, NJ – An 18-year-old Newark man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed police pursuit that ended in a crash and…
Essex County resident bags $150K on holiday draw
Newark shopper hits $150K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Christmas Eve ticket Newark, NJ – Thursday — A routine stop at a neighborhood supermarket turned into a six-figure holiday miracle for one…
America’s 8-bit crime wave: How Grand Theft Auto could have scandalized and changed the world in 1983
While America eagerly awaits the next delay of Grand Theft Auto 6, let’s pretend we’re in an alternate universe where Grand Theft Auto was always a part of video game culture since…
Jackson Township Snow Update: Pre-Salting and Brining Underway Across Town
Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn shared a snow emergency update with residents, noting that DPW crews are actively preparing our roads ahead of the incoming winter storm headed toward the town. “Right…
Aberdeen Township opens warming station at Town Hall as snowstorm moves in
ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. – With temperatures dropping and heavy snow expected overnight, Aberdeen Township officials announced that Town Hall will open as a public warming station for anyone in need of shelter…
Seals Return to the Jersey Shore and Dog Owners Should Know This
BRIGANTINE, N.J. – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is urging beachgoers and dog owners to give seals plenty of space after sightings increased along the New Jersey shoreline this week. Officials said…
North Bergen police warn of hazardous evening travel as quick snow burst moves in
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. – Township officials are urging residents to stay off the roads this evening as a fast-moving snow system is expected to bring a brief period of heavy snowfall between…
Perth Amboy issues winter weather advisory with snow expected to intensify Friday evening
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. – City officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous travel conditions as a winter storm is forecast to bring several hours of heavy snow to the area Friday…
Belleville declares snow emergency ahead of winter storm expected to bring up to 8 inches
BELLEVILLE, N.J. – Township officials have declared a Snow Emergency beginning Friday evening as forecasters predict 5 to 8 inches of snow across the region. The alert, issued by the Township of…
Man arrested in Christmas Day shooting that left one wounded in Edgewood
EDGEWOOD, Md. – A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a Christmas night shooting that left another man seriously injured in Edgewood, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced…
Toms River Council Members Seek to Block Mayor Rodrick’s Fight Against Downtown Tower Project
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Three members of the Toms River Township Council allied with former Mayor Mo Hill have been routinely voting against paying legal bills tied to a lawsuits filed by…
Toms River under winter storm warning with up to 5 inches of snow expected
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Township officials are warning residents to prepare for hazardous conditions as a Winter Storm Warning goes into effect Friday afternoon, with forecasters calling for as much as five…
Five days until New Jersey gas tax increases again as state formula triggers annual hike
TRENTON, N.J. – Gas prices are dropping in New Jersey, but that’s going to end in just a few days. New Jersey drivers will soon pay even more at the pump as…
Holiday skating and DJ skates in full swing at Winding River Ice Rink in Toms River this week
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Families looking for winter fun over the holiday break can head to the Winding River Skating Center, where a full schedule of public skating sessions and nightly DJ…
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