Mikie Sherrill Promised New Jersey Housing Czar and Affordability
TRENTON, N.J. – The Sherrill-Caldwell Administration released a comprehensive housing strategy aimed at lowering costs, expanding homeownership, and addressing New Jersey’s shortage of more than 200,000 homes early on in the transition…
New Jersey Doctors Could Face Criminal Charges if they Inseminate Fertility Patients with their Own DNA
TRENTON, N.J. – It’s not a law yet, but it probably should have been if this sort of thing is happening in New Jersey. New Jersey lawmakers are moving to make it…
It’s like Obamacare, but for pets: New Jersey seeks to regulate pet healthcare industry
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Commerce Committee has approved legislation that would establish a formal regulatory framework for pet insurance, setting standards for policy disclosures, coverage limits, and consumer protections.…
New Jersey Moves to Expand Automatic Voter Registration for Anyone Who Walks into a Motor Vehicle Office
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s Democrat-led Legislature has advanced a sweeping update to the state’s automatic voter registration system that would expand registration through the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and other agencies…
Jersey jackpot explodes with $475K winner in Manahawkin
Ocean County lottery player strikes $475K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Thursday night TRENTON, NJ – One lucky ticket holder in Ocean County woke up thousands of dollars richer Friday after hitting…
Jackson Township Remembers Teen Lost in Tragic Crash with Street Memorial
A street dedication was held Dec. 17 for Michael Gioia, 16, who tragically lost his life in a vehicle collision Oct. 8. West Lake Court has been renamed Michael “Mikey” Gioia Way…
Carol Kelaher, Wife of Former Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher Passes
Caroline E. Kelaher, 95, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1930 on Park Street in Toms River to Joseph and Caroline Finley. She will join…
Strong winds, cold temperatures to sweep New Jersey through the weekend
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for much of central and southern New Jersey through early Saturday as strong gusts and a sharp drop in…
Overnight vehicle fire contained before spreading to home in Island Heights
ISLAND HEIGHTS, N.J. – Firefighters quickly extinguished a vehicle fire early Tuesday morning on Lake Avenue, preventing flames from spreading to a nearby construction trailer and occupied home, officials said. According to…
Police recover body of 19-year-old after reported jump from Causeway Bridge
TUCKERTON, N.J. – After nearly three weeks of searching, recovery teams have found the body of a 19-year-old man who was reported to have gone over the Causeway Bridge shortly before Thanksgiving.…
Brown University shooter came to America on student visa; found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The man accused of carrying out last week’s deadly shooting at Brown University has been found dead in New Hampshire from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials confirmed Friday. Providence…
Mikie Sherrill set to become New Jersey’s highest-paid governor despite affordability pledge
TRENTON, N.J. – Mikie Sherrill has made affordability the cornerstone of her platform as governor of New Jersey, but on day one, she is presiding over major toll hikes and an increase…
New York and New Jersey see above-average underage drinking rates, report finds
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new analysis of national health data shows that New York and New Jersey both exceed the U.S. average for alcohol use among minors, with experts warning that the…
Holiday crime wave hits Westfield as thief nabs car from driveway
Car stolen from Westfield driveway after overnight home break-in Westfield, NJ – A quiet neighborhood in Westfield was shaken early Wednesday morning when a vehicle was stolen from a driveway following a…
New Jersey American Water to acquire Hopewell Borough water system in $6.4 million deal
CAMDEN, N.J. – New Jersey American Water announced Thursday that it has signed an agreement to purchase the Hopewell Borough water system for $6.4 million, following voter approval of the sale in…
New Jersey expands Freedom Reads partnership with 27 new prison libraries
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Corrections has expanded its partnership with the national nonprofit Freedom Reads, opening 27 new in-unit libraries at South Woods State Prison and bringing the…
Senate approves Holzapfel bill adding green warning lights to snowplows for safer winter roads
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel that would allow state and local government snow removal and road salting vehicles to display both amber…
Senate approves bill giving New Jersey residents first shot at fishing permits
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate has passed legislation that would give state residents a head start when applying for mobile sport fishing vehicle permits, responding to mounting complaints over a…
NJEA Defends Superintendent Citta’s $80,000 Raise as Mayor Demands Resignation
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Board of Education’s latest meeting was anything but ordinary. At its heart: Superintendent Mike Citta’s demand for an $80,000 raise—bringing his salary to $308,000. The…
Garden State Equality appoints ‘black bearded lesbian’ after ex-director facing child assault charges
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J. – Garden State Equality, New Jersey’s leading LGBTQ advocacy organization, announced a change in leadership this week after longtime Executive Director Christian Fuscarino was charged with child endangerment and…
Governor Murphy Pardons More Murderers, Drug Dealers, and Violent Criminals in Final Days in Office
TRENTON, N.J. – Marking one year since launching his clemency initiative, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that he has now granted more than 300 acts of clemency, including pardons and commutations, as…
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