Utility pole crashes down sparking vehicle fires during Hackensack storm
Police say a powerful storm brought down a utility pole, igniting multiple vehicles and creating dangerous conditions across the city. HACKENSACK, NJ — A powerful storm that swept through Hackensack on Tuesday…
Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 Tracers, Where Are They Now?
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of workers across New Jersey served as contact tracers, playing a critical role in tracking the spread of the virus under Governor Phil Murphy’s…
Governor Murphy Must Sign the Bill Ending Government-Paid Public Notices in Newspapers
Governor Phil Murphy has a chance to modernize how New Jersey’s towns and taxpayers communicate by signing a bill that eliminates the outdated requirement for government entities to publish public notices in…
Mays Landing woman stole $147,000 from Ocean Township Senior Community
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Mays Landing woman has pleaded guilty to theft and obstruction of justice in a fraud case involving over $147,000 stolen from a senior living community in Ocean…
Fourth of July Fireworks Show in Atlantic City on the Boardwalk
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Tropicana Atlantic City will light up the sky twice in July with free fireworks shows scheduled for July 4 and July 19 at 10 p.m., offering views from…
Jackson Township launches summer pickleball clinic and opens courts to public
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is offering a summer pickleball clinic for adults starting July 3 at Woodlane Park, while also announcing that the park’s pickleball courts are now open to the…
Thousands expected at Oceanfest in Long Branch on Fourth of July
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Oceanfest, the massive annual Fourth of July celebration on the Long Branch oceanfront, returns Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., drawing crowds in the thousands to the…
Smithville to host New Jersey’s largest Fourth of July parade Thursday morning
SMITHVILLE, N.J. — An estimated 10,000 spectators are expected to gather Thursday morning in Historic Smithville for what organizers say is the largest Fourth of July parade in New Jersey. The annual…
Warren County Farmers’ Fair returns with hot air balloons, car shows and family events
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. — The Warren County Farmers’ Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to return July 26 through August 2, offering a weeklong lineup of traditional agricultural showcases and…
Sherrill Says She and Fellow Democrats Will Fight to Lower Cost of Living in New Jersey
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Saturday slammed Senate Republicans for advancing legislation she says would reduce Medicaid access for thousands in New Jersey and increase annual household costs for families.…
Fourth of July Week Kicks off with Van Morrison Tribute Band Live on the Beach in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township will kick off its annual summer concert series Tuesday night with a performance by Tupelo Honey, a Van Morrison tribute band, followed by a fireworks…
Celebrate Stars and Stripes fireworks to light up Raritan Bay on Tuesday
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — Thousands are expected to gather along the Raritan Bay waterfront on Tuesday for the annual “Celebrate our Stars & Stripes” concert and fireworks show, set to begin at…
Chris Christie Spotted Flopping and Bopping on Stage with Bruce Springsteen in Germany
BERLIN — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made an unexpected appearance at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Germany over the weekend, raising eyebrows online after he was seen dancing awkwardly on…
Newark man arrested in connection to 2024 Hackensack shooting following year-long investigation
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Authorities have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with a June 2024 shooting in Hackensack after a year-long investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police…
Fourth of July Week Starts Wet and Ends With Perfect Beach and BBQ Weather in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Residents across New Jersey can expect a stretch of unsettled weather through midweek, with thunderstorms and hot temperatures dominating the early part of the forecast before conditions stabilize ahead…
New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill under investigation for stock trades linked to congressional committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) is facing renewed criticism over her financial activities in Congress, including a reported failure to disclose up to $350,000 in stock sales and multiple…
Phil Murphy’s Budget is No Way to Run a State, New Jersey Lawmaker Says
TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco on Friday condemned the state budget process led by Democrats, calling it rushed and lacking transparency. In a statement issued June 27, Bucco…
Jersey City man charged with extortion, impersonating federal agent in $60K scam
MONROE TWP., N.J. — A 35-year-old man from Jersey City has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses after allegedly impersonating a federal law enforcement officer to extort tens of thousands of…
Marlboro police thank local McDonald’s for hosting community event
MARLBORO, N.J. — The Marlboro Township Police Department expressed gratitude to McDonald’s of Marlboro and its staff for hosting a “Coffee with a Cop” event held Friday afternoon. Officers met with local…
Air quality alert issued for Jersey Shore as temperatures near 90 degrees
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange air quality alert for Sunday, June 29, due to elevated pollution levels that may pose health…
Washington Post Pulitzer Prize winning perv arrested on federal child pornography charges in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Washington Post journalist has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography following a federal investigation that uncovered graphic videos on his work laptop, officials announced Friday.…
