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…
Parsippany police find no evidence of immigration questioning during alleged traffic stop
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — The Parsippany Police Department says an internal investigation has found no evidence to support claims that a driver was questioned about her immigration status during a traffic stop within…
Atlantic City Emergency Response Team activated three times in one week, three arrests made
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Atlantic City Police Department’s Emergency Response Team — including SWAT, Bomb Squad, and Crisis Negotiators — was activated three times in the past week in connection with…
A New Jersey Deputy Mayor is Stuck in Israel as War with Iran Continues
TEANECK, N.J. — Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli said Thursday that Teaneck Deputy Mayor Elie Y. Katz and his family remain stranded in Israel due to the ongoing conflict, along…
Bayonne replaces American flag with Juneteenth flag at City Hall
BAYONNE, N.J. — The City of Bayonne marked Juneteenth with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, where the American flag was temporarily lowered to honor the occasion, officials said. The Bayonne Police…
Over 31,000 without power in Ocean and Monmouth counties after severe storm
NEW JERSEY — More than 31,000 JCP&L customers remain without power across Ocean and Monmouth counties following a Thursday night storm that brought damaging winds and widespread outages, utility officials said Friday.…
Over 175,000 without power in Pennsylvania and Delaware as storms knock down lines
PHILADELPHIA — More than 175,000 customers remain without power across the Greater Philadelphia area and parts of Delaware following severe storms that swept through the region, according to PECO Energy Company. The…
Late-night attack lands Jackson man behind bars
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and contempt after forcing his way into his estranged wife’s home last year and assaulting her in…
Mikie Sherrill Blames Trump for New Jersey’s Skyrocketing Energy Prices Caused by Phil Murphy and Democrats
TRENTON, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill has pointed the finger at President Donald Trump for New Jersey’s recent 20% energy rate hike, which took effect on June 1, just a…
New Jersey’s Holey Highway Fully Reopens
I-80 in Wharton reopens fully as eastbound lanes return ahead of schedule WHARTON, N.J. — All lanes on Interstate 80 eastbound in Morris County are set to reopen Saturday morning, four days…
New Jersey Town Replaces American Flag with Juneteenth Flag Outside Town Hall
VERONA, N.J. — A Juneteenth flag was raised at Verona Town Hall on Monday morning in place of the American flag, prompting questions over adherence to federal flag code and New Jersey…
Severe weather forces cancellation of Burlington Cruise Night and Concert
BURLINGTON, N.J. — Thursday evening’s scheduled “Cruzin on the River” Car & Motorcycle Cruise Night and Concert has been postponed due to severe weather, according to the City of Burlington and the…
New Jersey committee advances bill to ban college sports prop bets
TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation that would ban player-specific proposition bets on college sports in New Jersey cleared a key committee Wednesday, advancing Senator Kristin Corrado’s effort to address concerns about student-athlete harassment.…
Juvenile arrested with stolen loaded handgun in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A 15-year-old male was arrested Monday after Atlantic City police recovered a stolen, loaded handgun from his waistband following a tip from an off-duty detective. According to the…
Cool Off This Summer at the Jackson Spray Park
JACKSON, N.J. — With summer temperatures rising, the Jackson Township Spray Park has officially opened for the 2025 season, offering families a chance for young children to cool off under a range…
New Jersey Assembly advances bill mandating epilepsy training for school staff every five years
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Assembly Education Committee has approved a bill requiring all public school staff to undergo epilepsy and seizure disorder care training at least once every five years.…
Lakewood swears in new firefighters at commissioners meeting
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Fire Department officially swore in two new career firefighters and appointed a new volunteer during a recent meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Volunteer firefighter Aldo…
Delays hit George Washington Bridge and key New Jersey routes Thursday morning
NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters across New Jersey faced multiple delays and construction slowdowns Thursday morning, with traffic building at major crossings and along key corridors including the George Washington Bridge, Garden State…
Maryland Governor Touts $816 Million to “Black” Businesses, Weed Pardons on Juneteenth
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday highlighted a series of statewide initiatives, including a record-setting $1.34 billion investment in the state’s four historically Black colleges and universities and the…
Five Ways Mikie Sherrill Can Defeat Jack Ciattarelli in a New Jersey November Landslide
New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial race is a showdown, with Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) squaring off against former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R). With Jack Ciattarelli and most sane and knowledgeable voters fixated on…
Owner gave her up now Rayna waits for a second chance
JACKSON, N.J. — A deep-gray-coated pup named Rayna has been quietly waiting for a forever home at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility after being surrendered by her owner along with two…
