Biden-Appointed Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking New Jersey Voter Records
Newark, NJ – A federal judge appointed by former U.S. President Joe Biden has dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit that sought access to New Jersey voter registration records, marking a…
Philadelphia man charged after officer shot during high school fight
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia man is facing multiple felony charges after a police officer was shot and wounded Wednesday during a violent altercation near Overbrook High School, authorities announced late Wednesday night.…
Dave Portnoy Missed the Mark at Romeo’s Pizzeria in Freehold
Look, I’m a Jersey Shore pizza fanatic, and when Dave Portnoy rolls into town for one of his iconic One Bite reviews, I pay attention. The man’s got a knack for slicing…
Vatican white smoke reveals American as next pope
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope in historic Vatican vote VATICAN CITY — In a historic and unexpected decision, Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been elected pope, becoming the…
Jackson approves $438K plan to turn historic Rova Farms into community park
JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is officially moving forward with plans to redevelop the long-dormant Rova Farms property into a public community park, after the Township Council approved a $438,432 agreement with…
Toms River GOP Primary Could Have Big Impact on Downtown Twin Tower Apartments
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Mo Hill Team for Toms River, led by incumbent Councilmen James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi, has kicked off its re-election campaign ahead of a heated Republican primary…
Lakewood parents charged with murder in death of 3-month-old daughter
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood couple has been charged with murder following the death of their three-month-old daughter, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Wednesday. Ruben Santiago, 36, and Caitlin Gibson,…
Murphy administration launches $5.25M literacy initiative for New Jersey schools
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer on Thursday announced the release of a statewide literacy framework and two new grant programs aimed at strengthening reading skills among…
Murphy defends wind energy as Trump administration blocks federal approvals
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is vowing to keep New Jersey’s wind energy plans on course, despite a new federal directive from the Trump administration that has halted all approvals for…
GOP Candidate for Governor Says Newark Airport Problems Solved by Longer Shifts, Older Workers
Morristown, NJ – Bill Spadea, a former conservative radio host and Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, has proposed increasing air traffic controllers’ work hours to 12-hour shifts and raising their mandatory…
Bill Spadea Invokes Chris Christie, Calls for Pension Reform, Cuts for Public Unions
TRENTON, NJ – Shortly after invoking former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as the model for public housing reform, Bill Spadea told New Jersey he would also follow in the former governor’s…
Crashes, closures and bridge delays jam New Jersey Thursday morning commute
NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey commuters faced a tangle of delays Thursday morning, with crashes, full road closures and heavy bridge traffic slowing travel across multiple key routes. A crash was reported…
New Yorker fighting for life after brutal attack in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — A 33-year-old man is fighting for his life after he and a companion were viciously assaulted and robbed by three unidentified suspects early Wednesday morning in Jackson Heights, police…
Storms to soak Garden State with downpours through Friday before sunny weekend break
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms beginning Thursday afternoon, with wet weather expected to linger through Friday night before clearer skies arrive for the weekend.…
Watch: GOP candidate for New Jersey Governor calls for citizenship pathway for illegal migrants who have “Run Afoul” with the law
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea publicly reaffirmed his long-standing support for a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants during a Republican primary debate Wednesday night, aligning with moderate rival Jon Bramnick on…
Amish man murdered female neighbor and left her body at home with goat
A two-month investigation into the suspicious death of 28-year-old Rosanna Kinsinger of Pomeroy, Ohio has led to murder charges against a local man, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. Samuel Hochstetler…
New York City man charged with federal hate crimes for repeated assaults on Jewish victims
A 20-year-old New York City man has been charged with three federal hate crimes in connection with a series of assaults targeting Jewish individuals during protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. The…
Three migrants dead, including child, after smuggling boat capsizes off California coast
Five Mexican nationals have been charged in connection with a deadly human smuggling incident off the coast of San Diego that left at least three migrants dead, including a 14-year-old boy, and…
Ding Dong Ditch ends deadly in Virginia
A 27-year-old Spotsylvania County man has been arrested in connection with a May 3 shooting that left one person dead and another injured during a reported residential burglary, according to the Spotsylvania…
Wildwood Crest man charged with murder in 2024 Millville park shooting
Kirk E. Williams, 30, of Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, has been charged with the murder of Teaoshia Still, 36, following her shooting death in a Millville park last November. The Cumberland County…
Brooklyn man arrested in Atlantic City shooting after multi-agency manhunt
A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place in Atlantic City on Saturday, according to the Atlantic City Police Department. Edwin Biggs, 51, was taken into…
