New Jersey’s Ten Most Ridiculous COVID-19 Lockdown Rules: A Look Back
Trenton, NJ – Six years after New Jersey’s COVID-19 emergency orders transformed daily life, many residents still point to some of Gov. Phil Murphy’s pandemic restrictions as examples of government overreach, inconsistent…
Justice Department sues Illinois over immigration interference
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, alleging that a state law regulating employment verification procedures interferes with federal immigration authority. The complaint, filed in…
Asbury Park man charged with attempted murder after shots fired on Atlantic Avenue
An Asbury Park man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last month in the city, according to an announcement from Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…
Inmate with ICE detainer lodged in Ocean County Jail for false imprisonment, assault
A man identified as Salvador Lemus-Rodriguez is currently being held in Ocean County without bail following his arrest on charges of false imprisonment and attempted assault, according to official inmate records. Lemus-Rodriguez…
Killer in Jackson shooting case sentenced to prison
A Freehold Borough man has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison following a 2024 shooting in Jackson Township that left a man with a gunshot wound to the…
Freehold woman arrested for multiple vehicle burglaries in Ocean Township
A Freehold woman was arrested Thursday evening in Ocean Township after police responded to reports of a person entering several unlocked vehicles, according to the Township of Ocean Police Department. Officers were…
New Jersey cop arrested for multiple innapropriate acts with children in public spaces
A Piscataway police officer has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses involving inappropriate conduct toward minors in public spaces, according to official records. Wesley Kliwinski, 37, of Hamilton, was taken into…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for New Jersey as heavy rain expected through Wednesday
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued across much of New Jersey, with scattered strong storms expected through Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma.…
Fugitive migrant wanted for murder captured in New Jersey sanctuary city
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have arrested a 23-year-old Venezuelan national in East Orange, New Jersey, who is wanted for homicide in his home country and is accused of multiple theft-related…
Electric bike rider seriously injured in crash with sedan in Gloucester Township
An electric bike rider sustained serious injuries Saturday morning after a collision with a sedan at a busy intersection in Gloucester Township, according to local police. The crash occurred at approximately 11:39…
Officials warn of scam targeting wildfire victims in Ocean and Lacey townships
Authorities are warning residents of Ocean and Lacey townships in Ocean County, New Jersey, about a scam exploiting those affected by the ongoing Jones Road Wildfire. According to the Ocean Township Police…
Powerball winner arrested after bar brawl at Florida resort days after jackpot win
A Kentucky man who recently won the Powerball lottery was arrested in Florida just days later following a bar fight that reportedly turned violent at a beachfront resort. James Farthing, 50, of…
Wind-driven brush fire burns along Riverview Drive in Perth Amboy
Firefighters from multiple departments battled a fast-moving brush fire along Riverview Drive in Perth Amboy on Saturday afternoon, according to the Perth Amboy Fire Department. The fire was reported at 12:19 p.m.…
Mom holding 2-year-old baby struck in Bronx drive-by shooting
A woman carrying her infant was struck by a pellet from a passing vehicle in a Bronx drive-by shooting Friday evening, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred at approximately 7:07 p.m.…
Man who raped NYC subway corpse was illegal migrant deported at least four times prior
A Brooklyn man has been arrested and charged with raping an unconscious man aboard a New York City subway train earlier this month, police said Monday. Felix Rojas, 44, was taken into…
Wildwood says Canadians may skip annual Jersey Shore vacations
It takes two to tango, as they say. U.S. President Donald Trump has issued some sharp rhetoric against the Canadian government. In response, the Canadian government has called upon its citizens to…
Can New Jersey’s Democrats Dodge the 2025 Energy Crisis Fallout?
New Jersey’s looming energy crisis, marked by a projected 20% price hike in electricity bills for the 2025/2026 delivery year, has cast a long shadow over the state’s political landscape. Governor Phil…
New Jersey Pollen Levels Reach Peak: How to Avoid Allergies, What to Expect, and When Relief Is Coming
As spring blooms across New Jersey, pollen levels are hitting their peak, triggering sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion for millions of residents. In April and May 2025, tree pollen from oak, birch,…
After banning plastic straws and bags, Murphy lures major global plastic company to New Jersey
A new plastics factory is coming to New Jersey. The bad news is, the company could find itself having problems selling some of its products in the state. Environmental concerns aside, Phil…
Trump budget seeks $163 billion cut to non-defense spending in budget
President Donald Trump is proposing a sweeping $163 billion reduction in non-defense discretionary spending for the upcoming fiscal year, while significantly increasing funding for the U.S. military and border security, according to…
Amazing New Google Earth Images Show Battleship USS New Jersey Drydocked in Philadelphia
Stunning new Google Earth images have captured the iconic USS New Jersey (BB-62), America’s most decorated battleship, resting in Drydock Number Three at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. For the first time in…
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