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…
Two charged with attempted murder of off-duty NYPD officer in botched carjacking
QUEENS, NY — Two Brooklyn men have been charged with attempted murder and multiple other offenses after allegedly trying to carjack an off-duty NYPD officer and shooting him during the encounter early…
Key North Jersey Democrat and Family Members Indicted for Election Ballot Fraud
TRENTON, NJ — Paterson City Council President Alex Mendez, along with his wife and three other individuals, has been charged in a superseding indictment for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to steal and…
Gunfire at Atlantic City bar leads to guilty plea for gunman
MAYS LANDING, NJ — Hakim A. Clark, 34, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple charges stemming from a 2024 shooting outside a bar, illegal gun possession, obstruction, and prior drug-related…
Brick Farmers Market returns this Saturday with 60+ vendors, live music at Windward Beach
BRICK, N.J. — The Brick Farmers Market is back for its 11th season, kicking off Saturday, May 3, at Windward Beach Park with more than 60 vendors and live music to welcome…
Trenton gunman arrested in deadly East State Street shooting charged with murder
TRENTON, N.J. — A Trenton man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly April shooting that left one man dead and a woman injured, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D.…
Mayor Crate slams rumors on affordable housing, says Brick will plan for 29 new units—not 322
BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate is pushing back against what she called “misconceptions and misinformation” surrounding the Council’s recent action on affordable housing, clarifying that the township will not…
Nine people injured in multiple overnight shootings across Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A wave of gun violence swept through Philadelphia overnight, leaving nine people injured in three separate shootings across the city, according to police. The shootings, which occurred across the…
Manama: Phil Murphy lands in Bahrain as Middle East tour continues
MANAMA, BAHRAIN — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy arrived in Manama on Monday, marking the first official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain by a sitting New Jersey governor. Murphy is continuing…
Phil Murphy’s Renewable Energy Agenda is Pushing New Jersey off Fiscal Cliff
Trenton, NJ – April 30, 2025 – Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious pursuit of a “clean and renewable” energy future has hit a wall, leaving New Jersey teetering on the edge of a…
ABC tells Trump to get on the phone and bring MS-13 gangmember back to U.S.
Democrats have rallied in support of Abrego Garcia, especially after the Trump administration admitted an error in deporting him. The pressure on Trump highlights broader political and legal challenges surrounding immigration policies…
Vandals attack New York GOP headquarters leaving flags of hate on wall
ALBANY, NY — The New York State Republican Party headquarters was vandalized with Nazi imagery for the second time in less than two weeks, prompting strong condemnation from GOP leadership and calls…
Masked gunman stalks SEPTA bus rider, opens fire on Philly street in broad daylight
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a broad daylight shooting that left a 27-year-old man in critical condition after being…
Middletown school board split over 10% tax hike as school closures loom
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — As the Middletown school board prepares to vote on a proposed 10.09% tax levy increase for the 2025–26 school year, at least two board members say they will oppose…
World’s tallest and shortest dogs meet each other in cute encounter
NEW YORK — In a head-turning encounter orchestrated by Guinness World Records, the world’s shortest dog and tallest dog met for the first time this month — and the height difference was…
Fiery crash kills young driver, ignites forest fire in Manchester Township
Manchester, NJ — A 22-year-old Manchester man was killed and another driver injured in a violent two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon that sparked a massive fire in a wooded area off Pasadena Road,…
Lakewood fire ends in heartbreak as family dog vanishes in chaos
Lakewood, NJ — A family is desperately searching for their beloved dog, Bambi, after a devastating house fire forced them to flee their home in the early hours of April 28. As…
Teen suspect charged in Wall Township home invasion and car theft attempt
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a January home invasion and attempted car theft in Wall Township, police announced Tuesday. Authorities say three masked suspects…
Gold bar scam bust: Barnegat cops foil $550K fraud, arrest two in international operation
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men were arrested Monday after attempting to collect nearly $550,000 worth of gold bars from the home of a 76-year-old Barnegat resident in a scam orchestrated by fraudsters…
Lakewood man found dead in Toms River lagoon
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 45-year-old Lakewood man was found dead in a waterway behind a residential neighborhood in Toms River on Friday, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Julian Lopez-Martinez…
Orioles’ home run barrage lands Catonsville man $3,000 lottery prize
CATONSVILLE, MD. — Catonsville resident Peter Jardieu hit the jackpot over the weekend, collecting a $3,000 prize after the Baltimore Orioles blasted five home runs during their April 19 game as part…
