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…
Five School Employees Placed on Leave After Special Needs Student Tied Up With Tape
BARNEGAT, NJ – April 5, 2025 – A troubling incident in a special education classroom has sparked an internal investigation within the Barnegat Township School District, leading to the administrative leave of…
Thieves tunnel through roof in $4.4M Lakewood warehouse heist
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes heist has left a Lakewood electronics business in ruins after thieves broke in through the roof and made off with more than $4 million in merchandise, according…
Facebook Says It Will Officially End Fact-Checking Program in the U.S on Monday
In a significant shift in its content moderation strategy, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, is officially terminating its fact-checking program in the United States. Joel Kaplan, Meta’s chief…
New Jersey Man Arrested for Having Toy AK-47 Without Orange Tip in His Own Backyard
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — A 32-year-old man was charged with disorderly conduct Friday after allegedly brandishing a toy AK-47-style rifle without an orange safety tip, prompting a lockdown at a local hospital and…
Fugitive alien wanted for murder in Dominican Republic arrested in Lawrence by federal agents
LAWRENCE, MASS. — A Dominican national wanted for homicide in his home country was arrested Wednesday in Lawrence by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a coordinated operation with the FBI and…
Trump Gets Major Supreme Court Win in Department of Education Injunction Case
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted an emergency request from the Department of Justice to stay a lower court ruling that blocked the federal government from terminating over…
Man shot and killed on Osprey Street in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — One man is dead following a shooting in the 400 block of Osprey Street, prompting a large police response Thursday morning, authorities said. Key Points The Virginia Beach…
Handcuffed murder suspect leaps from speeding NYPD van in wild Bronx escape attempt
BRONX, N.Y. — A 27-year-old murder suspect escaped from an NYPD transport van while handcuffed, sparking a manhunt in the Bronx before he was recaptured four hours later on March 11. Key…
Sophie tossed by former owner now sitting solo at Ocean County shelter
JACKSON, N.J. — A young Lab/Golden Retriever/Hound mix named Sophie is now up for adoption at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, according to shelter staff. Sophie, who is just under 2…
Brick Township launches spring leaf collection April 7
BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township will begin its annual Spring Collection of bagged leaves on Monday, April 7, with pickups scheduled according to residents’ recycling days and continuing through April 25. Key…
Summer’s calling: Brick Township opens registration for kids’ camp on April 7
BRICK, N.J. — Registration for Brick Township’s 2025 Recreation Summer Camp opens Monday, April 7 at 7:30 a.m., giving families the chance to enroll their children in a six-week program packed with…
Bill Spadea Continues Court Battle to Remove Trump Loving Mayor from GOP Election Ballot
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Former New Jersey 101.5 radio shock jock Bill Spadea is back in court this week in a second attempt to remove his opponent from the ballot in June.…
Phil Murphy Calls for Resignation of Drunk Driving New Jersey Mayor
Trenton, NJ – – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has publicly called for the resignation of Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca following her arrest on St. Patrick’s Day for driving under the…
Maryland High School in Lockdown After Shots Fired
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A high school in Montgomery County went into shelter-in-place mode Friday after police responded to reports of gunshots in a nearby neighborhood, authorities said. Key Points According to the…
Boogie nights: Brick Township opens registration for 1970s-themed senior citizen prom
BRICK, N.J. — Registration is now open for Brick Township’s Annual Senior Prom, inviting residents aged 60 and older to attend a 1970s-themed night of music, dancing, and food on Friday, May…
New Jersey senate leader fawns over Booker’s 25-hour protest as ‘resolute power’
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued a glowing statement Thursday praising U.S. Senator Cory Booker for delivering a marathon 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, calling…
Ocean County lottery winner lands $1.06 Million jackpot
TRENTON, NJ – A lucky player in Ocean County has won a $1,063,710 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, marking the 15th jackpot win of the year and the fifth time the prize has…
700,000 New Jersey Residents at Risk of Losing Health Benefits after Murphy Raided $10 Billion Safety Net
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblyman Al Barlas slammed the Murphy administration on Wednesday for draining the state’s historic $10 billion surplus, warning that reckless spending has left Medicaid recipients vulnerable amid…
Murphy’s energy gamble backfires as Electric bills set to surge 20% after failed green push
TRENTON, N.J. — Electric rates in New Jersey are poised to spike by as much as 20% this summer, as Republican lawmakers tore into the Murphy administration’s energy policies during a six-hour…
Brick Farmers Market returns in May with over 60 vendors lined up
BRICK, N.J. — The Brick Farmers Market will return for its 11th season on Saturday, May 3, bringing back a weekly lineup of vendors, produce, and local goods at Windward Beach Park,…
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