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…
Yoga teacher’s naked body found in driveway after alleged murder by SpaceX engineer husband
READFIELD, Maine — A 32-year-old yoga teacher was found dead in a driveway Wednesday morning, and her husband, a former SpaceX engineer, has been charged with her murder, according to Maine State…
Former New Jersey corrections officer sentenced to three years for assaulting inmate
TRENTON, N.J. — A former New Jersey Department of Corrections officer was sentenced to three years in state prison for using excessive force against a resident of the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment…
Toms River Founder’s Day returns with parade, street fair, and vendor opportunities
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Township of Toms River has announced the return of Founder’s Day, set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in…
Volunteers rally to find loving home for overlooked 10-year-old dog
JACKSON, N.J. — A 10-year-old dog named Kali has spent weeks at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, waiting for someone to give her a home. Despite repeated adoption pleas, Kali has…
Heartbreaking shelter story: Lana’s owners never came back for her
JACKSON, N.J. — A young pit bull mix named Lana remains at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility after her owners failed to reclaim her, leaving her to wait for a new…
Phil Murphy Just Forced the Closure of a Cherished New Jersey National Blue Ribbon School
JACKSON, NJ—There are less than 100 blue ribbon schools in New Jersey. A blue ribbon is one of the most honored national designations a school can achieve, and Jackson Township has two.…
High School East hosts first-ever Masked Singer: Teacher Edition
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Teachers at High School East took center stage for the inaugural Masked Singer: Teacher Edition on Thursday night, with costumed contestants battling for the title in a lively…
Middletown High School North senior honored as Good Citizen award recipient
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Lauren Dorazio, a senior at Middletown High School North, has been recognized as the school’s Good Citizen award recipient. The award is given to a high school senior who…
Trump vows ‘horrible commercials’ to fight fentanyl crisis, pushes death penalty for drug dealers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration would launch graphic anti-drug advertisements to combat fentanyl abuse, while also advocating for the death penalty for drug dealers. The comments…
We Are Humans, Not Muslims: CAIR-NJ Calls for Top State Democrat to Resign After Islamaphobic Remark on Facebook
NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) and CAIR Action NJ on Wednesday condemned Democratic Jewish Caucus Chair Justin Goldsman for allegedly making anti-Muslim remarks…
Trump to Phil Murphy and sanctuary state governors: ‘Stop defending killers and drug dealers’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday hosted a meeting with governors at the White House, where he issued a strong warning to leaders of sanctuary states, including New Jersey…
Tempest: The Psychedelic Classic That Redefined Arcade Gaming
If you’ve ever walked into a dimly lit arcade, the air buzzing with the sounds of bleeps and bloops, you might have stumbled upon Tempest. Released in 1981 by Atari, Tempest wasn’t…
This Jersey Shore Town is Making St. Patrick’s Day a Two Weekend Event
WILDWOOD, N.J. — The Wildwoods will be filled with Irish pride next month as the seaside town hosts two weekends of St. Patrick’s Day festivities on March 8 and 15. Visitors can…
One dead in Allegany County house fire as Maryland sees string of fatal blazes
LAVALE, Md. — A person was killed in a house fire in Allegany County on Thursday morning, marking the latest in a series of deadly fires across Maryland, officials said. According to…
Secaucus Police Cars Rammed by Newark Man in Stolen Car
SECAUCUS, N.J. — A Newark man accused of stealing a resident’s car and ramming multiple police vehicles during his escape attempt was arrested this week, authorities said. Rakim Thompson, 29, was taken…
Do You Know Him? Newark Police Seeking Suspect Wanted for Parking Garage Burlgary
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man captured on surveillance video in connection with a burglary incident in a Newark parking garage. According to Public…
New Jersey Rite Aid Pharmacists Can Now Prescribe Hormonal Contraceptives
TRENTON, N.J. — Rite Aid pharmacists in New Jersey now have the authority to prescribe hormonal contraceptives, expanding access to reproductive healthcare in line with state regulations, the company announced. Customers can…
HHS Vows to Protect “Biological Truth” and Defend the Rights of Women From Far-Left Ideologies
Washington, DC –The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced decisive actions to align with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at defending women and children while reinforcing what the…
After 26 Years, This Popular New Jersey Themed Restaurant is Closing Its Doors
The Rainforest Cafe at Menlo Park Mall, a beloved jungle-themed dining spot, officially shut its doors on Wednesday, February 19, after 26 years of operation. The closure, attributed to an unrenewed lease…
Friday Flashback: 85-Year-Old Photo Shows Cranford Police Officer at the Range
CRANFORD, N.J. — The Cranford Police Department took a trip down memory lane Friday, sharing a historical photo from the late 1940s featuring Lt. Harry Page at the Shotgun Range, now known…
