Trenton man arrested with stolen machine pistol police say
Officers allege suspect carried Glock fitted with conversion device and stolen from Pennsylvania TRENTON, NJ — A patrol through Trenton’s Unity Square Park led officers to a 23-year-old man who allegedly fled…
Adventure Crossing Bubble About to Burst: Facing Foreclosure, Lawsuits, $37M Debt, $962K Tax Bill in Jackson Township
Jackson, NJ — Mounting debt, a foreclosure lawsuit, and nearly $1 million in unpaid taxes are pushing Jackson’s long-promised Adventure Crossing project deeper into financial distress, raising new doubts about whether the…
Toms River Senior Center Closes Thursday After Power Outage Disrupts Activities
Toms River, NJ — A power outage forced the Toms River Senior Center at 652 Garfield Avenue to close on Thursday, interrupting daily programs for local residents who rely on the facility…
Homicide suspect from New Jersey captured at Pennsylvania hotel
Man wanted in New Jersey homicide caught in Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre, PA — A man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation out of New Jersey was taken into custody at a Pennsylvania…
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Federal Agent Mask Ban, Setting Up Clash on Federal Enforcement Powers
Trenton, NJ — A legal fight between New Jersey and the federal government escalated Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Justice moved to block a new state law that requires law enforcement…
Lakewood Detective Sgt. John Marshall Retires After 42 Years Serving Ocean County Community
Lakewood, NJ — A career spanning more than four decades came to a close as Detective Sergeant John Marshall retired from the Lakewood Police Department after 42½ years, leaving behind a legacy…
Jackson Rent Cap Lawsuit Alleges Board Members Benefited From 2.5% Limit
Jackson Township, NJ — A group of manufactured home park owners filed a sweeping lawsuit on April 22 challenging a new rent control ordinance that caps annual increases at 2.5%, arguing it…
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, State Sued by Department of Justice Over Executive Orders and Laws Against Federal Immigration Officers
Newark, NJ — A major legal battle over immigration enforcement is unfolding in New Jersey after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit against the state and Gov. Mikie Sherrill,…
NJ Transit Says Walking to World Cup Games in New Jersey “Not Safe” Use $150 Per Ticket Trains Instead
NJ Transit Warns World Cup Fans: Don’t Walk to MetLife as $150 Train Plan Sparks Backlash East Rutherford, NJ — Fans hoping to skip steep transit costs by walking to MetLife Stadium…
New Jersey’s New Congresswoman Wants to Raise National Minimum Wage to $25 Per Hour
Washington, D.C. — A New Jersey congresswoman is bringing the state’s wage fight to the national stage, unveiling a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour—one of the…
New Jersey Loses Supreme Court Case Where Attorney General Used Subpoenas to Battle Abortion Critics in 9-0 Vote
Newark, NJ — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling rooted in a New Jersey legal fight is reshaping how nonprofits across the state can respond to government investigations, allowing them to challenge subpoenas…
Judge Dismisses Claims Against Middle Township in Lawsuit Over Alleged Abuse at Youth Facilities
Camden, NJ — A federal judge dismissed claims against a South Jersey township in a lawsuit alleging years of sexual abuse of a minor at public recreation sites, narrowing a case that…
Jackson MUA Extends Water Service Toward Manchester Border, Opening Door for New Development
Jackson, NJ — Water infrastructure is quietly reshaping the development landscape along the Jackson–Manchester border, as the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) expands shared service capacity that could support future construction…
Judge Denies Immigrant Mother’s Bid for Release From ICE Detention in New Jersey Case
Newark, NJ — A federal judge denied a detained immigrant mother’s request for release from ICE custody, ruling she failed to show her detention violates federal law despite arguments that her arrest…
Illegal turns continue despite new safety measures in Brick
Drivers warned after illegal turns continue despite new barriers in Brick Township Brick Township, NJ — New safety barriers installed to prevent dangerous turns are being ignored by some drivers, prompting police…
Life-changing lottery prize lands with $1M a year payout
$1M a year for life jackpot hits in Ohio as new game gains momentum Trenton, NJ — A lottery drawing has produced a life-changing prize after one ticket in Ohio matched all…
Coyote Pup Mistaken for Sick Fox Rescued From Ocean County Shed, Released Back Into Wild
Lacey Township, NJ — What responders thought was a sick fox trapped in a hay shed turned into a rare wildlife rescue, after officials discovered the animal was actually a young coyote…
Trump Just Stopped That Annoying Start-Stop Car Feature: Nobody Wanted It
Washington, D.C. — The feature that kills your engine at every red light just got dragged into federal policy, after President Donald Trump moved to roll back regulations tied to auto efficiency—taking…
New Jersey town sued by feds over ordinance banning homes with gas, propane and oil services
DOJ Targets Morris Township Gas Ban, Raising Stakes for NJ Homeowners and Builders Morris Township, NJ — A quiet local ordinance aimed at cutting emissions has turned into a federal showdown that…
Pinelands Commission Blocks Manchester Zoning Change as Council Repeals Townhouse Ban
Manchester, NJ — A disputed zoning change affecting development in the Pinelands region of Manchester Township has been scrapped after state regulators refused to approve it, forcing local officials to reverse course…
Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Wyndham Hotels Moves to Texas After NJ Judge’s Ruling
Newark, NJ — A federal judge has split and partially upheld claims in a sex trafficking lawsuit against Wyndham Hotels and multiple franchise operators—but ultimately ordered the case transferred to Texas, where…
