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…
Toms River opens registration for 6-week special needs summer camp serving ages 7 to 21
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Families in Toms River can now register for a six-week summer camp designed for children and young adults with special needs, with township officials announcing expanded programming and…
New Jersey spends $20M to promote World Cup while ‘NY–NJ’ branding sparks political firestorm
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is committing $20 million to promote itself during the 2026 FIFA World Cup even as the event is branded globally as “New York–New Jersey,” a tension that…
New Jersey’s ‘Bottomless’ Pine Barrens Blue Hole Surrounded by Folklore and Urban Legends
WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A secluded, deep-blue pool in the Pine Barrens continues to draw visitors each year despite safety warnings and long-running legends that describe it as “bottomless,” haunted, and dangerously…
New Jersey Has More Horses Per Square Mile Than Kentucky, Here’s Why
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey packs thousands of horses into a surprisingly small footprint, ranking among the most horse-dense states in the country and rivaling Kentucky on a per-square-mile basis, according to…
Toms River and Brick Ranked New Jersey’s Safest Large Towns According to FBI Crime Data
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — It’s no secret that Ocean County is not only the most fun county in New Jersey, new data released by the FBI shows that it is also one…
Urgent rescue plea issued for four overlooked shelter dogs
Four dogs need help as urgent rescue plea intensifies in Ocean County Jackson, NJ — A growing sense of urgency is surrounding four dogs at a New Jersey shelter. The Northern Ocean…
New Jersey Advances Police Transparency, Data Privacy, and Healthcare Access in Wave of New Laws
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers approved a series of new laws in March and April that expand police transparency rules, strengthen consumer data protections, and loosen restrictions on healthcare providers, marking…
Delaware Lawmakers Advance Bills Limiting ICE Cooperation, Moving Toward Sanctuary State Policies
Dover, DE – Delaware lawmakers are moving closer to restricting how local police cooperate with federal immigration enforcement after the state House advanced multiple bills limiting ICE-related activity. The measures—House Substitute 2…
New York lawmakers continue budget fight over housing and migrant funding
Albany, NY – New York lawmakers blew past a key April budget deadline again this year, with a roughly $237 billion spending plan stalled over disputes on housing policy and billions in…
New Jersey Weather Forecast: Warm Thursday Brings 70s Before Showers, Cooler Weekend Return
Trenton, NJ – A brief warm-up will push temperatures into the low 70s Thursday across New Jersey before a cooler, wetter pattern settles in for the weekend. After a cloudy and damp…
Bruce Springsteen Preaches Against Corruption at Newark Show Where Ticket Prices Topped $3,000
Newark, NJ – Fans paying as much as $3,000 per ticket at the Prudential Center heard Bruce Springsteen deliver a message calling for “unity over division” and “ethics over unbridled corruption” during…
Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges Over Payments to Extremist Groups, KKK
Montgomery, AL – A federal grand jury has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud and money laundering charges, with prosecutors alleging the nonprofit funneled donor funds to members of extremist…
Disgraced Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns After Ethics Panel Finds Majority of Violations Proven
Washington, D.C. – Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress effective immediately after a House Ethics Committee panel found that most allegations against her had been proven following a March hearing. The…
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Blames President for 76,000 Enrollment Decrease in State Healthcare Marketplace
Trenton, NJ – Between 69,000 and 76,000 people in New Jersey did not re-enroll in marketplace health plans for 2026 after federal subsidies expired, though the state has not released demographic data…
New Jersey’s Battle With FIFA Continues as State Claims $62 Million NJ Transit Bill to Transport Fans
Trenton, NJ – Moving an estimated 320,000 fans to and from eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will cost more than $62 million, with New Jersey Transit officials outlining a plan…
Wallet theft at Toms River Burger 25 sparks search for duo in silver Hyundai
Wallet swiped at Toms River restaurant as police hunt duo seen fleeing in Hyundai Toms River, NJ — A wallet theft at a local restaurant has prompted police to release images of…
Trenton Officer Suspended After Excessive Force Allegation Referred to Prosecutor
TRENTON, NJ — A Trenton police officer has been suspended and faces potential criminal review after an internal investigation found alleged excessive force, with the case now in the hands of the…
Memorial Food Pantry Opens in Whiting, Expanding Support for Families in Need
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A new community food pantry opened in Whiting this week, creating an ongoing resource for residents in need while honoring the legacy of a local family member, township…
AirTag helps police track stolen $250K Lamborghini as 100 mph chase ends with arrests in North Jersey
Elmwood Park, NJ — A stolen $250,000 custom purple Lamborghini Urus led police on a 100 mph chase across North Jersey before officers used tracking data from an Apple AirTag and coordinated…
Fort Lee Middle School Lockdown Lifted After Report of Possible Weapon, No Threat Found
Fort Lee, NJ — A reported dispute involving a possible weapon at Fort Lee Middle School prompted a police response Tuesday morning, but no weapon was found and officials say there is…
