NJ Creates New Civil Rights Unit to Fight Language-Based Discrimination in Public Schools
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is expanding its civil rights enforcement efforts with the creation of a new state unit that will investigate complaints of language-based discrimination in public schools and other…
Family of missing Jackson man criticizes mayor over empty $1,000 pledge, mayor fights back to defend herself
Relatives of 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman say the promised reward donation was not fulfilled Jackson, N.J. — The family of a 22-year-old Jackson man missing for more than four months publicly accused Mayor…
Jackson Council rejects mayor’s dog ownership cap as faulty knee-jerk to address illegal petting zoo
Measure that would classify homes with more than five dogs as kennels fails in 4-1 vote Tuesday night Jackson, N.J. — A proposal to classify homes with more than five dogs as…
Brick Township awards $208K contract for police software support
Council approves one-year agreement with Tyler Technologies for maintenance of public safety system Brick Township, NJ — Brick Township officials have approved a $208,103 contract to maintain and support the police department’s…
Virginia Governor Signs Law That Could Effectively Nullify the Voters Choice in Future Presidential Elections
Virginia bill would tie state’s electoral votes to national result, overriding state outcome if different. Proposal would award electoral votes based on nationwide popular vote, not Virginia’s individual results Richmond, VA —…
NJ Transit plan for World Cup could sideline daily commuters during rush hour
New Jersey’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup is exposing a familiar tension: major global events versus the needs of everyday residents. According to reports, NJ Transit expects to move roughly 40,000…
New Jersey lawmaker loses it on Democrats: Stop passing unenforceable laws against the federal government
Assemblywoman argues legislation targeting federal issues will face court challenges and taxpayer costs Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey lawmaker is raising concerns that recent state legislation could be unconstitutional and lead…
Freight train derails in North Bergen, spills flammable chemical near Route 3
Officials say hazmat crews contained leak of ethyl acetate and no injuries were reported North Bergen, NJ — A freight train derailment in North Bergen spilled a flammable chemical and forced road…
Man accused of staging device that halted NJ parade
Man allegedly planted device and triggered false alarm FREEHOLD, NJ – A St. Patrick’s Day parade in Keansburg was abruptly canceled after a man reported a suspicious device near the route, only…
Traffic stop explodes into gun bust with suspect still on the loose
Routine traffic stop leads to gun cache discovery as one suspect remains on the run HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A routine traffic stop in Atlantic County escalated into a weapons investigation that…
Hero neighbor pulls woman from burning home in Toms River
Neighbor rescue and battery concerns emerge after Toms River house fire TOMS RIVER, NJ – A fast-moving house fire on Tuyahov Boulevard left a woman hospitalized and a neighbor injured after a…
Woman injured, firefighter hurt in Toms River house fire, ruled accidental
Investigators say blaze likely started in bedroom and may be linked to lithium-ion battery failure Toms River, NJ — A house fire that left a woman seriously injured and displaced in Toms…
Deadly NJ restaurant shooting sparks urgent manhunt
$10K reward offered after deadly mass shooting at NJ restaurant leaves one dead UNION, NJ – A late-night shooting inside a busy Route 22 restaurant left one man dead and six others…
Manchester man charged with vehicular homicide after fatal crash in Toms River
Prosecutors say driver was impaired when head-on collision killed Freehold woman Toms River, NJ — A 37-year-old Freehold woman was killed in a head-on crash in Toms River, leading to vehicular homicide…
Absecon man arrested after attempted car break-ins lead to multiple burglary charges
Police say suspect was caught on home surveillance and later found with weapons, tools, and stolen items Absecon, NJ — A man accused of trying to break into vehicles in a residential…
Shelter dog with clean record still waiting for way out
Young bulldog mix North waits as rescue plea intensifies for shelter dog JACKSON, NJ – A young bulldog mix described as calm and responsive remains in a shelter with no rescue commitment,…
One lucky throw turns into $466K payday in wild NJ weekend
Rock paper scissors frenzy sparks jackpot win and tournament triumph in New Jersey TRENTON, NJ – A weekend built on quick choices and head-to-head matchups delivered two separate wins as a Fast…
Garfield man charged after alleged attempt to lure two children in Wallington
Prosecutors say suspect approached children in a vehicle before arrest and jail remand Wallington, NJ — Two children were targeted in an alleged luring attempt in Wallington, leading to the arrest and…
Brick Township man, Brookdale College fire officer charged for suspicious device that canceled St. Patrick’s Day parade
Prosecutors say investigation found conflicting claims from caller who reported device near parade route Keansburg, NJ — A suspicious device reported near a St. Patrick’s Day parade staging area led to the…
Fatal crashes drop across New Jersey in 2025, but rise in Jackson Township prompts enforcement push
State reports double-digit decline in deaths, while local spike drives targeted police response Jackson Township, NJ — Fatal crashes declined significantly across New Jersey in 2025, but a rise in deadly and…
Garden State hit with wave of big money lottery wins
Lottery surge sweeps New Jersey with $1M wins and six figure payouts TRENTON, NJ – A wave of lottery wins swept across New Jersey over several days, with multiple six-figure prizes and…
