New Jersey launches new civil rights unit to protect students from discrimination
Attorney General says new enforcement section will investigate discrimination complaints in schools and public accommodations TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is expanding its efforts to protect students from discrimination with the creation…
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…
Driver charged after fleeing traffic stop on Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township
Police say suspect sped away from stop before later arrest and remand to county jail Gloucester Township, NJ — A driver who fled a late-night traffic stop in the Blackwood section of…
Truck inspections in Pennsylvania uncover multiple unsafe vehicles, unlicensed drivers during safety detail
Multiple commercial trucks were taken out of service after safety violations found during coordinated enforcement Reading, PA — Unsafe commercial trucks and unlicensed drivers were pulled off the road during a coordinated…
Little dog needs break as rescue searches for foster
Shelter pup Greg waits in New Jersey as rescue seeks foster home JACKSON, NJ – A small dog named Greg is sitting in a New Jersey shelter waiting for a foster home,…
Driver busted after deadly Toms River crash leaves woman dead
Manchester man charged after fatal crash in Toms River leaves woman dead Toms River, NJ – Monday night traffic along Lakewood Road turned fatal when a southbound sedan lost control and crossed…
Jackson Resident Alleges Religious Discrimination in Grande Harmony Affordable Housing House of Worship Dispute
Claim surfaces as developer seeks to replace promised clubhouse with synagogue at controversial project Jackson, New Jersey — A Jackson resident alleges he is being excluded from living in the Grande Harmony…
Middletown Schools Face Closures Without State Bailout as Money Flows into Districts Like Newark, Lakewood
No financial lifeline confirmed as district moves ahead while other NJ districts receive major aid or intervention Middletown, New Jersey — No state bailout is coming to prevent school closures in Middletown,…
House fire in Jackson Township quickly contained after crews respond to Brookwood development
Firefighters from multiple stations extinguished a backyard fire and prevented it from spreading, officials said JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A residential fire behind a home in Jackson Township was quickly contained after…
New Jersey renames MetLife Stadium for World Cup in New Jersey as ‘New York New Jersey Stadium’ sparks backlash
Temporary rebrand tied to FIFA rules is drawing criticism online from New Jersey residents EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Online backlash is building in New Jersey after MetLife Stadium was renamed “New York…
Decades old vehicle discovered underwater in South Jersey
Decades old car pulled from murky waters near South Jersey boat ramp Absecon, NJ — A long-submerged vehicle hidden beneath dark waters for years was finally pulled to the surface Sunday, revealing…
Dozens cited as Trenton cracks down on reckless ATV crews
ATV and dirt bike crackdown nets arrests and dozens of citations in Trenton sweep Trenton, NJ — A coordinated enforcement sweep targeting illegal ATV and dirt bike activity across city streets led…
Toms River man pleads guilty in child abuse material case
Toms River man admits to distributing child abuse material faces prison time Toms River, NJ — A 40-year-old man admitted in court to distributing child sexual abuse material after investigators traced online…
NJ man arrested after bullet fired into apartment window
Driveway gunfire suspect nabbed weeks later with cache of weapons Hackensack, NJ — A single gunshot fired into a residential window last month led to a multi-agency investigation and the arrest of…
New traffic lights in Lakewood to reduce crashes, increase safety
Multiple signal projects and upgrades planned as officials target high-traffic corridors TOMS RIVER, N.J. — New traffic signals and safety upgrades are coming to several busy intersections across Ocean County, as commissioners…
Asbury Park Landmark Hangout Now Luxury Condos as the Inkwell Lofts Seek to Tie Project to History and Nostalgia
A new condo development rises where the storied Inkwell Coffee House once stood, with a café nod to its past. Long Branch, NJ — A nearly six-decade-old Jersey Shore gathering place has…
Judge dismisses Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s real estate commission lawsuit against agent, brokerage
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A lawsuit filed by Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn over disputed real estate referral commissions was dismissed with prejudice in Ocean County, ending a contract case she brought against…
Toms River civil theft case against Silverton First Aid moves forward as discovery extends to August
A New Jersey judge approved a revised discovery schedule, setting deadlines for depositions and expert reports in the ongoing dispute TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A civil theft lawsuit filed by Toms River…
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