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Third Lawsuit Filed in Ocean County Vocational School Sex Abuse Scandal as Officials Remain Silent

A third lawsuit has expanded the legal crisis surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy, alleging administrators ignored or concealed years of sexual misconduct while a former instructor claims he was retaliated against for reporting student safety…

Maryland State Sen. C. Anthony Muse is facing questions after surveillance video showed his SUV striking a parked vehicle's mirror before ending up partially on a sidewalk and against a tree, prompting criticism from residents who say elected officials should be held to the same standards as everyone else.

Drunk Driving? Maryland Senator Criticized After SUV Ends Up on Sidewalk Against Tree in Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland State Sen. C. Anthony Muse is under increasing public scrutiny following an Aug. 3 driving incident in Annapolis that has fueled debate over accountability for public officials after surveillance video and witness accounts surfaced online. The…

PETA Stages Dramatic ‘Human Lobster’ Protest Outside Jersey Shore Seafood Restaurant

PETA staged a dramatic protest outside Cousins Maine Lobster in Asbury Park on Friday, using a body-painted "human lobster" to protest the practice of boiling lobsters alive and encourage diners to choose…

Mikie Sherrill Signed A Voter Data Protection Bill, Then Pulled it After Realizing It Will Hurt Democrats in Elections

A constitutional dispute is unfolding in Trenton after Assemblyman Brian Bergen accused the Sherrill administration of unlawfully delaying enforcement of New Jersey's newly enacted data broker law while state officials say legislative…

Vehicles entering and exiting Delaney Hall in Newark

Delaney Hall Detainee’s Challenge Moves Forward in New Jersey Federal Court

A federal judge ordered additional briefing in an ICE detainee's habeas corpus case after finding unresolved questions over whether federal immigration authorities are relying on the proper legal authority to continue his detention following a 2007 removal order.…

Henri Hotsauce packages trigger drug sting and arrest in New Jersey

Investigators say two parcels bearing a YouTube moniker tested positive for controlled substances before authorities delivered them to a Readington Township address READINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two packages addressed to Henri Hotsauce sparked a multi-agency drug investigation that ended with a Readington Township man…

Offshore Wind, High Energy Costs, Gas Car Bans All End on Day One, Ciattarelli Tells Fired Up Crowd at Bar A at the Jersey Shore

Labor Day rally in Lake Como fires up New Jersey governor’s race Lake Como, NJ – A boisterous crowd packed Bar Anticipation on Monday as the governor’s race heated up with a…

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Offshore Wind Warrior: Barnegat Light mourns longtime mayor and ‘Perfect Storm’ boat owner Kirk Larson

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ — Kirk Larson, the longtime Barnegat Light mayor and commercial fisherman whose boat famously appeared in the film The Perfect Storm, has died, leaving behind a legacy deeply intertwined…

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Watch: Mob swarms police, launch fireworks at cops after over 100 cars take over New Jersey intersection in wild street stunt

SECAUCUS, NJ — New Jersey is out of control. Police were put in grave danger in Secaucus this weekend after officers were attacked by a mob of unruly ‘street taker’ participants. More…

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Trump says “Sloppy Chris Christie” should be fired from ABC

PALM BEACH, FL — President Donald Trump lashed out at ABC News in a scathing social media post Sunday, calling for the network to fire political commentators Donna Brazile and Chris Christie,…

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Motorcyclist who sped through crowded NJ park charged and released under bail reform

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A man who allegedly sped through a densely packed public event on a motorcycle, ignoring police attempts to stop him, was charged and released without bail under New…

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Murphy keeps Trump golf club liquor licenses under review in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is keeping a close watch on liquor licenses tied to Donald Trump’s golf clubs in New Jersey, allowing the properties to serve alcohol under strict…

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Lifelong volunteer EMS chief and resident announces campaign for Jackson council: Save Our Town, No More Status Quo

JACKSON, NJ – Alfred Couceiro, a lifelong resident of Jackson, has announced his candidacy for council in Jackson Township. He launched his campaign with a heartfelt message to his friends and community…

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Mikie Sherrill heavily invested in energy stocks says she will fight the power company to lower rates

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Saturday — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has publicly vowed to take on utility companies over soaring energy prices in New Jersey, but her financial disclosures tell a conflicting story —…

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New Jersey small businesses report sharp slowdown as costs rise and customers cut back

WAYNE, NJ – A widely shared online discussion among New Jersey residents and owners details steep drop-offs in foot traffic, shrinking margins, and mounting closures across sectors, from auto repair and restaurants…

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Labor Day brings clear skies and cool nights to New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans can expect a picture-perfect Labor Day weekend, with sunny skies, mild temperatures, and crisp evenings setting the stage for end-of-summer gatherings. Forecasters say Saturday will be bright…

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New Poll Shows New Jersey Split Down the Middle on MAGA, Trump

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Half of New Jersey voters say they oppose the “Make America Great Again” movement, while most Republicans stand firmly behind it, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released…

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Lillian G. Burry, longtime Monmouth County public servant, dies at 89

COLTS NECK, NJ — Lillian G. Burry, a trailblazing Monmouth County leader and the first woman to serve as Director of the Board of County Commissioners, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August…

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New Jersey’s most hidden gem, and why it’s illegal to visit

MANCHESTER, NJ — As temperatures cool and fall settles in, officials are once again warning thrill-seekers to stay away from one of New Jersey’s most dangerous and illegal destinations: the Heritage Minerals…

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Where’s the Bus Report? New Jersey Lawmaker Says Trenton Owes Us a Long Overdue School Bus Safety Report

Senator Corrado demands overdue school bus safety report from NJ Education Department TRENTON, NJ — State Senator Kristin Corrado is pressing the New Jersey Department of Education to release a long-overdue report…

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NJ Attorney General being escorted on the Seaside Heights Police Department with Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace.

Both NJ governor candidates say Attorney General Matt Platkin will be out if they win

Woodbridge, NJ – Attorney General Matt Platkin’s days in office are numbered, regardless of who wins New Jersey’s upcoming gubernatorial election, as both major party candidates confirmed they would fire the state’s…