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New Jersey ticket goes six for six and lands a monster $250K prize

Six numbers deliver a quarter-million-dollar Double Play hit TRENTON, NJ – One perfect ticket turned Monday night’s Pick-6 Double Play drawing into a $250,000 score, matching all six numbers while the main New Jersey Lottery jackpot escaped players and climbed…

Peter Van Dyke shared Bruce Springsteen's April 2016 statement announcing the cancellation of a North Carolina concert over the state's HB2 law. The resurfaced Facebook post comes as Van Dyke serves as chairman of the Toms River Republican organization and is involved in ongoing litigation with the township.

Toms River GOP Chairman Supports Men in Women’s Bathrooms, According to Facebook Share

Former Toms River GOP Chairman Peter Van Dyke's 2016 Facebook post sharing Bruce Springsteen's statement opposing North Carolina's HB2 law has resurfaced as he remains active in local politics and legal disputes involving Toms River Township.…

Photo caption: Assemblyman Paul Kanitra's report estimates 1,158 undocumented immigrants hold driver's licenses listing Lakewood addresses, making the township one of the highest concentrations identified in Ocean County.

More Than 1,100 Undocumented Immigrants Hold Driver’s Licenses in Lakewood

A new report by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra estimates that more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants hold driver's licenses in Lakewood, renewing debate over immigration policy as Ocean County continues to grapple with the…

Photo caption: Electric vehicle battery supply chains are facing increased federal scrutiny as the United States enforces restrictions on products suspected of being made with forced labor.

NJ’s EV Push Faces Forced Labor Roadblock as Chinese Supply Chain Scrutiny Grows

New Jersey's transition to electric vehicles comes as the federal government increases scrutiny of global battery supply chains over concerns that some critical materials may be linked to forced labor in China's…

Photo caption: Drumthwacket, New Jersey's official governor's residence in Princeton, was built in 1835 and draws architectural inspiration from Greek Revival plantation homes seen by its original owner during his years in antebellum New Orleans.

Sherrill First NJ Gov. in 22 Years to Live at Mansion Inspired by Southern Slave Plantations

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has become the first New Jersey governor in more than two decades to live full time at Drumthwacket, a historic mansion whose architecture was inspired by Louisiana plantation estates and whose original owner served as New Jersey's Civil War governor.…

Photo caption: Slave Market Memorial in Zanzibar: The New Jersey Legislature is considering reparations-related legislation tied to the state's history of slavery, though the proposal remains in committee awaiting further action.

New Jersey Slave Reparation Bill Moving Through State Assembly

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation that would move the state closer to addressing reparations for descendants of enslaved African Americans, reviving a debate over the state’s often-overlooked role in American slavery. The proposal, which remains before a legislative committee, has…

Powerball winner arrested after bar brawl at Florida resort days after jackpot win

A Kentucky man who recently won the Powerball lottery was arrested in Florida just days later following a bar fight that reportedly turned violent at a beachfront resort. James Farthing, 50, of…

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Mom holding 2-year-old baby struck in Bronx drive-by shooting

A woman carrying her infant was struck by a pellet from a passing vehicle in a Bronx drive-by shooting Friday evening, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred at approximately 7:07 p.m.…

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Man who raped NYC subway corpse was illegal migrant deported at least four times prior

A Brooklyn man has been arrested and charged with raping an unconscious man aboard a New York City subway train earlier this month, police said Monday. Felix Rojas, 44, was taken into…

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Wildwood says Canadians may skip annual Jersey Shore vacations

It takes two to tango, as they say. U.S. President Donald Trump has issued some sharp rhetoric against the Canadian government. In response, the Canadian government has called upon its citizens to…

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Can New Jersey’s Democrats Dodge the 2025 Energy Crisis Fallout?

New Jersey’s looming energy crisis, marked by a projected 20% price hike in electricity bills for the 2025/2026 delivery year, has cast a long shadow over the state’s political landscape. Governor Phil…

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New Jersey Pollen Levels Reach Peak: How to Avoid Allergies, What to Expect, and When Relief Is Coming

As spring blooms across New Jersey, pollen levels are hitting their peak, triggering sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion for millions of residents. In April and May 2025, tree pollen from oak, birch,…

Community News·Health and Wellness·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

After banning plastic straws and bags, Murphy lures major global plastic company to New Jersey

A new plastics factory is coming to New Jersey. The bad news is, the company could find itself having problems selling some of its products in the state. Environmental concerns aside, Phil…

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Amazing New Google Earth Images Show Battleship USS New Jersey Drydocked in Philadelphia

Stunning new Google Earth images have captured the iconic USS New Jersey (BB-62), America’s most decorated battleship, resting in Drydock Number Three at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. For the first time in…

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Trump budget seeks $163 billion cut to non-defense spending in budget

President Donald Trump is proposing a sweeping $163 billion reduction in non-defense discretionary spending for the upcoming fiscal year, while significantly increasing funding for the U.S. military and border security, according to…

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Route 46 wildfire fully contained after burning 100 acres in Hackettstown

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced full containment of a wildfire that burned approximately 100 acres in Hackettstown, Warren County. The fire, which began near Route 46, was contained by 8…

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Lawmakers push bill to fast-track energy permit approvals in New Jersey

Senator Latham Tiver and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr., both Republicans representing New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District, announced legislation aimed at significantly reducing delays in the permitting process for energy generation projects across…

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