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America's largest yeshiva has placed its name on the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Jackson, marking the next phase of its $40 million expansion beyond neighboring Lakewood.

World’s Largest Yeshiva that Sparked Lakewood’s Growth Moves Into Former Jackson Township Middle School

Beth Medrash Govoha has installed its signage at the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School, marking the beginning of the yeshiva's new campus in Jackson Township.…

A viral video showed Shake Shack kiosk prices increasing after a customer selected "no tip," prompting the company to blame a software error at an airport location.

Shake Shack Kiosk Adds Surchage After Customers Selected “No Tip”

Shake Shack says a technology glitch at a licensed airport restaurant caused kiosk prices to increase after a customer selected "no tip," adding that the issue has been fixed.…

Nearly 30 dead sharks washed ashore along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City, raising questions about what caused the unusual marine die-off.

Mystery Surrounds 29 Dead Sharks Found Along Sea Isle City Beach

A woman discovered 29 dead sharks along a Sea Isle City beach, with marine experts saying the animals may have stranded during changing tides or been discarded offshore by fishermen.…

Trenton Capitol - The New Jersey State House in Trenton, where lawmakers approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget that has sparked debate over state and federal Medicaid funding.

Democrats in New Jersey Cut Medicaid Funding So They Can Blame Trump, GOP Says

Assembly Republicans say New Jersey reduced state Medicaid funding by $266 million despite a $1 billion increase in federal Medicaid funding, disputing Democratic claims about the source of healthcare funding changes.…

Assembly Republicans are demanding the release of budget spending documents 43 days after Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed New Jersey's record $60.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

New Jersey Republicans Demand Answers After 43-Day Delay in Release of State Budget Spending Details

The New Jersey State House in Trenton, where lawmakers approved the state's record $60.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget before the June 30 constitutional deadline.…

Parents arrested after 2-month-old son dies from blunt force head injuries

Grand jury indicts mother and father on aggravated manslaughter charges in Bayonne infant’s death BAYONNE, NJ – The parents of a 2-month-old boy who died from blunt force injuries to his head have been arrested months after the infant’s death was ruled a homicide,…

Tim Walz makes weird prediction: Trump will allow child labor if elected president

Did Tim Walz actually claim America will allow child labor if Donald Trump is re-elected as President of the United States? Apparently, yes, he did. He claimed Trump and “Project 2025” will…

Local Politics·Politics

One dead in D.C. shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A homicide investigation is underway in Northeast D.C. after a man was found dead early Monday morning. At approximately 6:42 a.m. on Monday, officers responded to a report of…

D.C. News·Police Blotter

Hollywood, D.C. in panic mode after Trump vows to release entire Jeffrey Epstein client list

In a recent appearance on The Lex Fridman Podcast, former President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of declassifying files related to Jeffrey Epstein, including the notorious financier’s alleged “client list,” should…

Entertainment News·Government News·Local Politics·Police Blotter

Ohio woman shared videos of herself murdering female victim on Facebook

CINCINNATI — An Ohio woman is in custody after allegedly shooting two women during an argument earlier this summer, one of whom later died from her injuries. The incident occurred in the…

Ohio News·Police Blotter

Off-duty NYPD cop arrested in the Bronx on DWI charges

BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City police officer was arrested early Wednesday morning in the Bronx on multiple charges related to driving under the influence, according to authorities. Xiomara Goodsell,…

New York City News·Police Blotter

$20k lottery jackpot announced in West Hempstead

WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY — A lucky TAKE 5 player in West Hempstead has won a top prize of $20,247 in the August 31 MIDDAY drawing. The winning ticket was sold at STOP&GO…

Lottery Results·New York News

Two from Toms River among three indicted for COVID-19 relief program fraud

CAMDEN, N.J. — Three New Jersey residents have been indicted for their involvement in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme, with two of the three also charged with defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs,…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Roommate arrested for murder of woman at Queens Massage Parlor

QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Tuesday at a bodywork spa on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. Authorities say a 25-year-old man, identified as Jiahai Ma, entered the…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Bi-partisan bill to expand sexual assault survivor rights signed by Governor Murphy

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bipartisan bill expanding New Jersey’s Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights, requiring that sexual assault survivors be notified of key developments regarding…

Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Political Crime and Corruption

Maryland woman wins $50k lottery prize after years of playing

DUNDALK, MD — A Baltimore County resident, who goes by the name “Blue” to maintain her anonymity, endured a sleepless night after discovering she had won a $50,000 Pick 5 prize in…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Manhunt in Southeast D.C. for shooter after video surveillance emerges

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A search is underway for a suspect involved in a shooting that took place in Southeast Washington last Friday. The Metropolitan Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in…

D.C. News·Police Blotter

Suspect killed after struggle with cop over gun in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A fatal shooting involving police unfolded in Southeast Washington early Sunday morning, prompting an investigation by the department’s Internal Affairs Bureau. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on September…

D.C. News·In the News·Police Blotter

D.C. police offer $60,000 reward for suspect in deadly shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A citywide search is underway for 27-year-old Tyrell Lamonte Bailey, who is wanted in connection with a fatal weapons offense that claimed the life of an officer. In a…

Police Blotter·D.C. News

Police in Secaucus warn of new sextortion scam targeting residents

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department is alerting residents to a sextortion scam that uses images of victims’ homes to heighten fear and intimidation. The scam, reported this week by a…

New Jersey News

Fani Willis’ pregnant daughter handcuffed and facing jail time after incident during a routine traffic stop

Kinaya Willis, the pregnant daughter of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, was recently arrested in Tyrone, Georgia, for driving with a suspended license. Kinaya, 25, was initially pulled over for using…

Local Politics·The Buzz

Kamala Harris tells of how her grandma used to go village to village in India with a bullhorn to educate women about abortions

At a Planned Parenthood forum in 2019, Kamala Harris shared an extraordinary story from her family history that left the audience both surprised and inspired. The then-Senator from California revealed a vivid…