Philadelphia Driver in Lacey Head-On Crash Possibly Drunk and High, Police Say
A head-on collision involving a Ford Explorer and Toyota RAV4 left two people seriously injured along Route 539 in Lacey Township.…
ICE Arrests New Jersey-Licensed Illegal Truck Driver During New Hampshire Inspection Operation
ICE officers arrested New Jersey-based truck driver Satvir Singh during a targeted commercial vehicle operation in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.…
Jackson Backed Down From Controversial Religious Chicken Slaughter Ban
Jackson Township’s 2019 HEART Ordinance prompted fears of a Kaporos ban, but the final law expressly exempted qualifying religious slaughter.…
Jose Parada-Perez Arrested after Lakewood hit-and-run that left child critically injured
Prosecutors say driver fled after striking minor on Hope Chapel Road Friday night. Lakewood, NJ – A Jackson Township man has been charged after authorities say he struck a minor with his…
Willingboro double murder conviction: Pennsylvania man found guilty in home invasion killings
A jury has convicted a Pennsylvania man in the fatal shooting of a mother and daughter inside their Willingboro home, closing a case that began with a pre-dawn break-in. Willingboro, NJ –…
Arcade opens in Brick with ribbon cutting led by township officials
New family entertainment venue launches at Boulevard Square Plaza Brick, NJ – A new family entertainment venue has officially opened its doors in Brick Township, as local officials joined business owners for…
New Jersey Governor Declares War With Trump as She Struggles to Advance Her Image and Platform on the National Stage
New Jersey governor launches federal effort while advancing policies opposing White House agenda Trenton, NJ – Move over Gavin Newsom, there’s a new up and coming progressing seeking to unseat you on…
Search for Fugitive Illegal Migrant Wanted for Deadly New Jersey Hit and Run Continues
Federal authorities allege suspect unlawfully re-entered U.S. before deadly crash Morristown, NJ – A man accused in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 68-year-old pedestrian Friday morning had previously been deported from…
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Democrats to Raise Sales Tax to 9.625% During World Cup
New Jersey weighs temporary sales, hotel, and gambling tax increases tied to 2026 tournament East Rutherford, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill promised New Jersey that she would not raise sales…
Mikie Sherrill Doubles Down on Phil Murphy’s 2035 Gas Car Ban by Joining the Multi-State Climate Alliance Behind It
State aligns with aggressive emissions goals as debate over gas vehicle phaseout grows. Sherrill backs Murphy-era clean car push as NJ joins climate alliance efforts. Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s decision…
Governor Sherrill touts New Jersey’s joining Reproductive Freedom Alliance
NJ joins climate, health, and reproductive alliances under Gov. Sherrill Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has joined three multistate coalitions focused on climate policy, public health, and reproductive rights, Governor Mikie Sherrill…
Breaking: Juvenile charged with attempted murder after teen shot in face at Ocean County Mall
A shooting at a busy shopping center left a 17-year-old hospitalized and sparked a swift multi-agency investigation. TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A juvenile suspect has been charged in connection with a shooting…
Manchester council advances sweeping ordinances to Master Plan and water services to accomodate future growth and development
A wide-ranging slate of measures moved forward with little public debate, signaling major planning and infrastructure decisions ahead. MANCHESTER, N.J. – The Manchester Township Council approved and introduced a series of ordinances…
Newark Mayor Under Fire For $500 Million Political Deal; Jackson Lawmaker Takes Shots
$500M Newark school lease deal tied to donor draws backlash amid NJ funding crisis Newark, NJ – As school districts across New Jersey grapple with budget cuts and rising property taxes, a…
Another Stop and Shop Shuts Down As North Ocean County’s Retail Needs Shift
Stop & Shop closes Toms River Route 9 store after years as local staple Toms River, NJ – The Stop & Shop at Tri-City Plaza on Route 9 has closed its doors,…
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim Celebrates Defunding ICE: Not Another Dime
Sen. Andy Kim draws hard line on ICE funding as Senate advances DHS deal New Jersey lawmaker ties support for TSA and FEMA funding to refusal to expand immigration enforcement budget. Washington,…
Jackson Township is the perfect spot for ICE’s new New Jersey detention facility after Roxbury plan meets resistance
A central location, empty warehouses and local support make a compelling case JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – As opposition continues to build against a proposed ICE detention facility in Roxbury, it’s time to…
New Jersey orders public school districts to plan funding plans with private schools for taxpayer funded programs
NJ schools ordered to hold spring talks with nonpublic schools on state-funded aid TRENTON, N.J. – There is no rest for the weary in cash strapped school districts like Lakewood, Jackson, Middletown,…
New Jersey can now arrest and jail ICE agents for six months if they wear masks during enforcement operations
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has enacted a new law prohibiting most law enforcement officers, including federal agents and ICE officers, from wearing face coverings during public interactions, after the measure passed…
Urgent need for more funding for private religious schools in New Jersey amid rise in Anti-Israel sentiment
NJ lawmakers pressed to boost security aid for private religious schools LAKEWOOD, NJ – A leading advocacy group for Jewish schools in New Jersey is urging lawmakers to increase state funding for…
Philadelphia DA Says He Will Put ‘Nazi’ ICE Agents in Jail After Airport Deployment
Philadelphia DA warns ICE agents of arrest at airport amid legal clash Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he would pursue criminal charges against any Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Spending is Skyrocketing: Ocean County budget rises to $655.6M as tax levy jumps 4.5% for 2026
Officials approve higher spending plan while increase its public information dept. three-fold Toms River, NJ – Ocean County officials have approved a $655.6 million budget for 2026, marking a significant increase in…
Ocean County approves traffic signal changes across Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester
New signals, speed changes and safety upgrades planned at key intersections Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved a series of traffic safety improvements Wednesday, targeting multiple intersections…