Second Person Jumps to Death from Bayonne Bridge

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two tragic incidents occurred at the Bayonne Bridge within less than 24 hours, with one individual confirmed dead and another missing. Early Monday morning, a person died after…

August 5, 2024

Few Surprised After Former New Jersey Governor Endorses Kamala Harris

TRENTON, NJ—Most people would be shocked if a former Republican governor endorsed a Democrat for President. However, this is New Jersey and that former governor is Christine Todd Whitman. Nobody was shocked…

August 5, 2024

Two Arrested in Wall Township for Separate Criminal Incidents

Wall Township, NJ — On Monday, July 29, Wall Township Police made two significant arrests following separate investigations. Detective Ty Hughes arrested Fidencio Flores-Leon, 51, of Manasquan, on charges of criminal sexual…

August 5, 2024

New Jersey Electric Vehicle Buyers Face New Taxes and Surcharges

TRENTON, NJ – If taxes are your number one concern, buying an EV in the Garden State might not be for you. Despite New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s push to a gas-less…

August 5, 2024

Fugitive Sexual Predator Sought in North Jersey

Jersey City, NJ — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a sexual assault in West…

August 5, 2024

Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in North Bergen

Jersey City, NJ — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the North Bergen Police Department are currently investigating a fatal shooting. The incident occurred in the area of Meadowview Avenue…

August 5, 2024

No Tax Holiday This Year as New Jersey Faces Record High Back to School Shopping Prices

TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey residents preparing for the upcoming school year will face higher costs for supplies as Governor Phil Murphy has terminated the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday. This move is…

August 5, 2024

Trump Bashing Chris Christie to Headline Event for Gay U.S. Republican Senate Candidate

BAYHEAD, NJ—Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, is set to headline a major fundraising event for U.S. Senate hopeful Curtis Bashaw. The event, priced at $3,300…

August 5, 2024

New Jersey Beach Shut Down Over Arsenic Contamination

KEYPORT, NJ—A warning has been issued to the public to avoid touching or ingesting materials found on a section of Keyport’s bayshore beach, which may be contaminated, officials warned this week. The…

August 5, 2024

Car Crashes Into Building in Cape May

CAPE MAY, NJ—This Thursday morning, Cape May firefighters responded to an emergency after a vehicle crashed into a residential building in the 800 block of Stockton Avenue just before 10 a.m. Cape…

August 5, 2024

Cape May Firefighters Respond to Attic Fire on Maryland Avenue

CAPE MAY, NJ—Early Sunday morning, just after 8:30 AM, Cape May firefighters, along with mutual aid from several local agencies, were dispatched to a reported smoke condition inside a home in the…

August 4, 2024

Going Fishing In New Jersey? Here’s the Most Commonly Caught Fish Along the Shore

New Jersey’s coast is a paradise for anglers, offering a diverse array of fish species. Here are some of the most common catches you’ll find in the Garden State’s ocean waters: Striped…

August 4, 2024

Sandy Hook is Home to New Jersey’s Only Nude Beach

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ – You might be hot at the beach this year, but are you hot enough to take it all off? If so, there’s a beach for you in New…

August 4, 2024

New Jersey Introduces Enhanced Temporary Vehicle Registration Tags

TRENTON, NJ—The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) has announced the introduction of new temporary registration tags designed to improve security and combat fraud. These updated tags, also referred to as temporary…

August 4, 2024

These Restaurant Chains Used to Be Popular in New Jersey but Aren’t Anymore

If you grew up in New Jersey, chances are you have fond memories of dining at some of these iconic restaurant chains. Once bustling with patrons, these eateries have since closed their…

August 4, 2024

Dog Found on Route 46 With One Blue and One Brown Eye

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – The Hackettstown Police Department has reported finding a dog along Route 46 near East Baldwin Street. The dog is distinctive, with one white eye and one brown eye. Authorities…

August 4, 2024

New Jersey’s Mysterious Blue Signs Explained

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Drivers along the New Jersey Shore have been puzzled by a series of mysterious blue traffic signs adorned with white question marks. These intriguing signs have appeared in…

August 4, 2024

Neptune Home Depot Volunteers Help Revitalize Local American Legion Post

NEPTUNE, NJ – On July 24, volunteers from the Neptune Home Depot undertook a significant project to refurbish American Legion Post 346, contributing their skills and time to enhance the facility. The…

August 4, 2024

More Passing Showers and Storms Coming Through New Jersey on Sunday

TRENTON, NJ – More wet weather is in store today across New Jersey as passing storms and showers are expected throughout the afternoon and eveing. The weather will be mostly cloudy with…

August 4, 2024

Traffic Advisory: Accident on Herbertsville Road Causes Road Closure

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police are urging the public to avoid the area around Herbertsville Road and Easy Street following a car accident that resulted in a utility pole and…

August 4, 2024

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