Why are some Republicans Calling Mikie Sherrill Becky or Rebecca?
Trenton, N.J. – In the middle of New Jersey’s contentious governor’s race, Republican and conservatives on social media have latched onto a new line of mocking Democratic candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill: calling…
Democrat Dover mayor backs Jack Ciattarelli in shunning Mikie Sherrill
Dover, NJ – In a surprise political shift, Dover Mayor James P. Dodd, a Democrat, has formally endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor — a move that delivers a symbolic blow to…
Man jailed in Ocean County on child endangerment and lewdness charges
Toms River, NJ – A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Saturday after being charged with lewdness in front of children and endangering the welfare of a child, according to…
Retro Vibes & Killer Dogs: My Unexpected Love Affair with Dicky’s Dogs in South Toms River
Reader Submitted Review By Dave J., Bayville There’s something about an old-school diner that just pulls me in — maybe it’s the promise of comfort food, the nostalgia of neon signs, or…
This frighteningly huge burger is now on the menu in Brick through November
BRICK, NJ – A towering new Halloween-themed burger, stacked with three beef patties and six layers of cheese, has landed on menus across New Jersey for a limited run. The Mega Monster…
Overturned tractor on I-80 headlines Monday’s morning commuter headaches
Newark, NJ – Monday morning rush hour across New Jersey is marked by a string of crashes and volume-related slowdowns, with major highways and Hudson River crossings reporting heavy congestion. An overturned…
Mikie Sherrill says she’s innocent, but won’t show anyone the file that could prove it
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Questions continue to surround Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s time at the U.S. Naval Academy, where she graduated in 1994 amid a major cheating scandal, but where definitive evidence of her…
Mild week ahead for New Jersey with cooler nights moving in
TRENTON, NJ – Garden State residents can expect a stretch of mild fall weather this week, with daytime highs in the upper 70s early on before cooler air settles in by midweek.…
Mikie Sherrill’s Silence on Reported Death of New Jersey Cop Killer Speaks Voumes
Key Points Newark, NJ – The death of Joanne Chesimard, the convicted murderer of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster and longtime fugitive in Cuba, has reignited political debate in the Garden…
Lost Pig Wrangled by New Jersey Cops, Owner Sought
Key Points Monroe Township, NJ – Police in Middlesex County found themselves handling an unusual call over the weekend when they took custody of a wandering pig that had gone on an…
Deadly shooting claims one life in Jersey City Sunday morning
Key Points Jersey City, NJ — A 27-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Jersey City, prompting a joint homicide investigation, officials announced. Police were called shortly after 5…
Car crashes into water utility box after veering off Route 35
Key Points Holmdel, NJ — A vehicle left the roadway on Highway 35 near Extra Space Storage on Sunday around 1:30 p.m., striking a water utility box and drawing a response from…
Mikie’s Millions: How Mikie Sherrill Got Rich Since Joining Congress
Key Points MORRISTOWN, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s wealth has surged in recent years, with new financial disclosures showing the Democratic lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate now reporting a net worth of more…
Ex–Wall Street mogul Howard Rubin charged with running Manhattan sex dungeon trafficking ring
Brooklyn, NY – Retired financier Howard Rubin, once a high-flying figure in New York’s investment world, was arrested Friday morning on charges of sex trafficking and bank fraud in connection with what…
Nearly 100 Years Later, Newark’s 1928 Futuristic Prediction Falls Very Short of Modern Reality
NEWARK, NJ – A century ago, celebrated cartoonist Winsor McCay painted a bold picture of Newark’s future, sketching a city in 1986 filled with soaring skyscrapers, blimps buzzing through the skies, and…
Murphy shocked after teachers union celebrates New Jersey cop killer
Governor slams Chicago Teachers Union tribute to convicted cop killer Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy blasted the Chicago Teachers Union after the group posted a tribute honoring Assata Shakur, the fugitive…
Dog found neglected in Absecon sparks animal cruelty investigation
ABSECON, NJ – A severely neglected dog was discovered Friday afternoon near Highland Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue, prompting an animal cruelty investigation by local police who are now asking for the public’s…
Shooting in Linden Leaves Man in Critical Condition
Linden, NJ – A man was found with a single gunshot wound on the 3100 block of Fedor Ave around 3:25 p.m. Saturday, and was rushed to RWJBarnabas Health Rahway Hospital in…
Bow tie pup found wandering Aberdeen street, police seek owner
Aberdeen Township, NJ – A friendly dog sporting a muffin collar with a bow tie was picked up near the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and West Concourse, police announced Saturday afternoon. Dog…
State Says Unlikely a Mountain Lion is Roaming Around Ocean County College
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Rumors of mountain lions roaming New Jersey have persisted for decades, but state officials are once again making it clear: there is no confirmed evidence that the big…
Philadelphia DA Krasner Goes on Unhinged Rant Calling Trump Supporters Fascists at the Park
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A heated exchange between Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and a young conservative activist erupted in a city park this week, with the progressive prosecutor labeling President Donald Trump…
Ciattarelli vows to defend parental rights on LGBTQ studies while Sherrill supports forced curriculum
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s governor’s race took a sharp turn this week after a highly publicized Naval Academy cheating scandal for Mikie Sherrill, but Jack Ciattarelli isn’t letting that news distract…
Tropical storm threatens Southeast with flooding, surge risk
Savannah, GA – A strengthening tropical system is bearing down on the Southeast U.S. coast, where officials warn of a growing threat of flooding, storm surge, and damaging winds early next week.…
Joanne Chesimard’s death reminds New Jersey that a Phil Murphy appointed judge let her accomplice out of jail
TRENTON, NJ – The death of fugitive Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, is stirring renewed focus on one of New Jersey’s darkest chapters — the 1973 murder of State Trooper…
Progressive Florida Judge Says Man Self-Pleasuring in Park with Children “Not Illegal”
ORLANDO, FL – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is taking aim at Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique H. Worrell, accusing her office of abandoning two high-profile child exploitation cases. In a…
Cotton Display at NYC Hotel Doesn’t Sit Right With Serena Williams, But She Has One At Home
NEW YORK, NY – Serena Williams is calling out a New York City hotel for using a cotton decoration, saying the display didn’t sit right with her. The tennis legend posted on…
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