NJ Israel Commission demands release of hostages as Gaza war reaches 700 days
Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey-Israel Commission earlier this month marked 700 days since the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack in Israel, renewing its call for the immediate release of all hostages…
New Jersey firefighter’s union treasurer accused of stealing nearly $10K
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The treasurer of a labor union representing firefighters and emergency medical technicians in Burlington County has been charged with stealing nearly $10,000 from the organization, prosecutors announced. Joseph…
New Jersey Jail Guard Sold State Owned Ammunition, Netting Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
BAYVILLE, NJ – A New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) lieutenant has been charged with stealing state-owned ammunition and reselling it for personal profit, netting hundreds of thousands of dollars over several…
Student, teacher injured in fire during Monroe Township Middle School cooking class
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A student and a teacher at Monroe Township Middle School sustained burns after a fire broke out during a cooking class, prompting a temporary evacuation of the school,…
Arson task force investigating fatal Jersey City fire
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Authorities are investigating a fatal fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in a second-floor apartment on Van Nostrand Avenue, officials said. The Jersey City Fire Department responded to…
Phil Murphy’s Atlantic Shores Wind Farm Permit Sunk ‘Dead and Gone’
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s offshore wind energy project is sinking fast. After major previous setbacks, the project was dealt a death blow this week by the Environmental…
This New Jersey City Has Declared Itself “Palestine of America”
Paterson, New Jersey, has been dubbed the “Palestine of America” by local leaders, reflecting the city’s growing Palestinian and Muslim identity. The proclamation came during a Ramadan kickoff event on February 28th,…
Man Shot Multiple Times Inside Vehicle, Killed in Trenton
TRENTON, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday night in Trenton, leaving a 25-year-old man dead, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey. At approximately 9:23 p.m.,…
E-ZPass: New Jersey Turnpike Authority Faces Backlash After Dropping Local Firm for Foreign Entity with Alleged Ties to China’s Communist Party
Trenton, NJ – March 14, 2025 – A storm of controversy has erupted in New Jersey over the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s decision to award a lucrative $1.73 billion contract to operate…
Transgendered Delaware Congressperson Says Republican Party ‘Weird’ and ‘Bizarre’
WASHINGTON — Rep. Sarah McBride, the nation’s first openly transgender U.S. congressperson from Delaware, sharply criticized the Republican Party, calling its focus on culture war issues “weird and bizarre.” This comes after…
New Jersey’s New ‘Fun Tax’ Pushed by Governor Phil Murphy Is Anything But Fun
TRENTON, N.J. — A new tax proposal from Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is drawing backlash across New Jersey, targeting recreational activities such as bowling, laser tag, and miniature golf as part of…
Why Phil Murphy is Urging 16 and 17-Year-Olds in New Jersey to Register to Vote in Upcoming Election
NEWARK, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is encouraging 16- and 17-year-olds in Newark to register and vote in the city’s upcoming school board election, highlighting a state law that allows minors to…
Throwback Thursday: The Stillwalk Manor in Seaside Heights
The Haunting Legacy of Stillwalk Manor: A Dark Ride Lost to Time Nestled along the bustling boardwalk of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, Casino Pier has long been a beacon of summer fun,…
ICE Agents Uncover Major Illegal Firearms Trafficking Operation in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – A federal grand jury has indicted a New Jersey man on multiple firearms-related charges following an investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Mikhail Gouldson, 36, of…
Jackson Township Council Says Food Pantry Rat Infestation, Health Issues at Police HQ Must Be Fixed
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Feeding the hungry in Jackson might have to be put on hold as township officials deal with a rat problem. The Jackson Township Council is calling for an…
ICE Investigation in New Jersey Leads to Conviction of Two Major Fentanyl Pill Makers
NEWARK, N.J.— A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigation led to the sentencing of two men for their roles in running a fentanyl drug mill that supplied bulk quantities of the…
Student Bus Driver Crashed a New Jersey Transit Bus into Building
LEONIA, N.J. — A NJ Transit bus crashed into a vacant building at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Fort Lee Road on Wednesday morning, according to the Leonia Police Department. The…
New Jersey just closed all trout stocked fisheries, Here’s why
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s trout-stocked waters are now closed to fishing until April 5 as part of the state’s annual spring trout stocking program, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection…
National Park Service Has Pulled the Plug on Stagnant Sandy Hook Barracks Revitalization Program
SANDY HOOK, NJ – The long-stalled Fort Hancock revitalization project, a 25-year effort to breathe new life into the decaying historic district within Gateway National Recreation Area, has been officially terminated by…
This is an Essential List of What Makes a New Jersey Diner a Real Diner
In New Jersey, the diner isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a way of life, a cultural cornerstone, a neon-lit beacon of comfort at all hours. But lately, every roadside joint with…
New Jersey’s Left Lanes Are For Passing, In Case You Didn’t Get the Memo Yet
It’s a crisp March morning, and you’re cruising down the Garden State Parkway. The sun’s just peeking over the horizon, your coffee’s still warm, and you’ve got places to be. Then, out…
Adorable pup Pete back at shelter and searching for a forever home
JACKSON, N.J. — A playful and loving puppy named Pete is once again searching for a home after an unsuccessful adoption. The eight-month-old mixed breed was recently adopted but returned to the…
Interstate 287 shut down this morning after crash as I-80 sinkhole problem continues
NEWARK, N.J. — Morning commuters faced significant delays across New Jersey on Wednesday due to crashes, fires, and emergency construction affecting major roadways. A crash on the Garden State Parkway southbound near…
Lakewood School Trip Ends in Disaster as Bus Full of Childen Overturns on Parkway
MONTVALE, N.J. — A school bus heading to New York State overturned on the Garden State Parkway on Monday night, injuring multiple passengers and causing an overnight closure of northbound lanes. The…
Two charged in deadly Long Branch stabbing
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Two Long Branch men have been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old man late Friday night, authorities announced Tuesday. Nija Faust, 21, and…
Philadelphia police seek suspect in road rage shooting of teen
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a road rage shooting that injured two people in West Philadelphia. The incident occurred on March…
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