New Jersey News

A person died Wednesday night in a mobile home fire in the Pine Ridge section of Whiting, prompting a joint investigation by county and local authorities. Whiting Fire Station 33 …

TRENTON — Alina Habba, the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey and a former personal attorney to Donald Trump, is leading a federal investigation into Governor Philip D. Murphy over …

TRENTON — A coalition of more than a dozen public sector unions representing over 140,000 New Jersey workers is pushing back against Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed 37% increase in healthcare …

A Bayonne man has been arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material following a months-long investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and Internet Crimes …

Rutgers University’s Board of Governors on Tuesday approved a $5.9 billion operating budget for the 2025–2026 academic year, including a 5% tuition increase for in-state students and a 6% increase …

A Newark man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for setting fire to a Boonton commercial warehouse last fall and stealing over $200,000 worth of copper, authorities …

Former President Barack Obama re-entered the political arena Friday night with a campaign appearance in Red Bank, New Jersey, to support Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill. The fundraiser, hosted …

TOMS RIVER — Many of the homeless who were living in a downtown parking garage homeless encampment are gone, and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners has once again extended …

WALL TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County SPCA is asking for the public’s help after three puppies were found abandoned near Allaire State Park over the weekend in poor condition. The …

TRENTON — A proposed New Jersey law that would mandate life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted of murdering a child under the age of 16 has not advanced since …

WOODBRIDGE — A 26-year-old man from Elizabeth died early Sunday after fleeing from a police-initiated traffic stop on a motorized scooter, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The …

Cherry Hill Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a lost dog found near Cambridge Road. The dog was recovered recently, and efforts are underway …

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after authorities determined he accidentally shot himself and falsely reported a drive-by shooting, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling allowing the barrier island community of South Seaside Park to deannex from Berkeley Township and …

EDISON, N.J. — Federal immigration agents detained 20 people during a raid Tuesday at the Alba Wine & Spirits warehouse in Edison, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed. The …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) on Thursday pressed the U.S. Department of the Treasury to explicitly include casino workers in the implementation of a new federal tax …

PATERSON, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has sparked controversy by allocating $900,000 in state funds to support the New York Cosmos soccer team, a decision that has drawn sharp …

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two people were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when a boat ran aground in the bayfront area of Tebco Terrace in Holgate, according to the Long …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A car crashed into a CVS Pharmacy on Route 71 late Wednesday following a three-vehicle collision that left one driver injured, according to Wall Township police. …

BAYONNE, N.J. — Members of the Bayonne Police Department gathered Thursday to salute the funeral procession of retired Lieutenant Owen Ballweg, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and longtime city officer. …

TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that they have until Aug. 11 to apply for federal disaster …

BRICK, N.J. — A long-vacant restaurant on Route 70 may soon get new life as Mission BBQ looks to open its first Jersey Shore location in Brick. The national barbecue …

Sherrill surprised by elephant request at boardwalk stand, jokes go viral online SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill was met with an unexpected moment on the Jersey …

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A vast majority of New Jersey residents remain dissatisfied with how the state government is handling key issues such as taxes, cost of living, and transportation, …

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A senior dog named Chops has found a new family after being taken in by the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter following the death of his …