New Jersey News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River is launching its summer season with a lineup of free, family-friendly events featuring live music, fireworks, and a classic animated movie—all beginning next week. …

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced delays of up to 20 minutes Friday morning after the agency reported rail congestion stemming from a late Amtrak train entering Penn Station …

CRANBURY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal warning to the Cranbury Township Council, urging officials to delay action on a proposed plan to seize and …

TRENTON, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill confirmed in an interview that Governor Phil Murphy will campaign on her behalf as she runs for governor, saying his record on school and …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has approved changes to New Jersey’s real estate transfer fee, increasing the so-called “mansion tax” on high-value property sales as part of the state’s …

TRENTON, N.J. — At least seven people were shot in two separate incidents in Trenton’s West Ward on Thursday, with one confirmed fatality, according to the Trenton Police Department. The …

TRENTON, N.J. — Let’s face it, nobody reads the local newspapers anymore and state law is about to adjust that shift in how society consumes information and news. A bipartisan …

TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation introduced in Trenton would speed up the process for filling vacancies in New Jersey’s delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives, addressing long-standing concerns over …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A 19-year-old female lifeguard was seriously injured Wednesday morning after being impaled by a beach umbrella pole during a routine setup at the Asbury Park beachfront, …

TRENTON, N.J. — Municipalities that charge for access to public beaches would be required to disclose detailed financial information under a new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature. The …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are proposing to rename the Delaware Bay to the “Bay of New Jersey,” asserting state pride over a waterway that borders both New Jersey …

MARGATE, N.J. — A major accessibility upgrade is underway at Lucy the Elephant, the iconic six-story roadside attraction in Margate. On Wednesday, crews began demolishing the 50-year-old gift shop to …

TRENTON, N.J. — A Perth Amboy woman admitted to fraudulently obtaining more than $190,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds, including loans and unemployment benefits, by submitting false applications, U.S. Attorney …

Trenton, NJ – Former radio host Bill Spadea has not conceded defeat or offered congratulations to Jack Ciattarelli, who won the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary on June 10. Ciattarelli, …

MANCHESTER, NJ – Former Manchester Township Mayor and current Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace today confirmed what Commissioner Frank Sadeghi said yesterday. Despite swirling rumers, Arace told residents in his …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Police responded to an overdose Tuesday evening at the top level of the Toms River municipal parking garage, where a growing homeless encampment has taken shape …

TRENTON, N.J. — Amid a prolonged heat wave across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday urged residents to take steps to reduce electricity usage as the state’s power grid …

BETHEL, CT — A Democratic state representative who voted in favor of banning single-use plastic bags in 2019 was arrested Monday evening for allegedly failing to scan items at a …

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — A truck fire on the northbound local lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike/I-95 disrupted traffic Wednesday morning just south of Exit 72, near the George Washington Bridge. …

CRANFORD, N.J. — A vehicle fire on the Garden State Parkway northbound near Exit 137 (Route 28, Cranford Township) temporarily shut down the Exit 139 northbound entrance ramp Wednesday morning. …

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A days-long heat wave gripping parts of New Jersey is expected to break late Wednesday as a series of storms brings cooler temperatures and increased chances …

BELLEVILLE, N.J. — The Belleville Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday at City Hall to officially promote Detective John David Rossi to the rank of sergeant and welcome 10 …

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump leveled criticism at both Israel and Iran following renewed violence that violated a ceasefire agreement, expressing frustration with actions by both nations and casting …

PATERSON, NJ — A sweltering heat wave turned what should have been a joyous celebration for Paterson’s graduating seniors into a medical emergency on Monday, June 23, as soaring temperatures …

The recent revelations about financial misconduct within the Brick Republican Club have shaken the trust of our community. Reports indicate that Marc Vasquez, a club leader, paid himself nearly $20,000 …