New Jersey News

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Aerial surveillance photos released Wednesday revealed the extensive swaths of forestland destroyed by the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, which has torched approximately 12,000 acres …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Firefighters are gaining ground on a massive wildfire burning across Ocean and Lacey Townships, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting the blaze is now …

TRENTON, N.J. — On Earth Day, Rep. Mikie Sherrill took to social media to explain the expected 20% spike in New Jersey electricity bills this summer, placing the blame squarely …

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is moving forward with plans to transform the former Rova Farms property into a public community park after the Township Council approved a resolution accepting …

TRENTON, N.J. — As New Jersey firefighters battle a massive 11,500-acre wildfire in Ocean County, Governor Phil Murphy is preparing to lead a week-long overseas economic mission to Europe and …

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — As the Jones Road Wildfire continues to burn through Ocean and Lacey Townships, the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge confirmed Wednesday that its property remains untouched by …

GOSHEN, N.Y. — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a 2023 armed robbery in Port Jervis, Orange County District Attorney …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire has burned through 11,500 acres in Ocean and Lacey Townships as of Wednesday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, with firefighters …

TRENTON, NJ— Four candidates vying to be New Jersey’s next governor have committed to banning the use of income proxies—such as education, occupation, and credit scores—in setting car insurance rates, …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, named the Jones Road Forest Fire, has sparked concern as it neared the decommissioned Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, triggering …

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. – A Middlesex County grand jury has declined to bring criminal charges against Woodbridge Township Police Officer Hector Rivera following a February 2023 arrest that involved the alleged …

TRENTON, N.J. – Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a State of Emergency in Ocean County on Wednesday morning as the Jones Road Wildfire continued to burn out of control, scorching …

BARNEGAT, N.J. — A massive wildfire spanning 3,200 acres in Ocean and Lacey Townships prompted the evacuation of 3,000 residents Monday night as firefighting crews from New Jersey’s Forest Fire …

TRENTON, NJ — Twenty-six individuals have been charged in connection with a violent open-air drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, state officials announced Tuesday, describing the arrests as a significant …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — In celebration of Earth Day, Toms River Township and Sustainable Toms River will host a community tree planting event on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 3:00 …

TRENTON, NJ — As President Donald Trump continues the federal government’s campaign to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across public institutions, New Jersey Democrats are moving in the …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission on Monday announced the launch of an emergency REAL ID issuance program aimed at helping travelers with urgent needs obtain compliant …

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed five bills into law Monday, addressing a range of issues from infrastructure funding and utility transparency to dam restoration and prescription regulation. Among …

CLARK, N.J. — Police in Clark made a series of arrests between April 1 and April 20, with charges ranging from driving while intoxicated to possession of controlled substances and …

OLDMANS TWP., NJ — A 28-year-old Salem County woman was killed Wednesday evening after being struck by a passing SUV on Interstate 295 shortly after being involved in a crash, …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are pushing to eliminate diversity and inclusion instruction from public school curricula, introducing a bill that would repeal a 2021 state law mandating such …

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy, who said he’s ready for war with the White House, is now pushing back on a presidential executive order against diversity, equity, and inclusion …

TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would eliminate the recovery of demand side management (DSM) program costs—such as energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives—through …

Why you can’t buy a car on Sunday in New Jersey: Blue Laws keep dealerships closed TRENTON, NJ — If you’re looking to buy a car on a Sunday in …

Newark, NJ – A federal jury has convicted Nadine Menendez on bribery and corruption charges, marking the latest chapter in a high-profile case that has already seen her husband, former …