New Jersey News

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A series of incidents and heavy congestion brought major disruptions to New Jersey’s highways Tuesday morning, impacting drivers across several counties. A crash on US 206 northbound …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is the most densely populate state in America and one candidate for governor wants to see even more housing units built in the Garden State. …

Man arrested after pit bull set on fire in Queens as animal groups demand maximum penalty NEW YORK — A suspect is in custody after surveillance footage captured a dog …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail early Wednesday is being held without bail on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon resulting …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Red Bank man charged in a drunk driving crash that killed a woman and an 11-year-old girl and seriously injured another child is in the United …

TRENTON — Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is facing sharp criticism after voting in favor of a controversial Republican spending package that opponents say could strip health insurance from hundreds of …

TRENTON, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been sentenced to just over a year in federal prison after fraudulently collecting nearly $700,000 in government benefits by impersonating his deceased …

WEST ORANGE, N.J. — Two RWJBarnabas Health hospitals have been named among the top 10 in New Jersey and the top 25 in the Mid-Atlantic Region in the U.S. News …

NJ Attorney General sues Trump administration over Medicaid ban on Planned Parenthood TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 21 states in filing …

Babies crawl and waddle to glory in Wildwoods’ annual contest THE WILDWOODS, N.J. — Diapers, determination, and a dash to the finish line took center stage Tuesday as babies from …

ROXBURY, N.J. — The owner of a massage business in Roxbury has been arrested on charges of promoting prostitution and money laundering after investigators uncovered evidence of illegal sex acts …

WATCHUNG, N.J. — A 20-year-old man from Plainfield has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident outside a business on Route 22 West in Watchung, authorities announced. Naseem Eure …

NEWARK, N.J. — A man was shot and wounded Monday afternoon after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement officers during the execution of an arrest warrant in Newark, according to the …

SALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Pennsylvania landlord narrowly escaped serious injury when his lawn mower exploded moments after he started it — and investigators now suspect foul play, pointing to …

BRICK TOWNSHIP — Brick Township will close out its 30th annual SummerFest series on Thursday, July 31 with a high-energy showdown of music’s most iconic decades, followed by a fireworks …

TRENTON — Mikie Sherrill’s selection of pastor Dale Caldwell as her running mate in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race is drawing sharp criticism from members of the LGBTQ community, …

Bill would require registration, oversight for homeschooling in New Jersey TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate formal registration and oversight of home education …

TRENTON — New Jersey remains under both an air quality alert and excessive heat advisory Tuesday as oppressive temperatures and poor air conditions persist for a second consecutive day. The …

NEWARK — Tuesday morning commuters across New Jersey are facing multiple delays and closures due to crashes and congestion on major highways and interchanges. A crash on Route 35 southbound …

TOMS RIVER — Families are invited to Shelter Cove Beach tonight for an interactive evening of music as Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department present Yosi, a …

TRENTON — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate that retailers disclose the portion of a product’s price attributable to tariffs and import taxes, aiming to …

TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would create a three-year pilot program to allow the testing of fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) on state roads under …

NEWARK — A man wanted for attempted murder was taken into custody Monday after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement in Newark that involved gunfire and a baby used as …

TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature aims to expand access to free, full-day kindergarten by establishing a one-time grant program for school districts currently lacking …

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli and his running mate, James Gannon, have formally requested that the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) expand the state’s debate …