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Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope in historic Vatican vote VATICAN CITY — In a historic and unexpected decision, Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been elected pope, …

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is officially moving forward with plans to redevelop the long-dormant Rova Farms property into a public community park, after the Township Council approved a $438,432 …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Mo Hill Team for Toms River, led by incumbent Councilmen James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi, has kicked off its re-election campaign ahead of a heated …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood couple has been charged with murder following the death of their three-month-old daughter, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Wednesday. Ruben Santiago, 36, and …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer on Thursday announced the release of a statewide literacy framework and two new grant programs aimed at strengthening reading …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is vowing to keep New Jersey’s wind energy plans on course, despite a new federal directive from the Trump administration that has halted all …

Morristown, NJ – Bill Spadea, a former conservative radio host and Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, has proposed increasing air traffic controllers’ work hours to 12-hour shifts and raising …

TRENTON, NJ – Shortly after invoking former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as the model for public housing reform, Bill Spadea told New Jersey he would also follow in the …

NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey commuters faced a tangle of delays Thursday morning, with crashes, full road closures and heavy bridge traffic slowing travel across multiple key routes. A crash …

QUEENS, N.Y. — A 33-year-old man is fighting for his life after he and a companion were viciously assaulted and robbed by three unidentified suspects early Wednesday morning in Jackson …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms beginning Thursday afternoon, with wet weather expected to linger through Friday night before clearer skies arrive for …

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea publicly reaffirmed his long-standing support for a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants during a Republican primary debate Wednesday night, aligning with moderate rival Jon …

A two-month investigation into the suspicious death of 28-year-old Rosanna Kinsinger of Pomeroy, Ohio has led to murder charges against a local man, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. …

A 20-year-old New York City man has been charged with three federal hate crimes in connection with a series of assaults targeting Jewish individuals during protests related to the Israel-Gaza …

Five Mexican nationals have been charged in connection with a deadly human smuggling incident off the coast of San Diego that left at least three migrants dead, including a 14-year-old …

A 27-year-old Spotsylvania County man has been arrested in connection with a May 3 shooting that left one person dead and another injured during a reported residential burglary, according to …

Kirk E. Williams, 30, of Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, has been charged with the murder of Teaoshia Still, 36, following her shooting death in a Millville park last November. The …

A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place in Atlantic City on Saturday, according to the Atlantic City Police Department. Edwin Biggs, 51, was …

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin filed suit Tuesday against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to indefinitely halt the disbursement of federally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. …

Reginald Johnson, 37, of Gwynn Oak, Maryland, was sentenced to 10 years in prison with all but 18 months suspended after pleading guilty to felony assault stemming from an armed …

FAIRFAX, Va. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Hyrum Baquedano-Rodriguez, a 26-year-old Honduran national, on May 2 in Fairfax after the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s attorney dismissed criminal charges …

The Brick Township Police Department is advising drivers to expect traffic delays on Drum Point Road near Bayview Drive due to ongoing road construction. The advisory was issued Wednesday on …

MAGA-aligned mayor and gubernatorial hopeful Mario M. Kranjac sharply criticized fellow Republicans Bill Spadea, Phil Rizzo, and New Jersey Right to Life on Wednesday, accusing them of surrendering the anti-abortion …

Brick Township will host its fifth annual Town-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 17, giving residents a community-wide opportunity to sell unwanted items and shop for bargains. With hundreds of …

Brick Township has finalized the purchase of a 4.22-acre property at 2416 Hooper Avenue for $930,000, Mayor Lisa Crate announced Wednesday. The land, located adjacent to the Drum Point Sports …