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NEW CITY, NY – A New Jersey man who pleaded guilty to attempting to meet what he believed was a 13-year-old boy for sex has been sentenced to probation, a …

BEDMINSTER, NJ – A minor earthquake struck near Bedminster on Wednesday, lightly shaking parts of central New Jersey and continuing a recent pattern of small tremors across the state. The …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man remains in custody following his arrest on multiple felony charges, including aggravated sexual assault, burglary, and related offenses, according to jail records. …

JACKSON, NJ – A township-wide search is underway for 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman, who was reported missing after he was last seen late Friday night near High Bridge Road. Police said …

NEWARK, NJ – A Bloomfield firefighter has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a coworker and the township of racial discrimination and maintaining a hostile work environment following two separate incidents …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A local nonprofit is bringing the Hanukkah spirit to neighborhoods across Ocean County with a traveling Menorah Glow-Car, a mobile celebration designed to share light, music, …

SINGAPORE – A Singapore-based toy company has suspended sales of its AI-enabled plush toys after researchers found that one of its models, the “Kumma” bear, engaged in sexually explicit conversations …

BRYSON CITY, NC – A driver in western North Carolina escaped injury Wednesday morning after an unusual midair mishap sent a cat carcass crashing through her car’s windshield along a …

HAMILTON TWP., NJ – A 19-year-old man learned the hard way that crime doesn’t pay after police say he broke into a vehicle but couldn’t get out because the doors …

LINDEN, NJ – Two men are facing dozens of charges after investigators uncovered what police describe as a large-scale organized retail theft operation that targeted stores in 28 municipalities across …

Bridgeton man charged with child exploitation offenses after online investigation Bridgeton, NJ — A 27-year-old Bridgeton man has been arrested and charged with multiple child exploitation offenses following an investigation …

Car fire at Manchester shopping plaza injures woman and damages multiple vehicles Manchester, NJ — A vehicle fire that erupted in a shopping center parking lot Thursday morning left a …

HOLMDEL, NJ – A Holmdel Township police officer represented the department this week at the 2025 Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Law Enforcement Leadership Summit in Hurst, Texas. Patrolman Menosky …

Warren County ticket hits $450K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Thursday drawing Trenton, NJ – A lucky Warren County resident is celebrating after matching all five numbers in Thursday’s Jersey …

TENAFLY, NJ – A 64-year-old man was found dead Thursday afternoon at the Tenafly Nature Center, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. A hiker discovered the body around 2 …

BRIGANTINE, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced that seals have returned to New Jersey’s coastline and urged beachgoers to keep a safe distance. Officials reminded the public to …

TRENTON, NJ – A Sussex County alcohol and drug counselor has been suspended from practice for five years and fined $20,000 after allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct and harassment in …

MANCHESTER, NJ – A vehicle fire in the Manchester Plaza Shopping Center parking lot Thursday morning spread to two nearby cars before firefighters brought it under control, officials said. Police …

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Fire Department hosted its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution this morning at Fire Headquarters, partnering with the city’s Department of Human Services to …

BRICK, N.J. – Brick Township is preparing to vote on an ordinance that would allow a nonprofit group to lease a township-owned storefront to operate a free clothing shop for …

New Jersey player one number short of $629M Powerball jackpot still banks $1 million prize Trenton, NJ – A Powerball ticket sold in the quiet borough of Mountainside turned a …

Palisades Park, NJ – A well-known Korean spa that requires full nudity in certain areas has revised its rules to let transgender women enter female-only sections after settling a discrimination …

TRENTON, NJ – In a surprising exchange during an appearance on “The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart,” New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger discussed the possibility …

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Garden State’s biggest names gathered at American Dream on Friday night to celebrate the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring a …

TRENTON, NJ – In the wake of her decisive victory in the gubernatorial election, Mikie Sherrill has New Jersey buzzing with optimism over her bold pledge to freeze skyrocketing energy …