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Gov. Murphy defends NJ Transit amid strike and service collapse, says system ‘not more broken’ NEWARK, NJ — As transit workers strike and New Jersey’s commuter rail system grinds to …

TRENTON, N.J. — A top New Jersey Democrat acknowledged this week that the state’s cost of living has surged in recent years and pledged to prioritize affordability in ongoing budget …

ABERDEEN, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri addressed the public Friday morning at the Aberdeen-Matawan train station, calling on striking locomotive engineers to …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A disbarred Monmouth County attorney has been charged with misappropriating more than $130,000 from the estate of a deceased client over a seven-year span, authorities announced Thursday. …

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Former Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario Kranjac has received endorsements from Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in his bid to become …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former FBI Director James Comey has removed a controversial social media post after widespread backlash over a photo he shared showing seashells arranged to read “86 47,” …

Manchester,. NJ – Republican megadonor Larry Bathgate, a Lakewood attorney, has cashed in on a $20,500,000 land sale with the Ocean County Natural Land Trust. Bathgate, owner of a property …

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a Russian national Tuesday on charges of smuggling undeclared biological materials, including clawed frog embryos, into the United States through Boston …

AQUINNAH, Mass. — A rehabilitated grey seal that was treated and released in New Jersey has been spotted more than 180 miles away, relaxing on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, …

Rep. Debbie Dingell explains viral nap moment after 31-hour Medicaid debate WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., responded to a viral image showing her appearing to sleep during a …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats are moving forward with legislation that would authorize the state Board of Public Utilities to use ratepayer funds to support large-scale energy storage systems, …

NEWARK, N.J. — Aging New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen kicked off his European tour with a pointed denunciation of President Donald Trump, using the opening minutes of his performance to …

Trump backs Ciattarelli in NJ governor race as former Spadea colleague slams ex-cohost TRENTON, N.J. — They say if you want to know a person, ask his co-workers about him. …

TRENTON, N.J. — New bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Senators Michael Testa (R-1) and Linda Greenstein (D-14) would establish a $500 million incentive program aimed at revitalizing New Jersey’s …

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a Chinese citizen from the United States last week after he was convicted of unlawfully using a drone to photograph U.S. naval …

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Moody’s Ratings downgraded Maryland’s bond rating from AAA to Aa1 on Tuesday, ending a more than three-decade streak of top-tier credit status for the state, prompting sharp …

Trump endorsement in NJ governor race sparks backlash from MAGA ally MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A key supporter of Bill Spadea’s gubernatorial election in New Jersey is publicly reversing course …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents are not just facing a 20% electricity rate increase in June; they will have suffered a 32% annual increase between June 1, 2024, and June …

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Ridgewood man was arraigned Sunday on multiple assault charges after allegedly attacking a 9-year-old girl and severely injuring an off-duty police sergeant during his apprehension in …

FISHERS, Ind. — A 24-year-old cemetery worker was arrested Monday night after police say he exhumed a grave at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in an attempt to retrieve a gold ring …

WESTERNPORT, Md. — Flash flooding in Allegany County prompted widespread evacuations, including at least three schools, as emergency responders from across three states assisted with ongoing water rescues late Tuesday. …

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal officials acknowledged a string of serious drone incidents across New Jersey in 2024, including airspace intrusions near a nuclear facility and the forced diversion of a …

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — Just days after retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn was paid to endorse New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea at a campaign event, Flynn’s son, Michael …

MAPLE SHADE, N.J. — A Maple Shade man has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes involving child sexual abuse material and animal cruelty, Burlington County authorities announced. Hunter Roy, …

MILFORD, Pa. — A Pike County man has been sentenced to 23½ to 60 years in state prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to the 2024 killing of his …