Weird and Strange News

ABSECON, NJ – An adventurous iguana took a detour on Upland Avenue, leaving residents and the Absecon Police Department scratching their heads. If your pet iguana is missing from its …

NEW YORK, NY – An unidentified male attempted burglary in a 70-year-old woman’s apartment by climbing a fire escape and entering through a window, only to flee when confronted. The …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has banned plastic bags, plastic straws, foam containers, and gas cars, could single-use plastic bottles be next? If he continues to follow …

ASBURY PARK, NJ – If you grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, you would never have expected Asbury Park would be one of the hottest beachfront communities in New …

When it comes to beaches in New Jersey, Wildwood stands out for one particular reason—its incredible width. While many East Coast beaches are losing their shoreline to erosion, Wildwood’s beaches …

TRENTON, NJ – When New Jersey teachers aren’t telling children about topics like sexual positions, and alternative lifestyles they’re now asked to teach students about climate change. In 2020, Governor …

While many Americans were losing their businesses and their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci and his wife were making millions. Financial disclosures indicate that former National Institute …

MELBOURNE, AU – Anil Koppula’s high-stakes lawsuit against the Royal Women’s Hospital was dismissed last week by the Supreme Court of Victoria. Koppula sought 1 billion Australian dollars, approximately $643 …

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Council is launching a multi-pronged approach to tackle rising crime rates while also addressing historical and ongoing racial injustices. Among the proposed …

INMAN, KS – A pregnant woman and her two young children were discovered deceased in a recreational vehicle near an Inman motocross track, according to the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Sometimes the most pivotal moments in history are those that quietly fade into the annals of the past, all but forgotten. Such is the case with …

New Jersey might be famous for its beautiful beaches, bustling cities, and historical landmarks, but it’s also home to some of the most unusual places you’ll ever encounter. Buckle up …

It should go without saying. You should not build a city on one of America’s worst toxic dump sites and most notorious Superfund site. But, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy …

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual connected to a robbery in the 108 Precinct. The incident …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Three local men have been arrested following the disruption of an online machinegun distribution network. Rafael Carter Wesley, 19, Kyrees Darious Johnson, 22, and Avont Akira Drayton, …

Ah, Bensalem! A gem tucked away in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. If you’re from here, you know that Bensalem is so much more than just a suburb of Philadelphia. Whether you …

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Police Chief Richard Pantina announced the arrest of John R. Connelly, 36, in connection with an assault on a motorist and a Parsippany Police …

NEW YORK, NY – A 36-year-old man was assaulted and robbed after a dispute over vaping on a southbound R train, according to New York City Police Department officials. The …

UTICA, NY – Syracuse homicide suspect Luther Seay, age 50, was apprehended in Utica after police traced his EBT card usage at local businesses. The Syracuse Police Department contacted the …

ABSECON, NJ – A joint operation between Absecon Police, Federal Aviation Administration, New Jersey State Police, and Galloway Township Police led to the arrest of a man using a drone …

MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY – An alligator sighting in Lake Creighton and Ambrose Brook has prompted concern among local residents and officials in Middlesex Borough, far from the reptile’s natural habitat. …

Chicago, IL – A Univision Chicago news team was robbed at gunpoint early Monday morning in the city’s West Town neighborhood, becoming the subjects of the very story they were …

Growing up in New Jersey in the 1980s was different than it is for kids today. Times have changed, but some aspects from the ’80s era remain. Gone are various …

Taking a trip down memory lane in New Jersey often means recalling visits to iconic department stores, just as much as it means reminiscing about trips to the shore or …

In a victory for the power of perseverance and motivational storytelling, Jocelyn Tyson, a 42-year-old pharmacist from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, emerged as the winner of the Toastmasters World Championship …