Central Jersey News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Superstorm Sandy struck Ortley Beach nearly 13 years ago, but movement on rebuilding the beachfront and connecting the two boardwalks along the oceanfront have stalled for …

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A 60-year-old East Brunswick man has been charged with murder after walking into the police department and reporting that he killed his wife, authorities said. Ashraf …

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The annual salamander migration is set to begin tonight, prompting overnight road closures on Beekman Road in East Brunswick and White Pine Road in South Brunswick, …

COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. — A borough man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing at a Collingswood brewery over the weekend, authorities announced. Tahaa Elmogahzy, 27, was charged …

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Route 33 is closed in both directions between Lake Drive and Washington Boulevard due to a downed utility pole, police said Saturday. The Robbinsville Township Police Department …

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred late Wednesday night on Highway 18, police said. Officers responded to the intersection of Highway 18 northbound …

PRINCETON, NJ – A 24-year-old man from Princeton Borough was arrested on Friday, February 21 after authorities uncovered evidence of online child exploitation, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. …

The Rainforest Cafe at Menlo Park Mall, a beloved jungle-themed dining spot, officially shut its doors on Wednesday, February 19, after 26 years of operation. The closure, attributed to an …

Forked River, NJ – For four months, Laya has been waiting. Waiting for someone to notice her. Waiting for a family to choose her. Waiting for a home where she …

TRENTON, N.J. — A state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against an Elizabeth police officer in connection with a December 10, 2023, crash that killed two people, …

Harpoon Willy’s, a beloved name in the New Jersey dining scene, has officially expanded to Robbinsville, welcoming guests seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Conveniently situated …

NEWARK, N.J. – A Chilean national suspected of being part of an organized theft group operating across multiple states is now facing federal charges after his arrest by U.S. Immigration …

MIDDLESEX, N.J. — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington counties, with wintry precipitation expected to create hazardous travel conditions overnight. The …

TRENTON, N.J. — A husband and wife, both law enforcement officers in Mercer County, have been charged with multiple offenses related to the creation, possession, and distribution of child sexual …

PRINCETON, N.J. — Two suspects were taken into custody after a shoplifting incident led to a car crash and foot pursuit in Princeton on Wednesday evening, police said. At approximately …

Berkeley Township, NJ, might be known for its coastal charm and laid-back vibes, but it’s also home to some of the best pizza spots in the area. Whether you’re after …

TRENTON, N.J. — Environmental leaders across New Jersey are speaking out against a series of anti-offshore wind energy rallies planned for this weekend, criticizing them as coordinated efforts backed by …

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Ryan Caldwell, the Philadelphia Eagles fan who was filmed hurling misogynistic insults at a female Green Bay Packers supporter during a recent playoff game, has been …

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — A New Jersey man has been identified as the Philadelphia Eagles fan caught on video shouting vulgar obscenities at a female Green Bay Packers fan during …

CAMDEN, N.J. – Customers served by New Jersey American Water’s Raritan System have reported unusual changes in the taste and odor of their drinking water following a chemical leak from …

TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim reassured New Jersey residents Friday that despite an unusual odor and taste affecting tap water in parts of the state, extensive testing shows …

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Jon Bon Jovi has a Garden State service area named in his honor, but if one candidate for Governor wins next year, he says he will strip …

CRANFORD, NJ — Two men from Elizabeth, New Jersey, were arrested and charged after police investigated the theft of packages containing children’s toys from a residential porch in Cranford over …

If you bring up Camden, New Jersey, in conversation with a local, expect an eye roll or a sigh. Camden is like that one cousin everyone’s got — a little …

NEWARK, N.J. – A Somerset County man pleaded guilty to committing a federal hate crime by vandalizing a religious center at Rutgers University during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, federal authorities announced …