New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ — A Middlesex County lottery player won the $160,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Tuesday after matching all five numbers, marking the second top prize awarded in just …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a 20-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over the termination of FEMA’s Building Resilient …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm in connection with a 2023 traffic stop in South Toms River, the Ocean …

TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey teacher ended the school year with more than thank-you cards and mugs — they received a $500,000 top prize from a lottery scratch-off gifted …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Authorities arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday in connection with the November 2024 fatal shooting of Jaiden Perez, 19, who died nearly a month after being wounded …

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy visited Berkeley Heights this week after severe storms caused major flooding in Union County, leaving residents grappling with property damage and safety concerns. …

This week’s devastating floods in New Jersey serve as a stark warning: the state’s relentless push for high-density development, driven by Governor Phil Murphy’s affordable housing mandate, is setting the …

TRENTON — New Jersey’s mid-summer weather pattern of sweltering temperatures, soaking rains, and thick humidity is testing the resilience of home gardens across the state. While these conditions can benefit …

TRENTON — William Hayden, 58, the Republican chairman of Sussex County, has been indicted on a third-degree charge of filing a fraudulent tax return, marking the second high-profile case involving …

PLAINFIELD, N.J. — A devastating flood struck the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield on Tuesday night, leaving the shelter completely underwater and destroying all of its supplies — …

WILDWOOD, N.J. — President Donald Trump on Wednesday credited Rep. Jeff Van Drew for helping to stop a major offshore wind project off the coast of New Jersey, calling the …

TRENTON, NJ — A lucky Ocean County resident is holding a Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $571,000 after matching all five numbers in Sunday night’s drawing, state lottery officials announced. …

WATCHUNG, N.J. — Heavy traffic congestion is being reported along Route 22 East and West in the area surrounding the Watchung Square Mall due to ongoing construction related to recent …

NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — The North Plainfield Police Department on Monday released information for residents trying to locate vehicles towed during recent flood-related incidents, listing four contracted towing companies used …

Ocean County, New Jersey, has long been a Republican stronghold, a bastion of conservative values where the GOP machine once operated with precision under the iron grip of Chairman George …

NEWARK, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy joined local, county, and state officials Tuesday to break ground on the first phase of the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a nine-mile-long, 100-foot-wide former rail corridor …

VINELAND, N.J. — A 67-year-old man died Monday morning after being stabbed multiple times in Vineland, and a suspect was arrested shortly after the attack, authorities said. At approximately 10:30 …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace has been terminated from his position at Morgan Municipal, a politically connected development and engineering firm linked to prominent figures in …

Jackson, NJ – Chris Pollak, a Brooklyn-born self-styled superhero cosplaying vigilante turned political hopeful, has resurfaced recently at a town hall meeting in Jackson. Kicking off his campaign with a …

WILDWOOD, N.J. — Two of the Wildwoods’ most popular family-friendly events return next week, as the annual Baby Parade and Baby Waddle Contest bring infants, toddlers, and their families to …

TRENTON, N.J. — The National Weather Service is forecasting seven more days of unsettled weather across New Jersey, with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms expected through Monday. The extended …

CRANFORD, N.J. — A powerful weather system unleashed more than 6 inches of rain across Cranford on Monday, triggering flash flooding that disabled vehicles, prompted water rescues, and flooded streets …

TRENTON, NJ = On Monday night, as 3-4 inches of rain drenched New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay indoors to avoid flash …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A historic Victorian bed and breakfast in the heart of Toms River is drawing guests looking for a nostalgic retreat with modern comforts, just steps from …

BERGEN, NJ — New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 worth of UBS shares just one month before the banking giant’s stock dropped nearly 24%, according to financial …