New Jersey News

LEONIA, N.J. — A North Bergen man is now facing an upgraded charge after a 77-year-old woman struck in a Leonia hit-and-run earlier this month died from her injuries, authorities …

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a three-car crash that injured five people Monday night on Kennedy Boulevard, including one woman with a serious lower body injury, according to …

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A 43-year-old Florham Park woman has been charged with murder and child endangerment following the drowning death of a 3-year-old girl earlier this month, officials announced …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Two 18-year-old riders were seriously injured Sunday evening following a dirt bike crash on a wooded trail in Manchester Township, police said. Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters criticized the results of the latest PJM Interconnection capacity auction on Thursday, claiming the grid operator’s pricing structure is contributing …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Recreation Department will present a make-up performance in its summer concert series this Wednesday, July 23, featuring local band Tupelo Honey at 7 …

NEWARK, N.J. — A panel of federal judges has voted not to extend Alina Habba’s appointment as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, ending her months-long tenure in the position. The …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a utility wire incident that occurred Monday night in Wall Township, with unconfirmed reports suggesting a dump truck may have been involved. In …

WESTFIELD, N.J. — The Westfield Regional Health Department has issued a public health alert following reports that a raccoon bit two individuals in separate incidents, raising concerns of possible rabies …

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed a bipartisan bill expanding mental health resource access for students by requiring the national suicide prevention hotline to be printed on student …

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed into law a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) that expands academic grading options for the dependents of military service …

BEACHWOOD, NJ — A narcotics investigation came to a head on Friday when local and county law enforcement agencies raided a Beachwood residence, uncovering an illegal drug operation and arresting …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River’s Neighborhood Movie Night in the Park series continues tonight with a beachside showing of Surf’s Up at 7 p.m. on 3rd Avenue in Ortley …

TRENTON — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco criticized New Jersey’s energy policies on Tuesday following the release of the latest PJM Interconnection Base Residual Auction results, which showed no …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A two-alarm fire tore through a multi-unit residential building Tuesday morning, displacing more than a dozen residents in Lakewood, authorities said. The Lakewood Fire Department responded around …

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy has raised formal objections to a U.S. Army restructuring plan that could divert funding and missions away from Picatinny Arsenal, warning it would severely weaken …

NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating 13-year-old Khloe Younger, who was reported missing on Wednesday, July 9, after she was last seen in the area …

JACKSON, NJ — A local cat sanctuary is calling on animal lovers to lend a hand — and a scoop — to help care for dozens of rescued farm cats. …

WILDWOOD, N.J. — The 8th Annual Navy SEAL Challenge will take over the Wildwood beachfront on Sunday, August 3, as athletes from across the region gather to compete in a …

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 14-year-old boy from Egg Harbor Township was killed last week in Somers Point after being struck by a car while riding a motorized bicycle, …

RANDOLPH, N.J. — Here’s today’s Morris County breakdown. Two minor earthquakes struck Morris County within 24 hours on Monday, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The event happened …

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — With summer in full swing, Perth Amboy’s Office of Recreation is rolling out a packed lineup of free and low-cost events this week for residents of …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has terminated Carolyn Feinstein, a forensic accountant and nearly decade-long employee, over her undisclosed ownership in a business tied to an app …

CAMDEN, N.J. — The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Monday a partnership with Rowan University to launch a Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) with locations in Camden and Mullica …

TRENTON, N.J. — Top Democrats are weighing redistricting efforts in New Jersey and other blue states as part of a broader strategy to regain control of the U.S. House of …