HOBOKEN, N.J. — PATH riders facing delays due to ongoing switch problems at Hoboken Terminal will have expanded travel alternatives through Friday night, officials announced. Starting 6 a.m. Tuesday through …
New Jersey News
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Community News
Murphy unveils portrait of Kim Guadagno, completing New Jersey’s first lieutenant governor gallery
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy on Monday unveiled the official portrait of Kim Guadagno, New Jersey’s first lieutenant governor, finalizing a historic series of paintings that will permanently honor the …
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New Jersey News
Dry Weather, Mild Temps Give New Jersey a Break from Summer Heat and Humidity
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWarm, dry weather builds across New Jersey after early week showers TRENTON — New Jersey will see a shift toward sunnier, hotter conditions through the end of the week after …
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Traffic Alerts
Parkway slows down through Brick and Lakewood, adding time to morning commute
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON — Commuters across New Jersey faced a series of disruptions Tuesday morning, with multiple disabled vehicles and traffic delays reported on major roadways. As of 7:48 a.m., a disabled …
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Community News
New Jersey bill would add pedestrian and cyclist safety rules to driver education materials
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON — A New Jersey bill aimed at improving roadway safety by updating driver education materials to include specific information on sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists has been …
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North Jersey News
Somerset County offers mental health support for residents affected by flooding
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSOMERVILLE, N.J. — The Somerset County Department of Human Services announced Monday that mental health services are now available for residents impacted by recent flooding. Support is being provided through …
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New Jersey News
Egg Harbor Township police arrest 8 for DWI over weekend as impaired driving cases rise
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonEGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Egg Harbor Township Police reported eight arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI) over the past weekend, as officials warn of a growing trend in impaired …
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Monmouth County News
Wall Township Police report multiple arrests during busy week of enforcement
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township Police reported a range of arrests between July 14 and July 20, including multiple DWI offenses, narcotics charges, and outstanding warrants. Key incidents include: …
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Police Blotter
Seven charged, over four kilograms of cocaine seized in Hudson County drug bust
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonHUDSON COUNTY, N.J. — A six-month investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has led to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of more than four kilograms of …
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Police Blotter
Oakhurst man charged after armed robbery and SUV theft ends in crash
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonOCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 45-year-old Oakhurst man is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing a 7-Eleven at knifepoint and stealing a luxury SUV early Monday morning, police said. At …
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New Jersey News
New Jersey files another lawsuit against federal government, bring total to over two dozen
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a coalition of 20 others in a federal lawsuit to stop what it …
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Most Wanted Criminals
Newark police seek suspect in violent assault and robbery
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a brutal aggravated assault and robbery that occurred early Friday, July …
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Police Blotter
New Jersey man pleads guilty in $600 million nationwide catalytic converter theft ring
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonA New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to leading a nationwide catalytic converter theft ring that brought in more than $600 million by reselling stolen auto parts to a metal …
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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 34-year-old man was rushed to the hospital early Monday after being found shot and beaten inside a home on Brookshire Road in the Sicklerville section …
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Business News
Amazon bans sale of these toys because of a New Jersey law signed by Governor Phil Murphy
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNever mind the bans on plastic straws and plastic bags in New Jersey, but things are getting ridiculous when Amazon won’t even ship toys to New Jersey for fear of …
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Community News
Brooklyn illegal migrant gets 12½ years in New Jersey prison for armed home robbery
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to more than a decade in New Jersey State Prison for his role in a violent home robbery in Brick …
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TRENTON, NJ — A lucky lottery player hit it big in Essex County on Sunday, scoring $289,743 by matching all nine numbers on a Quick Draw progressive jackpot ticket. The …
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TRENTON, NJ — A Hunterdon County lottery player is $342,777 richer after hitting the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Saturday, marking the game’s third top-prize win in just seven days. …
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New Jersey News
New Jersey BPU Awards Millions in Energy Grants at Monthly Meeting
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) convened its July 16 meeting last week, covering a packed agenda that ranged from electric utility audits and cable …
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Community News
New Jersey Mayor Calls for Party Tax After Unruly Crowds Outside City Hall
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — Following a weekend marred by two shootings and the assault of a police officer during a street brawl, Trenton officials have announced a crackdown on late-night disturbances …
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Community News
Last Week’s Flash Floods Turned New Jersey Turnpike into Raging River
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEWARK, N.J. — Shocking new video footage has surfaced showing flash flooding last week transforming sections of the New Jersey Turnpike into a virtual river, with water rapidly submerging vehicles …
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Fire News
Point Pleasant home damaged in fire started by pool filter
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonPOINT PLEASANT BORO, N.J. — A fast-moving fire that began with a burning pool filter spread to a home in Point Pleasant Boro Friday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency response and …
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Police Blotter
Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV at Gloucester Township intersection
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonGLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon in a collision with an SUV at a busy intersection in the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township, police said. Officers …
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Community News
New Jersey delivery driver nearly struck by lightning in Wayne during food drop-off
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWAYNE, N.J. — A New Jersey delivery driver had a close call in Wayne last week when a bolt of lightning struck just feet away as he approached a customer’s …
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Community News
Video montage captures chaotic Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A new video montage circulating online is shedding fresh light on the turbulent Memorial Day weekend that rocked Seaside Heights, where a wave of violence, arrests, …