Community News

TRENTON, N.J. – A proposed law in New Jersey aims to extend labor protections and collective bargaining rights to cannabis industry workers who currently fall outside federal labor law coverage. …

TRENTON, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office has been named a 2025 “Champion for Children” by PEI Kids, recognizing its dedication to protecting young victims and promoting justice throughout …

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore is rolling out free transit options for federal employees as the state braces for continued fallout from the ongoing federal government shutdown. The initiative, …

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After a year marked by shifting menus and a polarizing rebrand attempt that left loyal diners longing for the old days, Cracker Barrel is heading back …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The countdown is on for one of New Jersey’s most anticipated community events as the Toms River Fire Company No. 1 readies to host its 86th …

Residents gathered at Jackson Township Town Hall on Thursday as Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn recognized two major library milestones: the 100th anniversary of the Ocean County Library and the observance …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – After nearly a decade of service, K9 Opus will take his final patrol on Tuesday, marking the end of a distinguished career with the Howell Township …

CLARKSTOWN, NY – As National School Bus Safety Week gets underway, police across New York are warning drivers that too many motorists are ignoring one of the most basic traffic …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – What was billed as a primetime CNN town hall turned into a chaotic spectacle Sunday night, as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders struggled to justify their party’s …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A quiet Sunday afternoon turned tense when gunfire struck a Jewish home in Lakewood. The shooting happened around 4:15 p.m. on East 5th Street, where surveillance video …

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Police traded their uniforms for tool belts this week, joining Habitat for Humanity in a hands-on home revitalization project aimed …

CLARKSTOWN, NY – Clarkstown Police have announced temporary road closures scheduled for Monday afternoon to accommodate the 44th Annual Brinks Memorial Ceremony. Mountainview Avenue will be closed from Route 59 …

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy rolled up his sleeve for one final time in office this week, receiving both his COVID-19 booster and annual flu shot alongside First Lady …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Two residents were assaulted Saturday afternoon while walking along Vermont Avenue in Lakewood, prompting a police investigation into the weekend attack. The incident occurred around 3 p.m., …

HOLGATE, NJ – A juvenile humpback whale washed up on the beach in Holgate this week, marking the latest in a series of whale strandings along the New Jersey coastline. …

FLORHAM PARK, NJ – The New York Jets are expanding their commitment to growing girls’ flag football, unveiling the 2025–26 Jets Flag Elite rosters and introducing the franchise’s first-ever 14U …

NEWARK, NJ – CVS Pharmacy has finalized the acquisition of select Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs assets, marking a major expansion of its retail and prescription network across the country. …

BALTIMORE, MD – A new statewide poll reveals strong resistance among Maryland voters to legalizing online casino gambling, with opposition climbing sharply as awareness of its risks grows. The survey, …

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Manasquan Bank has been recognized with the 2025 New Jersey Bankers Association (NJBankers) Community Service Award for its extensive volunteerism, charitable giving, and community outreach across …

TOMS RIVER, NY – The cost of renting in New York City continues to climb, with the median asking rent reaching $3,599 in the third quarter of this year — …

WHIPPANY, NJ – A group of Northern New Jersey Girl Scouts traded badges for hard hats this week during “Trucks are for Girls: Fueling the Future,” an interactive STEM and …

SADDLE RIVER, NJ – A slice of history returned to Bergen County this week as the Borough of Saddle River dedicated the Walsh Family Bridge, the first covered bridge built …

CRANFORD, NJ – A quiet Glenwood Road neighborhood was shaken early Sunday morning when three suspects broke into a home and fled after being startled by the family dog. The …

Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Republican Party is raising concerns over election security in Passaic County after Democratic members of the county’s Board of Elections reportedly voted to block …

Playful pup named Raven waits for loving home at Jackson animal shelter JACKSON, NJ – A 6-year-old dog named Raven is ready to leave the shelter behind and bring her …