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ABSECON, N.J. — The Absecon community is mourning the loss of Thomas “Frank” Lavery, a dedicated crossing guard who served the city for nearly a decade, ensuring the safety of …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Toms River community gathered to celebrate James Warren, a standout trumpet player who represented the township at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, earning accolades for his …

TINTON FALLS, N.J. – The Tinton Falls Police Department hosted its annual Shop with a Cop event on Monday evening, partnering with Target in Ocean Township to brighten the holiday …

LAUREL, Md. – Local law enforcement teams will trade badges for hockey sticks Friday night as the Anne Arundel County Police Department Hockey Team faces off against the Howard County …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday that three women serving lengthy prison sentences—Myrna Diaz, Dawn Jackson, and Denise Staples—were granted clemency and are expected to be …

SECAUCUS, NJ — Lieutenant Christopher Rinaldi of the Secaucus Police Department was recognized at last night’s town council meeting for his volunteer efforts in organizing blood drives that have saved …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted California a waiver under the Clean Air Act to enforce its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule, which bans …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Officers from the Toms River Police Department joined the Wreaths Across America program on December 13, placing wreaths on the graves of military veterans to honor …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong welcomed Sticks & Stones Billiards to the township in a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new recreation …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the search for Imani Ayala, a 17-year-old girl who has been missing since December 11, 2024. The fundraiser aims …

JACKSON, NJ – Grappling with the prospect of new and massive apartment and townhome projects throughout the community, the Jackson Township Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday night that would …

FREDERICK, MD — The Frederick Police Department has recognized 20 officers for their decisive actions in responding to a shooting on Heather Ridge Drive on August 16, highlighting their teamwork, …

NEW YORK, NY — Three lucky Maryland Lottery second-chance winners and their guests joined the Baltimore Ravens for an unforgettable VIP trip to New York, capped off by watching quarterback …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick confirmed this week that Toms River has successfully cleared its homeless camps and tent cities, working with state officials to implement short-term and …

BELLEVILLE, N.J. – Belleville Mayor Michael Melham is heightening concerns following recent drone sightings and reports of missing radioactive material in New Jersey, pressing for transparency from federal and state …

JACKSON, N.J. — A large sign promoting a planned 185,000-square-foot warehouse and retail complex at the intersection of Whitesville Road and South Hope Chapel Road has been defaced with vulgar …

BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Police Department’s PBA 296 flag football team has claimed victory in the Manchester Police Gridiron Classic Flag Football Tournament, taking home the championship trophy. In …

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — The Cherry Hill Police Department and Cherry Hill PBA Local 176 held their 6th annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Saturday, providing local families with …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Santa Claus made a special pre-Christmas appearance at the Monmouth Jet Center on Saturday, arriving by helicopter with the assistance of Wall Township police officers. Sgt. …

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — ABC News will pay over $15 million to fund a presidential library and museum for Donald Trump as part of a settlement in a defamation …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Police in Middletown Township are investigating a series of drone sightings reported by residents, sparking privacy and safety concerns across the community. The sightings, described as occurring …

LINCROFT, N.J. — The annual Holiday Made in Monmouth event is set to take place Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brookdale Community College’s Collins Arena, …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Police Department is investigating a series of drone sightings reported in the area, asking residents to avoid dialing 911 for non-emergency concerns regarding the devices. …

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, N.J. — Amid growing reports of unidentified drone activity over New Jersey, Congressman Chris Smith (R-Manchester) spent Monday night at Island Beach State Park with Ocean …

Reports from local authorities, including police departments, sheriff departments, and the U.S. Coast Guard, suggest New Jersey’s drone activity originates in the ocean. One New Jersey congressman says local military …