Why being called a BENNY at the Jersey Shore isn’t such a bad thing
At the Jersey Shore, “Benny” may be a label, but it’s also a legacy of sun, sand, and seasonal migration.
Memorial Day weekend to begin cool and damp, end with sunshine and BBQ-ready skies
Memorial Day weather will cap a cool start to the weekend with sunshine and mild temperatures perfect for holiday festivities.
The projects have never looked so good: New Jersey afforable housing complex announces lottery
New affordable housing units open in Parsippany with applications due by July 17
Assemblywoman blasts Democrats for ‘political theater’ over SNAP resolution backing federal benefits without work requirements
A resolution meant to support SNAP benefits in New Jersey has drawn sharp criticism for sidestepping reform, as opponents argue it defends dysfunction while ignoring the state's affordability crisis.
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New Jersey State Police increase road and water patrols for Memorial Day weekend travel
With increased traffic and enforcement efforts across the state, police say preparation and caution are key to a safe Memorial Day weekend.
WEST TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police have announced expanded traffic and marine patrols ahead of Memorial Day weekend, aiming to reduce crashes …
Calm Before the Storm: Friday Morning Commute Sees No Major Problems Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
New Jersey highways saw smooth conditions Friday morning, but officials warn the real Memorial Day traffic surge is still to come.
Lakehurst woman charged after fatal accident kills infant son in Jackson Township
A 10-month-old boy was killed in Jackson Township after his mother, who lacked a valid license, accidentally struck him with a vehicle.
Bergen slams New Jersey energy aid bill as ‘admission of failure’ by Democrats
Assemblyman Brian Bergen argued the new energy aid bill signals Democrats have given up on preventing rising energy costs and are turning to expanded welfare instead.
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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar was the victim of an armed carjacking Monday evening but emerged from the incident without injuries, according to …
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Bullets fly in DC as cops swarm Atlantic Street
Police investigating shooting on Atlantic Street SE in 7th District
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A shooting in Southeast D.C. is under investigation after Metropolitan Police Department units responded to the 600 block of Atlantic Street SE, …
Teen disappears on Stanton Road as police issue urgent alert
14-year-old reported missing after disappearing from Stanton Road SE
Gallipolis woman slaps down $100K on lottery ticket
Gallipolis woman wins $100,000 top prize on Three Stooges Pie Payout ticket
$5 ticket turns into $50K payday for local mechanic
Montgomery County mechanic wins $50,000 top prize on Let’s Make a Deal scratch-off
Teen shot in face during botched carjacking of Supreme Court justice heading to prison
A D.C. teen who pointed a gun at a U.S. Marshal guarding Justice Sotomayor was sentenced to a decade behind bars after being shot during the attempted carjacking.
Man killed on Route 9 Edison Bridge while repairing disabled truck
A truck driver was fatally struck on Route 9 early Wednesday while attempting roadside repairs on the Edison Bridge.
Police officers, K9 units visit young Jersey girl after father’s passing
Law enforcement agencies united to offer comfort and canine companionship to a grieving child in Tabernacle.
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, a rising figure in New Jersey Republican politics and a leading contender to succeed George Gilmore as Ocean …