Perfy, New Jersey’s bizarre and brief1980s mascot, vanishes into history — until now

TRENTON, N.J. — In the mid-1980s, New Jersey unveiled a strange new figure meant to boost its image: a giant, round mascot named Perfy. Perfy was uncovered again this week by Wake…

Community News·Government News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

The Horse Didn’t Kill Her Mother, She Did and Now She’s Going to Prison

CORTLAND, N.Y. — A Fulton woman was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her mother after an eight-day trial in Cortland County and has been sentenced to 25 years to…

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Zero arrests as U Street teens comply with weekend curfew

WASHINGTON, DC — Crowds of teenagers gathered across the U Street Corridor over the weekend, but a targeted curfew zone in the area ended without any arrests or violations, according to officials.…

Police Blotter·D.C. News

Three alleged MS-13 members charged in Maryland with RICO conspiracy tied to murder

GREENBELT, Md. — Three alleged members and associates of MS-13 have been indicted in federal court for their roles in a RICO conspiracy involving the fatal stabbing of a homeless man and…

Maryland News

Brooklyn correctional officer pleads guilty to smuggling marijuana and cigarettes into federal jail

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A former federal correctional officer at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC-Brooklyn) pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle contraband into the facility, federal officials announced Tuesday. Najee Jackson admitted in…

New York City News

Tiny Brick House Built for Tiny People a Local Draw for Curious Gawkers

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In the quiet community of Brick Township, a unique dwelling known as the ‘Midget House’ has caught the attention of locals and tourists alike for years. This unusually…

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Junior Police Academy wraps week of hands-on training with graduation in Galloway

GALLOWAY TWP., N.J. — The Galloway Township Junior Police Academy concluded its sixth session this week, capping off five days of interactive law enforcement training with a graduation ceremony held Thursday. The…

Community News·New Jersey News

Eighth former West Virginia correctional officer sentenced in fatal inmate assault case

BEAVER, W.Va. — A former correctional officer at the Southern Regional Jail has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for his role in the 2022 assault that led…

Police Blotter

Police seek suspect in West Philadelphia porch assault caught on video

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a violent assault that occurred on the afternoon of June 15 in West Philadelphia. The incident…

Philadelphia News

Inmate escapes Henderson County Detention Facility through emergency exit

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are actively searching for Erick Perez, an inmate who escaped from the Henderson County Detention Facility on Thursday afternoon. The escape occurred around 12:10 p.m. on July…

North Carolina News

Stephen Colbert At The Montclair Film Festival. Stephen Colbert in conversation with actress Rachel Weisz on her new movie, Disobedience The event took place in Buzz Aldrin middle school, during The Montclair Film Festival in Montclair, NJ.

‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ to end in May 2026 amid CBS cost cuts

NEW YORK — The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will come to an end in May 2026, CBS confirmed, marking the conclusion of one of late night television’s longest-running franchises. Colbert, who…

Entertainment News

Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

Former Maryland officer sentenced to over 6 years for excessive force in 2019 arrest

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A former Fairmont Heights police officer was sentenced to six years and two months in federal prison after being convicted of using excessive force during a 2019 traffic stop,…

Police Blotter

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Prince George’s man wins over $61K on first-ever bet

BOWIE, Md. — A Prince George’s County man walked away with $61,155.30 after trying the Maryland Lottery’s Racetrax game for the first time, calling the win “beginner’s luck.” The casual lottery player…

Lottery Results

Rear-seat 16-year-old passenger dies after violent crash in stolen Hyundai

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 16-year-old boy was killed Saturday night in a high-speed crash involving a stolen vehicle on southbound Interstate 295, prompting multiple arrests and an ongoing investigation by the Metropolitan…

Police Blotter·D.C. News

Flash flooding hits Cranford with over 6 inches of rain, disabling vehicles and prompting rescues

CRANFORD, N.J. — A powerful weather system unleashed more than 6 inches of rain across Cranford on Monday, triggering flash flooding that disabled vehicles, prompted water rescues, and flooded streets throughout the…

Weather Reports and News·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

Uncle Kills Nephew on Road Trip

JASPER COUNTY, Miss. – A Mississippi man with a lengthy criminal record is facing a manslaughter charge after authorities say he killed his 17-year-old nephew and left the teen’s body on the…

Weird and Strange News

Lakewood mourns passing of longtime public servant Craig Thiebault

The Lakewood Township community is mourning the loss of Craig Thiebault, a longtime resident and dedicated public servant whose decades of civic involvement left a lasting mark on local government and community…

Toms River Homeless Group Behind Parking Garage Shelter Scour the Woods for New Clients

TOMS RIVER — Days after officials cleared homeless individuals from a downtown parking garage and placed them in housing, a local nonprofit resumed efforts to locate unsheltered residents elsewhere in the area.…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·Toms River News

Three dead, one injured in Coram from suspected bad batch of narcotics, police warn

CORAM — The Suffolk County Police Department issued a warning Friday after three people died and one person was seriously injured from apparent overdoses tied to a suspected bad batch of narcotics.…

New York News·Police Blotter

ATV theft suspect flees after traffic stop in Howell Township

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A suspect fled on foot early Thursday after Howell Township police attempted to stop him on a stolen ATV, authorities said. Around 3 a.m., Patrolman Brandon Rollo spotted…

Monmouth County News

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