Maryland man’s scratch off surprise turns into $100K jackpot

A Middle River man thought a winning lottery ticket had to be a misprint before discovering he had really won $100,000. BALTIMORE, Md. — A Middle River man is celebrating a $100,000…

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Trump Rejects New Jersey’s Snow Disaster Aid Request, Leaving State to Cover Cleanup Costs

TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald Trump has denied New Jersey’s request for a federal major disaster declaration following February’s severe winter storm, leaving the state responsible for covering tens of millions of…

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N.J. Gov. Sherrill Blames Trump for America’s Embarrassing Loss in World Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill blamed President Donald Trump for recent setbacks involving American sports teams during remarks Thursday at MetLife Stadium, saying the president “has been a…

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Philadelphia man arrested on child exploitation charges after Bensalem investigation

Police allege the 47-year-old communicated online with someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl. BENSALEM, Pa. — A Philadelphia man was arrested after a Bensalem Township Police investigation into alleged online communications…

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$1 million winning lottery ticket sold at York County Sheetz

A Pennsylvania Lottery player is holding a $1 million winning Scratch-Off ticket after it was sold at a York County Sheetz. MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player is holding a $1…

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New York man caught with stolen credit cards at Pennsylvania grocery store

Police say a suspect was stopped after allegedly using stolen credit cards to buy hundreds of dollars in gift cards. NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. — A New York man is facing criminal charges…

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Hecht Trailers Closing After Nearly 100 Years in Toms River as 2020 Settlement Paves Way for 50 Housing Units

Toms River, NJ – After serving customers at the Jersey Shore for nearly a century, Hecht Trailers is closing its doors, ending a business that has operated from its Route 9 location…

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Lakewood Code Enforcement Targets Overgrown Lawns, Illegal Signs and Property Maintenance Violations

Lakewood, NJ – Recent code enforcement activity in Lakewood Township shows officials focusing on a range of quality-of-life issues, including overgrown lawns, illegal signage, trash accumulation, and other property maintenance violations. Records…

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In New Jersey, Some Water Pistols Are Considered Firearms and Can Carry A $1,000 Fine

TRENTON, N.J. — Parents shopping for water guns on Amazon may be surprised to find that some products cannot be shipped to New Jersey, even though state law specifically exempts traditional water…

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New Jersey Democrats Blame Climate Change for Flooding, Ignoring Their Own Contribution to the Problem

The Fourth of July weekend storms once again placed New Jersey’s flooding problem at the center of public debate once again, but once again, Democrats are blaming climate change and Republicans are…

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Philadelphia Police Seek White Chevrolet Trailblazer in Fatal Kelly Drive Hit-and-Run

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department has released photographs of a vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal Kelly Drive hit-and-run that left 20-year-old Bryce Wolfe dead. Authorities are asking…

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New Jersey Sues Trump Administration Over HUD Homeless Housing Funding Changes

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a coalition of states in filing a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, challenging the Trump…

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Police investigate after man found dead on Irving Street

A 55-year-old man was discovered unresponsive on a Northeast Washington street early Saturday, prompting a homicide investigation. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A homicide investigation is underway after a 55-year-old man was found dead…

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Structural Failure at Midtown Manhattan High-Rise Prompts Evacuations, FDNY Says

MANHATTAN, N.Y. – A major structural emergency prompted evacuations Tuesday morning after engineers discovered significant damage inside a 37-story building undergoing renovation in Midtown Manhattan, according to the Fire Department of New…

New Jersey Lottery players score more than $2.9 million in prizes during one week

Fourteen New Jersey Lottery players claimed prizes of at least $10,000 in a single week, including a jackpot worth more than $2.3 million. TRENTON, N.J. — Fourteen New Jersey Lottery players won…

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New Jersey Transit Needs to Stop Ignoring Comments from Customers and a Law Could Mandate It

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Transit would be required to send individual electronic responses to riders who submit written comments about proposed fare increases or significant service reductions under legislation introduced by…

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Bronx, Queens Trio Accused of Stealing 6,750 Checks Worth $4.8 Million From Suffolk USPS Collection Boxes

Suffolk County, NY – Three New York City residents have been arrested after prosecutors accused them of carrying out a large-scale mail theft scheme targeting U.S. Postal Service collection boxes throughout Suffolk…

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New Jersey Red Cross Lawsuit Gets Green Light from Federal Judge

Newark, NJ – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed…

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Lakewood Mother Charged After Four Young Children Left in Hot Vehicle at Howell Walmart

Howell Township, NJ – A Lakewood woman has been charged after police said she left four young children unattended inside a vehicle while shopping at the Walmart on Route 9 in Howell…

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Federal Reserve Report Shows New Jersey’s 86% Housing Price Increase Possibly Linked to Biden Era Immigration Surge

Trenton, NJ – Buying a home in New Jersey has become dramatically more expensive over the past decade, and a new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas suggests elevated housing…

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