Toms River Memorial Day Parade to Honor Fallen Service Members on May 25 in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Thousands of residents, veterans, first responders and community groups are expected to line Main Street on Monday, May 25, as Toms River hosts its annual Memorial Day Parade,…

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New Jersey’s Wealth Flight Accelerates as High Taxes Push Residents, Billions in Income Out of State

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lost nearly 19,400 tax filers and more than $2.5 billion in adjusted gross income between 2022 and 2023 as higher-income residents continued leaving for lower-tax states, according…

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NJ Traffic Update: Parkway Crash in Cranford, Tunnel Delays Stretch Morning Commute

NEWARK, N.J. — Thursday morning commuters across New Jersey faced heavy congestion at major Hudson River crossings and multiple crashes on key highways, slowing traffic from South Jersey to North Jersey during…

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West Orange Board Rejects Vikings Owner Zygi Wilf’s 496-Unit Development on Watchung Ridge

WEST ORANGE, N.J. — A controversial proposal backed by Minnesota Vikings co-owner Zygmunt “Zygi” Wilf to build nearly 500 apartments on one of Essex County’s last major untouched forests failed Wednesday after…

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Mikie Sherrill Approves Controversial Gas Pipeline Through New Jersey to New York Through Raritan Bay

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Tidelands Resource Council approved a critical state license Wednesday for the long-disputed Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline, advancing a project that will transport Pennsylvania natural gas…

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Mikie Sherrill Pushes to Roll Back SNAP Fraud Protections and Work Requirements

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging Congress and the Trump administration to roll back portions of the federal SNAP overhaul that expanded work requirements, tightened eligibility standards, and…

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Gunpoint robbers swipe $2.7K in Brooklyn street holdup

Late night Brooklyn robbery nets suspects thousands in cash Brooklyn, NY – Two men walking on a Brooklyn street at night were suddenly confronted by armed robbers who pulled guns, demanded cash,…

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Keansburg teen accused in violent Freehold shooting

Teen charged in connection with shooting Freehold, NJ – A shooting near a public library in broad daylight left one man wounded and sparked a multi-agency manhunt that ended with the arrest…

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Newark School District Ordered to Repay $33K After State Rejects ‘Staff Fun Day’ Spending

JACKSON, N.J. — More than $33,000 in taxpayer money tied to a Newark Public Schools employee event will be returned to the state after investigators determined the spending violated New Jersey rules…

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New Jersey Has Third-Lowest Firearm Death Rate in U.S. CDC Data Shows

New Jersey recorded the third-lowest firearm mortality rate in the United States in 2024, according to newly released CDC mortality data. The CDC’s “Firearm Mortality by State” report shows New Jersey had…

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Truck driver hits $100K jackpot during quick Maryland pit stop

Cross country trucker scores $100K after random Maryland rest stop gamble North East, MD – A long-haul truck driver passing through Maryland turned a routine rest break into a six-figure payday after…

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Armed attack on N Street sparks search for suspects

Gunmen sought after armed attack erupts on Southeast DC street Washington, DC – Police are searching for multiple suspects involved in a gun-related assault in Southeast, as investigators work to identify those…

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DC stabbing leaves man dead and suspect charged with murder

Doorway dispute turns deadly as man stabbed and suspect arrested on scene Washington, DC – A late-night confrontation outside a Northeast establishment ended in a fatal stabbing, leaving a 45-year-old man dead…

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Warm Days, Cold Nights: New Jersey Gardeners Urged to Wait Before Planting Summer Crops

Toms River, NJ – An early taste of summer warmth is arriving this week, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s, but gardeners across New Jersey’s Zone 7 are being warned not to…

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Crime in Brick: Here’s What’s Happening and Where

Top 5 Crimes Driving Arrests in Brick Township: A Closer Look at Where and Why It’s Happening A closer review of Brick Township arrest records from early February through early March shows…

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NJ Bill Targets Power-Hungry AI Data Centers to Prevent Grid Strain and Ratepayer Costs

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving to shield residents from rising electric bills as energy-hungry AI data centers and other massive power users expand, advancing a bill that would force…

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Lawmakers Concerned New Jersey Police Not Ready for Massive Influx of World Cup Human Trafficking

NJ Lawmakers Advance World Cup Bill as Officials Warn of Human Trafficking Surge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as…

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Mom’s quiet morning turns into $244K jackpot shock before kids wake

Mom wakes husband after stunning $244K lottery win Ferrum, VA – In the quiet moments before her children woke up, a Virginia mother placed a $2 online lottery bet that quickly turned…

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State Flags Major Contract Violations by NJ Education Services Commission, Orders Reforms

Piscataway, NJ — New Jersey’s Office of the State Comptroller has found widespread violations of public contracting laws by the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), warning the agency to halt…

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Man Accused of Using Stolen Identity to Buy Camaro Arrested at Smithfield Dealership

Smithfield, NC — A suspected identity thief was arrested after allegedly trying to finance a Chevrolet Camaro using a stolen identity at a Johnston County dealership, with employees stopping the deal before…

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