Rush-hour construction, traffic slows New Jersey morning commute

TRENTON, NJ – North and Central Jersey commuters faced extensive delays Monday morning as heavy volume choked several major routes, including the New Jersey Turnpike, I-287, and the Hudson River crossings. The…

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Crashes and lane blockages cause morning slowdowns across Pennsylvania highways

HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania commuters faced multiple delays Monday morning as crashes and vehicle breakdowns disrupted travel on several major highways statewide. On the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) in Westmoreland County, an incident…

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Muslim Heritage Month flag raised above City Hall Newark as residents chant Allahu Ackbar

NEWARK, NJ – The Muslim flag was raised above Newark City Hall Friday afternoon as city officials, faith leaders, and community members gathered to mark New Jersey’s observance of Muslim Heritage Month…

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New Jersey Teens Could Soon Hide Their Mental Health Issues from Parents Under Proposed Law

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow minors as young as 14 to seek behavioral health treatment without parental consent, lowering the current threshold by two…

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Toms River promotes winter party fun at Winding River Ice Rink

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Government is inviting residents to celebrate the winter season with parties at Winding River Ice Rink, offering a mix of skating and social fun…

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Couple arrested for leaving 14-year-old alone in squalor with dead dog

Couple arrested for leaving 14-year-old alone in squalor with dead dog Mobile, AL Marchelle Pertilla, 43, and Eugene Medrano, 52, were arrested after allegedly leaving their 14-year-old daughter to live alone in…

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82-year-old man dies after being struck by vehicle in Buffalo, police say

BUFFALO, N.Y. – An 82-year-old pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle Friday afternoon on Elmwood Avenue, according to the Buffalo Police Department. Police said the crash occurred around 3:17…

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Teens targeted in violent Queens robbery spree as NYPD hunts two suspects

QUEENS, N.Y. – Police are searching for two individuals connected to a string of armed robberies targeting teenage boys and young men across Corona and Elmhurst in mid-December, where victims were surrounded…

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Bill would expand brewery rights and combat liquor license scarcity

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the State Senate aims to make sweeping changes to New Jersey’s liquor laws, expanding privileges for local craft alcohol manufacturers while overhauling how towns…

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People in These New Jersey Cities Have More Bad Hair Days Than Others, According to New Report

VINELAND, N.J. – A new environmental study has named Vineland the most damaging place in New Jersey for your hair, revealing how local climate and water quality can quietly sabotage hair health…

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Three men charged in Wake County construction site theft investigation

GARNER, N.C. – Three men have been charged in connection with a series of thefts from a Wake County construction site, authorities said this week. According to the Garner Police Department, Brayner…

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New Jersey State Parks hiring more than 800 seasonal workers for summer 2026

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Park Service has opened applications for over 800 seasonal jobs for the upcoming summer season, offering positions at parks, forests, and recreation areas across the…

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Bill would ban sale and spread of invasive plant species, establish New Jersey Invasive Species Council in law

TRENTON, NJ – A proposed law before the New Jersey Legislature would prohibit the sale, importation, and propagation of certain invasive plant species while formally establishing the New Jersey Invasive Species Council…

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Bill would create state licensing board to regulate general contractors in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – A proposal moving through the New Jersey Legislature would establish the first-ever state licensing system for general contractors, creating new standards for education, experience, and oversight of the construction…

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Mayor Lisa Crate sworn in as Brick Township continuing Democrat majority in local government

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township ushered in a new era of leadership Monday as Mayor Lisa Crate and three members of the Township Council took their oaths of office during the…

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Country Vet recalls dog biscuits sold in six states over Salmonella concerns

Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC has recalled two varieties of its dog biscuits after federal testing detected possible Salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced December 24. The recall covers 4-pound…

Pets and Animals·Health and Wellness

New Jersey Shrimp Paste Recall After Children Reported Sick

PATERSON, N.J. – Gusto Group Inc. has issued a recall of its Klong Kone brand shrimp paste after federal testing found elevated levels of lead in the product, the U.S. Food and…

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Crashes slow Friday morning commute across New York state

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Several crashes and lane restrictions across upstate New York and the Hudson Valley disrupted Friday morning traffic, with incidents reported from Erie County to Westchester and Long Island, according…

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Crashes and construction slow Maryland drivers in Friday morning commute

FREDERICK, Md. – Maryland commuters faced a mix of minor crashes and long-term construction zones during Friday’s morning drive, with active incidents reported in Frederick, Cecil, and Montgomery counties as of 8:30…

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Crashes and heavy delays snarl Friday morning commute across New Jersey

EDISON, N.J. – The Friday morning rush brought widespread congestion and multiple incidents on key New Jersey highways, with crashes and debris reports creating delays stretching across the northern half of the…

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