New York and New Jersey are both home to the English muffin pizza
If you grew up in New York or New Jersey, chances are you’ve got a soft spot for English muffin pizzas. While these tiny and delicious pizzas are known around the country,…
Cranford’s Annual Kids Fishing Derby Hooks Community
Cranford's Annual Kids Fishing Derby Hooks Community CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Police Department celebrated its 3rd Annual Cops & Bobbers Kids Fishing Derby with local children and officers gathering at Nomahegan…
Toms River launches Lego robotics camps for kids this summer
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two hands-on LEGO robotics camps are set to launch this summer in Toms River, offering students an interactive gateway into the world of coding, engineering, and space-themed exploration.…
Norwalk convenience store sells $25K winning lottery ticket
NORWALK, CT — A lucky Connecticut Lottery player took home a $25,000 prize after purchasing a winning 200X scratch-off ticket at East Main Convenience in Norwalk, according to official lottery records. Key…
Bethel Car Wash sells five-figure winning lottery ticket
DANBURY, CT — A lucky Connecticut Lottery player has won $10,000 after purchasing a 10X™ Cash 17th Edition scratch-off ticket at Bethel Car Wash, marking a solid midweek win in Fairfield County.…
Maryland police department flagged deported MS-13 dad, report confirms
HYATTSVILLE, MD — A 2019 police stop involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia prompted gang intelligence documentation by the Prince George’s County Police Department, according to a newly released agency statement. On March 28,…
New Jersey flags to fly half-staff for 226 killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse
TRENTON, N.J. — Acting Governor Tahesha Way has ordered all U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Monday in remembrance of the 226 victims killed in the collapse of…
New Jersey’s Charles Chips nostalgia staying alive at local record shop
Oh, the memories of being a kid in the ‘70s or ‘80s, waiting for that familiar rumble of the Charles Chips truck rolling down the street. The anticipation was electric—somewhere between Christmas…
‘Drowning in red tape’ Fishermen urge Elon Musk, DOGE to reform NOAA and save collapsing industry
MONTAUK, NY — A coalition of New England fishermen is calling on Elon Musk and the decentralized watchdog group DOGE to intervene in what it says is a regulatory chokehold by the…
Illegal migrant with violent criminal record arrested in NYC sweep
NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested an Ecuadoran national with a violent criminal record in New York City on April 6 as part of a weeklong immigration enforcement…
New Jersey boardwalk named one of 10 best in America
WILDWOOD, N.J. — The Wildwoods’ Boardwalk has claimed the No. 1 spot in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 for Best Boardwalk in the United States, the publication announced Wednesday. Selected…
Cape May County player strikes lottery jackpot on tax day
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player turned tax day into payday by winning the full $22,146 Jersey Jackpot Fast Play Progressive prize on Tuesday, April 15, in Cape May County.…
Ocean City appoints Raymond J. Austin as new police chief
OCEAN CITY, MD — Raymond J. Austin has been named the next Chief of Police for the Ocean City Police Department, town officials announced Monday. A veteran law enforcement officer with over…
Monmouth County taps Van Cleef for $50K on-call engineering contract
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners has unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC for on-call professional engineering services not to exceed…
Jackson schools prepare for upcoming mergers and mascots
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Will Jackson Liberty High School retain its name and mascot when it merges with Jackson Memorial High School in September? Will the new high school merger result in…
Rise Up! Protesters plan statewide rallies against Trump and Musk across New Jersey on Easter weekend
TRENTON, N.J. — Demonstrators are set to gather across New Jersey this Saturday, April 19, for a series of synchronized protests against President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, according to…
New Jersey’s plastic bag ban in need of legislative review
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s plastic bag ban, enacted in May 2022 under Governor Phil Murphy, aimed to curb environmental pollution by eliminating single-use plastic bags in stores. Lauded as a progressive…
Jeopardy debuts drag queen version of Mary Todd Lincoln
NEW YORK, NY — A “Jeopardy!” episode that aired Monday featured a category called “Oh, Mary!” — prompting a wave of online reaction due to its perceived connection to the Broadway play…
Man killed, two others wounded in North Philly triple shooting
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A man was killed and two others were wounded in a triple shooting Sunday evening in the city’s 22nd District, authorities said. The incident unfolded when Housing Police transported…
New York knicker thief busted after underwear heist, high-speed chase in Virginia
STAFFORD, VA — A 60-year-old New York man was arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed chase Friday night with a suitcase stuffed with stolen women’s lingerie, shoes, and clothing worth over…