Intruder flees after struggle inside Cranford home

Early morning Beech Street burglary rattles Cranford home Cranford, NJ – A quiet predawn morning was broken when an intruder climbed through a damaged window and confronted a resident inside a Beech…

NJ bill makes financial aid form a permanent graduation requirement whether you need it or not

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey high school students would be permanently required to complete a financial aid application before graduation under a new bill amending a 2023 state law. The legislation removes…

NJ seeks to triple tobacco tax funding for anti-smoking programs

TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to dramatically boost state funding for anti-smoking efforts by tripling the share of cigarette and tobacco tax revenue dedicated to…

Hit and run suspects sought after CVS parking lot crash in Gloucester Township

Hit and run jolts quiet Gloucester parking lot Gloucester Township, NJ – A routine stop at a local pharmacy parking lot turned into a police investigation after a vehicle crash and a…

Suspect wanted after $1,700 gaming headset theft and threat at Chesapeake store

CHESAPEAKE, VA – Police are searching for a suspect who stole several high-end gaming headsets from an electronics store on Eden Way North and threatened an employee before fleeing the scene Tuesday…

Stafford Springs store sells fifty grand lottery winner

Connecticut store sells fifty thousand dollar lottery winner Stafford Springs, CT – A routine shopping stop in northeastern Connecticut delivered a major payout after a lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at…

7-Eleven stop turns into big payday in Connecticut

East Hartford convenience store sells fifty thousand dollar scratch off winner East Hartford, CT – A quick stop at a neighborhood 7-Eleven turned into a major payday after a scratch-off ticket delivered…

Maryland lottery week delivers massive wins

North Bethesda ticket promises one thousand dollars a week for life as two others score six figure wins Baltimore, MD – A winning lottery ticket sold in North Bethesda is still waiting…

NJ Exec accused of looting company to fund rival business

Former manufacturing executive charged in alleged million dollar company theft Trenton, NJ – A senior executive accused of quietly draining company funds to bankroll a rival operation is now facing multiple felony…

New Jersey cracks down on e bikes with licensing rules

New Jersey e bike law expands licensing and insurance rules statewide Vineland, NJ – Riders across New Jersey are facing new requirements after Governor Phil Murphy signed sweeping legislation that redefines many…

Breakfast stop turns Edgewood worker into big winner

Edgewood retail manager turns ten dollar win into hundred thousand dollar scratch off prize Edgewood, MD – What started as a routine stop after an overnight shift quickly became a six-figure surprise…

Baltimore mayor calls reporter racist for questioning $164,000 new personal SUV

BALTIMORE, Md. – Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott lashed out at a reporter this week, calling him “racist” after being pressed on why taxpayers spent $163,495 on his new 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer—the…

Stafford Township officer earns major leadership credential

Stafford Township sergeant completes elite leadership academy Stafford Township, NJ – A milestone in professional development was marked this week as a Stafford Township police supervisor completed an intensive leadership program designed…

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California moves toward per-mile driving tax as New Jersey lawmakers watch closely

When it comes to befuddling laws and regulations passed in New Jersey, they can usually be found years earlier in California. That’s why we’re always looking to the West Coast to warn…

Parking fight ends with gun arrest in Odenton

Parking dispute escalates into armed arrest in Odenton Odenton, MD – A disagreement over a parking spot escalated into a weapons arrest after a man returned to a neighborhood street with a…

Gas station breakfast turns into $100K payday in Maryland

Edgewood retail manager turns $10 ticket into $100K scratch-off win Edgewood, MD – A quiet breakfast after an overnight shift turned into a six-figure surprise when an Edgewood gas station manager parlayed…

Traffic stop uncovers loaded gun on Glen Burnie road

Eastern District traffic stop leads to loaded handgun arrest in Glen Burnie Glen Burnie, MD – A routine drive along a busy Glen Burnie corridor ended in handcuffs when a traffic stop…

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What’s on deck: New Jersey’s biggest headlines this week

TRENTON, N.J. – From political battles to billion-dollar business deals, New Jersey enters February with a week packed full of developments shaping the state’s politics, economy, and public safety. In the 11th…

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‘Affordable for who?’ Affordability Gov. Mikie Sherrill blasted over $100K-a-plate gala

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s message of “affordability” is drawing sharp criticism after reports surfaced that her inaugural festivities included a private dinner charging up to $100,000 per plate —…

Teen’s legacy lives on: Jackson girl saved five lives through organ donation

JACKSON, N.J. – What began as a tragic loss became a story of hope for several families after 15-year-old Hailey Palumbo’s life was cut short in a 2017 motor vehicle accident. Her…

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