ICE arrests Guatemalan national accused of killing 15-year-old girl in Charlotte hit-and-run

Charlotte, NC – Charlotte – Federal immigration agents have arrested Julio Cesar Xocop-Vicente, a Guatemalan national accused of killing a 15-year-old girl in a hit-and-run crash last November, an incident that has…

Virginia proposes 10% income tax increase for wealthy earners

RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would create a higher income tax rate for the state’s wealthiest earners, directing millions in additional revenue toward education, childcare, and…

E-ZPass Under Control of Foriegn Owned Business is a Risk to New Jersey, Congressman Says

TRENTON, NJ – Congressman Jeff Van Drew is calling out New Jersey officials for awarding a multibillion-dollar E-ZPass operations contract to a company he says is linked to a foreign government, warning…

Connecticut Powerball player cashes in with $50K ticket

Shelton Powerball ticket wins $50,000 prize at Scooter’s Deli Mart SHELTON, CT — A Powerball player in Shelton matched four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000 in the January…

Lost Abigail Spanberger tweet says gerrymandering is detrimental to democracy

RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia GOP is taking aim at Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a New Jersey native, after resurfacing a 2019 post in which she called gerrymandering “detrimental to our democracy.”…

NYPD detectives say they were mistreated at Brooklyn hospital after line-of-duty injuries

BROOKLYN, NY – Two NYPD detectives seeking medical treatment at NYU Langone – Cobble Hill were allegedly met with disrespect and poor treatment from hospital staff after sustaining injuries during the arrest…

Side-by-side swiped from Stafford motorsports shop

Side-by-side vehicle and four tires reported stolen in Stafford County theft cases STAFFORD, VA — Deputies in Stafford County are investigating two separate larceny incidents reported on Monday, including the theft of…

Federal judge grants motion to seal records in civil rights suit over 2022 arrest

BUFFALO, NY – A federal judge in the Western District of New York has granted a request by the Town of Lancaster and two local police officers to seal court documents related…

DC Police say suspect reversed toward officer before being shot

Suspect charged after officer-involved shooting following vehicular assault in Northeast DC WASHINGTON, DC — A 28-year-old man remains hospitalized with serious injuries after allegedly using his vehicle to threaten officers and civilians…

Dangerously cold temperatures across most of U.S. this weekend; Here’s What’s Happening in Jersey

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Dangerously cold weather and snow to sweep across New Jersey and U.S. this weekend. The National Weather Service is warning that an arctic blast will sweep across much…

Plenty of time to hit the ice in Toms River at Winding River Skating Center

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Winding River Skating Center has released its January 2026 public skating schedule, giving local residents a chance to hit the ice throughout the month at various times.…

Islip man gets 12 years in prison for fentanyl, cocaine, and gun trafficking operation

ISLIP, NY – A Suffolk County man who admitted to running a large-scale narcotics and firearms trafficking ring across the region has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, prosecutors announced Tuesday.…

NJGOP blasts Sherrill’s inaugural agenda as partisan and tone-deaf amid affordability crisis

TRENTON, NJ – Hours after Governor Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural address and first-day executive actions, New Jersey Republican Party Chairwoman Christine Hanlon sharply criticized the new administration, accusing the governor of delivering a…

Sherrill declares statewide energy emergency as electric costs surge across New Jersey, is it enough?

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Monday signed Executive Order No. 1, declaring a statewide emergency in response to what she called an “electricity affordability crisis” that has left New Jersey…

Sherrill takes day-one action to freeze, but not lower energy rates, but long-term challenges remain

Newark, NJ – On her first day in office, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed two sweeping executive orders aimed at freezing electricity rate hikes and expanding New Jersey’s power generation, delivering on her…

Virginia born Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey’s first elected Democrat woman governor

Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today as New Jersey’s first Democrat woman governor, but she is not the first New Jersey born woman to serve in that role. In…

State sues South Jersey nursing home owners over $124M Medicaid fraud as Bridgeton facility faces shutdown

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has filed a sweeping lawsuit against the owners of two South Jersey nursing homes, accusing them of diverting tens of…

Jersey Mike’s fires up first-ever hot Italian sub to celebrate 70 years of Jersey flavor

MANASQUAN, NJ – Jersey Mike’s Subs is heating up its 70th anniversary with a brand-new menu item that pays tribute to its roots while turning up the grill. The beloved New Jersey-born…

Delaware Governor Announces Plan to Fight Climate Change

DOVER, DE – Delaware officials have unveiled the 2025 Climate Action Plan, a statewide roadmap designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen community resilience, and secure a safer future for residents as…

Pennsylvania surges to top tier for business survival under Shapiro

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania ranks among the top states in the nation for new business survival, according to newly released federal data that shows more than half of businesses launched in the…

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