CDC data shows people in New Jersey and blue states less likely to die by suicide than those in red states

TRENTON, NJ – Federal data from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that residents of politically blue states such as New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts are less likely to die by…

Wyckoff unveils new Emergency Services Unit truck funded entirely by grants

WYCKOFF, NJ – Residents may have noticed a new addition to the Wyckoff Police Department fleet as the agency rolled out a fully equipped Emergency Services Unit truck now on local roads.…

Lancaster man gets up to 13 years for armed pizza delivery car theft

LANCASTER, PA – A city man who held a gun to a pizza delivery driver’s head before stealing her car was sentenced to five to thirteen years in state prison following a…

Study shows negative impact of offshore wind farms on whales and other marine mammals

PROVINCETOWN, MA – Beneath the rolling Atlantic, a silent crisis brews as the hammering sounds of offshore wind farm construction clash with the delicate acoustic world of the North Atlantic right whale.…

Bergen and Middlesex counties see big Mega Millions wins

Three NJ Mega Millions players win big with $30K and $20K prizes after $980M jackpot hit in Georgia TRENTON, NJ — While a Georgia player claimed the staggering $980 million Mega Millions…

Brick Teen Center revs up for first-ever Mario Kart tournament

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Brick Township Teen Center is shifting into high gear with its first Mario Kart Tournament, inviting local students in grades 6 through 12 to put their racing…

Brick Township welcomes two new special law enforcement officers to the force

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Two new Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers joined the ranks of the Brick Township Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony led by Chief David Forrester and Mayor…

Toddler plunges from 20th floor window in Newark apartment building

NEWARK, NJ – A tragic fall from a high-rise window claimed the life of a two-year-old boy Saturday morning at a Newark apartment complex, authorities said. Police and emergency crews responded to…

Glen Burnie man pulls gun in road rage incident

Glen Burnie man arrested after pulling gun in road rage confrontation GLEN BURNIE, MD — A 34-year-old man was arrested Thursday evening after allegedly pulling a handgun during a road rage confrontation…

Ohio woman scores five-figure win on grocery store scratcher

Dublin woman wins $50K on $10 Best of 7’s lottery ticket at Meijer DUBLIN, OH — A quick stop at a grocery store in Dublin turned into a five-figure windfall for one…

Holiday Millions ticket delivers $50K prize for Ohio woman

Troy woman wins $50K on $30 Holiday Millions scratch-off just in time for the holidays TROY, OH — A Troy woman is heading into the holiday season with $50,000 in extra cheer…

Ohio man’s lucky stop leads to five-figure lottery win

Radio ad sparks $20K Mega Millions win for Streetsboro man on spontaneous ticket buy STREETSBORO, OH — A Streetsboro man turned a casual radio broadcast into a $20,000 Mega Millions® win after…

New Jersey Lawmaker Pushing to Lower State Sales Tax

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly aims to roll back the state’s sales and use tax from 6.625 percent to 6 percent, restoring it to its…

Bill seeks to slash New Jersey sales tax on used cars by half

TRENTON, NJ – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would cut the state sales tax on used motor vehicles by 50 percent, aiming to make car ownership more affordable…

As Housing Prices Soar, New Jersey Seeks to Double Threshold on Million Dollar Mansion Tax

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to ease the state’s so-called “mansion tax” by raising the price threshold at which it applies from $1 million to…

Largest Offshore Wind Project in New Jersey Dead in the Water Crushing Murphy’s Wind Farm Dreams

Phil Murphy’s offshore wind dreams run out of air after latest cancellation. TRENTON, NJ – The developers behind New Jersey’s largest proposed offshore wind project have officially pulled the plug, telling the…

Time running out for unclaimed $100K lottery ticket in Bucks County

Winning $100K Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold in Bucks County still unclaimed as expiration nears MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $100,000 is just weeks away from expiring, and officials are…

The Polar Express takes families on a magical Christmas ride

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Polar Express Train Ride departs from Lehigh Junction beginning November 28 on select weekends, inviting families to relive the classic holiday story on a 90-minute journey. Key Points…

Dish duty leads to million-dollar lottery shock in Pennsylvania

Grocery trip leads to $1 million Powerball win for Berks County woman EXETER TOWNSHIP, PA — A Berks County woman unknowingly walked out of a GIANT Food Store with a $1 million…

Wayne’s Jingle Fest Craft Show kicks off holiday shopping season

WAYNE, NJ – The Jingle Fest Craft Show returns November 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wayne Hills High School, featuring more than 100 local artisans. Key Points A shopper’s…

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