Fourth of July fireworks shows planned across the Jersey Shore through July 12

TRENTON, N.J. — Communities across New Jersey are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays and events stretching from July 4 through July 12. Here’s a breakdown of where and when…

$2M jackpot shocker for Charles County player with lucky liquor store buy

Indian Head, MD — A Charles County man is celebrating a $2,041,396 payday after hitting the progressive jackpot on a $30 FAST PLAY Gold Rush Progressive ticket, Maryland Lottery officials confirmed Wednesday.…

Mikie Sherrill Just Blamed Republicans For New Jersey’s 20% Energy Price Spike

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill is criticizing House Republicans for what she calls a “Republican Price Hike Bill,” claiming it would drive up utility costs for New Jersey families already facing…

Governor Shares Dance With Trans Woman at Drumthwacket Pride Reception

PRINCETON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy hosted his final LGBTQ+ Pride reception at the governor’s residence on Sunday, marking the end of a tradition held throughout his administration and highlighting what he…

NJ Attorney General being escorted on the Seaside Heights Police Department with Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace.

Ocean County Commissioner Spends Day at the Boardwalk with Murphy’s Trump Hating Attorney General

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace, a Republican, appeared alongside New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, a Democrat and appointee of Gov. Phil Murphy, on the Seaside Heights…

Toms River Intermediate East celebrates historic year of athletic dominance

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Intermediate East marked a record-setting year in school athletics, highlighted by the baseball team’s 50-game winning streak and championship seasons across multiple sports programs. The school’s baseball team…

Letter: Mayor Rodrick’s Eminent Domain Stragety: A Genuine Plan or a Political Ploy?

Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick’s proposal to seize Christ Episcopal Church’s 10.8-acre downtown property through eminent domain has sparked a heated debate, pitting the township’s vision for recreational development against the church’s…

New Jersey’s No Affordable Housing Plan Doesn’t Care About Your Town’s Problems

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s ambitious plan to address its affordable housing crisis has ignited fierce debate, as a new mandate requires the construction of over 80,000 housing units within the next…

A complete list of fireworks shows down the shore for Fourth of July weekend

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running through Monday, July 7. Three fireworks shows…

Two Maryland Tickets Nab $1.8M Multi-Match Prize

OCEAN CITY, Md. — Two lucky Maryland Lottery players will share a $1.8 million Multi-Match jackpot from Monday night’s drawing, officials announced Tuesday. The winning numbers drawn on June 30 were 4,…

Flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous flooding conditions…

FDNY EMS at crime scene in New York City. - File Photo

Man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal stabbing of female New York City EMT

QUEENS, N.Y. — Peter Zisopoulos, 37, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo-Elling, nearly three years after the random…

D.C. man wins $100,000 Maryland Lottery prize using research-based strategy

COLMAR MANOR, Md. — A Washington D.C. resident who considers himself a “student” of scratch-off games has claimed a $100,000 top prize from the Maryland Lottery’s $100,000 Ca$h ticket after using a…

Two Lottery Winners to Split $1.8 Million Maryland Jackpot

OCEAN CITY, Md. — Two Maryland Lottery players hit the jackpot in Monday night’s Multi-Match drawing, splitting a $1.8 million prize with winning tickets sold in Ocean City and Silver Spring. The…

Four-year-old dog Jelly Roll available for adoption at Popcorn Park Shelter

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is highlighting a 4-year-old dog named Jelly Roll, who is currently available for adoption. The shelter describes Jelly Roll as energetic and…

Trump slams Elon Musk over EV stance and opposition to spending bill

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump took aim at Elon Musk on Tuesday in a sharply worded social media post, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of hypocrisy and dependence on…

Two arrested in fatal I-70 shooting in Maryland

FREDERICK, Md. — Maryland State Police have arrested two Howard County men in connection with a deadly shooting on Interstate 70 that left one man dead and two others injured earlier this…

Heavy rain and storms forecast for New Jersey through Wednesday

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents should brace for periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms through Wednesday, with the potential for localized flooding due to significant rainfall amounts, according to the latest…

New Jersey to spend millions on reproductive travel warning system for pregnant men and women

NJ bill would launch reproductive health travel advisory for pregnant residents TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation that would establish a statewide advisory to inform residents about the reproductive…

Tax credit for tech investors could triple under proposed New Jersey bill

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would triple the state’s tax credit for investments in emerging technology startups, aiming to stimulate early-stage funding in smaller high-tech…

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