Gilmore sidelined as dueling Ocean County GOP candidates refuse chairman’s endorsement

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The death of the party line in New Jersey has lead to the political death rattle of a once powerful Republican powerbroker in Ocean County. Ocean County Republican…

Murphy backs nuclear energy as state pivots from failed wind projects

Governor. Phil Murphy formally endorsed expanding New Jersey’s nuclear power capacity this week, marking a public pivot toward atomic energy after setbacks in offshore wind development and growing regional energy demands. The…

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One New Jersey candidate refuses to back winning candidate in June GOP primary election

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary debate on May 7 turned contentious as conservative radio host Bill Spadea declined to commit to supporting the party’s nominee if he loses…

Allentown police seize guns, drugs, and cash in early morning raid on Gordon Street

ALLENTOWN, PA — Four individuals were arrested Thursday morning after a multi-agency raid uncovered a stash of illegal firearms, narcotics, and cash inside an Allentown residence, according to a media release from…

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Vatican white smoke reveals American as next pope

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope in historic Vatican vote VATICAN CITY — In a historic and unexpected decision, Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been elected pope, becoming the…

Toms River GOP Primary Could Have Big Impact on Downtown Twin Tower Apartments

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Mo Hill Team for Toms River, led by incumbent Councilmen James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi, has kicked off its re-election campaign ahead of a heated Republican primary…

Murphy administration launches $5.25M literacy initiative for New Jersey schools

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer on Thursday announced the release of a statewide literacy framework and two new grant programs aimed at strengthening reading skills among…

Storms to soak Garden State with downpours through Friday before sunny weekend break

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms beginning Thursday afternoon, with wet weather expected to linger through Friday night before clearer skies arrive for the weekend.…

$40,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Hanover

A $40,000 Mega Millions prize-winning ticket was sold in Hanover, Maryland, following the May 6 drawing, marking the first major win under the game’s new expanded format. The winning ticket was purchased…

New Jersey sues Trump administration over suspended electric vehicle infrastructure funding

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin filed suit Tuesday against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to indefinitely halt the disbursement of federally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. Platkin joined…

DUI crash ends with overturned Jeep, driver jailed

A Stafford County man was arrested for driving under the influence after overturning his Jeep on Richmond Highway near Twin Brook Lane Tuesday evening, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputy W.E.…

ICE arrests Honduran national after serious charges dropped in Virginia

FAIRFAX, Va. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Hyrum Baquedano-Rodriguez, a 26-year-old Honduran national, on May 2 in Fairfax after the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s attorney dismissed criminal charges against him…

Three arrested after gunfire incident during Virginia Beach Spring Break weekend

The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) announced Wednesday that three men have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of April 27 during Spring…

It doesn’t look like Phil Murphy can keep it together in his final months in office

As Governor Phil Murphy approaches the end of his term in January 2026, New Jersey feels like a ship springing leaks faster than his team can patch them. For years, he’s held…

Did Bill Spadea Sabotage Jack Ciattarelli in 2021 to Set His Own 2025 Gubernatorial Run?

The 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election was a nail-biter, with Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy narrowly defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli by a mere 3 percentage points. For many Republicans, the close loss was…

Trump-era surge drives trillions in new U.S. industry investments

Since the beginning of President Donald J. Trump’s second term, an unprecedented wave of private investment announcements has poured into American manufacturing, research, and innovation, totaling trillions of dollars across a wide…

Jersey City Mayor Fulop Fails to Hide Pro-Jewish Event at Town Hall from Public and Press

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steve Fulop, a Democratic candidate for governor, is under fire after his administration attempted to suppress media coverage of a publicly promoted Israel flag-raising ceremony at Jersey…

New Jersey’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Are All Off the Rails

New Jersey’s transportation system, once the backbone of the Northeast, is in shambles, stranding commuters, travelers, and residents in a web of delays, breakdowns, and frustration. From Newark Liberty International Airport’s alarming…

Two million-dollar tickets pop in wild Maryland Lottery week

A string of big lottery wins has swept across Maryland, as two players from Clarksville and Salisbury each claimed $1 million prizes from scratch-off games in the past week. The Maryland Lottery…

Ocean County mourns loss of dedicated longtime comminity and public servant

Robert P. Lamb, a lifelong public servant and third-generation resident of Lavallette, New Jersey, died on May 2 at the age of 66. A decorated police officer, firefighter, martial artist, and councilman,…

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