Sherrill blames PJM and fossil fuel influence for N.J. power bill surge vows to continue Murphy green energy agenda

TRENTON, N.J. — On Earth Day, Rep. Mikie Sherrill took to social media to explain the expected 20% spike in New Jersey electricity bills this summer, placing the blame squarely on fossil…

New Jersey lawmakers say state push to delay energy hikes an election season gimmick

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Senators Anthony Bucco and Michael Testa slammed the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on Wednesday over its latest move allowing utility companies to propose deferred rate…

Mustang crash knocks out power for 2,000 as father and son face racing charges in Stafford

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A high-speed street race involving a father and son ended with a power outage affecting approximately 2,000 residents and multiple criminal charges after a Mustang crashed into a…

Transgendered Army pilot sues conservative influencer for false posts in deadly crash in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A transgender Army National Guard pilot has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against a right-wing social media influencer after being falsely identified as the pilot in a deadly aviation…

Bill Spadea Signs Democrat Backed New Jersey DEI Auto Insurance Pledge

TRENTON, NJ— Four candidates vying to be New Jersey’s next governor have committed to banning the use of income proxies—such as education, occupation, and credit scores—in setting car insurance rates, the African…

Wanted man found hiding in RV luggage compartment during Stafford County warrant search

STAFFORD, Va. — A 39-year-old Spotsylvania man with an active warrant was discovered hiding inside an RV’s luggage compartment Monday evening after deputies launched a search at a business along King’s Highway.…

Forest fire forces voluntary evacuation across Barnegat neighborhoods as flames threaten homes

BARNEGAT, N.J. — A fast-moving forest fire in Southern Ocean County has prompted a voluntary evacuation in multiple residential neighborhoods in Barnegat Township as shifting winds continue to push the fire closer…

Garden State Parkway Closed Until Midnight Due to Forest Fire

BARNEGAT, N.J. — A massive wildfire spanning 3,200 acres in Ocean and Lacey Townships prompted the evacuation of 3,000 residents Monday night as firefighting crews from New Jersey’s Forest Fire Service and…

Stop & Shop customer in Connecticut hits $1 million jackpot on scratch-off

NEW BRITAIN, CT — A lucky lottery player in Connecticut is celebrating a $1 million win after purchasing a 200X scratch-off ticket at a local Stop & Shop. Connecticut Lottery officials confirmed…

West New York swears in 10 new police officers, bolstering department ranks

WEST NEW YORK, NJ — The West New York Police Department welcomed 10 new officers on Monday during a formal swearing-in ceremony, the department announced. Of the new recruits, seven will begin…

Murphy signs bill exempting nursing mothers from jury duty in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation Tuesday allowing nursing mothers to be excused from jury duty, a move state leaders say will reduce barriers for new parents and align with…

New bill seeks to end New Jersey’s electric societal benefits charges

TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would eliminate the recovery of demand side management (DSM) program costs—such as energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives—through the state’s…

Jury finds wife of disgraced U.S. Senator Menendez a guilty ‘partner in crime’

Newark, NJ – A federal jury has convicted Nadine Menendez on bribery and corruption charges, marking the latest chapter in a high-profile case that has already seen her husband, former New Jersey…

27 charged in major bust of violent Tren de Aragua gang in New York and beyond

NEW YORK, NY — Federal authorities on Monday unsealed two sweeping superseding indictments charging 27 individuals tied to the violent international gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) and its breakaway faction Anti-Tren with…

$5M reward offered for capture of NYC based MS-13 terrorist leader Archaga Carías

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that a reward of up to $5 million is being offered for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Yulan Andony…

Two Maryland players score $200K each on Ravens-themed scratch-offs

BALTIMORE, Md. — Two Maryland Lottery players each scored $200,000 last week on Ravens X10 scratch-off tickets, making them the state’s biggest winners in the week leading up to April 20. The…

Man charged in Bronx attempted rape

NEW YORK, NY — A Bronx man was arrested Sunday in connection to an attempted rape and burglary, while police continue to search for a second suspect in a separate attempted sexual…

Man charged in Jersey City hit-and-run that left pedestrian seriously injured

JERSEY CITY, NJ — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an April 7 hit-and-run in Jersey City that left a pedestrian seriously injured, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther…

Maple Heights lottery player cashes in with $130K jackpot hit

MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio — A lucky Ohio Lottery player struck it big in the April 19 Rolling Cash 5 drawing, claiming a $130,000 top prize with a ticket purchased in Maple Heights.…

Wall Township Police make eight arrests in busy week of enforcement activity

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wall Township Police reported multiple arrests between April 14 and April 20, including charges ranging from drug possession to DWI and criminal sexual contact, according to a department…

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