Toms River 12U Softball All-Stars Capture District 18 Championship, Advance to Sectionals

The Toms River 12U Little League Softball All-Stars claimed the New Jersey District 18 title with back-to-back shutout victories over Brick, earning a spot in the sectional tournament. Toms River, NJ –…

Two Juveniles Charged With Arson After Devastating Front Street Fire in Allentown

Authorities announced that two juveniles are in custody on arson-related charges following the massive Front Street fire that destroyed multiple properties in Allentown. Two juveniles are in custody in connection with the…

Meriden cashes in with winning lottery ticket

A winning Play4 ticket worth $25,000 was sold at Marwah Inc. in Meriden, according to the Connecticut Lottery. MERIDEN, Conn. — A Connecticut Lottery player is holding a winning Play4 ticket after…

Vernon convenience store sells winning Connecticut Lottery scratch off ticket

A winning $500,000 Cashword 2nd Edition scratch-off ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Vernon, according to the Connecticut Lottery. VERNON, Conn. — A Connecticut Lottery player is holding a winning scratch-off…

World Cup Promised an Economic Boom. Many Businesses Near MetLife Stadium Say It’s Killing Their Business Instead

Restaurants, breweries and small businesses near MetLife Stadium say World Cup match days have brought road closures, empty parking lots and fewer customers instead of the surge in business many expected. When…

New Jersey Democrat Doesn’t Want Law Abiding Brown or Black People in Cities to Have Concealed Carry Permits

Assemblyman John McKeon’s comments questioning whether New Jersey should make firearm carry permits more accessible for residents of several of the state’s largest cities have drawn criticism from fellow lawmakers and Second…

New Jersey Sees 25% Increase in Aborted Pregnancies as State’s Abortion Tourism Industry Booms

State-supported research shows abortions performed in New Jersey have increased by approximately 25%, with thousands of patients traveling from states with more restrictive abortion laws as New Jersey continues expanding provider networks,…

Maryland Lottery winners head to Hollywood for Let’s Make a Deal experience

Five second-chance winners traveled to Los Angeles for a VIP trip that included a game show taping and additional cash prizes. BALTIMORE, Md. — Five Maryland Lottery players traded their scratch-off tickets…

New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces Star-Studded 2026 Class Featuring SZA, Lawrence Taylor and Gov. Christine Todd Whitman

The New Jersey Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 class of inductees, recognizing 13 individuals whose achievements span music, sports, public service, business, philanthropy, and education. The New Jersey Hall of…

Stop & Shop in Enfield sells winning scratch off ticket

A $500,000 Cashword 2nd Edition ticket worth $10,000 was sold at a Stop & Shop in Enfield. ENFIELD, Conn. — A Connecticut Lottery player is holding a winning scratch-off ticket worth $10,000…

Brooklyn indictment charges 22 alleged gang members in series of shootings

Prosecutors say the indictment links members of two Brooklyn-based gang subsets to one homicide, multiple non-fatal shootings and more than 20 victims across Brooklyn and Manhattan. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An investigation into…

Warning Issued Ahead of Planned University Takeover of New Jersey Public Broadcasting

The New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists is calling on Montclair State University to establish a strong editorial firewall and uphold journalistic ethics as it assumes management of NJ PBS on July…

Brick MUA Employees Raise Concerns After Board Approves New Health Insurance Plan

Employees of the Brick Municipal Utilities Authority say they were not notified before the board approved a new health insurance plan that they believe will reduce benefits and increase uncertainty about medical…

Woman Wanted in Fatal Philadelphia Stabbing Captured by Police

Philadelphia police have arrested a woman who was wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 28-year-old woman earlier this week in North Philadelphia. A woman sought in connection with a…

Jackson Schools, Police Say No Threat to Students After Social Media Posts Spark Concern

Jackson school officials and police say there is no threat to students or staff after social media posts about a school fight, a photo of a person with a gun, and a…

NJ Republicans Warn Consumer Pricing Bill Could Affect Retail Loyalty Programs

Republican lawmakers and business groups are raising concerns about a New Jersey bill that would ban businesses from using consumers’ personal data to set individualized prices, arguing it could have unintended effects…

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Prosecutors fear there may be more victims after man accused of targeting girls on Snapchat

Authorities say a New Jersey man used social media apps to contact underage girls, exchanged explicit images and allegedly met one victim for sexual activity. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 24-year-old Neptune…

SUV flips into woods off Route 138 ramp killing 23 year old driver

A young driver was pulled from an overturned SUV deep in the woods after a violent crash off a Monmouth County highway ramp, but later died at the hospital. WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J.…

Man accused of stabbing victim then waiting on parked bus for police

Officers responding to a stabbing in Columbus found the suspect nearby, sitting on a parked bus, police said. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man accused of stabbing another man and leaving him with…

Frederick couple’s nightly lottery ritual ends with a big surprise

A Maryland woman thought she had won $57 before her husband took a second look and discovered the ticket was actually worth $57K. FREDERICK, Md. — A Frederick County couple’s favorite way…

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