NJ Supreme Court Rules Personal Email Accounts Can Be Subject to OPRA Requests

A unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court ruling says government-related emails stored in officials’ personal email accounts may be public records under the state’s Open Public Records Act. The New Jersey Supreme Court…

New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Facial Recognition Discovery in Jersey City Murder Case

The state’s highest court ruled that criminal defendants can obtain information about how facial recognition technology was used in an investigation, but not proprietary software details without a stronger showing of need.…

Rumors Swirl Over Adventure Crossing Government Bailout as County Allegedly Rejects Offer

Multiple sources say Adventure Crossing developer Vito Cardinale explored a potential sale of project land to Ocean County’s Open Space Trust Fund, but county officials have announced no plans to pursue such…

Mob gambling empire tied to Lucchese crime family brought down as more members plead guilty

Prosecutors say an illegal gambling and money laundering network linked to the Lucchese crime family generated millions in criminal proceeds and stretched across New Jersey. TRENTON, N.J. — Eight people and three…

Ocean County Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Watch America’s 250th July 4th Celebrations

From Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River and Long Beach Island, dozens of fireworks displays are scheduled across Ocean County over the next three weeks. Ocean County residents and…

Lakewood Developer Sues Manchester Township Over Housing Ban, Claims Zoning Change Was Illegal

A Lakewood-based developer has filed suit against Manchester Township, alleging officials improperly changed zoning rules to block townhouse and garden apartment projects on a 25-acre Whiting property. A developer is asking an…

Wife of Convicted Ocean County GOP Chairman Continues Lawsuit Blaming Accountant for Couple’s Million Dollar IRS Debt

A lawsuit filed by Joanne Gilmore alleges her longtime accountant failed to advise her that she could file separate tax returns, a decision she claims could have protected her from IRS collection…

Keansburg man charged with attempted murder after woman shot near Asbury Park Circle

A woman arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound after a shooting near one of Monmouth County’s busiest intersections, prosecutors said. FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 21-year-old Keansburg man has been charged…

Paterson Strengthens Brand as Sister City to Palestinian Authority Stronghold Ramallah

Paterson officials continue expanding cultural ties with Ramallah, reflecting the city’s status as home to one of the largest Palestinian-American communities in the United States. Paterson has further cemented its relationship with…

Toms River Jewish Leader Calls for Investigation After “Shoot the Jews” Emergency Dispatch

The head of the Toms River Jewish Community Council is calling for an investigation into an alleged antisemitic statement captured on a fire department dispatch channel as fire district officials continue to…

New Jersey Weather Forecast: Stormy Start Gives Way to Summer Sunshine

Heavy rain and thunderstorms will soak New Jersey on Tuesday before sunshine and warmer temperatures return for the second half of the week. New Jersey residents are starting the week with a…

Free Concert and Fireworks Return to Toms River Waterfront Tonight at Shelter Cove

Mayor Daniel Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department are inviting residents to kick off summer with a free waterfront concert and fireworks display at Shelter Cove Beach. TOMS RIVER, N.J. —…

NJ Corrections Officer Among Six Charged in Alleged South Woods Prison Contraband Smuggling Scheme

A New Jersey Department of Corrections investigation has led to criminal charges against a senior corrections officer and five others accused of participating in an alleged contraband smuggling and money laundering operation…

Texas Democrat Challenging Tom Kean Jr. Calls Ailing Congressman a ‘Coward’ During Months-Long Medical Absence

Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is expected to return to Washington next week after nearly four months away from Capitol Hill due to a serious medical condition, but his Democratic opponent is…

Driver admits to gun in car then lands in handcuffs during Stafford traffic stop

Deputies say a driver pulled over for erratic driving was carrying a concealed firearm without a permit and did not have a driver’s license. Stafford, Va. — A traffic stop for erratic…

Giant shopper’s lottery ticket turns into $500K jackpot in Maryland winning spree

A half million dollar scratch off win and a $305K Racetrax jackpot highlighted a week that saw Maryland Lottery players collect more than $32 million in prizes Baltimore, Md. — A lucky…

Woman killed after carjacking suspect plows onto sidewalk in Mattapan

Police say a Dorchester woman was struck and killed after an alleged carjacking sent a vehicle speeding through Mattapan Square BOSTON, Mass. — A Dorchester woman was killed after an alleged carjacking…

Maryland Fire Marshal Investigator Honored for K-9 Work, Community Outreach

Master Deputy State Fire Marshal Melissa Decker has been nominated for the agency’s top investigator award after leading fire investigations, conducting safety inspections, and responding to dozens of K-9 deployments across Maryland.…

Baltimore Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Yields Heroin, Crack Cocaine in Brooklyn Park

Anne Arundel County police say officers seized more than 200 suspected heroin capsules and approximately 80 grams of suspected crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Park. BROOKLYN PARK, Md. —…

New York Pride Festival Canceled After School Board Member Charged with Explicit Chats With Children

The vice president of the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education resigned after his arrest on child-related charges, while the nonprofit organization he founded voted to dissolve and cancel its upcoming…

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