5 Charged in Philadelphia Scam That Stole $500K From Elderly Victims, Mostly Black Women

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — More than 150 senior citizens across Northwest and Southwest Philadelphia lost over $500,000 in an alleged fraud operation that prosecutors say targeted elderly residents by posing as utility workers…

Blackwood Man Charged After ‘Less Lethal’ Weapon Incidents Triggered Active Shooter Responses

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Blackwood man faces multiple weapons and criminal mischief charges after police say he repeatedly fired a “less lethal” projectile weapon in busy commercial parking lots, prompting emergency…

Former Trenton Teacher, Basketball Coach Admits Sexually Assaulting Student Over Several Years

TRENTON, N.J. — A former Trenton elementary school teacher and middle school basketball coach admitted this week to sexually assaulting a student over a period that began when the victim was in…

NYC’s Billion-Dollar Equitable Street Redesign, Bike Lanes Couldn’t Save City from Flash Floods After 2 Inches of Rain Fell

NEW YORK — Record-breaking flash floods that swamped New York City streets, submerged vehicles, and shut down parts of the subway system Wednesday night are fueling renewed debate over the city’s nearly…

Pulaski County Felon Admits Selling Stolen Guns After Firearms Taken From Virginia Building

ROANOKE, Va. — A Pulaski County man barred from possessing firearms because of his criminal history admitted in federal court Wednesday that he sold two stolen rifles after they were taken from…

Ohio Man Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years After Dog Fighting Operation and Meth Bust in Columbus

The investigation involved the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Columbus Division of Police, and Columbus Humane. Dog fighting remains a federal offense under the Animal Welfare Act and…

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill is Using Affordable Housing as a Wider Democratic Plot to Take Over New Jersey, GOP Voice Crispi Claims

ALPINE, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s affordable housing agenda is drawing fierce backlash from conservative activists after many suburban voters heard little during the governor’s campaign about how aggressively her administration would…

New Jersey’s Shore Towns Facing Memorial Day Washout as Rain Storms Expected Through Monday

Mount Holly, NJ – A soggy stretch of weather could disrupt Memorial Day weekend plans across New Jersey as forecasters warn of several straight days of rain, gusty winds and possible thunderstorms…

Mikie Sherrill Reports $3.9 Million Family Income, $103,000 in Stock Dividends in 2025

Trenton, NJ – Many people in New Jersey are calling their new governor, Mikie Sherrill, another out-of-touch out-of-state millionaire who doesn’t understand the struggles of life in the Garden State. Her latest…

Berkeley Township to Refund $100 of Concealed Carry Permit Fees Under New Resolution

Berkeley Township, NJ – Gun permit applicants in Berkeley Township will be able to request a $100 refund on concealed carry permit fees after township officials approved a new resolution aimed at…

Connecticut convenience store cashes in with massive lottery win

A Northford convenience store just produced one of the state’s biggest instant progressive wins NORTHFORD, Conn. — A small Connecticut market is celebrating a huge lottery moment after selling a FAST PLAY…

Atlantic Health Wins Dismissal in New Jersey Lawsuit Over Alleged Mocking of Patient’s Stutter

Newark, N.J. — A federal judge dismissed a New Jersey man’s emotional distress lawsuit against Atlantic Health Systems after he claimed an employee mocked his speech impediment during a phone call tied…

New Jersey Poll Workers Can Earn $300 for June 2 Primary Election Shifts

Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey officials are urging residents to sign up as poll workers for the June 2 Primary Election, offering paid opportunities for adults and students to help staff voting…

Vacuum bandit on the run after alleged Dyson heist from Chesapeake department store

Suspect accused of walking out with a $629 Dyson before speeding off in a black Infiniti CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A suspected shoplifter accused of stealing a high-end Dyson vacuum cleaner from a…

Update: Teen Driver Charged in Fatal Hit and Run Crash that Killed Brick Freshman Student on Bicycle

BRICK, N.J. — A Brick Township High School freshman riding a bicycle near campus died Monday morning after a speeding BMW struck him in a marked crosswalk and fled the scene, according…

Satirical recreation of Tom Nivison, banjo played in transgendered bluegrass band.

Update: “I don’t like guns!” Transitioning Toms River Republican Says No to Indoor Gun Range

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Tom Nivison, who says he’s a Republican, is leading the charge along with former Toms River Mayor Mark Mutter to block a gun range, restaurant,…

Lacey and Manchester Former Rite Aid Stores Slated for Retail Redevelopment

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Two vacant former Rite Aid properties in Ocean County could soon see new life after TFE Properties announced Monday that it acquired retail sites in Manchester Township and…

New Jersey’s Electric Bill ‘Societal Benefits’ Charges Under Fire from GOP Lawmakers

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers introduced legislation that would require the Governor’s annual budget message to publicly detail how billions collected through utility “societal benefits charges” are spent, including funding tied…

New Jersey Democrats Yank It: Pull F.U.C.K. ICE Bill Amid Backlash and Controversy

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Democratic lawmakers have pulled a controversial immigration enforcement bill from the legislative docket after the proposal sparked political backlash over its provocative acronym and sweeping legal implications.…

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Retreats From World Cup Tax Hikes After Backlash Across State

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and top Democratic lawmakers are backing away from a controversial plan to raise taxes and impose temporary surcharges during the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

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