New Jersey Dems’ Voting Reform Bill Clears Key Hurdle After Heated Split Votes in Legislature

Trenton, NJ – A sweeping New Jersey voting rights and election reform bill moved forward in the Legislature after sharp partisan divisions emerged over a proposal supporters call a major expansion of…

Fugitive Wanted for Striking North Carolina Deputy in Construction Zone Captured in Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – A man wanted in North Carolina after allegedly crashing into a sheriff deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading authorities on a dangerous chase through Asheville has now been captured…

Lakewood Surges Past Elizabeth as New Jersey’s 4th Largest Town, Fueling Traffic and Growth Fears

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood’s explosive population boom is reshaping central New Jersey at breakneck speed, with new Census figures showing the Ocean County township has officially solidified its place as the state’s…

Philadelphia Police Release Images of Man Accused in Daylight Indecent Assault

Philadelphia, PA – A woman walking through Philadelphia’s Fairhill neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon escaped after a man allegedly approached her from behind and aggressively grabbed her before fleeing the area, according to…

Man Accused of Smashing Into Ocean County Convenience Store Arrested Sleeping in Car in Cherry Hill

Manchester Township, N.J. — A man accused of smashing through the front window of a Whiting convenience store during a burglary was arrested days later after Manchester Township detectives tracked him to…

Stamford fentanyl dealer busted after drug stash found in tool bag

Maintenance worker admits hiding massive fentanyl stash in apartment complex BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Stamford man admitted in federal court to trafficking large amounts of fentanyl after investigators connected him to a…

Missing infant mystery ends with Virginia mother and baby found safe

Huge sigh of relief after missing Virginia mother and infant located safe STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A tense investigation involving a missing infant and mother ended with relief in Stafford County after…

New Jersey Teacher Sues Student, Family Over Social Media Allegations That Cost Him Coaching Jobs

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey teacher and volleyball coach filed a civil lawsuit accusing a student and the student’s family of spreading false allegations online that he says destroyed his…

Students Turn Microscopic Ocean Life Into Award-Winning Art in Global Science Challenge

Annapolis, Md. — Nearly 900 students from 65 countries transformed invisible ocean organisms into striking works of art for the 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge, a global competition that asked young artists…

Dover Heroin Investigation Leads to 2 Arrests, 143 Suspected Bags Seized Near Children

DOVER, Del. — A heroin investigation outside a Dover gas station led Delaware State Police to arrest two men and later uncover additional suspected drugs hidden near children’s bedrooms at a nearby…

Some Children Left Behind: New Jersey Lawmakers Intentionally Shortchanging School Districts Because of Political Affiliation

For years, parents and teachers in Republican leaning school districts across New Jersey have claimed that state Democrats and Governor Mikie Sherrill and her predecessor Phil Murphy have targeted those districts and…

Major Court Victory In Fight Against New Jersey’s OPRA Ethics and Transparency Violations

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey officials released internal ethics training materials for government lawyers after a public records battle that forced a transparency organization to sue, lose in trial court, win on…

Virginia Beach police dismantle $1.6 million multi-state retail theft ring

Multi-state retail theft ring tied to $1.6 million in losses dismantled after Virginia Beach investigation VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A sweeping investigation that began with a major electronics theft at a Virginia…

Gas station stop leads to six figure Maryland Lottery prize

Silver Spring woman wins $168K lottery jackpot during quick gas station stop SILVER SPRING, MD — A routine stop for gas in Montgomery County turned into a six-figure payday after a Silver…

Jackson Budget Vote Sparks Employee Fears After Council Deadlock Nearly Jeopardized Benefits and Payroll

Jackson, NJ – A sharply politically divided Jackson Township Council vote triggered panic among municipal employees after key budget measures tied to health insurance, payroll obligations, and township operations nearly failed during…

Green-Touting NYC Crushes and Dumps Thousands of “Dangerous” Mopeds Confiscated in Citywide Push

New York, NY – Green-touting New York City officials reveled in the destruction of thousands of ‘dangerous’ mopeds, but the people who commited the alleged crimes are most likely back out on…

Blockbuster Tops List of Defunct Brands New Jersey Residents Want Back Most

Newark, NJ – Blockbuster still holds a powerful grip on nostalgia for New Jersey residents over 45, beating out bookstores, video rental rivals, and classic department stores as the brand people most…

New York Takes Lead in World Cup Transportation Battle Between Two Female Governors

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The World Cup battle between New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill just saw another act of agression. In Hochul’s words, “It’s game on.”…

Morris County K-9 Team Takes Top National Honors at USPCA Competition in Atlantic City

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — A Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 team earned national recognition after finishing first in a major narcotics detection competition that brought together nearly 200 police canine units from…

New Jersey Ranks No. 2 in U.S. for Pest-Prone Homes as Density, Aging Housing Fuel Problems

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey ranks as the second-most pest-vulnerable state in the country, according to a new nationwide study that found the state’s dense neighborhoods, older housing stock, and favorable conditions…

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