DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Federal Agent Mask Ban, Setting Up Clash on Federal Enforcement Powers

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Trenton, NJ — A legal fight between New Jersey and the federal government escalated Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Justice moved to block a new state law that requires law enforcement…

April 29, 2026

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Jackson Rent Cap Lawsuit Alleges Board Members Benefited From 2.5% Limit

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Jackson Township, NJ — A group of manufactured home park owners filed a sweeping lawsuit on April 22 challenging a new rent control ordinance that caps annual increases at 2.5%, arguing it…

April 29, 2026

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NJ Transit Says Walking to World Cup Games in New Jersey “Not Safe” Use $150 Per Ticket Trains Instead

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NJ Transit Warns World Cup Fans: Don’t Walk to MetLife as $150 Train Plan Sparks Backlash East Rutherford, NJ — Fans hoping to skip steep transit costs by walking to MetLife Stadium…

April 29, 2026

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New Jersey’s New Congresswoman Wants to Raise National Minimum Wage to $25 Per Hour

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Washington, D.C. — A New Jersey congresswoman is bringing the state’s wage fight to the national stage, unveiling a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour—one of the…

April 29, 2026

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New Jersey Loses Supreme Court Case Where Attorney General Used Subpoenas to Battle Abortion Critics in 9-0 Vote

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Newark, NJ — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling rooted in a New Jersey legal fight is reshaping how nonprofits across the state can respond to government investigations, allowing them to challenge subpoenas…

April 29, 2026

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Judge Denies Immigrant Mother’s Bid for Release From ICE Detention in New Jersey Case

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Newark, NJ — A federal judge denied a detained immigrant mother’s request for release from ICE custody, ruling she failed to show her detention violates federal law despite arguments that her arrest…

April 29, 2026

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New Jersey town sued by feds over ordinance banning homes with gas, propane and oil services

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DOJ Targets Morris Township Gas Ban, Raising Stakes for NJ Homeowners and Builders Morris Township, NJ — A quiet local ordinance aimed at cutting emissions has turned into a federal showdown that…

April 29, 2026

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New Jersey’s Drone Problems Continue as Feds Recover Stolen Chemical Spraying Drones in Warehouse

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Dover, NJ — Fifteen high-capacity agricultural drones worth more than $870,000 have been recovered in Morris County, weeks after a sophisticated theft from a North Jersey logistics company raised alarms about potential…

April 29, 2026

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New Jersey Democrats Divided on Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Sales Tax Increase Could Cover Parts of the Jersey Shore

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Trenton, NJ — A proposal to raise taxes to help cover 2026 World Cup costs is exposing divisions among New Jersey Democrats, after U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly pushed back on a…

April 29, 2026

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Manchester Planning Board to Review Landfill Solar Project, Development Changes at May 4 Meeting

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Manchester, NJ — A proposed solar redevelopment on a former landfill and revisions to a multi-building development are set to headline the Manchester Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday at 6…

April 29, 2026

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New Hope Turns Star Wars Into Four-Day Festival as 60+ Small Businesses Power May the 4th Weekend

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New Hope, PA – A Bucks County river town known for its arts scene is scaling up a pop culture celebration into a four-day economic driver, with more than 60 small businesses…

April 29, 2026

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International Fugitive Arrested in Lakewood: Man Accused of Crimes Against Children in Israel Nabbed by U.S. Marshals

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Newark, NJ – A 43-year-old Lakewood resident accused of sex crimes against children in Israel is now in federal custody after U.S. authorities arrested him in New Jersey earlier this month as…

April 29, 2026

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$1M scratch-off score sets up long-term payday in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts player locks in $1M win with Southampton scratch-off ticket Southampton, MA — A routine stop at a convenience store turned into a long-term payout after a Massachusetts woman secured a $1M…

April 28, 2026

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ICE Arrests Mexican National Wanted for Human Trafficking After Prison Release in Newark

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Newark, NJ – A man wanted in Mexico for human trafficking and organized crime is now back in federal custody after immigration agents arrested him immediately following his release from a U.S.…

April 28, 2026

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New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered

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Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State…

April 28, 2026

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Losing streak flips into $100,000 jackpot shock in Waldorf

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Scratch-off comeback delivers $100,000 win for Waldorf writer Waldorf, MD — A decision to keep playing after a string of losing tickets led to a $100,000 payday for a semi-retired writer in…

April 28, 2026

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Manchester Council President Resigns After Taking Ocean County Patronage Job

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Manchester Township, NJ – Manchester Council President Roxy Conniff stepped down from her position Monday, April 27, citing a move out of the township, creating a vacancy on the governing body with…

April 28, 2026

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Brazil Homicide Suspect With Interpol Red Notice Arrested in New Jersey, Held Without Bond

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Newark, NJ – A man wanted in Brazil for homicide and flagged with an Interpol Red Notice is now in federal custody after immigration agents tracked him down in New Jersey. Authorities…

April 28, 2026

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Fentanyl bust in Boston leads to arrest after month-long drug probe

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Fentanyl bust in Boston leads to arrest after month-long drug probe Boston, MA — A month-long investigation into drug activity across several Boston neighborhoods ended with the arrest of a Roslindale man…

April 28, 2026

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Senior Advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci Indicted in Alleged Federal COVID-19 Pandemic Coverup

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Greenbelt, MD – A former senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is now facing federal charges after prosecutors say he concealed government records tied to COVID-19 research…

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