Newark Public Schools proudly kicked off Women’s History Month some very special visitors, including NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill and NJ Education Commissioner Dr. Lily Laux.

New Jersey spent $1 million to have 45 teens vote in Newark school board election

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Newark, NJ — Forty-five 16- and 17-year-olds cast ballots in Newark’s school board election this week, a new development that has intensified debate after a lawmaker claimed the effort cost about $1…

April 23, 2026

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Person posing for a photo beside a black dirt bike on a city sidewalk with others and a stroller in the background.

Dirt bike rider wanted after hit and run injures two children in DC

D.C. News·Police Blotter

Police release video in hunt for rider who hit kids Washington, DC — Police are searching for a dirt bike rider accused of striking two children and fleeing the scene, leaving one…

April 23, 2026

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Phone scams and identity theft cases reported in Stafford County

Police Blotter·Virginia News

Deputies respond to identity theft and bank scam reports Stafford, VA — Two separate fraud incidents reported in Stafford County highlight ongoing concerns involving identity theft and phone-based financial scams. Deputies first…

April 23, 2026

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Pair of metal handcuffs linked by a chain on a blue reflective surface.

Wawa incident leads to arrest of wanted Fredericksburg woman

Police Blotter·Virginia News

Wanted driver arrested for DUI after Wawa incident in Stafford County Stafford, VA — A report of an intoxicated driver at a local Wawa led to the arrest of a woman who…

April 23, 2026

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Man armed with bat arrested after early morning robbery in Allentown park

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Bat wielding suspect detained after robbery report Allentown, PA — An early morning robbery in a city park led to a quick arrest after officers located a suspect allegedly armed with a…

April 23, 2026

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Two teens near a doorway; one in a white hoodie faces the camera, the other in a black hoodie looks at a phone.

Chinatown distraction theft leaves victim without phone and wallet

D.C. News·Police Blotter

Suspects wanted after distraction theft in Chinatown leaves victim without phone and wallet Washington, DC — A robbery in broad daylight unfolded in Chinatown when suspects used a distraction to steal a…

April 23, 2026

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Gaithersburg dad hits big on scratch-off after quick stop at gas station

Baltimore News·Lottery Results

Lucky stop turns into big win for Montgomery County father Gaithersburg, MD — A routine stop on the way home from work turned into a major lottery win for a Montgomery County…

April 23, 2026

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Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department cruiser

Violent argument turns c aught on camera robbery in DC

D.C. News·Police Blotter

Caught on camera suspects wanted after violent robbery on Central Avenue Washington, DC — A daytime argument in Northeast Washington escalated into a robbery caught on camera, as police search for suspects…

April 22, 2026

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Queens burglary suspect extradited from Panama after cutting ankle monitor

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

Ankle monitor cut and flight to Panama ends in extradition for Queens burglary suspect Queens, NY — A burglary suspect who allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and fled the country has…

April 22, 2026

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Puppy heist in DC as two young pups stolen from home

D.C. News·Police Blotter

Two pitbull puppies stolen in DC burglary as police launch search Washington, DC — A burglary in Southeast Washington has taken an unusual turn after two young puppies were stolen from a…

April 22, 2026

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Police Arrest Report: Handcuffs used by police.

Closet bust ends chase as third suspect nabbed in Dorchester shooting

Police Blotter·Massachusetts News

Closet capture ends manhunt as three suspects arrested in Dorchester shooting case Boston, MA — A suspect wanted in connection with a Dorchester shooting was found hiding in a closet after a…

April 22, 2026

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Road rage suspect busted in DC after pointing gun at driver

Police Blotter·D.C. News

Road rage turns into gun threat on DC street before quick arrest Washington, DC — A morning commute in Northwest Washington escalated into an armed confrontation when a driver allegedly pointed a…

April 22, 2026

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Lucky lottery ticket hits big at Brooklyn 7-Eleven

Lottery Results·New York City News·New York News

Brooklyn 7-Eleven sells $18K TAKE 5 winner in midday drawing Brooklyn, NY — A lottery ticket sold at a Brooklyn convenience store turned into an $18,125.50 prize following the April 21 TAKE…

April 22, 2026

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Three brown horses lean over a wooden fence, wearing halters, with a clear blue sky behind them.

New Jersey Has More Horses Per Square Mile Than Kentucky, Here’s Why

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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey packs thousands of horses into a surprisingly small footprint, ranking among the most horse-dense states in the country and rivaling Kentucky on a per-square-mile basis, according to…

April 22, 2026

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Toms River and Brick Ranked New Jersey’s Safest Large Towns According to FBI Crime Data

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — It’s no secret that Ocean County is not only the most fun county in New Jersey, new data released by the FBI shows that it is also one…

April 22, 2026

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Police emergency lights at crime or accident scene.

Hoax bomb threat sends deputies to North Carolina school

Police Blotter·North Carolina News

Bomb threat at North Carolina middle school deemed hoax as investigation continues Burnsville, NC — A bomb threat that prompted a law enforcement response at a North Carolina middle school is now…

April 22, 2026

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Drone and K9 track fleeing suspect through cattails leading to gun bust in Syracuse

Police Blotter·New York News

Suspect runs into woods but drone and K9 team close in fast Syracuse, NY — A late-night police pursuit turned into a coordinated high-tech search that ended with a suspect in custody…

April 22, 2026

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Centereach driver indicted after DWI crash on LIE leaves DOT worker with brain injury

Police Blotter·New York News

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A Department of Transportation worker suffered a traumatic brain injury after a Centereach driver allegedly entered a closed section of the Long Island Expressway while intoxicated and struck…

April 22, 2026

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Woodbridge Woman Charged After DUI Crash Kills 2 in Head-On Collision on Cardinal Drive

Police Blotter·Virginia News

Woodbridge, VA – A 27-year-old woman faces multiple felony charges after investigators say she drove under the influence and caused a head-on crash that killed two people in Woodbridge, with her arrest…

April 22, 2026

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The House of Assembly chamber from the balcony inside the historic New York State Capitol building at State Street and Washington Avenue in Albany, New York

New York lawmakers continue budget fight over housing and migrant funding

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Albany, NY – New York lawmakers blew past a key April budget deadline again this year, with a roughly $237 billion spending plan stalled over disputes on housing policy and billions in…

April 22, 2026

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