Popcorn Park food drive seeks donations to feed rescued animals in New Jersey

Animal refuge calls for public support as monthly food drive falls short of goals. Newark, NJ – Associated Humane Societies is urging the public to contribute to its Popcorn Park Animal Refuge…

Florida man charged in multi-state kidnapping ending at New Jersey truck stop

Victim escaped at Bloomsbury rest stop after alleged cross-country assault Hunterdon County, NJ – A Florida man has been charged in connection with a kidnapping that spanned multiple states and ended when…

As enery prices soar JCP&L urges New Jersey customers to seek bill help as winter protections end

Utility company highlights assistance programs and schedules in-person help event in Ocean County. Morristown, NJ – Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is urging customers across New Jersey to explore available energy…

Greenberg Traurig attorneys earn spots on New Jersey Super Lawyers 2026 list

A national law firm’s New Jersey office sees multiple attorneys recognized for peer-reviewed excellence. Florham Park, NJ – Ten attorneys from Greenberg Traurig’s New Jersey office have been named to the 2026…

New Jersey judge orders release of detained Brazilian national after prolonged ICE custody

A federal court rules nine-month immigration detention violates legal limits on removals. Newark, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has granted a habeas corpus petition filed by Brazilian national Lucas…

New Jersey killer resentenced to life for murdering ex-girlfriend outside East Orange home

Victim was seeking help from police when she was fatally shot, prosecutors say East Orange, NJ – A New Jersey man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being…

Chris Smith has just hours left to submit petition for re-election in New Jersey CD-4 congressional race

Veteran congressman absent from candidate list days before petition cutoff as critic Mike Crispi blames lack of organization TRENTON, N.J. – Questions are mounting around longtime Congressman Chris Smith’s reelection plans as…

Governor Mikie Sherrill Celebrates the End of Ramadan with New Jersey Muslim Groups

Sherrill joins Eid al-Fitr event in Newark, highlights Ramadan’s close NEWARK, N.J. – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill marked the end of Ramadan with a public appearance in Newark, joining members of…

Fatal police encounter in South Jersey leaves one dead officer injured

One dead after early morning police incident in Evesham Township EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ — A fatal police encounter early Friday morning left one person dead and an officer injured in Burlington County,…

Children’s ibuprofen sold in New Jersey, Made in New York recalled for contamination, 89,000 bottles affected

Health officials warn parents to stop using affected medication after reports of foreign particles. TRENTON, NJ – More than 89,000 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension are being recalled across the United…

First day of spring arrives in New Jersey: Here are the top 10 spots to hit before summer

The vernal equinox signals longer days and the start of peak outdoor travel across the state. Trenton, NJ – Spring officially began Friday morning as the vernal equinox marked a seasonal turning…

Once on a New Jersey hit list, Chuck Norris, martial arts icon and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dies at 86

A pioneering martial artist who brought karate into American homes and onto prime-time television. Born March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, Norris first gained national attention in the 1960s and 1970s as…

New Jersey Assemblyman Representing Lakewood Facing Foreclosure, IRS Leins on Million Dollar Home

Assemblyman Sean Kean faces foreclosure, IRS lien over Wall Township home Wall Township, NJ – A longtime New Jersey lawmaker is facing mounting financial pressure as a foreclosure action and a six-figure…

South Jersey crashes, road hazards slows Friday commute while North Jersey clear

New Jersey – The Friday morning commute is running smoothly in North Jersey, but multiple incidents across the southern part of the state are causing delays, lane closures, and detours for drivers,…

New Jersey Governor Says America is Failing its Children

Marlton, NJ – Standing inside Cherokee High School this week, Governor Mikie Sherrill outlined what she described as a widening national failure to protect children online, pointing to rising mental health challenges…

$1 million up for grabs as hundreds gather for Atlantic City drawing

One ticket away from $1 million as New Jersey finalists face life-changing drawing ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Hundreds of hopeful players are set to gather at a casino this week with one…

New Jersey School Board Says Book that Include Vulgar Oral Sex Dialogue is Suitable for Middle Schoolers

Readington, NJ – A controversy is resurfacing in Readington schools after a parent circulated an explicit excerpt from a young adult novel available in a middle school library, reigniting debate over age-appropriate…

Mikie Sherrill Sees Middle School in Her Own Town Shut Down Over School Funding Catastrophe in New Jersey

An emotional board decision will shutter a Montclair middle school and reassign students as the district confronts a deep budget shortfall. Montclair, NJ – The Montclair Board of Education voted to close…

Iran conflict stirs support, fear among New Jersey’s Iranian community, ire from Democrat leaders

As U.S. military action escalates overseas, Iranian Americans in New Jersey are expressing a mix of approval, anxiety, and concern for family members caught in the conflict. Bergen County, NJ – The…

New Jersey Bill to Ban Sale and Use Gas Leaf Blowers Introduced Again by Democrats

A proposed law would restrict sales, limit use in residential areas, and push a shift to electric equipment statewide. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Senate bill introduced for the 2026 legislative…

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