Phil Murphy Wants Convicted Felons to Sit on Juries, GOP Lawmakers Object

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator Michael Testa sharply criticized reports that Governor Phil Murphy is preparing to issue an executive order permitting individuals convicted of serious crimes to serve on juries, calling the…

Jackson resident calls out illegal dumping of construction debris near home

JACKSON, N.J. – A Jackson Township resident is demanding action after discovering a pile of construction materials illegally dumped next to her property off Jackson Mills Road earlier this week. The homeowner…

Overnight blaze destroys barn in Southampton as firefighters battle flames for hours

SOUTHAMPTON, NJ – Fire crews from across Burlington County worked through the night Sunday after a large barn fire erupted on the 400 block of Isaac Budd Road, drawing a massive multi-agency…

Jackson Township sophomore dominates Brick Bowling Tournament with 288 high game, 780 series

JACKSON TWP., NJ – Jackson Memorial High School sophomore Michael Fogarty continued his breakout season on the lanes, posting a 288 high game and 780 series to lead all scorers at the…

Rosemary Becchi faces GOP backlash after loss in state chair race over support for Lakewood Democrat lawmaker

TRENTON, N.J. – Rosemary Becchi, who lost her bid for New Jersey Republican Party chair to Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon on Monday, is facing sharp criticism from America First conservatives after…

Monmouth County GOP Facing Backlash After $175k in Public Funding to Controversial LGBTQ Group

FREEHOLD, N.J. – Monmouth County Republican officials are under scrutiny after reports surfaced that county funds were awarded to Garden State Equality (GSE), New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, which is now…

Two Philadelphia men in girdles arrested after repeated thefts at Bensalem liquor store

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA – Two Philadelphia men have been arrested in connection with a string of retail thefts at a Fine Wine & Good Spirits store, where investigators say the suspects used…

Vicious Lakewood EMS rivalry turns ugly as response vehicle egged after racist calls target new company

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A rising local emergency medical service, Hatzulas Nefashos, is facing escalating harassment amid a growing turf war over who controls first-response operations in the Lakewood and Jackson area. The…

Toms River Council rejects mayor’s call to cut ties with insurance firm under state investigation

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River council members aligned with former Mayor Mo Hill have voted to block Mayor Dan Rodrick’s attempt to save hundreds of thousands of dollars and cut ties…

Toms River Council Passes Rule That Could Put Mayor in Jail for Exercising Free Speech During Council Meetings

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The new Toms River Council majority got to work early in their retribution against Mayor Dan Rodrick and passed a rule that could see opposition council members in…

Time for Accountability: Governor-Elect Sherrill Must End the Government Public Healthcare Fraud System On Day One

As every person who lives in New Jersey is facing historic record healthcare premium increases in 2026, it’s time for New Jersey to end the practice of free publicly funded healthcare for…

Lakewood State Senator Gets $89,000 Free Healthcare for Serving One Day Per Month on Utilities Board

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) is facing renewed criticism after budget documents revealed that its commissioners receive some of the most generous compensation packages among local utility boards…

Cherry Hill firefighter hangs up helmet after saving lives on and off duty

Cherry Hill firefighter retires after 25 years of heroic service and daring rescues Cherry Hill, NJ – Firefighter Jeffrey E. Marsden, a 25-year veteran of the Cherry Hill Fire Department, will officially…

Toms River woman held on multiple animal cruelty charges

Toms River, NJ – An Ocean County woman identified as Gabriella Dauria was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Monday and is being held after authorities charged her with multiple counts…

Overturned vehicle shuts down Garden State Parkway express lanes in Middletown

MIDDLETOWN TWP., N.J. – Traffic came to a standstill Sunday afternoon after a serious crash involving an overturned vehicle blocked all express lanes on the Garden State Parkway northbound near Exit 109,…

Woman launches antisemitic tirade after crash outside Manalapan Police Station

Manalapan, NJ – A minor car accident outside the Manalapan Township Police Department turned into a disturbing incident of antisemitic abuse after a local woman allegedly hurled slurs at Jewish victims following…

NJDOT bans tractor trailers on several interstates as major winter storm hits the state

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Transportation issued a statewide commercial vehicle travel restriction Friday afternoon as a major winter storm began sweeping across the region, bringing snow, ice, and…

Winter blast slows Turnpike traffic as Delaware Memorial Bridge reopens after crash

PENNSVILLE TWP., NJ – A band of icy weather triggered slick conditions and speed restrictions across major South Jersey highways Friday evening, prompting authorities to limit traffic to 45 miles per hour…

He Campaigned Against Pay Raises for Elected Officials, But Happily Cashed His First Check After Taking Office

JACKSON, N.J. – It’s Christmas time in the Pollak house, but this year, there’s a little something extra underneath that tree. Jackson Councilman Christopher Pollak, who campaigned on rooting out political corruption…

Jackson councilman who blasted 400% pay raise happily cashes first public check after just one meeting