No Freeze, Just Higher Bills: New Jersey Electric Costs Climb Up to 40% Since 2022

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents hoping for relief from rising electric bills instead faced some of the steepest utility increases in years, with many households now paying 20% to 40% more…

New Jersey Judge Charges Veteran for Assault After Defending His Wife and Children From Man Who Drove 45 Miles to Fight Him Over Facebook Post

Only in New Jersey, folks. A man involved in a recent and unrelated domestic violence incident who drove 45 miles to confront a U.S. Army combat veteran at his home over a…

New Jersey MVC Recalls ‘FDT-8647’ License Plate After Anti-Trump Message Draws Complaints

Hopewell, NJ — New Jersey motor vehicle officials have recalled a personalized license plate reading “FDT-8647” after the anti-Trump message circulated widely online and triggered complaints about political rhetoric targeting President Donald…

New Jersey Weekend Forecast: Sunny Friday Gives Way to Saturday Storms Before Warm Sunday Rebound

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents will see a mix of sunshine, showers, and a sharp warm-up this weekend, with forecasters tracking possible thunderstorms Saturday before temperatures surge close to 80 degrees…

New Jersey Investing an Estimated $5 Million to Bring World Cup Experience to Communities Across State

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. — New Jersey officials announced Tuesday that $5 million in state grants will be distributed to dozens of organizations across the state to create fan zones, watch parties, festivals,…

New Jersey Democrats’ New Plan to Vote by Phone Driven Financially by VC Brother-In-Law of New Jersey Congressman Gottheimer

Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats are advancing legislation that would allow some municipal elections to be conducted through smartphones under a pilot program backed by a national mobile voting group founded…

New Jersey Approved License Plate FDT-8647 But Denied Many Harmless Others

New Jersey MVC-Approved License Plate Referencing ‘8647’ Sparks Concern After Threats Against Trump Hopewell, N.J. — A New Jersey license plate carrying the letters and numbers “FDT-8647” has drawn sharp criticism online…

Abandoned Dog Found Tied Up in New Jersey Park Fighting for Life as Shelter Seeks Help

Forked River, NJ — A severely neglected 1-year-old dog found tied up in a park and weighing just 20 pounds is now in intensive care, as a local animal shelter works to…

Lakewood Leads New Jersey in Births, Jackson Jumps 167% Since 2018

Lakewood, NJ — More than 5,400 babies were born in Lakewood in 2024, keeping the Ocean County township at the top of New Jersey for births for the fourth consecutive year and…

New Jersey Diners Are In Decline, But State Lawmakers Say There’s A Plan To Save Them

Trenton, NJ — A new bill backed by South Jersey lawmakers would slash taxes for long-standing diners and restaurants, offering financial relief to businesses that have operated for at least 25 years…

New Jersey Records Coldest Winter in 23 Years as Snowfall Totals Hit Over 53 Inches Across State

Mount Holly, NJ — A colder-than-normal winter combined with multiple high-impact storms pushed New Jersey into one of its snowiest seasons in over a decade, with some North Jersey towns topping 30…

Another Offshore Wind Project Off NJ Coast Scrapped as Federal Deal Redirects $765M to LNG Investment

Trenton, NJ — A major offshore wind project planned off the New Jersey coast has been abandoned after federal officials reached a deal to cancel the lease, redirecting hundreds of millions of…

Newark Man Arrested in Deadly New Jersey Chick-fil-A Shooting That Killed 23-Year-Old

Union Township, NJ — A 23-year-old man was killed and six others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a busy Chick-fil-A on Route 22 last month, and prosecutors say a suspect is…

Map of the Newark, NJ area showing heavy traffic with red congestion lines along major highways (I-280, I-95) and surrounding streets; labeled towns (Newark, East Orange, Secaucus) and venue icons on the right.

World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map

Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…

Gov. Mikie Sherrill Says Redistricting New Jersey is On the Table to Eliminate Republican Seats in Congress

Trenton, NJ — The balance of political power in New Jersey’s congressional delegation could face renewed pressure as Governor Mikie Sherrill says she is willing to consider redistricting, while questions circulate about…

Two police officers wearing HSI jackets inspect a large open crate in a warehouse, revealing a yellow device inside while surrounded by stacked cardboard boxes.

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

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…

New Jersey to create pregnant persons travel warning system for abortion-hostile states

Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey General Assembly would require the state to publish a reproductive health travel advisory, categorizing every U.S. state based on how its…

Missing 17-year-old girl sparks search across New Jersey

Search underway for missing Newark teen last seen on Dayton Place Newark, NJ — A 17-year-old girl reported missing earlier this month is the focus of an ongoing search as officials ask…

Crowded seaside boardwalk with colorful storefronts and a Jumbo's sign topped by a large shrimp sculpture against a blue sky.

New Jersey’s Famous Wildwood Boardwalk to Have a Curfew This Summer

WILDWOOD, N.J. — Visitors will have to leave the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. under a newly adopted city ordinance aimed at reducing late-night disturbances, Wildwood officials announced this week.…

Harbor seal resting on a sandy beach beside a rescue crate, with a green tag on its back and a yellow tag on its rear flipper.

Rescued seal found on New Jersey road sick during blizard returns to ocean after rehab

HARVEY CEDARS, N.J. — A juvenile grey seal found stranded on a roadway after a blizzard has returned to the ocean this week following recovery from illness and malnutrition, the Marine Mammal…

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