New Jersey Heat Wave Peaks Friday as Temperatures Soar Above 100, Relief Arrives This Weekend

Dangerous heat will continue across parts of New Jersey through Saturday, but cooler temperatures and increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms are expected by Sunday. Mount Holly, NJ – The worst of…

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White Marsh man stops doubting after landing $50K Powerball prize

A White Marsh man who spent years doubting his lottery luck is celebrating a $50K Powerball prize after matching five winning numbers. BALTIMORE, Md. — After years of playing without a major…

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You Should Be Ashamed: New Jersey Lawmaker Slams Third Trimester Abortion and Gender Reassignment Surgeries for Children

The Republican lawmaker sharply criticized Democratic policies on transgender medical care for minors and abortion during a heated Assembly debate, calling for greater protections for children. Trenton, NJ – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra,…

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Gov. Sherrill Asks New Jersey to Turn Down the AC and Reduce Energy Usage During Heat Wave

With dangerous heat expected through Saturday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill urged residents to conserve electricity, lower their utility bills through off-peak usage, and take precautions to avoid heat-related illness. Trenton, NJ – Gov.…

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Mikie Sherrill Signs $60.7 Billion New Jersey Budget That Funds Migrant Legal Fees, Defunds Suburban Schools

Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling New Jersey’s new $60.7 billion budget the most fiscally responsible in years, but Republicans say the record spending plan falls short on affordability and transparency while expanding…

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New Jersey Democrat Rebecca Bennett Called Congressman Battling Depression a “Coward”

Congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett criticized Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s voting record and attendance just hours after he disclosed he had been receiving inpatient treatment for depression. Bridgewater, NJ – Democratic congressional candidate…

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NYPD Hoping Blurry Photos Can Lead to Brooklyn Shooting Suspects

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying three suspects after an attempted shooting in Brooklyn, though the surveillance images released offer only limited detail. Brooklyn, NY – The New York…

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Supreme Court Upholds Bans on Men in Women’s Sports – What it Means to New Jersey

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states may restrict participation on girls’ and women’s school sports teams based on biological sex, reversing lower court decisions in challenges from West Virginia and…

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Snake Found in Purchased Potted Plant in Ocean County

Associated Humane Societies says the non-venomous snake was discovered inside a recently purchased plant before being safely returned to the wild with help from Fish & Wildlife. Lacey Township, NJ – A…

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Jackson’s $40 Million McAuliffe School Sale in Jeopardy as Major Zoning Problem Emerges

The Jackson Board of Education approved the sale of the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School to Beth Medrash Govoha, but a decades-old zoning question could become one of the biggest hurdles before…

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Toms River 12U Softball All-Stars Capture District 18 Championship, Advance to Sectionals

The Toms River 12U Little League Softball All-Stars claimed the New Jersey District 18 title with back-to-back shutout victories over Brick, earning a spot in the sectional tournament. Toms River, NJ –…

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World Cup Tipping Culture Shock at Restaurants as Many Foreign Fans Skip Tipping

Restaurants across New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia are adjusting to an unexpected World Cup challenge as many international visitors, unfamiliar with American tipping customs, leave little or no gratuity for servers.…

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World Cup Promised an Economic Boom. Many Businesses Near MetLife Stadium Say It’s Killing Their Business Instead

Restaurants, breweries and small businesses near MetLife Stadium say World Cup match days have brought road closures, empty parking lots and fewer customers instead of the surge in business many expected. When…

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Most New Jerseyans Don’t Realize Satriale’s Pork Store from The Sopranos Is Now a Public Parking Lot

One of television’s most recognizable fictional businesses once stood in Kearny, but today the famous filming location has been replaced by a public parking lot. For millions of fans of The Sopranos,…

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Travel Warning Issued Today: Work from Home If You Can, It’s Futbol Time in New Jersey

Governor Mikie Sherrill and NJ TRANSIT are urging commuters to work remotely Thursday as the evening rush coincides with World Cup travel to MetLife Stadium, where Ecuador and Germany are scheduled to…

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Wife of Convicted Ocean County GOP Chairman Continues Lawsuit Blaming Accountant for Couple’s Million Dollar IRS Debt

A lawsuit filed by Joanne Gilmore alleges her longtime accountant failed to advise her that she could file separate tax returns, a decision she claims could have protected her from IRS collection…

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Paterson Strengthens Brand as Sister City to Palestinian Authority Stronghold Ramallah

Paterson officials continue expanding cultural ties with Ramallah, reflecting the city’s status as home to one of the largest Palestinian-American communities in the United States. Paterson has further cemented its relationship with…

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Former Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little Had Alite Speak Before Criminal Science Students

Update: One Year After Speaking to Students at Georgian Court University Class Run By Former Toms River Chief of Police , Mafia Hitman Arrested

The arrest of Englishtown Councilman John Alite has renewed questions about a controversial appearance he made at Georgian Court University last year at the invitation of a retired Toms River police chief.…

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New Jersey’s Mob Hitman Councilman Arrested for Extortion, Misconduct

Englishtown Councilman John Alite, a former Gambino crime family associate who later became a government witness, is accused of operating an extortion and illegal lending scheme, according to New Jersey authorities. The…

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NJ Transit Delays New York Service After World Cup Match, Local Commuters Stranded

Thousands of rail passengers faced delays and service disruptions after a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, with some NJ Transit trains stopping short of New York City and riders expressing frustration…

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