Man Shot in Face at Jersey Shore Motel, Suspect Arrested

Rio Grande Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Motel Shooting Wounds Victim MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 25-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the face Friday afternoon after a confrontation outside…

Dozens More New Jersey School Districts Slash Jobs and Programs; Funding Cuts Deepen Divide As Newark Aid Increases

Trenton, NJ – School districts across New Jersey are cutting teachers, closing schools, eliminating student programs, and increasing class sizes as the long-running effects of the state’s S2 school funding law continue…

Speeding car launches 250 feet through air before fiery New Jersey crash kills driver

Police say vehicle became airborne over roadway before slamming into bridge and erupting in flames JAMESBURG, N.J. — A New Jersey driver was killed after a speeding vehicle launched an estimated 250…

Church finance boss admits stealing more than $1.2 million to bankroll luxury lifestyle

Prosecutors say former New Jersey church official used stolen funds for Cadillac SUV, Yankees tickets and fishing trips TRENTON, N.J. — A former New Jersey church finance official admitted stealing more than…

Toms River, Mayor Rodrick Welcomes New Shawarma Restaurant on Fischer Boulevard

Toms River, NJ – Toms River officials joined business owners this week to celebrate the opening of one of the township’s newest restaurants, bringing Middle Eastern cuisine to a busy stretch of…

Four arrested after detectives uncover guns and defaced weapon

Six guns seized and four men arrested after chaotic Franklin Township police crackdown FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A quality-of-life police operation targeting reported gun activity in Franklin Township exploded into a sweeping…

$482K winning ticket sold at local deli in Allegheny County

$482K Fast Play ticket sold in Allegheny County as top prize is hit MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Fast Play ticket worth more than $482,000 was sold in Allegheny County, marking a top…

$2.1M jackpot lands at Whitehall Mini Mart

$2.1M lottery ticket sold in Lehigh County as jackpot hit in Cash 5 drawing MIDDLETOWN, PA — A single lottery ticket sold in Lehigh County matched all five numbers in Thursday’s Cash…

Wave of $1M winners hits Pennsylvania in one night

Five $1M Powerball tickets sold across Pennsylvania in single drawing Middletown, PA — Five separate lottery tickets sold across Pennsylvania each won $1 million in the same Powerball drawing, adding to a…

Migrants with ICE Detainers Charged with Dealing Meth in Operation Honey Pot

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Three men including two illegal aliens are being held in Ocean County Jail faces multiple first- and second-degree drug charges after authorities say he possessed large quantities of…

Lehigh County store sells $2.5M scratch-off jackpot ticket

Lucky scratcher lands $2.5M at local GIANT store Middletown, PA — A routine scratch-off purchase in Lehigh County turned into a $2.5M payday after a winning ticket was sold at a GIANT…

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

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…

Howell Police Arrest Man, Teen After Car Burglaries; Officers Recover Ghost Gun With 50-Round Drum

HOWELL, N.J. — A 22-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy face multiple charges after a series of early-morning vehicle burglaries led officers to recover a ghost gun with a 50-round drum magazine,…

Smiling woman in a dark blazer overlays a park scene where two landscapers in safety vests mow and edge the lawn.

Watch: New Jersey Lawmaker Says Mexicans are Good at Cutting Grass and Trees Despite Being Short People

Willingboro, New Jersey — A township council meeting turned contentious after Councilwoman Rebecca Perrone said “Mexicans know what to do with grass” while discussing landscaping contracts, prompting criticism over racial stereotyping in…

Trenton man arrested in Andrew Coates murder case after August 2025 shooting, Mercer County prosecutors say

Trenton, NJ — A 41-year-old man’s fatal shooting in Trenton last summer has led to a murder arrest, with authorities charging a 47-year-old suspect in connection to the August 2025 killing, Mercer…

Trenton man arrested in Pennsylvania for 2025 fatal shooting that killed Andrew Coates

Authorities say homicide task force investigation led to charges months after deadly gunfire incident Trenton, NJ — A fatal shooting that left a 41-year-old man dead and multiple others injured in Trenton…

Jackson Resident Alleges Religious Discrimination in Grande Harmony Affordable Housing House of Worship Dispute

Claim surfaces as developer seeks to replace promised clubhouse with synagogue at controversial project Jackson, New Jersey — A Jackson resident alleges he is being excluded from living in the Grande Harmony…

NJ Friday morning traffic snarled by crash, sewer break, and widespread delays

Multiple incidents across North and Central New Jersey slow commuters during peak rush hour, with lane closures and bridge congestion impacting key corridors. Newark, New Jersey – A series of crashes, infrastructure…

New Jersey grand jury indicts Woodbridge police sergeant in fatal 2025 shooting

Attorney General’s Office charges officer with first-degree aggravated manslaughter Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced that a state grand jury has indicted Woodbridge Police Department Sgt.…

Big win hits Warren County as Powerball ticket lands $200K

Warren County Powerball ticket hits $200K prize with Power Play boost Middletown, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Warren County sold a Powerball ticket worth $200,000 for Saturday’s drawing, according to…

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