New Jersey Lottery rolls out 13 new millionaires in latest quarter

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Lottery players claimed big winnings in the second quarter of 2025, with 200 players statewide winning prizes of $10,000 or more from April 1 through June 30,…

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Dems Block New Jersey Voter ID Bill in Trenton

TRENTON, N.J. — A Republican-backed bill requiring voters to present photo identification before casting ballots was blocked Monday in the Democrat-controlled New Jersey Assembly, sending the measure back to committee without a…

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24 arrested in major drug bust spanning eight cities across North Jersey

LINDEN, N.J. — A long-term narcotics investigation led by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office and Linden Police culminated in the arrest of 24 individuals and the seizure of large quantities of drugs,…

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Dozens arrested in narcotics blitz as N.J. drug empire collapses

LINDEN, N.J. — A sweeping, multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of 24 individuals and the dismantling of a major drug distribution network operating across multiple counties in New Jersey, Union County…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

New Jersey residents don’t need to pay for spring garden soil and mulch, here’s how

TRENTON, NJ — As spring planting ramps up across the state, many New Jersey residents are spending heavily on topsoil, compost, mulch, and garden soil at home improvement and garden stores. But…

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Robbinsville woman charged after 5-year-old girl found dead, two other children neglected

TRENTON, N.J. — A Robbinsville woman has been arrested and charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child following the death of a 5-year-old girl in her care, the…

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New Jersey Town Bans Bird Feeders Ahead of Looming Statewide Ban

The war against feeding birds in New Jersey just heated up as one town decided it’s not waiting for an official statewide ban to take action. A contentious debate over bird feeders…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Pets and Animals

New Jersey man sentenced to 12 years for firearms possession, cocaine distribution

NEWARK, N.J. — A convicted felon was sentenced to 12 years in prison for illegally possessing firearms and distributing cocaine, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced. Dominick Montgomery, 38, of Plainfield, pleaded guilty…

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New Jersey Seeking Gas-Powered Bus Ban to Start in 2031

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Bob Smith, representing the 17th District of Middlesex and Somerset, has sponsored a pivotal bill, Senate No. 214, which mandates the transition of New Jersey’s public transportation motorbuses…

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Two New Jersey GOP Lawmakers Vote Yes to Phil Murphy Gas Tax Increase, EV Tax

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—Two New Jersey lawmakers, Alex Sauickie and Robert Clifton, voted yes to help Democrats in Trenton approve a massive overhaul of the state’s gasoline tax system. The overhaul includes increased…

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“Hands Off My Ballot” Tour Energizes America First Republicans in New Jersey

NEW JERSEY — The America First Republicans of New Jersey have announced an updated schedule for their “Hands Off My Ballot” Trump Petition Rallies, set to commence on March 2 in Mt.…

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Drug Dealer Sentenced in 2021 Major Drug Operation at the Jersey Shore

TOMS RIVER, NJ — In a landmark case stemming from the extensive “Operation Checkmate” investigation, Mark Capichana, 56, of Keyport, has been sentenced to a total of fourteen years in New Jersey…

Two New Jersey Gas Station Bandits Behind Bars

NEWARK, NJ – Two men from Essex County, New Jersey, have been charged with a series of gunpoint robberies targeting gas stations. Ahmad Singletary, 24, and Joseph Young, 26, both residents of…

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Police Investigating Overnight Murder in Essex

ESSEX, MD – A homicide investigation is underway in the 1000 block of Middlesex Road in Essex, following the discovery of a deceased male at the scene. The Baltimore County Police Department…

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Phil Murphy on Wife Running For U.S. Senate: I’m Not Making Any Deals

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is under fire from all sides after his wife Tammy announced she was running for U.S. Senate last week. Rumors of political deal-making and…

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Woman Arrested for Stabbing Incident at Carlisle Hotel

CARLISLE, PA – Amanda Gutierrez was taken into custody by Middlesex Township Police Department on Saturday, following a stabbing incident at a local hotel. The police were dispatched to the hotel, located…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Officials hash out plans for New Jersey’s 12th District leadership future

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Sam Thompson is 87 years old, but he’s not ready to quit serving the 12th New Jersey legislative district despite having a Republican primary…

New Jersey News·Politics

Trenton man charged after body found in trash bag

TRENTON, NJ – A Trenton man has been charged in connection to an investigation of a body found inside a trash bag at home on Beatty Street in December. David Gibson, 44,…

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Body found in garbage bag inside empty Trenton apartment

TRENTON, NJ – Detectives with the Trenton Police Department and Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating after a body was found inside a garbage bag inside an apartment in the city. Police…