Driver Arrested After on Drug Charges

Driver Arrested After Crash Involving Drugs **Atlantic City, NJ** - The Atlantic City Police Department has arrested a driver following a vehicular collision involving drugs. Officer John Bell witnessed a collision between…

Secretary of Defense Hegseth to Give Pentagon, Military Much Needed Wake Up Call

President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense has stirred strong reactions from both corporate media and defense experts. Critics argue Hegseth, a Fox News personality and military veteran,…

Trump Pledges to Dismantle Department of Education: Why Little Will Change in New Jersey

OPINION – So, imagine this: the federal Department of Education gets dismantled, sending control of schools directly back to each state. For New Jersey, that might sound like local freedom—but it could…

New Jersey Enacts New Law Against Home Invasions

Morris County Enforces New Law Against Home Invasions **Morristown, NJ** - Morris County law enforcement is taking action against home invasions with the implementation of a new law. This decision follows a…

New Jersey Governor Suggests Racism, Sexism in Play in Trump’s Historic Defeat of Harris

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Suggests Racism, Sexism May Have Influenced Kamala Harris’s Political Struggles TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy hinted this week that Vice President Kamala Harris may…

Here’s What They Are Saying About New Jersey Governors Weird Halloween Costume

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy made a unique Halloween appearance this year by dressing as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, drawing attention for his playful, albeit unconventional, costume. In his…

New Jersey Offers Rehab and Recovery Path for Addicts as Tranq Takes Foothold Statewide

TRENTON, N.J. — As New Jersey faces a growing addiction crisis tied to the use of a potent animal tranquilizer known as “tranq,” health officials and addiction specialists are underscoring the expanding…

Illegal Immigration Is Taking a Financial Toll on New Jersey Housing and Public Resources

The ongoing migrant surge, driven by various policies and geopolitical issues, is having a noticeable impact on New Jersey’s housing market and public resources. New Jersey, a sanctuary state, is facing an…

New Jersey Allocates $30 Million for Electric School Buses

TRENTON, N.J. — Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced on Wednesday the state’s first round of funding for electric school buses, allocating $15 million in grants to help local districts purchase…

N.J. expands electric vehicle charging access with new utility requirements

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced on Wednesday the adoption of new minimum filing requirements (MFRs) for the state’s investor-owned electric distribution companies (EDCs) to expand…

New Jersey Solar Energy Plan Expanded to Include Panels Over Farmland

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) approved new regulations on Wednesday to initiate its Dual-Use Agrivoltaics Pilot Program, a state-led initiative to integrate solar energy production on…

Downtown Cranford Hosts Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade and Dance Fest

CRANFORD, NJ – On Sunday, October 27, Eastman Street in Cranford will be the place to be for pet lovers as the annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. The…

Famous New Jersey Bakery Pulls Plug on Scheduled Republican Meet and Greet, Citing Trump

Anthony Calandra, the owner of Calandra’s Bakery and Italian Market in Essex County, recently made headlines after canceling a GOP get-out-the-vote event at his venue. Calandra had initially agreed to host the…

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New Jersey animal control officer charged with misconduct and theft

FRENCHTOWN, N.J. — A Frenchtown Animal Control Officer has been charged with official misconduct and theft following a joint investigation by the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and the Frenchtown Police Department. Carolyn…

Former Lakewood Mayor Endorses Zach Dougherty for Council

The Democrat candidate for Toms River, Zachary Dougherty, is facing criticism following reports that his campaign has received donations from two prominent figures in Lakewood. The contributions come from Marta Harrison, former…

Toms River Candidate for Council Wants to Ban Guns in New Jersey

Zach Dougherty, a rising figure in Toms River politics, has become a prominent voice for gun control activism in New Jersey. A 2019 graduate of Toms River High School North, Dougherty is…

Toms River Candidate’s Campaign Funding From Lakewood Power Brokers Raising Eyebrows

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Democrat candidate for Toms River is under fire this week after taking campaign donations from two of Lakewood’s biggest power powerbrokers, a realtor and the head of…

New Jersey Hunter Breaks State Record with 770 Pound Black Bear Kill

A new state record for black bears has been set in New Jersey, after hunter Brian Melvin took down an enormous 770-pound bear in Morris County. Using a compound bow, Melvin secured…

Dougherty Campaign Manager Endorses Offshore Wind Energy, High Density Housing for New Jersey

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Zach Dougherty, a Democratic candidate in Toms River, has raised eyebrows with his decision to appoint Ben Dziobek, a climate activist and outspoken advocate for the abolition of…

Toms River School Taxes Going up 9.9% as Superintendent Facing Ethics Charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent Michael Citta, who served as underboss to disgraced and convicted former Superintendent Michael Rittaco, is facing ethics charges alleging election interference and using public school…

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