New Jersey Issues Black Bear Warning as Denning Season Approaches

TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 25 — As black bears increase their activity ahead of winter denning season, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Fish & Wildlife is reminding residents to properly…

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From Windmills to Water Mains, Phil Murphy Has Another Green New Idea for New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is pushing for a climate change focused plan to address New Jersey’s water supply. If history can be used as a guide, this could…

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Louisiana man sentenced to 7 years in New Jersey prison for incident with Toms River teen

TOMS RIVER, N.J.** – Spencer Caudle, 36, of Prairieville, La., was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison following his guilty plea to sexual assault in connection with a May…

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Happy National Coffee Day & World Heart Day! Here Are the Best Coffee Houses in New Jersey

If there’s one thing New Jersey knows how to do right (besides pizza and bagels), it’s a great cup of coffee. Whether you’re in the mood for a simple black brew or…

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The Best Pumpkin Picking Patches in New Jersey

Looking for the perfect pumpkin patch in New Jersey to kick off your fall season? Here are some of the best spots for pumpkin picking and fall fun! Demarest Farms in Hillsdale…

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Can New Jersey Get Worse than Phil Murphy? NJEA Boss Sean Spiller Is Running for Governor

Just when you thought New Jersey politics couldn’t get spicier, Sean Spiller, president of the powerful New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and former Montclair mayor, has announced his run for governor in…

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Great Things to do on a Great Weather Weekend in New Jersey

If the weekend weather is serving up a perfect 70 degrees in New Jersey, it’s basically the universe telling you to get outside and live your best life. September in NJ is…

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Famous New Jerseyans You Didn’t Know Were From the Garden State

When you think of New Jersey, your mind might go straight to diners, the Jersey Shore, or maybe even some Real Housewives drama. But did you know that some of the biggest…

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The Best of the Best of New Jersey’s Vibrant Food Truck Scene

New Jersey’s food truck scene is quietly serving up some of the most inventive, mouth-watering street food you’ll find on the East Coast. While the state may be known for its diners…

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Fall is Officially Here and This Weekend’s New Jersey Weather Report Confirms It

This weekend in New Jersey brings pleasant and mild weather, offering a nice change from the summer heat. Today, expect mostly sunny skies with comfortable temperatures reaching a high of around 77°F.…

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New Jersey’s New Misinformation Law Targets Doctors Who Disagree with the “Science”

TRENTON, N.J. — If you are diagnosed with a condition or told to take a medicine or even a vaccine you are skeptical of, getting a second opinion could get harder in…

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Eight Festivals That Are Uniquely New Jersey

New Jersey might be famous for its pizza, reality TV stars, and traffic circles, but did you know it’s also home to some of the most bizarre festivals you can find? From…

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The Crushing Disappointment of Bad Pizza in New Jersey and Why It Should Never Happen

If there’s one thing New Jersey knows how to do well, it’s pizza. Actually, no, scratch that—it’s one thing New Jersey does exceptionally well. When you’re in the Garden State, you expect…

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New Jersey Dad Facing Charges for Storming Into Daughter’s Classroom to Demand Apology

A Gloucester County dad is facing some serious charges after a tense showdown at Paulsboro High School back in March. The 39-year-old father from Gibbstown was indicted on Sept. 4 after he…

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Hundreds of New Jersey Tenants Protest Bad Conditions

PASSAIC, N.J. — Hundreds of tenants from the largest landlord in Passaic announced the formation of a tenant union on Thursday, calling attention to deteriorating living conditions and extreme rent hikes across…

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They Beat and Shot a Man in the Face in Jackson, Set Free by New Jersey Judge Under Bail Reform

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Three dangerous men who are facing charges for an extremely violent crime are back on the streets thanks to an Ocean County judge and New Jersey Bail Reform.…

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New Jersey Police Rescue Driver Stuck on Railroad Tracks After GPS Failure

Fair Lawn, NJ – A driver mistakenly drove onto railroad tracks on Morlot Avenue after following GPS instructions on Wednesday evening. The Fair Lawn Police Department responded promptly to the incident. Their…

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New Jersey Man Sentenced for Ghost Gun Manufacturing and Sales

Morristown, NJ – Joseph Palumbo Jr., a 34-year-old man from Columbia, NJ, has been sentenced for charges related to the unlawful manufacturing and sales of firearms without serial numbers, known as ghost…