New Jersey Federal Judge Blocks Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Offshore Wind Project Down the Shore

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at halting construction of a major offshore wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York, dealing a…

Judge Allows Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against New Jersey Motel to Move Forward

CAMDEN, NJ — A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was trafficked as a minor at a New Jersey motel to proceed, rejecting the business’s…

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Dog rescued after being thrown from moving pickup in York County

Dog thrown from moving truck in Dover sparks police search for driver Dover, PA — A witness report of a dog being thrown from a moving vehicle has prompted an investigation in…

Newark Man Arrested in Deadly New Jersey Chick-fil-A Shooting That Killed 23-Year-Old

Union Township, NJ — A 23-year-old man was killed and six others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a busy Chick-fil-A on Route 22 last month, and prosecutors say a suspect is…

Map of the Newark, NJ area showing heavy traffic with red congestion lines along major highways (I-280, I-95) and surrounding streets; labeled towns (Newark, East Orange, Secaucus) and venue icons on the right.

World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map

Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…

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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, State Sued by Department of Justice Over Executive Orders and Laws Against Federal Immigration Officers

Newark, NJ — A major legal battle over immigration enforcement is unfolding in New Jersey after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit against the state and Gov. Mikie Sherrill,…

NJ Transit Says Walking to World Cup Games in New Jersey “Not Safe” Use $150 Per Ticket Trains Instead

NJ Transit Warns World Cup Fans: Don’t Walk to MetLife as $150 Train Plan Sparks Backlash East Rutherford, NJ — Fans hoping to skip steep transit costs by walking to MetLife Stadium…

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Hochul Slams New Jersey’s $150 World Cup Ticket Scheme As Crazy

New York, NY — A growing feud over who owns and pays for moving World Cup crowds from New York City to MetLife Stadium is spilling into public view after New York…

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New Jersey Drivers Claim Insurers Undervalued Totaled Cars in Federal Class Action Lawsuit

Newark, NJ — Drivers suing two insurance companies over alleged lowball payouts for totaled vehicles can expand their case after a federal judge ruled Sunday that new claims may proceed, even as…

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Jeopardy Star Jamie Ding Earns $880K—Still Not Enough to Buy a Home and Live Comfortably in Most of New Jersey

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Jamie Ding’s historic 31-game winning streak on Jeopardy! turned him into one of the quiz show’s all-time top performers, earning him approximately $880,000 and national recognition. But despite the…

Newark parents charged after 6-week-old twins found with burns, fractures

Infants hospitalized with severe injuries that deputies say were not accidental. NEWARK, NY – A New York couple is facing criminal charges after their 6-week-old twin boys were hospitalized with severe injuries,…

GOP Slams New Jersey’s World Cup Fiasco, Warn Fans Face High Transit Fares and Limited Economic Gain

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Republicans are escalating criticism of the state’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing taxpayers are footing tens of millions in costs while early signs point…

New Egypt Speedway Sits Silent This Spring After 30 Years of Thunder in the Pines

NEW EGYPT, N.J. — The engines will go quiet in Ocean County next year as New Egypt Speedway plans no racing season in 2026, ending a nearly 30-year run of continuous competition…

Yankees Players Pushing Team for New Uniforms, Breaking Century Old Tradition

NEW YORK, NY — First it was beards and facial hair. Now, the Yankees want to change their uniforms, breaking from team traditions that have been a staple for the franchise for…

Passenger train at a stadium platform as fans walk toward the entrance for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

New Jersey spends $20M to promote World Cup while ‘NY–NJ’ branding sparks political firestorm

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is committing $20 million to promote itself during the 2026 FIFA World Cup even as the event is branded globally as “New York–New Jersey,” a tension that…

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New Jersey Has More Horses Per Square Mile Than Kentucky, Here’s Why

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey packs thousands of horses into a surprisingly small footprint, ranking among the most horse-dense states in the country and rivaling Kentucky on a per-square-mile basis, according to…

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New Jersey’s Top Two Crops Feed America, But It’s Not the One You Most Expect

TRENTON, N.J. —New Jersey’s agricultural identity is so tightly tied to “Jersey Fresh” tomatoes and famously sweet blueberries that it’s easy to assume the state’s top crops would come straight from a…

New Jersey’s Battle With FIFA Continues as State Claims $62 Million NJ Transit Bill to Transport Fans

Trenton, NJ – Moving an estimated 320,000 fans to and from eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will cost more than $62 million, with New Jersey Transit officials outlining a plan…

Twentieth Century Fad Still a Big Hit in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey collectors generated more than 150,000 online searches for sports trading cards in the past year, ranking the state among the most active markets in the country as…

New Jersey Monday Morning Traffic Report: GWB 45 Minute Delay, Trains Backed Up

Crashes, Signal Failure Snarl NJ Commute as Tunnel, Bridge Delays Hit 45 Minutes NEWARK, N.J. — A series of crashes, lane closures, and a malfunctioning traffic signal are choking New Jersey’s Monday…

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