Car Explodes on New Jersey Street, Injuring One and Damaging Nearby Home

TOTOWA, N.J. – A person was injured after a vehicle exploded in the driveway of a New Jersey home early Monday, sending emergency crews rushing to a quiet residential neighborhood. The explosion…

Tiny New Jersey Pelican Island Ends Decades of Strange Split Between Two Police Departments

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – One of New Jersey’s most unusual policing arrangements has come to an end after three neighboring municipalities agreed on a solution that local officials say will improve emergency…

New Jersey Among Nation’s Most Indebted States as Residents Shoulder Heavy Per-Capita Debt Burden

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey continues to rank among the nation’s most indebted states on a per-capita basis, highlighting the long-term financial obligations facing taxpayers in the Garden State and across the…

Beautiful Week of Sunshine in New Jersey Expected to End With Chance of Weekend Rain

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey is in for a stretch of classic summer weather this week, with mostly sunny skies, increasing heat and little chance of rain through Friday before showers and…

Businesses Fleeing New Jersey for Other States At Record Levels

TRENTON, N.J. – A report from the independent nonprofit research organization Focus NJ concludes that New Jersey has lost thousands of jobs, hundreds of millions of dollars in payroll, and millions in…

New E-Bike Law Puts Burdens on Low-Cost, Green Method of Transportation for Many in New Jersey

New Jersey’s new e-bike regulations take effect this week, fundamentally changing how electric bicycles are regulated across the state. Supporters say the law is intended to improve safety following a rise in…

Trump Administration Revives Plan for ICE Detention Center at Roxbury Warehouse as New Jersey Arrests Increase

Roxbury Township, NJ – The Trump administration has revived plans to consider converting a massive warehouse in Roxbury Township into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, marking another reversal in the…

Former New Jersey Roller-Skating Coach Charged with Sexual Assault

Ventnor City, NJ – A former South Jersey roller-skating coach has been arrested on charges stemming from allegations that he groomed and repeatedly sexually assaulted a teenage athlete he coached during the…

Wife of Convicted Former New Jersey Senator Menendez Reports to Federal Prison

Englewood Cliffs, NJ – Nadine Menendez reported to federal prison Friday to begin serving a 54-month sentence after her conviction in a sweeping public corruption case involving her husband, former New Jersey…

New Jersey Eases ADHD Prescription Rules, Expands Telehealth Access for Adults

Trenton, NJ – Adults in New Jersey who are prescribed certain medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will soon have greater flexibility in maintaining their prescriptions under a new law…

New Jersey Wants to Penalize Employers for Hiring Part-Time Workers Enrolled in Medicaid

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require large employers to pay annual fees when employees or their dependents receive health coverage through Medicaid rather than employer-sponsored insurance,…

It’s Official: Phil Murphy-Owned Gotham FC to Leave New Jersey for New York City in 2028

Harrison, NJ – NJ/NY Gotham FC, the National Women’s Soccer League club co-owned by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy, has officially announced it will relocate its home…

New Jersey Sued for Allowing Non-Residents to Vote in Federal Elections

Trenton, NJ – The Republican National Committee, the New Jersey Republican State Committee, and Republican congressional candidate Michael McGuire have filed a lawsuit challenging a New Jersey law they argue allows individuals…

New Jersey Gets an F Grade as the 2nd Least Business-Friendly State in America

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey slipped one spot to 31st in CNBC’s 2026 Top States for Business rankings, reflecting continued challenges in infrastructure, business climate, and the cost of doing business despite…

More Than 1,500 JCP&L Customers Still Without Power Nearly a Week After Devastating New Jersey Storms Began

Nearly 1,500 Jersey Central Power & Light customers remained without electricity Thursday, one week after powerful storms swept across New Jersey and left tens of thousands in the dark. HOLMDEL, N.J. —…

Breakwater Beach Waterpark Offers Free Admission to New Jersey Beach Lifeguards

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Breakwater Beach Waterpark is recognizing New Jersey’s beach lifeguards with five evenings of free admission this summer as part of a partnership with the New Jersey Swim Safety…

Gov. Sherrill Touts Lowering Electric Bills Across New Jersey, But Ratepayer Aren’t Seeing Any Relief Yet

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill is touting what she says are more than $1 billion in savings for New Jersey utility customers during her first six months in office, pointing to…

Trump Rejects New Jersey’s Snow Disaster Aid Request, Leaving State to Cover Cleanup Costs

TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald Trump has denied New Jersey’s request for a federal major disaster declaration following February’s severe winter storm, leaving the state responsible for covering tens of millions of…

Another roof collapses after wild New Jersey storms in Monmouth County

A second roof collapse has struck the Jersey Shore in less than 48 hours WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A second roof collapse in just days has been reported along the Jersey Shore…

In New Jersey, Some Water Pistols Are Considered Firearms and Can Carry A $1,000 Fine

TRENTON, N.J. — Parents shopping for water guns on Amazon may be surprised to find that some products cannot be shipped to New Jersey, even though state law specifically exempts traditional water…

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