Matt Platkin is out as Attorney General under Mikie Sherrill. Here’s who will replace him

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s political landscape shifted sharply this week as Rep. Mikie Sherrill announced Jennifer Davenport as her choice for the state’s next Attorney General, signaling the departure of Matt…

Local Politics·Toms River News

Committee advances Singer bills to expand protections for student parents in higher education

Legislation would ensure parenting students receive academic accommodations and dedicated campus support. TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Higher Education Committee has advanced two measures sponsored by Senator Robert Singer aimed at strengthening…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·School and Education News

NJ ShopRite shopper snags $498K winning lottery ticket

Mercer County player hits $498K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot with ticket bought at ShopRite Trenton, NJ – A Jersey Cash 5 player in Mercer County is nearly half a million dollars richer…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

Superintendent of Toms River Schools on Verge of Bankruptcy Threatens Lawsuit After State Ethics Board Denies His Plan for $80,000 Raise

Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Citta, former Ritacco Underling Irate After State Ethics Board Denies Request to Give $80,000 Pay Raise, Blames Mayor Rodrick for Interfering Toms River- Toms River Regional Schools…

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Phil Murphy’s $250 Million Wind Port Investment Gone with the Wind As Monopole Builder Hit With Eviction Suit

PAULSBORO, NJ – Holt Logistics Corp. has gone to court to evict EEW Group’s U.S. affiliate from the Paulsboro Marine Terminal after planned offshore wind work failed to advance. A complaint filed…

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Crash closes right lane on I-295 northbound in Mansfield

MANSFIELD TWP, NJ – A crash on Interstate 295 northbound shut one lane and the right shoulder Sunday morning just south of Exit 52 for Columbus Road. The New Jersey Department of…

South Jersey News·Traffic Alerts

Downed pole and wires shut Route 34 in both directions in Old Bridge

OLD BRIDGE TWP, NJ – A downed pole and wires closed all lanes of Route 34 early Saturday morning just south of County Route 699/Spring Hill Road. The New Jersey Department of…

Monmouth County News·Traffic Alerts

Downed pole and wires close Route 79 in both directions in Marlboro

MARLBORO TWP, NJ – A downed pole and wires forced the closure of Route 79 in both directions early Saturday north of County Route 4/Vanderburg Road. The incident was reported by the…

Monmouth County News·Traffic Alerts

Snow and ice cause morning crash on Garden State Parkway Exit 98 ramp

WALL TWP, NJ – A slick layer of snow and ice led to a crash early Saturday on the southbound exit ramp of the Garden State Parkway near Exit 98 for Route…

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Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by SUV on Nassau Street in Princeton

PRINCETON, N.J. – A 28-year-old Princeton man is in critical condition after being struck by an SUV while crossing Nassau Street late Friday night, police said. The collision occurred at approximately 11:32…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Brick Township police issue winter safety reminders ahead of weekend storm

Brick Township, NJ – As snow prepares to blanket Ocean County this weekend, the Brick Township Police Department is reminding residents to take precautions before hitting the road and to remove vehicles…

Community News·Ocean County News·Weather Reports and News

Linden police urge residents to move vehicles, prepare for overnight snowfall

Linden, NJ – With a winter storm expected to bring several inches of snow overnight, the Linden Police Department is advising residents to move vehicles off roadways and limit travel as plowing…

North Jersey News·Weather Reports and News

Manchester police charge man, two juveniles in Pine Lake Park vehicle burglary spree

Manchester, NJ – A 20-year-old man and two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred last month in Manchester Township’s Pine Lake Park neighborhood, police…

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Brush fire near Garden State Parkway in Wall Township extinguished after heavy response

Wall Township, NJ – A brush fire that broke out Friday afternoon near State Highway 34 South and the Garden State Parkway has been fully extinguished, officials said. The blaze, which ignited…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

Roselle man charged in Randolph kidnapping and carjacking after multistate pursuit

Randolph, NJ – A 28-year-old man from Roselle has been arrested and charged with kidnapping, carjacking, and multiple weapons offenses after police say he abducted a woman from the County College of…

Prosecutors slam proposed NJ parole reforms as threat to victim safety

Bridgeton, NJ – The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey (CPANJ) has come out forcefully against two state bills that would overhaul New Jersey’s parole system, warning they could jeopardize victim safety…

Local Politics·North Jersey News·Political Crime and Corruption·Top Headlines

Sybil’s Cave still whispers Hoboken’s secrets of the past from beneath the cliffs

HOBOKEN, NJ – Tucked into the Hudson River waterfront, Sybil’s Cave isn’t exactly hidden — yet it remains one of New Jersey’s most quietly fascinating landmarks, a place where local history and…

Community News·North Jersey News·The Buzz·Travel

Trenton bill pushes statewide spay and neuter rules for community cats

TRENTON, NJ – A Senate proposal would require most cats leaving shelters or rescues to be spayed or neutered and would fund trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs for free-roaming cats. Senate Bill 261, pre-filed…

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

Soldiers spotted at Manasquan Reservoir, Police Say It’s Just a Ruck March

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Visitors to the Manasquan River Reservoir on Friday morning were met with an unusual sight — soldiers marching the trail with what appeared to be rifles. Police quickly…

Central Jersey News·Community News·Monmouth County News

Kanitra proposes constitutional amendment to curb reckless Democrat lame duck lawmaking in Trenton

TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R-Monmouth, Ocean) introduced a constitutional amendment Thursday that would sharply limit what legislation can advance during New Jersey’s “lame duck” period — the weeks between Election…

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