Once Powerful NJ GOP Boss Losing Power, Respect, and Influence in Ocean County

Ocean County, New Jersey, has long been a Republican stronghold, a bastion of conservative values where the GOP machine once operated with precision under the iron grip of Chairman George Gilmore. But…

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Murphy breaks ground on nine-mile Greenway project connecting Essex and Hudson counties

NEWARK, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy joined local, county, and state officials Tuesday to break ground on the first phase of the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a nine-mile-long, 100-foot-wide former rail corridor that will…

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Former Manchester Mayor Pushed for $20.5 Million Land Buy, then Lands Job with Seller’s Consultant

MANCHESTER, N.J. — A $20.5 million land purchase in Manchester Township has ignited controversy following revelations of political contributions and ethical concerns tied to Ocean County GOP figures, including former Mayor Robert…

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Phil Murphy Declares Flood Emergency, Continues High Density Building Mandates

TRENTON, NJ = On Monday night, as 3-4 inches of rain drenched New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay indoors to avoid flash flooding. The…

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Lucky Mikie Sherrill sold UBS stock right before 24 percent plunge

BERGEN, NJ — New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 worth of UBS shares just one month before the banking giant’s stock dropped nearly 24%, according to financial disclosures and…

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Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks prior to crash earlier this year

WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to financial disclosures…

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Barack Obama Visits Phil Murphy’s Riverfront Mansion to Raise Millions for Mikie Sherrill

RED BANK, N.J. — Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign fundraising circuit Friday night, joining DNC Chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar Democratic fundraiser at New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s…

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Chris Christie Says Trump Ordered Stop on Epstein Files Release

WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized President Donald Trump over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, warning that Trump’s support base may turn on him as calls grow…

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Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick to close nightly for drainage and gas line work

TRENTON — A section of Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick will be closed and detoured nightly from Tuesday through Friday as part of an ongoing pavement and drainage improvement project, the…

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Phil Murphy Sues Feds After Trump Cuts $158 Million Migrant Education Funding

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a 24-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze billions in…

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Nearly $400K Quick Draw jackpot won at Freehold 7-Eleven

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lottery player scored a big payday Saturday, winning $394,323 on a Quick Draw progressive jackpot ticket purchased in Monmouth County, officials announced Monday. The winning ticket…

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Elmira man charged in fatal Alpine crash for allowing unlicensed teen to drive

A New York man has been charged in connection with a February crash that killed a 16-year-old passenger on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Alpine, New Jersey, prosecutors announced Thursday. According to…

Army tactical vehicle rear-ends semi on I-95, causing traffic delays near exit 10

A U.S. Army Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) rear-ended a semi tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 near exit 10 in New Jersey over the weekend, according to local authorities. The crash led to…

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Jackson Police Department announces promotions at township council meeting

The Jackson Township Police Department promoted four officers during a township council meeting held on July 8, recognizing years of service, leadership, and dedication to law enforcement and the local community. Public…

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Driver killed after SUV crashes, overturns and bursts into flames in White Township

A 54-year-old woman died late Friday night after her SUV veered off the road, struck a rock and utility pole, and caught fire in White Township, according to New Jersey State Police.…

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Phil Murphy hit with federal subpoena probing illegal alien living in his attic apartment

TRENTON — Alina Habba, the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey and a former personal attorney to Donald Trump, is leading a federal investigation into Governor Philip D. Murphy over remarks he…

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Rutgers approves $5.9B budget with sharp tuition hike and expanded aid for low-income students

Rutgers University’s Board of Governors on Tuesday approved a $5.9 billion operating budget for the 2025–2026 academic year, including a 5% tuition increase for in-state students and a 6% increase for out-of-state…

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Cory Booker Meets With Gaza’s Wanted War Criminal, Benjamim Netanyahu

Senator Cory Booker joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Washington this week for a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting backlash as photos emerged of smiling senators alongside a…

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Obama Headlines Phil Murphy Fundraiser to Help Mikie Sherrill

Former President Barack Obama re-entered the political arena Friday night with a campaign appearance in Red Bank, New Jersey, to support Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill. The fundraiser, hosted by Governor…

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Trenton Dems Let Life in Prison Bill for Teen Murders Stall in Legislature

TRENTON — A proposed New Jersey law that would mandate life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted of murdering a child under the age of 16 has not advanced since its introduction…

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