Cory Booker wants to lead Democrat trip to free deported MS-13 gang member from El Salvador prison

Newark, NJ — New Jersey U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is weighing whether to lead a congressional delegation to El Salvador in an effort to demand the return of an accused MS-13 gang…

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Barnegat Bay Blitz returns with student-powered cleanup in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ — Volunteers across the Barnegat Bay Watershed will take to streets, parks, and shorelines Thursday for the Barnegat Bay Blitz, an annual large-scale litter cleanup aimed at protecting New Jersey’s…

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‘This campaign is a scam’: Trump delegate unloads on Bill Spadea in scathing NJ governor race tirade

TRENTON, N.J. — Conservative commentator Mike Crispi issued a fiery rebuke of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea, accusing the Republican hopeful of deception, financial mismanagement, and betrayal of the MAGA movement…

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Cape May County player strikes lottery jackpot on tax day

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player turned tax day into payday by winning the full $22,146 Jersey Jackpot Fast Play Progressive prize on Tuesday, April 15, in Cape May County.…

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ICE arrests over 1,000 illegal workers in historic crackdown, targets $1M in business fines

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested more than 1,000 undocumented workers since January 20, marking what the agency calls the highest rate of worksite enforcement arrests in its…

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Great Adventure looks toward future with life after Kingda Ka

JACKSON, NJ — The date is now 0 A.K., zero years after the death of Kingda Ka. Kingda Ka, once the tallest and fastest roller coaster on Earth, is no longer part…

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Tax Day: Phil Murphy and Trenton Dems’ Favorite Annual Quince de Abril Fiesta

Political Satire: Happy Tax Day, New Jersey! Also known as Quince De Abril! Or, as Governor Phil Murphy and his Trenton Democratic pals probably call it, “Christmas in Spring.” While the rest…

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Liberty roars: Jackson cheer champs crowned state and national victors, honored by township council

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team was honored by the township council this month after capturing both state and national championship titles, along with top accolades for sportsmanship…

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Howell woman pleads guilty to $4 million theft and tax fraud after years of embezzlement

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Jeanette Avellan entered a guilty plea before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Natalie S. Watson, admitting to second-degree theft of movable property, third-degree failure to pay income taxes,…

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Lucy, The Elephant. Lucy the Elephant is a six-story elephant-shaped example of novelty architecture, constructed of wood and tin sheeting in 1881 by James V. Lafferty in Margate City, New Jersey.

$500,000 Federal Funding for Lucy the Elephant Revoked by DOGE

MARGATE, NJ The iconic Lucy the Elephant, a 143-year-old National Historic Landmark, has found itself at the center of controversy after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) abruptly rescinded $500,000 in discretionary…

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Toms River to host free kids’ fishing derby at Veterans Park

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Children and teens can cast a line and compete for prizes next month as Toms River Township teams up with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for…

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Top Spadea advisor says Bramnick the only candidate who can defeat a Democrat in November

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A top advisor for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea and a paid consultant for the Elect Common Sense organization says John Bramnick has the best chance to…

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Little Falls shopper hits it big with Fast Play lottery win

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player walked away with the full $17,917 Fast Play Progressive jackpot on Thursday after purchasing a winning ticket in Passaic County. Key Points Lucky ticket…

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Overnight Route 18 shutdowns to cause delays this week in East Brunswick

TRENTON, NJ — Route 18 in East Brunswick will face multiple overnight closures in both directions throughout the week beginning Monday, as the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) conducts roadway reconstruction,…

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Ridgewood clamps down on bird feeders as legislators push for statewide ban

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A new amendment to Ridgewood’s wildlife ordinance is cracking down on the feeding of unconfined animals as state lawmakers move forward with a broader bill that could prohibit most…

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NJ panel advances bill to overhaul funding process for nonpublic school services

TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey Assembly committee has approved a bill that would restructure how the state reimburses school districts for providing auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students. Key…

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Spadea aligned PAC confirms, but defends $225,000 in payments made to former radio host

TRENTON, N.J. — The Common Sense Club pushed back Thursday against what it called a politically motivated “smear campaign,” issuing a public response after a recent report questioned its operations, finances and…

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Grief and unity in Millville as Community steps up after fire kills two sisters and displaces dozens

MILLVILLE, NJ — A South Jersey community is mourning the loss of two young sisters after a ferocious fire ripped through a Millville neighborhood late Wednesday night, killing the girls and leaving…

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Trainer and kids drinking water in the boot camp on a sunny day

NJ bill would force water breaks on turf sports fields as temperatures soar

TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require mandatory water breaks during sports events on artificial turf fields based on rising outdoor temperatures, with games suspended…

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NJ lawmakers push $500K media blitz to warn parents about social media’s dangers to kids

TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would launch a $500,000 statewide public awareness campaign to educate parents and guardians on the dangers social media use poses…