Ventnor man sentenced to prison for 2021 stabbing at Absecon park

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Ventnor man was sentenced to three years in state prison on Thursday for a stabbing that took place in Absecon nearly three years ago, authorities announced. William…

Savory Escapes: Four Must-Try Restaurants in Asbury Park This Weekend

Asbury Park, the vibrant beachside city on New Jersey’s coastline, is known not only for its lively boardwalk and cultural charm but also for its diverse and exciting culinary landscape. Whether you’re…

Lakewood completes infrastructure upgrades with minimal traffic disruption

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents and visitors in Lakewood have likely noticed smoother roads, new sidewalks, and improved traffic signals as a series of infrastructure projects were recently completed across the township. The…

Bethany Run Wildfire in Burlington and Camden Counties 50% Contained, Evacuations Lifted

EVESHAM, N.J. — Firefighters have gained ground on a wildfire straddling the Burlington and Camden County line, reaching 50% containment of the blaze that has burned 300 acres in Evesham and Voorhees…

Wildfire Burns 19 Acres Along Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — A wildfire broke out Tuesday near the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs, Bergen County, burning 19 acres and prompting a swift response from the New Jersey Forest…

Wildfire Blankets Jackson in Low-Lying Smoke and Haze on Friday Morning

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters have achieved significant progress in battling a wildfire that has burned 350 acres within the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, officials reported on Wednesday. The blaze, which…

Bergen County player wins big with Quick Draw Progressive ticket

TRENTON, NJ — A lucky lottery player in Bergen County has claimed a $15,610 prize with a Quick Draw Progressive ticket, winning 10% of the current progressive jackpot, according to the New…

Phil Murphy Vows to Fight Trump Social Changes With “Every Fiber”

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said his administration will attempt to work with President Donald J. Trump, but warned the former president, he’s willing to fight him if he…

Brush Fire in Wall Township Brought Under Control, Authorities Say

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brush fire that ignited earlier today in Wall Township is now under control, according to the Wall Township Police Department. Officials credited the swift response of local…

Wildfire forces evacuations, threatens homes in Jackson Township

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire in Jackson Township’s forested area near South Stump Tavern Road has prompted evacuations and road closures as state fire officials work to contain the rapidly spreading…

Republicans easily fend off Democrats in Ocean County commissioner race

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Republican candidates Jennifer Bacchione and Robert Arace decisively defeated Democratic challengers in the race for seats on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, according to official election results.…

Former Governor Christie Loses Alleged $5 Bet on Presidential Race

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Former New Jersey Governor and Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie had previously wagered a symbolic five dollars on Vice President Kamala Harris’s chances in the 2024 election, expressing a…

Chris Christie Said He’d Place a $5 Bet on This Presidential Candidate

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Former New Jersey Governor and GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie expressed low confidence in Vice President Kamala Harris’s chances in the 2024 election, saying he’d “bet about five bucks”…

Camden County Wildfire Creating Smoke Conditions Across the State

WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 45-acre wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest has reached 90% containment as of Tuesday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Residents as far as…

Huge Voter Turnout Reported in Ocean County on Election Day

TOMS RIVER, NJ—If Donald Trump is going to win New Jersey, he’s going to need Ocean County to do it. So far, so good. According to Ocean County Election Board Chairman George…

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $303 million as lottery fever builds

TRENTON, NJ — The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $303 million, just over a month after a Texas player won an $800 million prize, bringing renewed excitement to lottery players nationwide.…

Three Juveniles Sentenced in Connection to Fatal Shooting of Taxi Driver in Franklin Township

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Three juveniles have been sentenced in connection with the fatal shooting of Kofi Addo, a 57-year-old taxi driver who was killed during an attempted robbery in Franklin Township. The…

Ocean County’s Final Early Voting Numbers Are In, Here They Are

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Early voting in Ocean County has drawn over 107,000 residents to the polls, with Republicans leading both in-person early voting and mail-in ballot requests, according to recent data…

Cherry Hill fire officials warn of smoke from brush fires, urge residents to follow statewide fire ban

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is actively working to contain several brush fires across Camden and Burlington Counties, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. Residents in…

Silverton First Aid Swindled $750,000 According to Toms River Lawsuit Claim

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Earlier this year, Toms River Township stopped dispatching the Silver First Aid Squad after township officials learned that the non-governmental 501c3 corporation had cheated the township out of…