Thinking of Great Wolf Lodge This Christmas Break? Think Again! Prices Are Through the Roof

I’ll admit, it’s been a few years since the family has gone to Great Wolf Lodge, but when looking to book a few nights this Christmas break, I was shocked to see…

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Manhattan driver charged in fatal Washington Bridge crash that killed construction worker

NEW YORK, NY – A Manhattan man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal collision that killed a construction worker on the Washington Bridge last year. Jesus Juarez, 36,…

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Ford City man busted in trading card heist at collectibles shop

Ford City man accused of stealing $13K in rare trading cards from New Kensington shop NEW KENSINGTON, PA – A man from Ford City is facing charges after allegedly stealing more than…

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As Graduation Test Scores Drop, New Jersey Wants to End Testing Instead of Improving Scores and Fixing the Problem

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill to eliminate New Jersey’s high school graduation proficiency exam advanced in the Assembly Education Committee, igniting a debate over standards, equity, and workforce readiness. Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’…

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Baltimore father carjacked at gunpoint while strapping in child

Baltimore father carjacked while loading child as suspects crash into cop car during chase Baltimore, MD — A man was placing his child into a car seat Thursday morning when two suspects…

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Man sentenced for stabbing off-duty MTA worker at Bronx subway station

Man gets 10 years for brutal stabbing of off-duty MTA worker at Bronx subway station Bronx, NY — A 53-year-old man with no known address has been sentenced to a decade in…

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Eight Philadelphia Youth Football Players Busted at Florida Nationals for Dick’s Heist

DAVENPORT, FL – Eight teenagers from Pennsylvania who were in Polk County to compete in a youth football championship were arrested Saturday after deputies foiled an organized retail theft at Dick’s Sporting…

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Young man found fatally shot in DC apartment

Man found shot dead in Northeast DC apartment as cops hunt killer Washington, DC — A quiet Friday night turned deadly inside a Northeast Washington apartment when a 20-year-old man was found…

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Sadeghi: Ocean County’s Jakes Branch Nature Center a hidden gem

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Longtime resident and Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi is encouraging Ocean County families to visit Jakes Branch County Park after attending a Veterans Appreciation Day event hosted there…

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Jackson Council Reminds Residents of Hours to Connect Directly with Elected Officials

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council would like to remind the public of its hours for the ongoing “Meet the Council” sessions and “Council Hours,” which provide residents with additional opportunities to engage directly…

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Costs climb again in construction of Ocean County Justice Complex annex

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s long-planned Justice Complex Annex project continues to grow in cost as commissioners approved another increase tied to ongoing construction challenges. The latest adjustment, Change Order No.…

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Yankee Candle to close stores in New Jersey and cut 900 jobs as part of company-wide restructuring

JACKSON, NJ – Yankee Candle’s parent company, Newell Brands, announced Monday it will shut down 20 of its retail stores and lay off more than 900 employees in North America as part…

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Mikie Sherrill, Dems Secretly Plotting to Raise New Jersey Sales Tax, New Jersey Assemblywoman Claims

TRENTON, N.J. – A new Republican-backed bill to slash New Jersey’s sales tax to 6 percent has set off a political clash, with Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accusing Democratic leaders and New Jersey…

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More toll hikes coming to New Jersey’s highways and bridges in 2026

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will soon face a new round of toll increases across several major highways and bridge systems beginning in early 2026, affecting millions of commuters and travelers…

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New Jersey moves forward on statewide bias crime rules for cops

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are moving to cement the state’s bias incident investigation rules into law, ensuring that every police agency follows a uniform process for reporting and responding to…

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New Jersey veterans could soon get license plats recognizing their service

TRENTON, N.J. – A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to honor New Jersey’s veterans with distinctive license plates recognizing their service. Assembly Bill 3387, sponsored by Assemblymen Harold “Hal”…

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Arrests in Wall Township: DWI and trespassing incidents

Arrests rise in Wall Township after DWI and trespassing incidents Wall Township, NJ Recent police activity in Wall Township has resulted in multiple arrests over several days. Numerous cases involving driving while…

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Headlines rattle the calm of Stafford with multiple DUI arrests

Headlines rattle the calm of Stafford with multiple DUI arrests Stafford, VA Deputies made multiple DUI arrests over the weekend following several incidents. An intoxicated driver was reported at a local store…

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15-year-old charged for fatal shooting of bicyclist in Orlando

15-year-old charged for fatal shooting of bicyclist in Orlando Orlando, FL – A 15-year-old boy faces charges for the shooting death of a 17-year-old bicyclist. Tommy Lagree Jr. is charged with second-degree…

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Fiance and sister arrested in missing Michigan woman’s case after body recovery

Fiance and sister arrested in missing Michigan woman's case after body recovery Baldwin, MI The fiance and sister of a missing Michigan woman are in custody following the discovery of a body…