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Smoking sparks fire at Toms River assisted living facility; resident evacuated safely

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire sparked by improperly discarded smoking materials forced an emergency response at a Toms River assisted living facility on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. At approximately 3:30 p.m.,…

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Fatal shooting in Nutter Park ends with arrest of armed suspect

SEAFORD, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested a 23-year-old Seaford man in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month that left one man dead and three others injured at Nutter…

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Smoking materials spark bathroom fire in Toms River home, officials say

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A residential fire broke out on Kettle Creek Road Saturday evening after improperly discarded smoking materials ignited items on a windowsill, authorities said. Key Points The Silverton Volunteer…

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Body recovered from Hudson River in Hoboken prompts park closures

HOBOKEN, NJ — Authorities recovered the body of a man from the Hudson River on Sunday, leading to the temporary closure of two parks along the Hoboken waterfront, according to the Hudson…

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Seaside Park Police mourn loss of K9 Jax after 9 years of service

SEASIDE PARK, NJ — The Seaside Park Police Department announced the passing of K9 Jax, a longtime service dog with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. K9 Jax served the community for nine…

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13-year-old student arrested for threats against Parkland Middle School

GAITHERSBURG, MD — A 13-year-old Montgomery County student has been charged after allegedly making threats against a local middle school, prompting a temporary shelter-in-place at two campuses. On March 17, administrators at…

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Bill would prohibit non-charging vehicles from parking in EV spaces

TRENTON, NJ — A proposed bill would make it illegal for non-electric vehicles and unplugged electric vehicles to park in designated electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces, imposing fines for violations and allowing…

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Brooklyn man indicted for attempted rape of jogger in city park

BROOKLYN, NY — A Brooklyn man has been arraigned on charges of attempted rape, robbery as a sexually motivated felony, and other offenses after allegedly attacking a woman jogging in Shirley Chisholm…

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Police Say 41-Year-Old Suspect Sparked Fires that Damaged Two Homes in Millvale

MILLVALE, Pa. – A 41-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fire that damaged two homes and a vehicle earlier this month, Allegheny County Police said. Millvale Police were alerted…

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NPR Reporter Danielle Kurtzleben Identified in Trump Incident, Sparking Debate Over Political Leanings

Washington, D.C. – A controversy erupted today as conservative commentator Laura Loomer identified NPR White House reporter Danielle Kurtzleben as the journalist allegedly involved in an incident where President Donald Trump was…

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National Park Service Has Pulled the Plug on Stagnant Sandy Hook Barracks Revitalization Program

SANDY HOOK, NJ – The long-stalled Fort Hancock revitalization project, a 25-year effort to breathe new life into the decaying historic district within Gateway National Recreation Area, has been officially terminated by…

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Lakewood School Trip Ends in Disaster as Bus Full of Childen Overturns on Parkway

MONTVALE, N.J. — A school bus heading to New York State overturned on the Garden State Parkway on Monday night, injuring multiple passengers and causing an overnight closure of northbound lanes. The…

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Urgent search for 14-year-old girl last seen near Twin Hills Park

WILLINGBORO, N.J. — A 14-year-old girl vanished Tuesday morning near Twin Hills Park, prompting an urgent search effort. Nedgine Derilus was last seen around 10:30 a.m. on March 11, 2025. She is…

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23-year-old man gunned down in Silver Spring parking lot

SILVER SPRING, MD – A deadly shooting in a Silver Spring parking lot over the weekend has prompted an ongoing police search for suspects. Just after 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8,…

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Joel Arciniega-Saenz Guilty of Decapitating Man, Playing Soccer With His Head at Public Park

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A New Mexico man has been convicted of first-degree murder for stabbing another man 84 times, beheading him, and then kicking the severed head around a public park,…

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Man injured in Early Morning Central Park Attack

NEW YORK — A man was injured Wednesday morning in Central Park after being attacked with a stick during a dispute, police said. The incident occurred around 8:20 a.m. at 70-02 East…

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Jackson Ordinance Revision Prohibits Parking on Grass Medians

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is in the process of updating its parking ordinances to emphasis its no parking policy on grass medians throughout the community. According to Jackson Township Council President…

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Theft Reported at Parkview Circle in Wilkes-Barre

Theft Incident Reported at Parkview Circle in Wilkes-Barre **Wilkes-Barre, PA** - A theft was reported on March 4, 2025, at an apartment located at 300 Parkview Circle. The incident occurred at 3:28…

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Asbury Park School District Declares Itself a “Safe Space” from Trump Policies

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Board of Education has introduced a resolution dec laring itself a safe space from the administration and policies of U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The…

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Four Dogs Found Dead in Plastic Bags on Garden State Parkway

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in an animal cruelty investigation after four deceased pit bull mixes were found in dog food bags…

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