First Full Day of Summer Brings Heavy Delays Across North Jersey, Hudson River Crossings

Commuters faced lengthy backups Monday morning as police activity on the George Washington Bridge, a water main break on Route 17, and heavy rush-hour traffic snarled major roadways throughout North Jersey. The…

Four New Jersey counties contribute to most of the state’s gun violence: Here they are

A decade of New Jersey Attorney General data shows shootings have steadily declined statewide, but gun violence remains heavily concentrated in Essex, Mercer, Camden, and Passaic counties, while many suburban and rural…

Family hasn’t heard from missing NJ woman since May

Family members have not heard from the 37-year-old since May, prompting police in two New Jersey cities to seek the public’s help Paterson, NJ — A missing endangered person alert has been…

Crashes and Delays Slow New Jersey Thursday Morning Commute

A crash with injuries on Interstate 287 and a roadway closure in Somerset County were among several incidents slowing New Jersey’s Thursday morning commute. Newark, NJ – Drivers across New Jersey faced…

NJ Transit Delays Hit Morning Commute Just 10 Days Before World Cup Opens

Newark, NJ — Thousands of commuters traveling between New Jersey and New York faced delays of up to an hour Monday morning after ongoing repairs from an Amtrak tunnel fire disrupted NJ…

Multiple Crashes and Truck Accidents Shut Lanes Across New Jersey, Triggering Lengthy Morning Delays

Newark, NJ — Thousands of New Jersey commuters faced a slower and more complicated trip Monday morning as multiple crashes, overturned tractor-trailers, a vehicle fire, and heavy traffic volume combined to snarl…

Fake cop accused of handcuffing woman during terrifying Route 80 traffic stop kidnapping attempt

New Jersey investigators say a suspect used emergency lights and posed as law enforcement during the roadside encounter ROXBURY, N.J. — A New Jersey man is accused of impersonating a police officer…

Dozens More New Jersey School Districts Slash Jobs and Programs; Funding Cuts Deepen Divide As Newark Aid Increases

Trenton, NJ – School districts across New Jersey are cutting teachers, closing schools, eliminating student programs, and increasing class sizes as the long-running effects of the state’s S2 school funding law continue…

Lakewood Surges Past Elizabeth as New Jersey’s 4th Largest Town, Fueling Traffic and Growth Fears

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood’s explosive population boom is reshaping central New Jersey at breakneck speed, with new Census figures showing the Ocean County township has officially solidified its place as the state’s…

Why Sagging Pants Remain Common in New Jersey Communities Decades After the Trend Began

Newark, NJ – Fashion trends come and go, but one has stood the test of time from the 1990s through today. From city blocks in Newark and Camden to smaller towns across…

NJ Lottery player scores massive $3.2M lottery jackpot

Hudson County player hits $3.2M jackpot with lucky Secaucus ticket SECAUCUS, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold at a Secaucus business turned one Hudson County lottery player into a multimillionaire…

New Jersey Investing an Estimated $5 Million to Bring World Cup Experience to Communities Across State

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. — New Jersey officials announced Tuesday that $5 million in state grants will be distributed to dozens of organizations across the state to create fan zones, watch parties, festivals,…

School Bus Aide Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Teens in Roselle, Held in Essex County Jail

Roselle, NJ — A 69-year-old school bus aide is accused of sexually assaulting two minors he transported in Union County, targeting vulnerable students including one who is non-verbal, according to prosecutors. Federico…

Toms River and Brick Ranked New Jersey’s Safest Large Towns According to FBI Crime Data

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — It’s no secret that Ocean County is not only the most fun county in New Jersey, new data released by the FBI shows that it is also one…

Street sign reading 'Summit Ave' hanging from a utility pole against a blue sky with traffic lights and power lines overhead.

5 Arrested After Violent Jersey City Robbery on Summit Avenue, Police Say

Jersey City Officers Stop Violent Robbery, Arrest 5 Suspects in Summit Avenue Sting JERSEY CITY, NJ — A man escaped serious harm after officers interrupted a violent robbery in progress and arrested…

$400K scratch-off win in Bayonne fuels surge of NJ lottery payouts

Multiple lottery wins across New Jersey deliver over $1.3M in prizes in four days Lottery players across New Jersey claimed more than $1.3 million in prizes over a four-day span, with winning…

NJ traffic slows Tuesday morning with crashes, truck fire, and tunnel delays

Multiple highway incidents and heavy commuter congestion slow travel across North and Central Jersey. Newark, NJ – The Tuesday morning commute across New Jersey saw widespread delays and multiple incidents, including crashes,…

Move Over Pork Roll Egg and Cheese, This is New Jersey’s Best Kept Hidden Easter Secret Tradition

In a state known for its fiercely defended food traditions, from the pork roll egg and cheese debate to boardwalk pizza rivalries, there is another culinary staple quietly holding its ground each…

Man Who Taunted Police After Ticket Captured Trying to Flee Police in North Jersey

Authorities say a Clifton man who called police to complain about a traffic ticket later fled from officers and was arrested the following day. East Rutherford, NJ – A Clifton man was…

Friday Morning Commute in New Jersey Hit by Crashes, Delays, and Route 55 Closure

Multiple crashes, heavy tunnel traffic, and a major Route 55 shutdown slowed the Friday morning commute across New Jersey. Trenton, NJ – Friday’s morning commute across New Jersey is being slowed by…

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