15-year-old Newark girl missing after last seen on Halloween
Teen girl missing in Newark after last seen near Maple Avenue on Halloween Newark, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who went missing on…
Should 15-Year-Olds Be Tried as Adults for Serious Crimes in New Jersey? One Lawmaker Says Yes
Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would automatically transfer certain juvenile homicide cases involving stalking to adult criminal court. Sen. Michael L. Testa Jr., representing Atlantic, Cape…
New Jersey Dems Want Extreme New Tax on Tourism that Could Cripple an Entire Industry
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would impose new taxes on what lawmakers are calling “non-essential flights” across the state. The measure, Senate Bill 4639, advanced with…
Driverless Cars Could Soon Be Hitting New Jersey’s Roadways
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to establish a statewide pilot program allowing the testing and limited operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads.…
No Free Bus and Train Fares in New York City; Hochul Said Mamdani Knew This
Albany, NY – There will be no free bus and subway rides for New Yorkers, despite campaign promises by Zohran Mamdani, the next mayor of the city. Today, Governor Kathy Hochul told…
Ocean County awards $5.2 million in new contracts and extensions across departments
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved more than $5.2 million in new and extended contracts spanning health care, technology, engineering, infrastructure, and public safety services. The…
Bomb squad clears home after device found in Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police responded Thursday morning to a home on the 20xx block of Martha Street after a report of a found device inside the residence. The Philadelphia Police Bomb Squad…
Newark detectives searching for woman tied to September shooting
Newark police searching for woman wanted for questioning in September shooting Newark, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a 24-year-old woman wanted for questioning in connection with a…
State police seize guns, drugs, and probe human trafficking in Virginia statewide crackdown
RICHMOND, VA – A weeklong crime suppression initiative by the Virginia State Police led to major seizures of drugs, weapons, and the opening of new human trafficking investigations across the Commonwealth. From…
Where Mikie Sherrill Stands on Issues Important to Suburban Communities in New Jersey
Montclair, NJ – As New Jersey’s newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, steps into the role amid ongoing debates over policies affecting the state’s suburban…
Lisa Crate Extends Lead as Provosional and Mail-in Ballot Count Pushes Her Closer to Victory in Brick
BRICK, NJ – At the end of election night on Tuesday, Brick Mayor Lisa Crate, a Democrat, led her Republican opponent by just 261 votes. Ocean County Clerk John Catalano, who ran…
Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn Hosts Annual Jackson Safe Trick-or-Treat
By Casey Wolfe | October 31, 2025 JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Under the direction of recently appointed Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn, Jackson Township hosted its annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event, providing children with…
Virginia man wanted after flashing children by school bus
Man wanted for indecent exposure near school bus in Albemarle County Albemarle County, VA — Police are actively searching for a man accused of exposing himself to children while passing a school…
Newark woman vanishes after riding off on electric scooter
Woman vanishes in Newark after riding away near Clinton Avenue Newark, NJ — A 53-year-old woman who was last seen riding an electric scooter down a busy Newark street in late March…
Piscataway cracks down on unruly parties amid rise in neighborhood disturbances
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Township officials have issued a sweeping warning to residents after a surge of large, unruly house parties sparked safety concerns across several neighborhoods. Authorities say the gatherings have led…
Democrat Lisa Crate leading re-election as Brick mayor, pledges to keep town safe, affordable, and protected from overdevelopment
BRICK, NJ – Democrat Lisa Crate is leading in her re-election bid Tuesday night, ahead of Republican challenger Madeline Colagiovanni Iannarone by a slim margin to remain mayor of Brick Township. Crate…
Bear and cub send New City residents scrambling indoors
Bear and cub spotted roaming near busy road in New City sparking safety alerts NEW CITY, NY – Residents in a quiet Rockland County neighborhood got an unexpected surprise Saturday morning as…
Bomb threat forces polling site shutdown at the Jersey Shore
DEAL, NJ – A bomb threat Tuesday morning forced the evacuation of Deal School, where voting was underway for local elections. Authorities quickly redirected voters to Deal Borough Hall at 190 Norwood…
Newark couple ambushed by armed trio in late-night stickup
Brazen late-night Newark robbery caught on camera as three suspects flee in different directions NEWARK, NJ – A man and woman heading to their car in Newark late Thursday night were ambushed…
Threats target polling sites across seven New Jersey counties, some locations temporarily closed
Trenton, NJ – Law enforcement responded early Tuesday to emailed threats targeting polling places in multiple New Jersey counties, prompting temporary closures and heightened security as voters headed to the polls. Attorney…