Stopped Train Blocks Newark Rail Crossings, Causes Traffic Delays Before Tracks Reopen

Newark, DE – A stopped train temporarily blocked two major railroad crossings in Newark during the Monday evening commute, backing up traffic and forcing drivers to seek alternate routes before the crossings…

New York City News

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Maryland Lottery explodes with $5 million jackpot and wave of massive wins across the state

Maryland Lottery frenzy erupts with $5 million jackpot and huge payouts BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland Lottery players racked up millions in prizes over the past week, led by a life-changing $5 million…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

NYPD cracks alleged gang network blamed for shooting spree across Brooklyn

Brooklyn gang sweep ties 15 alleged members to 16 shootings and deadly street war BROOKLYN, NY — A sprawling gang investigation stretching across Brooklyn has led to charges against 15 alleged members…

Police Blotter·New York City News·New York News

Bao Kosher Chinese Restaurant Planned for Jackson Crossing Space Long Occupied by Koto Sushi and Hibachi

Jackson, NJ — A longtime Jackson Township restaurant location known for years as the home of Koto Sushi and Hibachi is preparing for a major transformation, with a new sit-down Chinese restaurant…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Food & Dining·Jackson Township News

YouTuber Who Mocked Lakewood-based Kars4Kids for Years Gets Hired to Rebuild the Infamous Jingle

LAKEWOOD, NJ — After years of publicly roasting the Kars4Kids jingle online, musician and YouTuber Steve Terreberry ended up with an unexpected offer: remake the commercial himself. Terreberry, whose videos criticizing the…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

Man Slashed Across Face Outside Lower East Side Building, NYPD Searches for Suspect

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Detectives are searching for a suspect accused of slashing a 25-year-old man in the face during an early morning attack outside a Lower East Side building earlier this year,…

New York City News

Shots Fired Near Ridge Road in Greenbelt Sends Suspects Running Toward Roosevelt Center

GREENBELT, Md. — Police are investigating a Saturday night shooting incident in Greenbelt after witnesses reported hearing gunfire and seeing two suspects flee toward Roosevelt Center. Officers responded around 8:06 p.m. Saturday…

Police Blotter·Maryland News

Anti Semitic graffiti sprayed across Maryland elementary school overnight

Police hunt trio after anti Semitic graffiti sprayed on Maryland elementary school GERMANTOWN, MD — Montgomery County detectives are searching for three people after anti-Semitic graffiti was spray-painted across parts of a…

Police Blotter·Maryland News

Jackson Township Targets 458 Unregistered Rental Properties With $233K in Penalties

Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township officials say hundreds of rental properties remain out of compliance with local registration rules, prompting the township to begin issuing violation notices and warning landlords about…

Community News·Government News·Jackson Township News

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,…

Local Sports News·Burlington County News·Camden County News·Cape May County News

2 Overnight Philadelphia Shootings Leave Juvenile Injured, Gunman Sought in Seperate Attack

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Philadelphia police are investigating two separate overnight shootings that left one juvenile wounded and another male victim hospitalized after gunfire erupted in different parts of the city within hours…

Philadelphia News

Newark School District Ordered to Repay $33K After State Rejects ‘Staff Fun Day’ Spending

JACKSON, N.J. — More than $33,000 in taxpayer money tied to a Newark Public Schools employee event will be returned to the state after investigators determined the spending violated New Jersey rules…

School and Education News·Government News·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

Fact or Fiction: Did New Jersey Have More Registered Voters Than Eligible Voters in 2024?

A claim circulating online in recent months has sparked debate across New Jersey and beyond: that the Garden State had more registered voters in 2024 than eligible voters. At the center of…

Atlantic County News·Central Jersey News·Government News·Jackson Township News

Hummingbirds Return to New Jersey Gardens as Early May Sightings Spread Across State

Toms River, NJ – Tiny flashes of green and red are reappearing across New Jersey this week as hummingbirds return to backyard feeders and flower gardens, signaling a seasonal shift many residents…

Pets and Animals·Jackson Township News·North Jersey News·Ocean County News

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Two Children Lead High-Speed Stolen SUV Chase Across NEPA, Ending Near Keystone College

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A newspaper delivery on Scott Street turned into a multi-jurisdiction police chase early Friday when two children — ages 13 and 12 — allegedly stole a white Honda CR-V…

Pennsylvania News

New Jersey Records Coldest Winter in 23 Years as Snowfall Totals Hit Over 53 Inches Across State

Mount Holly, NJ — A colder-than-normal winter combined with multiple high-impact storms pushed New Jersey into one of its snowiest seasons in over a decade, with some North Jersey towns topping 30…

Weather Reports and News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

Gov. Mikie Sherrill Says Redistricting New Jersey is On the Table to Eliminate Republican Seats in Congress

Trenton, NJ — The balance of political power in New Jersey’s congressional delegation could face renewed pressure as Governor Mikie Sherrill says she is willing to consider redistricting, while questions circulate about…

Community News·Government News·Local Politics·Political Crime and Corruption

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Lottery hits the road with events across Maryland this May

Maryland Lottery rolls out spring events across four cities Baltimore, MD — Lottery officials are heading outdoors with a series of public events across Maryland, bringing games and giveaways to communities as…