Phil Murphy’s Gas Car Ban is a Bad Idea for New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars in New Jersey by 2035, under the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, is a bold move aimed at combating climate…
Is the Jersey Shore’s Reputation as a Tourist Trap Really True?
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A recent viral video that mocks the cost of coming to the Jersey Shore had us thinking. Is it really as bad as the viral video claims when…
Land rush in Manchester Township sparks investment boom and political scrutiny
MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — Manchester Township is rapidly becoming the focus of real estate and development interest in Ocean County, as rising land prices in nearby towns push investors westward in search…
Dover police ramp up traffic patrols ahead of race weekend at Motor Speedway
DOVER, Del. — Dover police officers are stepping up traffic control efforts around Dover Motor Speedway as race weekend kicks off, the department announced Thursday on social media. With large crowds expected…
Maryland sues Trump administration over ICE access to Medicaid data
BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced legal action Thursday against the Trump administration over a data-sharing policy that allegedly allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to…
Couple charged in 2021 shooting death of 13-year-old boy in Pasadena
PASADENA, CA — Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged Muhammad Abdul-Malik, 38, and Teraeja Flemmings, 31, in connection with the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Iran Moreno, who was killed while playing video…
Second Batch of Bad Drugs Leads to Multiple Overdoses Strike Penn North Neighborhood in Baltimore
BALTIMORE — A series of overdoses reported Friday morning in the Penn North area prompted an emergency response by Mayor Brandon M. Scott, first responders, public health officials, and community partners, city…
Two MS-13 members sentenced in 2010 Chelsea murder after cold case breakthrough
BOSTON — Two members of the violent street gang MS-13 were sentenced this week for their roles in the 2010 murder of a 28-year-old man in Chelsea, federal officials announced Wednesday. Jose…
Drunk driver crashes into police cars, jumps in lake during wild chase in Lacey Township
LACEY TWP., N.J. — A Manchester man is facing a long list of charges after allegedly driving drunk, striking multiple police vehicles, and fleeing through residential streets before being pulled from a…
Fugitive Murder Suspect Sought in Philadelphia, Getaway Driver Charged
PHILADELPHIA — A 26-year-old man was shot and killed in North Philadelphia on the afternoon of July 6, prompting a murder investigation that has led to one arrest and a citywide search…
Hudson County launches Blue Envelope program to aid law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism
JERSEY CITY — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has rolled out a countywide Blue Envelope program aimed at improving communication between law enforcement and individuals with autism or other communication disorders during…
Pork Roll Takes a Back Seat to the Jersey Tomato Sandwich in Summer
There’s nothing like a pork roll egg and cheese. This is true, but in the summer, in New Jersey, nothing beats a Jersey tomato sandwich. As the sun’s warmth ripens the fields…
Watchdog finds over 32,000 questionable voter records in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A new report by the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) has identified more than 32,000 potentially problematic voter records in New Jersey, raising concerns about election roll accuracy ahead…
Leader of Mexican sex trafficking ring operating in NYC sentenced to over 15 years in U.S. prison
NEW YORK — The leader of a Mexican sex trafficking organization was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison on July 10 for trafficking multiple victims across the United States using violence,…
Driver hospitalized after crash into utility pole in suspected DWI incident
MANCHESTER, N.J. — A 61-year-old woman was taken to a trauma center Wednesday afternoon after a suspected impaired driving crash that brought down power lines and sent her vehicle into a wooded…
Amherst man strikes $100K win on lucky scratch-off ticket—again
AMHERST, OH – An Amherst resident has scored a $100,000 prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $300,000,000 Extreme Cash Scratch-Off game, just one year after winning multiple smaller prizes on the same ticket.…
Woman dies after being struck by USPS van leaving gas station
GAITHERSBURG, MD – A 64-year-old pedestrian was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a U.S. Postal Service van at a busy Montgomery County intersection, police announced Thursday. Mairi Nicola Morrison of…
When Smoking Was Allowed in High Schools: A Look Back at New Jersey’s Past
It might sound hard to believe today, but not that long ago, many high schools across New Jersey had designated smoking areas—sometimes just steps away from the cafeteria or gym. In the…
Massive Rain Storms This Summer Cancel Out Spring and Winter Drought in New Jersey
New Jersey – The U.S. Drought Monitor has released its latest update, revealing that massive rain storms this summer have effectively erased the drought conditions that plagued the state during the spring…
Fourteen charged in South Jersey drug and weapons trafficking ring, authorities say
TRENTON, N.J. — Fourteen individuals have been charged in connection with a drug trafficking network that operated across South Jersey and involved a stockpile of illegal firearms, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew…