Dark Guardian: Brooklyn Born Former Superhero Cosplay Vigilante Resurfaces at Jackson Town Meeting

Jackson, NJ – Chris Pollak, a Brooklyn-born self-styled superhero cosplaying vigilante turned political hopeful, has resurfaced recently at a town hall meeting in Jackson. Kicking off his campaign with a dramatic appearance…

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New Jersey faces another week of thunderstorms as residents recover from overnight flood

TRENTON, N.J. — The National Weather Service is forecasting seven more days of unsettled weather across New Jersey, with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms expected through Monday. The extended forecast, issued…

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Flash flooding hits Cranford with over 6 inches of rain, disabling vehicles and prompting rescues

CRANFORD, N.J. — A powerful weather system unleashed more than 6 inches of rain across Cranford on Monday, triggering flash flooding that disabled vehicles, prompted water rescues, and flooded streets throughout the…

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Barack Obama Visits Phil Murphy’s Riverfront Mansion to Raise Millions for Mikie Sherrill

RED BANK, N.J. — Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign fundraising circuit Friday night, joining DNC Chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar Democratic fundraiser at New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s…

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New Jersey’s largest animal welfare group merges with South Jersey shelter to expand services statewide

VINELAND, N.J. — Associated Humane Societies, the largest animal welfare organization in New Jersey, has formally merged with the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, extending its services into Cumberland County and expanding…

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1,300 Criminals Arrested in Texas Migrant Sweep

HOUSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 1,361 individuals with criminal records in the Houston area during June as part of a targeted immigration enforcement initiative focused on public safety,…

Texas News

English is now the official language of the U.S., Here’s what you need to know

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice on Monday released formal guidance for federal agencies to comply with President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14224, which declares English as the official language of the…

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Maryland Lottery hands out nearly $30.4M in prizes in one week

BALTIMORE, Md. — A Maryland Lottery player in Baltimore hit the jackpot seven times in a single day, winning a total of $350,000 on Bonus Match 5 tickets sold at the same…

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Pennsylvania gas station sells $1.75M jackpot ticket

DAUPHIN BORO, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player matched all six numbers in Friday’s Match 6 Lotto drawing to win a $1.75 million jackpot, officials announced Monday. The winning ticket was sold…

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Phil Murphy Sues Feds After Trump Cuts $158 Million Migrant Education Funding

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a 24-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze billions in…

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Yonkers Powerball ticket hits $50K prize at Stop & Shop

YONKERS, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Stop & Shop supermarket in Yonkers for the July 12 drawing, the New York Lottery announced Monday. The winning ticket…

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Five charged in Alabama cockfighting and illegal gambling ring

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A federal grand jury has indicted five Alabama residents for allegedly organizing cockfighting derbies and running an illegal gambling business in violation of the Animal Welfare Act, U.S. Attorney…

Pets and Animals

Eggs, avocados, beef among top 10 grocery items New Jersey shoppers are skipping as prices surge

TRENTON, N.J. — Soaring food costs are changing shopping habits across New Jersey, where residents are increasingly avoiding once-staple grocery items that have seen dramatic price spikes since January. According to recent…

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Wake County man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for meth and gun charges

RALEIGH, N.C. – A Wake County resident who entered the U.S. illegally was sentenced Monday to more than 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine distribution and firearm possession…

North Carolina News

The weirdest facts about New Jersey that most people don’t know

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey may be small in size, but it’s packed with bizarre trivia, historical firsts, and claims to fame that set it apart from the rest of the country.…

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Watch: New Jersey woman charged after driving through protest crowd in Fairview

FAIRVIEW, N.J. — A viral video that showed a New Jersey woman driving through a crowd of protesters in Fairview has led to criminal charges. In the video, you can see a…

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Laid-Off State Department Workers Could Find Bright Future in Coding

Washington, D.C. – In a wave of recent layoffs at the U.S. State Department, thousands of workers find themselves navigating an uncertain job market. The reductions, attributed to budget reallocations and a…

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NYC to shut Columbia Street concrete recycling site by year’s end amid community pressure

NEW YORK – The New York City Department of Transportation will shut down its concrete recycling operations at the Columbia Street Waterfront District by August and fully close the facility by year’s…

New York City News

Man gropes woman on Brooklyn street then flees south on 2nd Avenue, police say

Police are looking for a man who forcibly touched a woman on a Brooklyn street last month before fleeing on foot, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred Wednesday, June 25, at…