Murphy blames GOP for rising energy costs in New Jersey, cites federal spending bill

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is blaming Republicans and the Trump Administration for rising energy prices across the state, criticizing a recently signed federal spending bill he says will…

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New law allows historic sites in New Jersey to distill and sell alcohol

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill establishing a new Historic Distillery License for sites listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places was signed into law, state officials announced. Sponsored by Senator…

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Toms River offering summer tennis and multi-sport camps for kids

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township Recreation is holding youth tennis and multi-sport summer camps for children ages 5 to 13 this July and August at Bey Lea Park. The program…

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Schenectady officer rescues man from burning home on Fourth of July

SCHENECTADY, NY — A Schenectady police sergeant is being credited with saving a man’s life during a large house fire late on Independence Day, officials said. Around 11:17 p.m. on Friday, officers…

New E-ZPass fine targets improper mounting amid concerns over alleged Chinese-linked provider

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Drivers using E-ZPass at Port Authority crossings will now face a new Mid-Tier toll penalty if their tag is not properly mounted on the windshield — part of…

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New Jersey’s Dollar a Day Auto Insurance Leaves Fully Paid Insurance Plans to Pay the Bill

TRENTON, N.J. — Automobile insurance in New Jersey is skyrocketing and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Driver’s licenses for illegal aliens and this low-cost $1 per day insurance…

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As NJ schools face cuts and closures, Murphy signs $3 billion universal pre-k, kindergarten law

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has signed a sweeping $3 billion early childhood education bill into law, mandating universal access to state-funded preschool and full-day kindergarten across New Jersey by the…

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Newark police seek help identifying suspect in Park Avenue stabbing

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stabbed another person in Newark early Sunday morning. Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., said…

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Three women sought in Ocean City restaurant theft

OCEAN CITY, MD — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three women involved in a theft at a midtown restaurant Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 7:40 p.m. on July…

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Canada, Not America Leads North America in 2025 Measles Cases in 2025 WHO Reports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oh, Canada, get vaccinated, eh. Measles cases have sharply risen across the Region of the Americas in 2025, with 2,318 confirmed infections and three reported deaths as of April…

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Group wanted in series of COTA bus assaults after latest attack on Parsons Avenue

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Police are searching for five unidentified suspects accused of assaulting a passenger on a COTA bus near Parsons Avenue and Whittier Street on June 24. According to police,…

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Cory Booker Wants to Unmask Federal Agents Involved in Immigration Enforcement

NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) unveiled legislation Tuesday that would require immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification during public operations, citing safety and accountability…

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New Jersey’s Warehouse Bubble Burst Left Many Towns With Empty Massive Buildings

JACKSON, N.J. — A growing number of massive, newly constructed warehouses across New Jersey are sitting vacant, drawing criticism from residents who say the state is trading open space for industrial sprawl…

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Ten charged in violent terrorist attack on ICE facility

ALVARADO, Texas — Ten suspects have been charged following a July 4 assault on the Prairieland Detention Facility in Johnson County, where a local law enforcement officer was shot during the attack,…

Cloud Seeding Company Denies Allegations that Its July 2nd Operation Caused Deadly Texas Flood

AUSTIN, Texas — The CEO of a Texas-based weather modification company has denied allegations that his firm’s cloud seeding activities contributed to the deadly Fourth of July weekend floods that killed more…

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For Toms River Health Director, Helping Seniors is a Life’s Passion

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River’s director of Health and Human Services shares a personal story about her dedication to her job and the community. In a deeply personal and wide-ranging interview…

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‘Good Trouble’ Protest planned Thursday in Ocean City by progressive activist groups

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Progressive advocacy groups are planning a protest in Ocean City on Thursday, July 17, as part of a national day of action they say is aimed at defending…

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Days After Expose on Failed Building Project Ocean County Announces Limited Opening

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hours after we exposed the Ocean County Board of Commissioners’ lack of action regarding the reopening of the $63 million money pit, which is the brand new social…

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Morning crash near Selbyville leaves two dead, one critical

SELBYVILLE, DE — Two people were killed and another critically injured Tuesday morning in a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Lighthouse Road near Selbyville, according to Delaware State Police. The crash…

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TSA ends shoes-off policy at airport security checkpoints

WASHINGTON, DC — Air travelers in the U.S. will no longer be required to remove their shoes at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints under a new policy announced Tuesday by the Department…

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