State aid cuts forcing another New Jersey district to sell a school and cut programs

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Hundreds of concerned parents and students packed Lacey Township High School on Wednesday night as the Board of Education met to address the district’s escalating financial crisis, driven…

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New Jersey’s most dangerous and illegal tourism destination and why you should avoid it

MANCHESTER, NJ – As spring blooms and summer approaches, the warm weather draws thrill-seekers and curious visitors to the Heritage Minerals site, colloquially known as the “ASARCO” site or “Crystal Lake,” in…

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Peddler’s Village Strawberry Festival returns May 3–4 with food, fun, and contests

LAHASKA, PA — The 44th annual Strawberry Festival at Peddler’s Village is set to take place on May 3 and 4, drawing thousands to Bucks County for a two-day celebration filled with…

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NYPD cop from New Jersey sentenced for operating as an agent of China

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A retired New York Police Department sergeant was sentenced to 18 months in prison Tuesday for acting as an unregistered agent of the People’s Republic of China and participating…

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Far Rockaway man indicted for fatal DWI crash that killed passenger in Rockville Centre

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Far Rockaway man has been indicted for manslaughter and multiple intoxicated driving charges in connection with a September 2023 crash that killed a 23-year-old passenger in Rockville Centre,…

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Upper Marlboro crash turns fatal as Clinton man dies from injuries

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A 61-year-old driver has died following a head-on collision in Upper Marlboro on Monday afternoon, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Key Points Crash occurred during…

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New Jersey boardwalk named one of 10 best in America

WILDWOOD, N.J. — The Wildwoods’ Boardwalk has claimed the No. 1 spot in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 for Best Boardwalk in the United States, the publication announced Wednesday. Selected…

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Feds sue Maine over Title IX violations for allowing biological men to play in womens’ sports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the Maine Department of Education, accusing the state of violating…

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Cape May County player strikes lottery jackpot on tax day

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player turned tax day into payday by winning the full $22,146 Jersey Jackpot Fast Play Progressive prize on Tuesday, April 15, in Cape May County.…

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Feds move to seize $126M in assets tied to illegal staffing ring in Ohio

DAYTON, OH — The United States has filed a civil forfeiture complaint targeting assets connected to an alleged $126 million illegal staffing and money laundering operation involving undocumented workers at multiple Ohio…

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GOP strategist Chris Russel with his partner, Amanda Woloshen Glass

Top New Jersey political strategist slams candidate over party boss rejection double-talk

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea is facing criticism from within his own party after a pair of social media posts appeared to contradict his campaign message of opposing political…

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Great Adventure looks toward future with life after Kingda Ka

JACKSON, NJ — The date is now 0 A.K., zero years after the death of Kingda Ka. Kingda Ka, once the tallest and fastest roller coaster on Earth, is no longer part…

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‘Bonnie and Clyde’ mail thief gets 3½ to 7 years for Queens mailbox burglaries

QUEENS, NY — A Hicksville man accused of stealing mail in a five-month burglary spree across Queens was sentenced to 3½ to 7 years in prison Tuesday, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…

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Jackson schools prepare for upcoming mergers and mascots

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Will Jackson Liberty High School retain its name and mascot when it merges with Jackson Memorial High School in September? Will the new high school merger result in…

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AG targets York County contractor who took $150K+ in deposits, failed to deliver home improvements

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a civil lawsuit against a York County contractor accused of pocketing over $150,000 in advance payments from homeowners and then either abandoning…

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Latest poll shows clear leader in New Jersey GOP governor race

TRENTON, NJ — A new poll from National Research Inc. has upended the landscape of New Jersey’s Republican primary race for governor, signaling a decisive shift in momentum just months before the…

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Gas station scratch-off pays out $100K to lucky Cincinnati winner

CINCINNATI, OH — A Cincinnati lottery player scored a $100,000 win on the Bingo 50X scratch-off game after buying the lucky ticket at the Filling Station on Delhi Pike. Key Points Big…

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New Jersey’s plastic bag ban in need of legislative review

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s plastic bag ban, enacted in May 2022 under Governor Phil Murphy, aimed to curb environmental pollution by eliminating single-use plastic bags in stores. Lauded as a progressive…

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New Jersey residents will need Real ID to fly, but good luck getting one here

TRENTON, NJ – As the federal deadline for Real ID enforcement looms on May 7, 2025, New Jersey residents are scrambling to secure the enhanced identification required for domestic air travel. The…