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FDNY Battles Third-Alarm Fire at Brooklyn Recycling Plant as 10 Firefighters Injured

Ten firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, most related to extreme heat, while battling a third-alarm blaze at a Brooklyn recycling facility Thursday afternoon. Brooklyn, NY – Ten firefighters were injured while battling a…

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Gov. Sherrill Asks New Jersey to Turn Down the AC and Reduce Energy Usage During Heat Wave

With dangerous heat expected through Saturday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill urged residents to conserve electricity, lower their utility bills through off-peak usage, and take precautions to avoid heat-related illness. Trenton, NJ – Gov.…

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Huge Crowd Shows as Toms River’s America 250 Celebration Featured Live Music and Fireworks on the Beach

More than 1,200 people packed Shelter Cove Park for Toms River’s America 250 celebration, capping weeks of political controversy over whether the Independence Day event would happen at all. TOMS RIVER, N.J.…

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New Jersey County Fair Season Is Here: A Regional Guide to Summer Fun Across the Garden State

From hot air balloons and demolition derbies to farm animals, fireworks, and carnival rides, county fair season is returning across New Jersey with something for every age. New Jersey’s county fair season…

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Marine Veteran Walking Across America for Mental Health Awareness Passes Through Brick Township

Marine veteran Nick Beadles received an escort from Brick Township police as he continued his cross-country walk to raise awareness about mental health and support veterans, first responders, and others facing life’s…

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Multiple Mid-Morning Crashes Snarl Traffic Across New Jersey, Including Overturned Tractor-Trailer

Drivers across New Jersey faced major delays Friday morning as multiple crashes shut down highways, blocked ramps, and backed up traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 295, and the Garden State…

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Rumors Swirl Over Adventure Crossing Government Bailout as County Allegedly Rejects Offer

Multiple sources say Adventure Crossing developer Vito Cardinale explored a potential sale of project land to Ocean County’s Open Space Trust Fund, but county officials have announced no plans to pursue such…

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Driver accused of hitting girl and grandmother in crosswalk then driving away

Police say a Jeep driver struck a child and her grandmother in an Allentown crosswalk, left the scene and returned nearly 20 minutes later. ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man is accused…

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Thieves targeting unlocked homes to steal cars across Monmouth County police warn

Police are urging residents to lock their homes and vehicles as burglars continue entering unsecured properties in search of car keys and key fobs. OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Burglars are continuing to…

Police Blotter·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

Maryland Fire Marshal Investigator Honored for K-9 Work, Community Outreach

Master Deputy State Fire Marshal Melissa Decker has been nominated for the agency’s top investigator award after leading fire investigations, conducting safety inspections, and responding to dozens of K-9 deployments across Maryland.…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

New Jersey Bill Would Allow Retired Police Officers to Provide Security at Houses of Worship

Legislation would expand the authority of Class Three special law enforcement officers, allowing them to provide armed security at churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other places of religious worship. A New Jersey…

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First Full Day of Summer Brings Heavy Delays Across North Jersey, Hudson River Crossings

Commuters faced lengthy backups Monday morning as police activity on the George Washington Bridge, a water main break on Route 17, and heavy rush-hour traffic snarled major roadways throughout North Jersey. The…

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Armed Fugitive Accused of Killing His Aunt in Woodstown Captured After Multi-County Manhunt

A 27-year-old murder suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of his aunt was arrested in Camden after a multi-agency manhunt that prosecutors say ended with him still carrying a firearm. A Woodstown…

Police Blotter·South Jersey News

Club World Cup Group Stage Sees 27% of Matches End in Draws Across Eight Groups

A review of the FIFA Club World Cup group-stage standings shows that more than one in four matches ended level, highlighting the competitive balance across the tournament’s opening round. The FIFA Club…

Local Politics·Jersey Shore News·Local Sports News·North Jersey News

$451K jackpot tops week of big New Jersey Lottery wins across the state

A Burlington County Jersey Cash 5 winner led a week that produced 12 lottery prizes of at least $10,000, including multiple Powerball wins and a six-figure jackpot TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

Rep. Rob Menendez Repaints Jersey City Pride Crosswalk Ahead of Annual Celebration

The New Jersey congressman joined volunteers at the Hudson Pride Center to refresh a prominent rainbow crosswalk before Jersey City Pride festivities. Rep. Rob Menendez joined community members in Jersey City to…

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New Jersey releases report detailing discipline against hundreds of police officers

New state data shows 817 major disciplinary actions were finalized against 654 law enforcement officers across New Jersey in 2025 TRENTON, N.J. — More than 650 law enforcement officers across New Jersey…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News

NJ Lawmakers Take Aim at Norcross-Linked Insurance Empire With Sweeping Health Benefits Reform

A sweeping proposal would create a statewide health benefits trust for public school employees as lawmakers seek an alternative to insurance funds that have faced growing criticism from state watchdogs and local…

Community News·Business News·Government News·Health and Wellness

Vehicle caught in crossfire during Severn shooting scare

Police say an altercation involving several people escalated when one person pulled out a handgun and fired SEVERN, Md. — A dispute involving several people in Severn escalated into gunfire Sunday afternoon,…

Police Blotter·Maryland News

NJ Monday Morning Commute: Crashes Snarl Traffic on Route 29, Route 42, Route 17 and Major Crossings Into NYC

Multiple crashes and heavy rush-hour congestion are slowing traffic across New Jersey Monday morning, with significant delays reported on the Garden State Parkway, Lincoln Tunnel and George Washington Bridge. New Jersey commuters…

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