New Jersey awards $35 million to expand affordable housing across 23 communities

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced more than $35 million in new Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) investments for fiscal year 2026, funding 23 housing developments…

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NJ law would let towns, counties, and school districts withdraw from civil service system

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Assembly would allow municipalities, counties, school districts, and other local government entities to opt out of the state’s civil service system. Assembly…

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Teen turns himself in after Wawa scooter robbery attempt as police hunt second suspect

BENSALEM, PA – A late-night attack outside a Wawa ended with one 19-year-old in custody and a second suspect still unidentified after a failed scooter robbery. The assault happened around 11:00 p.m.…

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Pennsylvania man accused of planting second pipe bomb after lawnmower explosion

SALEM TOWNSHIP, PA – A Pennsylvania man already facing attempted homicide and weapons of mass destruction charges for allegedly planting a pipe bomb beneath his former landlord’s lawnmower now stands accused of…

Pennsylvania News

Facebook tip leads police to stolen dirt bikes in Morganville

Marlboro police recover stolen dirt bikes after online tip MARLBORO, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man scrolling through Facebook Marketplace helped police in New Jersey recover multiple stolen dirt bikes linked to a…

Police Blotter·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

Son convicted in brutal murder-for-hire plot that left father dead in Brick Township

Brick Township man guilty in savage murder-for-hire of father Brick, NJ — A twisted murder-for-hire plot shattered a quiet Jersey Shore neighborhood after a Brick Township man was convicted Wednesday of orchestrating…

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Newark teen busted after two back-to-back smoke shop heists

Newark teen arrested in connection with two smoke shop burglaries NEWARK, DE — A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with two overnight burglaries at the same Newark smoke shop last…

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Police say Bristol man engaged in explicit chats with undercover profile

Bristol man arrested in undercover investigation into attempted contact with minor BRISTOL, PA — A 54-year-old man has been arrested after police say he engaged in sexually explicit conversations online with what…

Police Blotter·Pennsylvania News

Florida man killed wife because she performed voodoo on him

Jacksonville, FL – A Duval County judge has found Samijo Hemans guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of his wife, Catherine, following a bench trial, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced. Judge…

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$5,000 reward offered for fugitive tenant who allegedly blew up his landlord’s lawnmower

SALEM TOWNSHIP, PA – Saturday — Authorities are searching for a former tenant who is now wanted for attempted homicide after an improvised explosive device detonated beneath a man operating a riding…

Pennsylvania News

Lawnmower bomb suspect on the run after explosive attack in Pennsylvania

$2K reward offered in Salem Township lawnmower bombing case as suspect remains at large Salem Township, PA – A $2,000 cash reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest…

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Big money win after lottery ticket sold at Oregon gas station

OREGON, OH – A lucky customer in Lucas County struck big with a $50,000 win on an Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket. The prize came from a $10 “$500,000 Bankroll” ticket purchased at…

Lottery Results·Ohio News

Levittown man hit with new charges after armed robbery and officer-involved shooting

BENSALEM, PA – A Levittown man already under investigation for a violent crime spree is now facing a long list of new felony charges after allegedly robbing a Philadelphia cell phone store…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Feds probe evicted tenant after bomb explodes under landlord’s lawnmower

SALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Pennsylvania landlord narrowly escaped serious injury when his lawn mower exploded moments after he started it — and investigators now suspect foul play, pointing to a former…

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New Alexandria man charged with attempted homicide after explosive device injures former landlord

SALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A New Alexandria man is facing attempted homicide and related charges after allegedly placing an explosive device under a lawn mower, injuring a former landlord in Westmoreland County,…

Police Blotter·Pennsylvania News

New Jersey child predator extradited to Pennsylvania to face charges in interstate child exploitation investigation

BENSALEM, PA — A 65-year-old Hainesport, New Jersey man has been charged in Bucks County following an undercover investigation by Bensalem Police that began earlier this year, officials announced. According to police,…

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SBA Announces Ticking Clock Federal Drought Relief Assistance for New Jersey, Farmers Ineligible

TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that they have until Aug. 11 to apply for federal disaster loans to…

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New Jersey Lottery rolls out 13 new millionaires in latest quarter

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Lottery players claimed big winnings in the second quarter of 2025, with 200 players statewide winning prizes of $10,000 or more from April 1 through June 30,…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

Kitten Thief Arrested, Cat Returned to Owner

BENSALEM, Pa. — A woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing a British Shorthair kitten from Pets Plus in Bensalem, police said. The stolen animal was safely recovered at the suspect’s home…

Pennsylvania News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

Wawa ATM scuffle ends in robbery arrest as Newark man is extradited from Maryland

BEAR, DELAWARE — A Newark man was arrested this week in connection with a December strong-arm robbery at a Wawa ATM in Bear, after authorities tracked him across state lines to Maryland.…

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