New Jersey launches new library system for state prisons

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Corrections has partnered with national non-profit Freedom Reads to install 37 Freedom Libraries in two state correctional facilities, part of a broader initiative to…

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Toms River Democrat primary pits tech entrepreneur against ex-con in Ward 4 race

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Democratic primary race for Toms River’s Ward 4 council seat features two sharply contrasting candidates: one with a background in technology and the arts, the other seeking…

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New Jersey isn’t the state for you: Phil Murphy’s new fun tax is just another reason why

In a candid moment, Governor Phil Murphy once remarked, “If taxes are your main concern, maybe New Jersey isn’t the state for you.” For many residents, this statement rings truer than ever…

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Phillipsburg player snags $1M scratch-off prize at corner store

PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. — A scratch-off player in Warren County won a $1 million top prize last Wednesday, becoming the third and final jackpot winner in the New Jersey Lottery’s Power 20X game.…

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Delaware Governor Moves to End 2035 Gas Car Ban, Raising Questions About New Jersey’s Path Forward

Delware’s governor has just announced he is rolling back the state’s 2035 gasoline powered car ban in a move that could trigger New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to follow suit. Don’t hold…

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New Jersey schools are facing a fiscal cliff as the state spends $7.3 billion on illegal immigration

TRENTON, NJ – As more New Jersey schools continue to report closures, staff layoffs, and even the sale of longtime community schools because of being ‘shortchanged’ by Governor Phil Murphy’s S2 funding…

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Rockville man, 77, struck and killed crossing Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg

GAITHERSBURG, MD. — A 77-year-old Rockville man died Thursday night after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Police. Paul Jerome Marangos…

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NJ lawmakers move to repeal diversity and inclusion instruction in public schools

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are pushing to eliminate diversity and inclusion instruction from public school curricula, introducing a bill that would repeal a 2021 state law mandating such lessons for…

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Wall Township Police make eight arrests in busy week of enforcement activity

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wall Township Police reported multiple arrests between April 14 and April 20, including charges ranging from drug possession to DWI and criminal sexual contact, according to a department…

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The faces of ICE: Over 200 arrested in New York City migrant sweep

NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 206 individuals during a week-long enhanced enforcement operation in the New York City area, focusing on illegal aliens with serious criminal histories, ICE…

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Auto theft crackdown in DC nets nine arrests in five days

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Metropolitan Police Department announced multiple arrests related to unauthorized vehicle use and auto theft offenses in the District over a five-day period, with suspects ranging in age from…

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Major drug bust against Philadelphia based trafficking operation in New Jersey

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with a sprawling fentanyl trafficking operation stretching across the tri-state area, following a yearlong multi-agency investigation that culminated in the…

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Maryland Lawmakers Just Passed Largest Tax Increase in State History, GOP

Annapolis, MD – It’s not an April Fool’s joke. Maryland has just passed the largest tax increase in state history. In a move that has sparked fierce debate across the state, Maryland…

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Nevada man with communist party ties charged in domestic terror attack at Tesla dealer in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV — A Las Vegas resident has been arrested and charged in federal court in connection with a violent arson and firearm incident targeting a Tesla collision center, authorities announced.…

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New Jersey Lawmaker Rips BPU Chief Over Bad Decision to Continue to Invest in Expensive Offshore Wind Energy

TRENTON, NJ — A heated back-and-forth between New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra and Board of Public Utilities President Christine Guhl-Sadovy unfolded during a recent hearing, as Kanitra questioned the state’s energy priorities…

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Two Dorchester County Men Arrested for Arson

Two Dorchester County Men Arrested for Arson **DORCHESTER COUNTY, MD -** Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested two Dorchester County men, Paul Ellwood (43) and Edwin Krell (46), for arson in connection…

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North Carolina man arrested on child exploitation charges in joint operation

BURNSVILLE, N.C. — A 67-year-old Spruce Pine man was arrested Thursday morning in a joint operation involving local and federal law enforcement on child exploitation charges, authorities said. Paul David Dover was…

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Lucky numbers pay off for Rochester player with big TAKE 5 prize

ROCHESTER, NY – A lucky Rochester player won a $19,958 top prize in the March 8 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was sold at…

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New Jersey Needs a Republican Governor Who Didn’t Dump on Trump When it Mattered Most

OPINION – As New Jersey approaches its 2025 gubernatorial election, the Republican primary is more than a contest of policy—it’s a referendum on loyalty to President Donald Trump. With Trump’s 2024 landslide…

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New York bill would require police to seize firearms if domestic violence is suspected

ALBANY, N.Y. — A new bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would mandate that police officers seize firearms when responding to reports of domestic violence. The legislation, 2025-A544, seeks to…

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