New Jersey Commuter Report: Heavy Congestion, Crashes and Delays

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – The Thursday morning commute turned into a nightmare for drivers across North Jersey as a mix of crashes, breakdowns, and heavy congestion snarled major highways and crossings into New…

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Mikie Sherrill Vows to Continue Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Plastic Bag Ban

Plastic bag battle heats up as Mikie Sherrill vows to keep ban, Ciattarelli pledges repeal TRENTON, NJ – The debate over New Jersey’s plastic bag ban is back in the political spotlight…

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Democrats Killed New Jersey’s Nuclear Power Production, Now They’re Blaming Chris Christie

Vin Gopal falsely blames Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey nuclear plant shutdown TRENTON, NJ – State Assemblyman Vin Gopal ignited a political flare-up this week after claiming Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli helped…

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Nursing director indicted for assaulting rehab resident and covering it up, prosecutors say

TRENTON, NJ – A director of nursing at an Ocean County rehabilitation center has been indicted on multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a resident and attempting to conceal the attack, according to…

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Judge denies New Jersey convicted felon’s bid to overturn 20-year sentence under Bruen ruling

Trenton, NJ – A federal judge has rejected a motion from Lyonel Finklea, a convicted felon serving 20 years in prison, who sought to overturn his firearms convictions by arguing that recent…

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Sherrill gives Murphy a solid B for leadership, praises fiscal moves

Newark, NJ – Failed offshore wind projects, high taxes, illegal immigration, a housing crisis, COVID-19 lockdowns, school tests falling, and now news that the state is officially in a recession, Phil Murphy…

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Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill debate.

New Jersey’s Governor Race is Tied; Dead Heat, According to New Poll

TRENTON, N.J. – A new Emerson College polling partnership with PIX11 and The Hill shows New Jersey’s governor’s race locked in a 43%–43% dead heat between Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican…

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Mikie Sherrill Goes Easy on NJEA’s pro-Hamas editor

TRENTON, N.J. – Two of New Jersey’s most prominent Democrats — Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Rep. Josh Gottheimer — are jointly calling for the ouster of a state teacher and union magazine…

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Classmate of Mikie Sherrill who didn’t cheat on test speaks out against New Jersey Democrat running for governor

Naval Academy classmate slams Mikie Sherrill over resurfaced cheating scandal amid governor bid TRENTON, NJ – A former U.S. Naval Academy classmate of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill is speaking out, reigniting…

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NJ Lottery game hits highest jackpot ever at $3.42M

Jersey Cash 5 jackpot hits record-breaking $3.42 million ahead of tonight’s drawing TRENTON, NJ – Lottery fever is sweeping New Jersey as the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot surges to an all-time high…

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Under Democrats, the Price of New Jersey’s Beloved Pork Roll and Taylor Ham Has Doubled in Four Years

TRENTON, NJ – Pork Roll or Taylor Ham? Who cares, when most New Jerseyans can’t afford either these days, thanks to five years of Bidenflation and Phil Murphy’s economic policies. Now, the…

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Dingmans Ferry Bridge across the Delaware River in the Poconos Mountains, connecting the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, USA

Warm start gives way to midweek storms and cooler air across New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – A stretch of warm and calm weather will open the week before a strong midweek front brings rain, thunderstorms, and a sharp drop in temperatures. Monday will stay sunny…

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Free Healthcare for Illegal Aliens Cost New Jerseyans, and Americans $9.1 Billion in 2024, White House Says

TRENTON, NJ – The Trump administration sharply criticized President Biden’s immigration and health care policies Friday, citing new figures that show a steep rise in Medicaid spending for undocumented immigrants. White House…

Virginia native Mikie Sherrill says nobody likes ‘gross’ pork roll in New Jersey

WAYNE, N.J. – Virginia-born congresswoman Mikie Sherrill set off a political and culinary firestorm this week after jokingly dismissing one of New Jersey’s most beloved breakfast staples, calling pork roll “gross” during…

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New Jersey State Museum in Trenton, USA. New Jersey State Museum in Trenton

Former state museum worker charged in $30K unemployment fraud case

TRENTON, NJ – A former New Jersey State Museum employee has been charged with stealing more than $31,000 in unemployment benefits while working full-time for the state, according to Attorney General Matthew…

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With 99% Disapproval, Governor Murphy Pushes Forward With Plan to Reclassify Contract Workers in New Jersey

Trenton, NJ – Nearly 9,500 comments poured into New Jersey’s Department of Labor over a proposed rule to reclassify many independent contractors as employees, and more than 99 percent opposed the change.…

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Court blocks Trump order ending birthright citizenship, New Jersey AG celebrates

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin hailed a federal appeals court decision Friday that halted President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship through executive action. The First Circuit…

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Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

14 New Jersey Prison Guards Who Allegedly Abused Female Inmates See Indictments Dismissed

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Corrections Commissioner Victoria L. Kuhn, Esq., voiced deep frustration after a court dismissed indictments against 14 staff members accused of abusing incarcerated women at the Edna Mahan…

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Million-dollar ticket sold at NJ Wawa close to expiring

$1.3 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot still unclaimed in Monmouth County TRENTON, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth more than $1.3 million remains unclaimed nearly a year after it was…

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New Jersey Weekend Weather Forecast: Warm and Sunny, Perfect Daytrip Temps

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey is in for a picture-perfect early October weekend, with clear skies, mild nights, and daytime highs climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s. Friday brings a…

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