Rhode Island Judge Who Gave Trump Order to Restore Funding Has Daughter in Dept. of Education, Loomer

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr., who ruled against the Trump administration’s effort to freeze billions in federal grants, has a daughter currently employed as a senior policy…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Seek Bill to Use More Education Lottery Money for Public Pension Payments

TRENTON, N.J. — The goal of the New Jersey Lottery was to fund education in the Garden State. Slowly, lawmakers have been diverting those education funds into other accounts, including the common…

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Philadelphia man pleads guilty to stealing deceased classmate’s identity for fraud, gun permit application

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Philadelphia County man has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges after stealing a deceased classmate’s identity to fraudulently obtain a driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance, and apply for…

Illegal aliens charged with execution style murder, linked to international crime syndicate, to remain jailed in New Jersey

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Four Indiana men charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the October 2024 killing of an Indian national in Manchester Township will remain detained…

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Beloved Delaware officer and Special Olympics advocate dies suddenly, leaving community in mourning

DOVER, DE – The Delaware law enforcement community is grieving the sudden and unexpected passing of Senior Corporal Barry Wheatley, a respected officer and passionate community advocate who died Tuesday evening. SCpl.…

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Illegal alien charged in sophisticated New Jersey jewelry store heist, part of nationwide criminal operation

NEWARK, N.J. — A Chilean man believed to be part of a South American theft group has been charged in connection with a conspiracy to burglarize a New Jersey jewelry store and…

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New Jersey plant awarded $25 million contract modification for AEGIS system sustainment

MOORESTOWN, N.J. — Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems has been awarded a $24.98 million contract modification to support the sustainment and integration of the AEGIS combat system, the Department of Defense…

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Fisheries commission reverses course on proposed lobster catch size increase

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has repealed key elements of a proposed rule that would have increased the minimum allowable catch size for Gulf of Maine lobster,…

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Chicken Salad Chick to open first Maryland location in Westminster

WESTMINSTER, Md. — Chicken Salad Chick, the fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in made-from-scratch chicken salad, is set to open its first Maryland location on Tuesday, February 11. The new restaurant, located at…

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Man robbed during late-night altercation in the Bronx

BRONX, N.Y. — A 47-year-old man was robbed late Friday night after a physical altercation with two unidentified individuals in the Bronx, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. near…

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Two illegal Aliens Who Dumped Body of Murdered Man in Ocean County in October Linked to International Crime Syndicate

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Gaurav Singh, 27; Nirmal Singh, 30; and Gurdeep Singh, 22, three men living in Greenwood, Indiana were arrested in Indiana on a warrant for murder in New Jersey, have…

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Teen arrested in Michigan Avenue robbery near Catholic University

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 17-year-old male was arrested Tuesday after allegedly snatching a cell phone from a pedestrian in the Brookland neighborhood, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Officers responded to the…

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Notice of Public Hearing – NJDEP Green Acres Program – Jake’s Law Playground Funding Application

PURPOSE: Jackson Township is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at Jackson Justice Complex Playground located at 1 Jackson Dr, Jackson, NJ 08527, part of Block 16701,…

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Police seek help locating missing Manchester Township man

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 57-year-old Raymond Palmieri, who was last seen on January 27 in the area of Bone Hill Road, police said…

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Fire Sprinkler Saves Bel Air Condominium from Significant Damage; Cat Reunited with Owner

BEL AIR, MD – A fire sprinkler system is being credited with preventing major property damage and saving lives, including a beloved pet, during a fire at Park View at Bel Air,…

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New Jersey Department of Education Encourage Schools, Students to Protest and Obstruct ICE Enforcement Attempts

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has issued updated guidance to schools and districts emphasizing protections for immigrant students and families in response to heightened federal immigration enforcement…

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Police seek public’s help in locating fugitive wanted for questioning in Newark shooting

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 27-year-old East Orange man wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting earlier this month, Newark Public Safety Director…

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Elderly woman among two beaten, phone stolen during altercation near Grand Central

NEW YORK, N.Y. — A late-night dispute over a vehicle collision escalated into a violent assault and robbery near East 42nd Street and Madison Avenue early Sunday, police said. At approximately 1:35…

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Police seek public’s help locating Newark man in armed robbery investigation

NEWARK, N.J. — Police are asking for assistance in locating Jamill Davis, 30, of Newark, who is wanted for questioning in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last week, according to…