Is New Jersey’s Rail System Ready for World Cup Traffic? State Lawmakers Call for Solutions

Less than a day after sending a letter to federal transportation officials, Monmouth County legislators met with Amtrak leadership and pushed for improved reliability on the Northeast Corridor before World Cup crowds…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News

NJ Woman’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against Walmart Dismissed by Federal Judge

A federal judge dismissed a South Jersey woman’s employment discrimination lawsuit against Walmart after finding she failed to show she completed required EEOC procedures before filing suit. CAMDEN, N.J. — A federal…

Lawsuits·New Jersey News·South Jersey News

New Jersey Bill Expands Legal Protections for Reproductive Health Care Providers and Patients

Legislation advancing in the State Assembly would create new criminal penalties for interference with reproductive health care services while strengthening privacy and legal protections for providers and patients. TRENTON, N.J. — New…

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New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill Expanding Seizure of Vacant Properties

Legislation would allow distressed municipalities to acquire certain vacant or abandoned properties through purchase or eminent domain to address blight and unpaid taxes. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Senate committee has…

New Jersey News·Government News

Ohio man lands $150K lottery jackpot

A Putnam County player claimed the top prize on an Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off purchased at a Columbus Grove retailer COLUMBUS GROVE, Ohio — A Putnam County man is celebrating a $150,000 lottery…

Lottery Results·Ohio News

Three identical tickets deliver $150K win to La Plata player

A Southern Maryland man placed three identical Pick 5 bets and watched all of them hit for a six-figure payday LA PLATA, Md. — A Charles County man turned a number he…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

87-year-old Pennsylvania man wins $10K a month for life

Berks County resident Alfred Behney claimed one of the Pennsylvania Lottery’s top Scratch-Off prizes after buying a ticket during a stop for coffee MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — An 87-year-old Berks County man who…

Lottery Results·Pennsylvania News

Vietnam veteran scores $57K lottery win and already knows how he’ll spend it

A Baltimore player claimed a top-prize Scratch-Off payout after a ticket purchase at a local liquor store BALTIMORE, Md. — A Baltimore Vietnam veteran and longtime lottery player is celebrating a $57,777…

Lottery Results·Baltimore News·Maryland News

Father who shot child’s mother 19 times learns fate in Pennsylvania court

Prosecutors said a Pennsylvania father lured the victim to his home, shot her repeatedly in front of their 3-year-old daughter and reloaded before firing again LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County…

Police Blotter·Pennsylvania News

Bowie store sells twin $50K lottery winners in one transaction

Two Bonus Match 5 tickets purchased consecutively at the same store matched all five winning numbers for twin $50,000 prizes BOWIE, Md. — Two lucky lottery players — or possibly one very…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Cape May County launches major traffic crackdown ahead of busy summer season

Every police department in the county is joining a new highway safety task force targeting speeding, drunk driving, distracted driving and other dangerous behaviors CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — Drivers traveling…

Police Blotter·Cape May County News·New Jersey News

Dinner run turns into $100K lottery win for Baltimore County man

A stop for cooking ingredients led to a top-prize Scratch-Off ticket worth $100,000, Maryland Lottery officials said BALTIMORE, Md. — A Baltimore County man known for cooking meals for family and friends…

Lottery Results·Baltimore News·Maryland News

Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold in Blair County wins $1.24M jackpot

Pennsylvania Lottery says a single ticket purchased in Duncansville matched all five numbers to win more than $1.24 million MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player is holding a ticket worth more…

Lottery Results·Pennsylvania News

Police Arrest Report: Handcuffs used by police.

Delaware motorcyclist accused of pulling gun on school bus after water gun incident

Delaware State Police say a Magnolia man pulled a firearm and aimed it at students after being sprayed with water from a toy water gun MAGNOLIA, Del. — A Delaware man has…

Police Blotter·Delaware News

Manhattan lottery player lands TAKE 5 top prize

Top-prize ticket worth $30,512 was purchased at a Broadway business in Upper Manhattan MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $30,512 was sold in Manhattan for Thursday’s evening drawing, according…

Lottery Results·New York City News·New York News

Beloved South Jersey police K9 Brutus dies after years of service

Retired Voorhees Police K9 Brutus served the department and community for seven years before spending retirement with his longtime handler’s family VOORHEES, N.J. — A police dog known throughout Voorhees Township for…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News

Newark Police Memo Ordered Cops Not to Respond to Delaney Hall Creating “Zone of Lawlessness,” DOJ Claims

The U.S. Department of Justice says a Newark Police Department directive ordering officers not to respond to calls at Delaney Hall is jeopardizing public safety and interfering with federal immigration operations. NEWARK,…

Government News·Local Politics

Jersey City Touted as Safest City, but Report Shows Ex-Mayor Underreported Crime

Mayor James Solomon says an internal audit uncovered thousands of criminal incidents that were never properly entered into state crime databases, raising questions about crime statistics reported during the Fulop administration. JERSEY…

New Jersey News·Community News·Government News·Local Politics

Jersey Shore Weekend Forecast: Beachgoers Get Sunny Saturday Before Storms Return Sunday

A hot Friday and beautiful Saturday are expected along the Jersey Shore before thunderstorms and gusty winds move in late Sunday. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Anyone heading to the Jersey Shore this…

Jersey Shore News·Atlantic County 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…

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