Ex-NJDEP Chief Behind Toms River Ciba Superfund Park Deal Joins Major Environmental Law Firm

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, whose administration finalized the disputed settlement allowing commercial development at the former Ciba-Geigy Superfund site in Toms River,…

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World Cup Comes to New Jersey Alongside One of America’s Most Polluted Rivers

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Millions of soccer fans will descend on MetLife Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but just beyond the bright lights of the Meadowlands sits one of the…

Community News·Local Sports News·North Jersey News

Federal Judge Partially Dismisses Lawsuit Against Newark School District Over Dyslexia Accommodations

NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge has partially dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Newark Board of Education and Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark by the father of a student…

Phil and Tammy Murphy Pulling Their Pro Soccer Team Out of New Jersey, Heading to NYC, In Talks

Murphys’ Gotham FC Eyes Move to New York City, Fueling ‘So Much for New Jersey’ Criticism HARRISON, N.J. — If taxes are your number one concern, then New Jersey is not the…

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Toms River Beach Badges Now On Sale, Beat the Rush Before Memorial Day Weekend

TOMS RIVER, NJ — With Memorial Day weekend expected to bring heavy crowds to the Jersey Shore, Toms River officials are encouraging residents and visitors to purchase Ortley Beach season badges early…

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Speeding Jeep Runs Red Light, Killing Two in Violent Philadelphia Intersection Crash

High-Speed Jeep Crash Kills Lexus Driver and Passenger in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA — A late-night crash in Philadelphia’s 24th District left two people dead after a Jeep allegedly sped through a red…

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Federal Lawsuit Accuses Teaneck BOE of Violating Free Speech Rights at Meetings, Censoring Critical Hamas Speech

TEANECK, NJ — A former Teaneck councilman and local news publisher has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit accusing the Teaneck Board of Education and several current and former officials of violating…

Community News·Central Jersey News·Government News·Local Politics

Off-Duty PGPD Officer Tracks Armed Suspect Through Maryland Crime Spree Before Arrest

Police Say AR-15-Wielding Suspect Terrorized Maryland Drivers Before Capture RIVERDALE, MD — A violent afternoon crime spree spanning multiple Prince George’s County communities ended with the arrest of a 68-year-old suspect after…

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Suspect Hunted After Boxcutter Attack Inside Manhattan Subway Station

NEW YORK, NY — A late-night argument inside a Manhattan subway station turned violent early Friday when a man allegedly pulled a boxcutter and slashed another rider in the neck before fleeing…

New York City News

Armed Man Forces Way Into Georgetown Home, Confronts 83-Year-Old Woman

Elderly Georgetown Resident Uses Panic Alarm During Armed Home Invasion, Police Say GEORGETOWN, DE — Delaware State Police are searching for an armed intruder who forced his way into a Georgetown home…

Delaware News

Man Shot in Face at Jersey Shore Motel, Suspect Arrested

Rio Grande Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Motel Shooting Wounds Victim MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 25-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the face Friday afternoon after a confrontation outside…

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Seaside Heights Braces for Memorial Day Crowds After Nearly 90 Arrests and Multiple Stabbings Last Summer

Boardwalk Shutdown, Stabbings, Arrests: Seaside Heights Prepares for Busy Holiday Return SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — One year after violent fights, stabbings, and chaotic crowds overwhelmed the Seaside Heights boardwalk during Memorial Day…

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4 Wounded After Chaos Erupts on Homestead Streets in Late-Night Shooting

Homestead, PA – Four adults were wounded in a shooting that unfolded across two nearby streets in Homestead early Sunday morning, sending multiple victims to area hospitals and prompting an active investigation…

Dozens More New Jersey School Districts Slash Jobs and Programs; Funding Cuts Deepen Divide As Newark Aid Increases

Trenton, NJ – School districts across New Jersey are cutting teachers, closing schools, eliminating student programs, and increasing class sizes as the long-running effects of the state’s S2 school funding law continue…

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Knife-Wielding Robbery Suspect Captured After Delaware Police Pursuit and Investigation

NEWARK, DE — A 56-year-old Wilmington man now faces multiple felony charges after Delaware State Police linked him to two armed convenience store robberies in New Castle County earlier this month, including…

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MTA Bus Driver Attacked on Q56 Route in Brooklyn as NYPD Searches for Suspect

Violent Attack on Brooklyn Bus Driver Sparks Search for Suspect in Cypress Hills BROOKLYN, NY — A 67-year-old MTA bus driver was punched multiple times in the face while operating a Q56…

New York City News

Fake Expedia Listings Target North Castle Homes, Leaving Strangers at Residents’ Doors

NORTH CASTLE, NY — Homeowners in North Castle could face unexpected strangers at their doors after multiple residences in the town were fraudulently listed as short-term rentals on Expedia, according to the…

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Criminal Public Corruption Complaint Lodged Against Four Toms River Council Members

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A criminal complaint has been filed with the Office of the Attorney General for the State of New Jersey regarding criminal actions performed by Toms River Councilmembers David…

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Teen Driver Killed in Wet-Road Crash Involving Three Vehicles in Millsboro, State Police Say

MILLSBORO, DE — An 18-year-old Millsboro woman died after her car lost traction on a rain-slick roadway and crossed into oncoming traffic, triggering a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Sussex County, according…