Lakewood Garbage Truck Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Lithium Batteries

Lithium battery sparks fire in garbage truck prompting warning from Lakewood Fire Department LAKEWOOD, NJ – Wednesday — A garbage truck was forced to dump its burning load on a township street…

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50 mph winds expected to slam Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin edges closer

WILDWOOD, NJ — Hurricane Erin’s tightening grip on the Mid-Atlantic is set to whip the Jersey Shore with powerful winds Thursday, with forecasters warning of gusts up to 50 miles per hour…

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Hurricane Erin to Bring Wind, Rain, and Coastal Flooding Across New Jersey Through Friday

Heavy rain and coastal flood threat loom for New Jersey as storms roll in ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A stormy stretch is unfolding across New Jersey with showers, thunderstorms, and a growing…

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Crashes, closures, and long-term disruptions snarl Monday morning commute across New York

NEW YORK, NY — Monday morning commuters across New York faced a patchwork of crashes, lane closures, and emergency construction, stretching from the city’s busiest bridges to rural upstate roadways. In New…

Traffic Alerts·New York News

Hurricane Erin sends pounding surf and floodwaters surging onto Wildwood beaches

WILDWOOD, NJ — Walls of water rolled over parts of Wildwood’s shoreline Wednesday as Hurricane Erin’s outer bands battered the Jersey Shore, triggering widespread flooding, closing roads, and raising serious concerns about…

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Farmingdale mayor praises Monmouth County for shared services that transformed local operations

Freehold, NJ – Monday — Farmingdale is spotlighting more than two decades of collaboration with Monmouth County as a model of municipal efficiency, crediting a wide range of shared service agreements for…

Monmouth County News

$755K contract approved for Colts Neck bridge replacement

Colts Neck, NJ — A major step forward in the replacement of Bridge A-38 was made this week as Monmouth County officials authorized a $755,981.95 agreement with French and Parrello Associates PA…

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DC man charged with first-degree murder in Knox Place murder

DC man arrested in April shooting death on Knox Place WASHINGTON, DC – Police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the April shooting that killed a 22-year-old in Southeast Washington,…

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Monmouth County greenlights bridge replacement in Tinton Falls with new construction plans approved

Tinton Falls, NJ — A key bridge in Monmouth County is set for a major overhaul after officials approved plans for a full superstructure replacement of Bridge S-15 on Riverdale Avenue, spanning…

Community News·Monmouth County News

Phil Murphy’s administration just filed another lawsuit against Trump, this time over sanctuary state penalty

New Jersey sues Trump administration over alleged illegal conditions on crime victim aid Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is leading a coalition of 21 states in a federal…

Top Headlines·Local Politics·New Jersey News

DC man gets lengthy prison time for deadly shooting at gender-reveal party with AK-style rifle

WASHINGTON, DC — A 22-year-old Washington man was sentenced Friday to 24 and a half years in prison for fatally shooting a guest and seriously injuring another during a 2021 gender-reveal party…

D.C. News

Newport man arrested for woman’s death in unheated camper during freezing temps last winter

Beaufort, NC — A 61-year-old Newport man has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of a medically fragile woman who was left alone in an unheated camper during…

North Carolina News

Alligator caught swimming near shore in Myrtle Beach by lifeguards, cops

Myrtle Beach, SC — A surprise visitor turned heads on the sand Tuesday when a 2.5-foot alligator was spotted swimming in the surf just off one of Myrtle Beach’s popular tourist areas,…

Pets and Animals·Viral News

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West Haverstraw man accused of torching home with 12 inside arraigned on attempted murder charges

NEW CITY, NY – A 72-year-old man from West Haverstraw was arraigned Friday on a sweeping indictment charging him with trying to murder 11 people — including three children — by allegedly…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

Flooding shuts US 40 in Atlantic County as crashes and delays snarl New Jersey commute

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A wave of severe traffic disruptions swept across New Jersey on Monday evening, with flooding closing down a major highway in Egg Harbor Township and crashes clogging up…

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Two kids hit by car in East Brunswick crash while walking near intersection

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A quiet Saturday afternoon turned chaotic when two children, ages 11 and 13, were struck by a vehicle while crossing near Rues Lane and New Brunswick Avenue in…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News

One dead, two injured after head-on crash in Monroe Township

Monroe Township, NJ – A 38-year-old man has died and two others were hospitalized after a Hyundai Santa Fe crossed into oncoming traffic and caused a fatal multi-vehicle crash late Sunday night…

Police Blotter·Maryland News

Every Family’s Worst Nightmare: One Year Old Child Assaulted b Daycare Worker

Georgia toddler hospitalized after violent incident at church daycare on his first day BAINBRIDGE, GA — A Georgia family is demanding answers and justice after their 1-year-old son suffered serious injuries on…

Georgia News

Brownsville shooter who fired five shots at man in broad daylight sentenced to 10 years

BROOKLYN, NY — A 25-year-old man who gunned down another man in broad daylight on a busy Brooklyn street after a heated deli argument has been sentenced to 10 years in prison,…

Police Blotter·New York City News

White powder and threatening letter triggers evacuation at ICE office in Manhattan federal building

Homeland Security Blames Media says: Turn the temperature down NEW YORK, NY – A suspicious white powder prompted the emergency evacuation of 26 Federal Plaza last Thursday after it was discovered inside…

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