Driving in Jackson Is Much Worse Than It Was 10 Years Ago

Reader Submitted: Anyone who has lived in Jackson Township for more than a decade knows the truth: driving here has become significantly worse. What was once a community where residents could get…

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NJ Transit Fares Set to Rise 3% on July 1 as Agency Blames COVID-19 Pandemic for Financial Woes

The latest fare hike is part of an automatic annual increase approved by the NJ Transit Board as the agency continues to address budget pressures and lower-than-expected ridership recovery. NJ Transit riders…

North Jersey News

Frankford Shooting Leaves Juvenile Critically Wounded, Philadelphia Police Say

A juvenile male was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after a shooting Tuesday evening in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood. Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile male critically…

Police Blotter·Philadelphia News

Gloucester Township House Fire Displaces Residents on Brookline Court

Firefighters quickly contained a residential fire in Gloucester Township after flames spread from a garage to the roof, temporarily displacing the home’s occupants. A residential fire in the Clementon section of Gloucester…

Police Blotter·South Jersey News

16-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead in Brentwood as Detectives Search for Killer

A 16-year-old Hyattsville resident was fatally shot in Brentwood, and Prince George’s County homicide detectives say the killing does not appear to have been random. A teenage boy was found shot to…

Philadelphia News

ICE Agent Struck by Vehicle on Route 72 as Suspect Escapes; Federal Investigation Underway

An ICE agent was injured after being struck by a vehicle during an incident on Route 72 in Stafford Township, where federal agents reportedly fired shots as a suspect fled the scene…

Ocean County News·Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

Passaic County Cops Among Those Disciplined in New Jersey Major Discipline Report

Two Passaic County sheriff’s sergeants were terminated following federal convictions, while several Passaic police officers received lengthy suspensions for misconduct, according to newly released state disciplinary records. Multiple law enforcement officers from…

Police Blotter·North Jersey News

Queens Apartment Fire Injures 13, Draws 300 FDNY Firefighters to Five-Alarm Blaze

A fast-moving fire tore through a seven-story apartment building in Queens, sending 13 people to hospitals and prompting a massive five-alarm response. Thirteen people were injured after a fire broke out Saturday…

Police Blotter·New York City News

Knicks Win First NBA Title in 53 Years as New Yorkers Burn School Buses to Celebrate

The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought Saturday night, but celebrations quickly spiraled into violence as buses were set on fire, a teenager was shot and dozens of arrests were…

Community News·Local Politics

Brush Fire Reported Behind Bayville AutoZone Along Route 9

Firefighters responded to a smoldering brush fire reported behind the AutoZone store on Atlantic City Boulevard in Bayville. BAYVILLE, N.J. — Emergency crews were dispatched to a brush fire Sunday behind the…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News

Teen’s heart stopped at Queens school before CPR and AED helped save his life

A 15-year-old suffered cardiac arrest on campus as school staff, EMTs, paramedics and firefighters worked together to restore a pulse QUEENS, N.Y. — A 15-year-old student who suffered cardiac arrest at a…

Community News·New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

Two Baltimore Police Department vehicles parked along a city street, white SUVs with blue stripe decals and police insignia visible on the sides.

Teen shot in Baltimore as detectives search for answers

A 17-year-old was hospitalized after gunfire erupted in Southeast Baltimore, prompting an active police investigation BALTIMORE, Md. — A 17-year-old boy is expected to survive after being shot Thursday afternoon in Southeast…

Police Blotter·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

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One dead and two wounded in West Baltimore shooting

Gunfire erupted after a ShotSpotter alert on North Payson Street, leaving three people shot and triggering a homicide investigation BALTIMORE, Md. — A late-night shooting in West Baltimore left one man dead…

Police Blotter·Baltimore News·Maryland News

DOJ Sues Virginia Over New Jersey Style Ban on Masks for ICE Agents

The federal government is suing Virginia after the state moved to restrict federal agents from wearing face coverings during enforcement operations, a sharp reversal from the mask mandates many Americans faced just…

Police Blotter·Government News·Local Politics·Mercer County News

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Gunman Sought After Deadly Shooting in Philadelphia

A man died after being found with gunshot wounds on a Philadelphia roadway Wednesday evening, and investigators are working to determine what led to the shooting. PHILADELPHIA — A homicide investigation is…

Police Blotter·Philadelphia News

Two Women Wounded in Wilkinsburg Shooting as Gunfire Erupts Near Police Investigation

Two women were injured in a shooting in Wilkinsburg before additional gunfire broke out nearby while officers processed the scene, according to Allegheny County Police. WILKINSBURG, Pa. — Two women were hospitalized…

Pennsylvania News

Fake cop scare sparks investigation after driver questions traffic stop in Maryland

A late-night traffic stop took an unexpected turn when a driver became suspicious and called 911, prompting an investigation into a possible police impersonator DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. — A suspected police impersonation…

Police Blotter·Maryland News

Body found inside burning Baltimore property sparks homicide and arson investigation

Firefighters responding to a late-night blaze discovered a deceased man inside, prompting a joint homicide and arson investigation BALTIMORE, Md. — A late-night fire in South Baltimore took a grim turn when…

Maryland News·Baltimore News·Police Blotter

Jackson Council Votes 4-0 in Favor of Mayor Kuhn’s 5% Budget Increase With Minor Changes

Jackson Budget Fight Erupts as Mayor Declares ‘It Is Now Their Budget’ Amid $3.1 Million Spending Increase, as Mayor Kuhn skips an important budget hearing, delivering a sharply worded message that shifts…

Jackson Township News·Ocean County News

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