McDonald’s to Remove Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032, Ending Free Refills at Most Locations

TOMS RIVER, NJ — This isn’t just a national trend, but your favorite local McDonald’s here in New Jersey will follow suit. McDonald’s plans to eliminate self-serve soda stations in all U.S.…

Food & Dining·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Ocean County News

New Jersey Diners Are In Decline, But State Lawmakers Say There’s A Plan To Save Them

Trenton, NJ — A new bill backed by South Jersey lawmakers would slash taxes for long-standing diners and restaurants, offering financial relief to businesses that have operated for at least 25 years…

Business News·Five Towns NJ News·Food & Dining·Investigative Report

New Jersey SNAP Benefit Changes Promote Healthier Diets, Expand Workforce Participation

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey SNAP recipients will see updated rules in 2026 designed to encourage healthier food choices and stronger workforce participation, as federal guidelines and state-level policies reshape how benefits…

Community News·Food & Dining·Government News·Mercer County News

Missouri lawsuit alleges fatal choking death of disabled man left unsupervised while eating

ST. LOUIS, MO – A 57-year-old man with a documented high risk of choking died after a caregiver allegedly left him alone with food and failed to follow required supervision protocols, according…

Police Blotter

Newark Man Arrested in Deadly New Jersey Chick-fil-A Shooting That Killed 23-Year-Old

Union Township, NJ — A 23-year-old man was killed and six others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a busy Chick-fil-A on Route 22 last month, and prosecutors say a suspect is…

Community News·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

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Man arrested after intoxication incident at Stafford restaurant

Man jailed after intoxication incident and threats at Stafford fast food restaurant Stafford, VA — A morning call to a local fast food restaurant led to an arrest after deputies encountered a…

Police Blotter·Virginia News

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Subway attack spills into McDonald’s robbery in the Bronx

Brutal subway robbery spills into Bronx McDonald’s as suspects flee with backpack Bronx, NY — A late-night subway encounter turned into a violent robbery that continued inside a fast-food restaurant, leaving a…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

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Jackson Rent Cap Lawsuit Alleges Board Members Benefited From 2.5% Limit

Jackson Township, NJ — A group of manufactured home park owners filed a sweeping lawsuit on April 22 challenging a new rent control ordinance that caps annual increases at 2.5%, arguing it…

Jackson Township News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Delivery worker ambushed and robbed of bike in Brooklyn

Food delivery worker robbed of bike and cash in late-night Brooklyn ambush Brooklyn, NY — A food delivery worker was targeted and robbed late at night when suspects approached him on the…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

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New Jersey’s New Congresswoman Wants to Raise National Minimum Wage to $25 Per Hour

Washington, D.C. — A New Jersey congresswoman is bringing the state’s wage fight to the national stage, unveiling a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour—one of the…

Community News·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Ocean County News

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New Hope Turns Star Wars Into Four-Day Festival as 60+ Small Businesses Power May the 4th Weekend

New Hope, PA – A Bucks County river town known for its arts scene is scaling up a pop culture celebration into a four-day economic driver, with more than 60 small businesses…

Pennsylvania News·What to do: Upcoming Events

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New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered

Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State…

Community News·Health and Wellness·Local Politics·North Jersey News

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Face slashed in bizarre Brooklyn robbery over bag of fried chicken

NYPD hunts suspect in unusual violent robbery Brooklyn, NY — A robbery in Brooklyn took a violent turn when a 19-year-old man was slashed in the face with a scalpel before having…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

Queens ticket hits top prize in Jackson Heights drawing

Queens ticket hits $34K in TAKE 5 evening win Jackson Heights, NY — A lottery ticket sold along a busy Queens corridor turned into a top-prize payout after matching all numbers in…

Lottery Results·New York News

Kentucky couple sentenced to nearly 20 years after child abuse case in Pike County

A disturbing case of prolonged child abuse in eastern Kentucky has ended with prison sentences for a couple accused of starving and confining children under their care. The details, laid out in…

Police Blotter

GOP Slams New Jersey’s World Cup Fiasco, Warn Fans Face High Transit Fares and Limited Economic Gain

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Republicans are escalating criticism of the state’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing taxpayers are footing tens of millions in costs while early signs point…

Government News·Local Politics·Local Sports News·Political Crime and Corruption

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Dozens of Students Given Doses of Narcan at Jackson Township High School Fair Without Permission District Says

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Thirty-six students at Jackson Township High School received Narcan during a school wellness fair without district approval, prompting officials Thursday to warn parents and launch a review of…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Government News·Health and Wellness

Harbor seal resting on a sandy beach beside a rescue crate, with a green tag on its back and a yellow tag on its rear flipper.

Rescued seal found on New Jersey road sick during blizard returns to ocean after rehab

HARVEY CEDARS, N.J. — A juvenile grey seal found stranded on a roadway after a blizzard has returned to the ocean this week following recovery from illness and malnutrition, the Marine Mammal…

Pets and Animals

Hagerstown Players Hit $50K Powerball, $156K FAST PLAY Wins in Back-to-Back Maryland Lottery Results

Hagerstown, MD — Two lottery players scored a combined $206,581 in winnings across consecutive days in Hagerstown, including a $50,000 Powerball prize and a $156,581 FAST PLAY jackpot, according to the Maryland…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Atlantic City dealer hits $50K jackpot while visiting Maryland family

Atlantic City player lands $50K jackpot during Maryland trip Berlin, MD — A casino dealer who spends her days watching others win walked away with a $50,000 prize after a routine stop…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

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McDonald’s to Remove Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032, Ending Free Refills at Most Locations

New Jersey Diners Are In Decline, But State Lawmakers Say There’s A Plan To Save Them

New Jersey SNAP Benefit Changes Promote Healthier Diets, Expand Workforce Participation

Missouri lawsuit alleges fatal choking death of disabled man left unsupervised while eating

Newark Man Arrested in Deadly New Jersey Chick-fil-A Shooting That Killed 23-Year-Old

Man arrested after intoxication incident at Stafford restaurant

Subway attack spills into McDonald’s robbery in the Bronx

Jackson Rent Cap Lawsuit Alleges Board Members Benefited From 2.5% Limit

Delivery worker ambushed and robbed of bike in Brooklyn

New Jersey’s New Congresswoman Wants to Raise National Minimum Wage to $25 Per Hour

New Hope Turns Star Wars Into Four-Day Festival as 60+ Small Businesses Power May the 4th Weekend

New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered

Face slashed in bizarre Brooklyn robbery over bag of fried chicken

Queens ticket hits top prize in Jackson Heights drawing

Kentucky couple sentenced to nearly 20 years after child abuse case in Pike County

GOP Slams New Jersey’s World Cup Fiasco, Warn Fans Face High Transit Fares and Limited Economic Gain

Dozens of Students Given Doses of Narcan at Jackson Township High School Fair Without Permission District Says

Rescued seal found on New Jersey road sick during blizard returns to ocean after rehab

Hagerstown Players Hit $50K Powerball, $156K FAST PLAY Wins in Back-to-Back Maryland Lottery Results

Atlantic City dealer hits $50K jackpot while visiting Maryland family

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