Judge Refuses to Halt Kennedy Center Renovation as Preservationists Challenge Trump-Backed Project

A federal judge declined to block a major renovation of the Kennedy Center, but warned that the legal fight could continue if the scope of the project expands beyond what officials have…

D.C. News

New Jersey Lottery Proceeds No Longer Directly Fund Education; Here’s Where That Money Now Goes

For decades, New Jersey residents were told lottery proceeds supported education. Today, all net lottery revenue is dedicated to funding public employee pensions, with the largest share going to retired teachers. TRENTON,…

Government News·Central Jersey News

Woman holds a large sign reading 'Bill to FIFA' and 'Amount Due: $48,000,000' in a crowded stadium area with trains and a 'World Cup 2026' banner in the background, suggesting a protest or satirical depiction.

Why Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Tax Plan Was Doomed From the Start

New Jersey spent nearly a decade preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. State leaders, including former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy promised residents that hosting the world’s largest sporting event would…

Opinion - Editorial·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

New Jersey Dems Target Big Oil With $50 Billion “Recovery Payments” As Corporate Exodus Continues

New Jersey Democrats Advance $50 Billion ‘Polluters Pay’ Climate Bill The proposal would require major fossil fuel companies to fund climate resilience projects across New Jersey through $50 billion in cost recovery…

Government News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·North Jersey News

New Jersey Democrats Advance Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Clothing and Diapers

A bill advancing in Trenton would prohibit the sale of apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added PFAS, chemicals linked to environmental contamination and potential health risks. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…

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Miami school bus driver charged after 6-year-old left alone on bus, wandered street

A child was found walking alone through a quiet Miami-Dade neighborhood after allegedly being left behind on a school bus, triggering a child neglect charge against the driver who authorities say failed…

Police Blotter

New Jersey Attorney General Urges EPA to Expand Monitoring of Microplastics in Drinking Water

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is leading a coalition of states calling for stronger federal monitoring of microplastics amid growing concerns about potential health risks. New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

New Jersey Dem Leader: We Don’t Want Those Jobs; After Exxon, Chevron, Hess, Others Flee State

Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla is facing criticism after remarks during a State House hearing in which he said New Jersey does not want jobs that “create climate disasters and kill our residents.” Trenton,…

Government News·Business News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

New Jersey Governor Shifts $15 Million from Domestic Violence Victims to Migrant Legal Services

Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn is criticizing Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s proposed budget after funding reductions for women’s services coincided with a major increase in immigration legal defense spending. Trenton, N.J. – A growing political…

New Jersey News·Central Jersey News·Five Towns NJ News·Government News

New Jersey Governor Announces $12 Million Fund Legal Support for Migrants Facing Detention and Deportation

Trenton, NJ — Immigrants facing detention and possible deportation in New Jersey will gain access to expanded legal support after Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a $12 million increase for the state’s Detention…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Mercer County News

After months of fighting pneumonia, rescued NJ seal finally heads home

Remarkable comeback ends with emotional ocean release and high-tech tracking mission BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A harbor seal that spent four months battling a life-threatening illness has returned to the ocean after an…

Community News·Atlantic County News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Notorious Newark Graffiti Artist Arrested, Identified as 53-Year-Old Man

Investigators say a Newark man was linked to multiple graffiti complaints after detectives traced a recurring tag through surveillance footage and social media evidence. Newark, NJ – Newark police have arrested a…

Police Blotter·Local History·North Jersey News

States launch legal war over canceled wind farm planned off Jersey coast

Garden State joins multi-state legal fight after federal government cancels major offshore wind leases tied to more than 1.3 million homes TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey has joined a lawsuit against the…

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

Navy veteran turns scratch-off ticket into emotional $50K win in Maryland

Navy veteran and retired cop calls prize “a lotta, lotta money” after first second-tier win on Triple Red 777s game HAMPSTEAD, MD — A Carroll County man says a scratch-off ticket meant…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Brooklyn Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Trump Before Future Rally, Federal Prosecutors Say

Brooklyn, NY — A Brooklyn man faces federal charges after prosecutors say he repeatedly threatened to assassinate President Donald Trump, including messages promising to shoot the president at a future public event.…

Police Blotter·New York City News

Illegal Immigrant Who Voted in 2024 Election Sentenced After Stealing More Than $400,000 in Benefits

Boston, MA — A Colombian national who lived in the United States under a stolen identity for more than two decades has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after…

Police Blotter·Massachusetts News·Trending News

After More Than 50 Years of Combined Service, Stafford Township Chief and Traffic Safety Officer Retire

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two longtime leaders in Stafford Township law enforcement signed off for the final time as Chief James Haldenwang and Traffic Safety Officer Justin Pascale officially retired after careers…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News

DHS Calls Andy Kim, Mikie Sherrill and the Media Liars Over False Claims About Delaney Hall

The Department of Homeland Security is publicly disputing a series of claims about conditions and operations at New Jersey’s Delaney Hall immigration detention facility, accusing critics and some media outlets of promoting…

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

Delaney Hall Food and Welfare Complaints Started Under Obama, But Nobody Protested

Newark, NJ — As protests and allegations about conditions inside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention facility dominate headlines in 2026, newly resurfaced federal records show complaints about food and detainee treatment at the…

Investigative Report·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Toms River Volunteers Set for Spring Park Clean-Up at Three Local Parks on Saturday

Toms River, NJ — Volunteers will head to three Toms River parks Saturday morning as the township’s Recreation Department hosts its annual Spring Park Clean-Up ahead of the busy summer season. The…

Community News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

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