NJ Bill Would Allow Care Facilities to Penalize Family for Bringing Food to Grandma and Grandpa

TRENTON, N.J. — Caregivers, guardians, and even staff members at certain New Jersey care facilities could be barred from entering if they ignore food safety rules under a newly introduced state bill.…

Food & Dining·Politics·Top Headlines

Toms River East Little League Opens 2026 Season as Program’s World Series Legacy Endures

Toms River, NJ — Hundreds of young players, families, and local leaders filled the streets this week as Toms River East Little League launched its 2026 season with a community parade and…

Community News·Local Sports News·Toms River News

New York Lawmakers Say Emptying Prisons Will Cut Down Crime Statewide

ALBANY, NY — A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would create a 17-member commission tasked with reducing the state’s prison population and lowering violent crime, with findings due by…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

$168,860 Lottery Jackpot Hit in Silver Spring as Blackjack Ticket Wins Big

Silver Spring, MD – A Maryland Lottery player walked away with a $168,860 jackpot Thursday after purchasing a FAST PLAY High Roller Blackjack ticket in Silver Spring, marking the game’s fifth progressive…

Lottery Results

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Toms River opens registration for 6-week special needs summer camp serving ages 7 to 21

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Families in Toms River can now register for a six-week summer camp designed for children and young adults with special needs, with township officials announcing expanded programming and…

Community News·Toms River News

Ripe red tomatoes clustered on the vine amid green leaves and stems in a garden setting

New Jersey’s Top Two Crops Feed America, But It’s Not the One You Most Expect

TRENTON, N.J. —New Jersey’s agricultural identity is so tightly tied to “Jersey Fresh” tomatoes and famously sweet blueberries that it’s easy to assume the state’s top crops would come straight from a…

Illuminated NJ state capitol complex with golden dome at night in Trenton, New Jersey, USA

New Jersey Advances Police Transparency, Data Privacy, and Healthcare Access in Wave of New Laws

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers approved a series of new laws in March and April that expand police transparency rules, strengthen consumer data protections, and loosen restrictions on healthcare providers, marking…

Toms River News·Investigative Report·Mercer County News·North Jersey News

New Jersey Gas Prices About to Jump 15 Cents This Spring and it Has Nothing to Do with Trump

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey drivers are set to pay about 15 cents more per gallon starting in June as a required switch to summer-grade gasoline takes effect statewide. The price increase…

Community News·Business News·Camden County News·Central Jersey News

Missing 5-Year-Old Found Safe in Rockville After Community Tip Leads Police to Child

ROCKVILLE, MD — A missing 5-year-old autistic child was safely reunited with his father after a neighbor spotted him and alerted police during a coordinated search effort, Montgomery County Police said. The…

No Updates on Investigation of Human Skull Found in Wilmington-Area Creek

Wilmington, DE — A passerby’s discovery of what appeared to be a human skull along a wooded creek in New Castle County has launched an ongoing forensic investigation, with authorities working to…

Police Blotter·Delaware News

Monessen Man Charged After Toddler Found Crying Alone Outside Home for Over an Hour

MONESSEN, Pa. — A toddler found crying alone on an exterior deck for up to 90 minutes led to child endangerment and drug charges against a Monessen man, police said. Jessie Clendenen,…

Philadelphia News·Pennsylvania News

Grumman LLV (Grumman Long Life Vehicle) is the vehicle primarily used by United States Postal Service (USPS), Photo taken in Potsdam Post Office (13676), New York State, USA

NJ Man’s Lawsuit Claiming Missing Mail Led to Financial Collapse Dismissed by Federal Judge

NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against the U.S. Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service in which a New Jersey man claimed missing mail caused severe financial and…

Police Blotter

Las Vegas serial killer sentenced to 56 years after random shootings on Tropicana

A string of unprovoked killings along a busy Las Vegas corridor ends with decades in prison. LAS VEGAS, NV – A Nevada man who carried out a series of fatal shootings along…

Police Blotter

Jackson Township Opens Bonfire Permit Applications for Lag B’Omer, Issues Strict Safety Rules

JACKSON, N.J. — Residents planning Lag B’Omer bonfires in Jackson Township must now apply for permits and follow strict safety rules, as local fire officials warn that non-compliant fires will be shut…

Community News·Government News·Jackson Township News·Ocean County News

New Jersey is America’s Least Free State: Understanding the Numbers Behind This Week’s Fox News Report

Trenton, NJ — Once considered a tax-friendly state that helped fuel its postwar economic rise, New Jersey now ranks 47th in overall freedom nationwide, with new analysis highlighted by Fox News showing…

Community News·Cape May County News·Five Towns NJ News·Government News

Delaware County parents charged after toddler dies from alleged abuse and neglect

CHESTER, PA – A 2-year-old boy’s death inside a Butler Street home has led to murder charges against his parents, who prosecutors say abused the child, denied him medical care, and attempted…

Police Blotter

Waterford Township Residents Push to Halt Cannabis Expansion, Demand Zoning Changes Before New Approvals

WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — More than 400 residents are urging officials to pause cannabis approvals and overhaul zoning rules as concerns grow over large-scale facilities planned near homes and schools. The grassroots…

South Jersey News

Police officers and volunteers stand in a gymnasium around a basketball court during a community event, with spectators in the bleachers watching.

Troopers Join Special Olympics Basketball Competition in Central Square, Celebrating Athletes and Community

CENTRAL SQUARE, N.Y. — Dozens of Special Olympics athletes brought energy and determination to a regional basketball skills competition at Central Square Middle School, where New York State Police Troop D joined…

Community News·New York News

Las Vegas serial killer sentenced to 56 years after random shootings on Tropicana

A string of unprovoked killings along a busy Las Vegas corridor ends with decades in prison. LAS VEGAS, NV – A Nevada man who carried out a series of fatal shootings along…

Police Blotter

Beached dead whale on wet sand with the ocean waves in the background, a rope attached to its tail visible at left side.

44-Foot Endangered Sei Whale Found Dead in Newark Bay Had Not Eaten Before Death, Necropsy Finds

NEWARK BAY, N.J. — A 44-foot endangered sei whale found dead in Newark Bay had not been feeding prior to its death, according to preliminary necropsy results released following a multi-agency examination.…

Community News·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Pets and Animals

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NJ Bill Would Allow Care Facilities to Penalize Family for Bringing Food to Grandma and Grandpa

Toms River East Little League Opens 2026 Season as Program’s World Series Legacy Endures

New York Lawmakers Say Emptying Prisons Will Cut Down Crime Statewide

$168,860 Lottery Jackpot Hit in Silver Spring as Blackjack Ticket Wins Big

Toms River opens registration for 6-week special needs summer camp serving ages 7 to 21

New Jersey’s Top Two Crops Feed America, But It’s Not the One You Most Expect

New Jersey Advances Police Transparency, Data Privacy, and Healthcare Access in Wave of New Laws

New Jersey Gas Prices About to Jump 15 Cents This Spring and it Has Nothing to Do with Trump

Missing 5-Year-Old Found Safe in Rockville After Community Tip Leads Police to Child

No Updates on Investigation of Human Skull Found in Wilmington-Area Creek

Monessen Man Charged After Toddler Found Crying Alone Outside Home for Over an Hour

NJ Man’s Lawsuit Claiming Missing Mail Led to Financial Collapse Dismissed by Federal Judge

Las Vegas serial killer sentenced to 56 years after random shootings on Tropicana

Jackson Township Opens Bonfire Permit Applications for Lag B’Omer, Issues Strict Safety Rules

New Jersey is America’s Least Free State: Understanding the Numbers Behind This Week’s Fox News Report

Delaware County parents charged after toddler dies from alleged abuse and neglect

Waterford Township Residents Push to Halt Cannabis Expansion, Demand Zoning Changes Before New Approvals

Troopers Join Special Olympics Basketball Competition in Central Square, Celebrating Athletes and Community

Las Vegas serial killer sentenced to 56 years after random shootings on Tropicana

44-Foot Endangered Sei Whale Found Dead in Newark Bay Had Not Eaten Before Death, Necropsy Finds

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