Police standoff with armed man end peacefully in Berkeley Township senior development

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 50-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis was taken into custody without incident Tuesday night after barricading himself in a bedroom with a handgun, according to Ocean…

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Delaware legalizes physician-assisted suicide, joining New Jersey and nine other states

DOVER, Del. — Delaware on Wednesday became the 11th state to legalize physician-assisted suicide, following the signing of the End-of-Life Options Act by Gov. Matt Meyer. The law allows mentally competent adults…

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Public Notice: Jackson Amends Code for Public Safety Director

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-14 ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 3-101.1 ENTITLED “DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY” BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of…

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No toll Friday coming to this major New Jersey expressway this weekend

HAMMONTON, N.J. — Travelers heading east on the Atlantic City Expressway this Memorial Day Weekend can pass through the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza free of charge during Friday rush hour, thanks to…

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Murphy administration files two new lawsuits against White House

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is suing the Trump administration again. This time, two new lawsuits have been filed, adding to the nearly two dozen already active lawsuits ongoing against the President…

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Henry the Horse retires after 18 year career as neigh-borhood cop

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Henry, a beloved member of the Allegheny County Police Department’s Mounted Unit, is retiring after nearly 18 years of service, officials announced. Henry joined the unit in 2007…

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Baltimore County Cop Shoots Perp Armed with Knife

ESSEX, Md. — Baltimore County homicide detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday night in the 1000 block of Pine Road, according to police. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on May…

Ocean County commissioners to vote on over $70 million in new spending bills

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote Wednesday on a series of ordinances totaling more than $70 million in infrastructure and facility upgrades, including road…

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Starting a public brawl in New Jersey could lead to stiffer penalties under new law

TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would establish a new criminal offense of inciting a public brawl and increase penalties for disorderly conduct under certain…

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Stranded pilot whale euthanized after repeated beachings in New Jersey

SEA BRIGHT, NJ — A long-finned pilot whale found stranded in the surf just north of the Ship Ahoy Beach Club on Wednesday was humanely euthanized after multiple failed attempts to return…

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Stranded, sick seal recovered in New Jersey this year, makes an appearance at Martha’s Vineyard

AQUINNAH, Mass. — A rehabilitated grey seal that was treated and released in New Jersey has been spotted more than 180 miles away, relaxing on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, according to…

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Elderly congresswoman caught sleeping said she was tired from fighting Republicans

Rep. Debbie Dingell explains viral nap moment after 31-hour Medicaid debate WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., responded to a viral image showing her appearing to sleep during a congressional session,…

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Manchester Township welcomes three new Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Three newly appointed Special Law Enforcement Class I Officers were sworn in during Monday’s Township Council meeting, marking the latest additions to Manchester Township’s public safety team ahead of…

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PFAS removal project breaks ground in South Jersey to boost drinking water safety

SALEM, N.J. — New Jersey American Water and the City of Salem broke ground Wednesday on a major infrastructure project aimed at improving water quality through the installation of a PFAS removal…

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Toms River said no, but June primary election could revive canceled downtown tower project

Mo Hill allies could revive halted downtown tower project in Toms River GOP primary fight TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A June 10 Republican primary in Toms River is shaping up as a…

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Pennsylvania man killed his grandmother because “She was the devil”

MILFORD, Pa. — A Pike County man has been sentenced to 23½ to 60 years in state prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to the 2024 killing of his grandmother and…

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New Jersey man freed after 583 days in captivity, last American hostage held by Hamas

Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier from Tenafly, New Jersey, was released from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic achievement attributed to the efforts of President Donald Trump.…

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Ciattarelli emerges as clear GOP frontrunner in New Jersey as Spadea campaign spirals out of control

TRENTON, N.J. — Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli has solidified his lead in the race for the 2025 Republican gubernatorial nomination, opening a 31-point advantage over radio host Bill Spadea as the latter’s…

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Worst boardwalk MAGA rally ever: Spadea draws tiny crowd at Seaside campaign stop

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A campaign MAGA rally for GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea featuring retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn drew a sparse crowd Friday on the Seaside Heights boardwalk, with around…

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Teens Steal Car, Drive Recklessly as Police Forced to Just Sit and Watch

Minneapolis, MN – A group of teenagers stole a car in Minneapolis and drove it recklessly in front of an occupied police vehicle, prompting no immediate action from officers due to departmental…

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