HVAC Failure Forces Evacuation of 214 Patients From Voorhees Rehabilitation Facility

Voorhees Township, NJ – An overnight HVAC system failure at Echelon Care and Rehabilitation Facility prompted the precautionary evacuation of all 214 patients Friday night and Saturday morning, according to the Voorhees…

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NJ TRANSIT Restores Most Rail Service, Morris & Essex Lines Remain Suspended After Storm Damage

Newark, NJ – NJ TRANSIT has restored regular service on most of its rail network following severe storms that struck New Jersey Friday night, but service remains suspended on the Morris &…

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Illegal Rooms, Significant Violations Uncovered During Jackson Landlord Inspections

Jackson Township, NJ – The Jackson Township Rental Safety Bureau has completed more than 250 rental property inspections since the program launched, averaging approximately 30 inspections each week as officials continue enforcing…

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Georgia Telemedicine Owner Sentenced in New Jersey to 10 Years in $136 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Newark, NJ – A Georgia nurse practitioner who operated two telemedicine companies has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her role in a massive Medicare fraud scheme that resulted…

Georgia News

John Bolton Slammed Jackson Township for Anti-Semitism, Pleads Guilty to National Espionage Act Crime

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Former U.S. National Security Adviser John R. Bolton, 77, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to willfully retaining national defense information, resolving an 18-count indictment stemming from his handling…

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Former NJ Assemblyman Urges Governor Sherrill to Pause AI Data Centers Over Power Grid Concerns

Union County, NJ – Former New Jersey Assemblyman Jamel Holley is urging Gov. Mikie Sherrill to issue an executive order temporarily suspending pending and proposed AI data centers and other high-energy computing…

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No More Free Soccer: DOJ Seizes Nearly 400 Websites Illegally Streaming FIFA World Cup Matches

Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it seized nearly 400 internet domains allegedly used to illegally stream matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, disrupting what officials…

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Monroe Township Storm Recovery Continues as Crews Clear Roads, Restore Power After Severe Thunderstorm

Nearly 300 customers remain without power as multiple roads stay closed and officials open the police department lobby as a cooling center during continued extreme heat. Monroe Township, NJ – Cleanup efforts…

What If Murphy’s All-Electric New Jersey Faced Today’s 100-Degree Heat? Could the Grid Keep Up?

As New Jersey endures another dangerous heatwave, a look at state energy data raises a question: could the electric grid handle a future where nearly everything runs on electricity? Trenton, NJ –…

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NJ Transit Rail Service Suspended on Three North Jersey Lines After Disabled Train in Newark

A disabled train near Newark Broad Street has halted service in both directions on the Morris & Essex, Gladstone Branch, and Montclair-Boonton lines, with cross-honoring in effect on buses and PATH. Newark,…

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31 Charged in Camden County Jail Drug Ring That Smuggled Narcotics Through Fake Legal Mail

Prosecutors say an eight-month investigation dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking operation that used counterfeit legal correspondence to smuggle fentanyl, synthetic cannabinoids, PCP, and cocaine into the Camden County jail. Camden, NJ –…

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Extreme Heat May Slow NJ Transit Trains as New Fare Increase Takes Effect

Passengers should expect possible rush-hour delays through Saturday as extreme temperatures force slower train operations, while a new 3% fare increase also took effect Wednesday. Newark, NJ – NJ Transit warned riders…

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Jersey City to Use Weed Sales to Puff Up in Smoke City Budget

City officials approved redirecting cannabis tax revenue from education, affordable housing, and social equity programs to the general operating budget as they work to address a $255 million deficit. Jersey City, NJ…

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The WNBA Risks Squandering the Momentum Caitlin Clark Brought to Women’s Basketball

Caitlin Clark helped usher in record television audiences, sold-out arenas, and unprecedented financial growth. Whether the league can sustain that momentum may depend on whether basketball once again becomes the primary story.…

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Child’s Family Sues Casino Pier After Amusement Ride Incident Left Him With Permanent Injuries

A lawsuit filed against Casino Pier alleges a child suffered severe, permanent injuries while riding an amusement attraction in Seaside Heights, claiming the amusement park failed to properly maintain the ride and…

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NJ Transit Riders Hit With Fare Increase After Major Delays and World Cup Travel Chaos

A 3% NJ Transit fare hike took effect Tuesday, just one day after widespread rail delays left thousands of commuters stranded and weeks after the agency faced criticism over World Cup-related service…

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NJ Dems Target Delaney Hall for New Tax, Block Funding for Victims of Illegal Aliens

New Jersey Republicans criticized Assembly Democrats after lawmakers advanced A4077, arguing the measure unfairly targets businesses serving Delaney Hall while supporters say it increases oversight and funds community programs. TRENTON, N.J. —…

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Third-Alarm Fire Damages Manhattan Building Under Renovation, FDNY Says

Firefighters battled a stubborn early morning blaze at a three-story building in Manhattan, bringing the fire under control after more than four hours with no serious injuries reported. Manhattan, NY – More…

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Four Indicted in Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Edgewater Spas, Prosecutor Says

Authorities allege four New York residents carried out or helped plan a pair of armed robberies at spas along River Road in Edgewater, leading to a 13-count indictment. Edgewater, NJ – Four…