Toms River Council Hires Mo Hill’s ‘Pay to Play’ Political Campaign Lawyer to Fight Embattled MUA Commissioner’s Lawsuit

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Toms River, NJ – The political divide at Toms River Town Hall deepened this week after the Township Council voted to hire the law firm Archer & Greiner to represent the governing…

July 10, 2026

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New Jersey Democrats Pass Bill to Force Ballot Access for More Non-English Speaking Voters

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The legislation would require election officials to provide ballots and other voting materials in additional languages in qualifying communities across New Jersey. Trenton, NJ – Democrats in the New Jersey Legislature have…

July 2, 2026

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AirTag Leads Cops to Home of NJ Prosecutor Who Stole Journalist’s Camera Bag Outside Delaney Hall

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Newark, NJ — A photojournalist injured while covering a protest outside Newark’s Delaney Hall later discovered that roughly $10,000 worth of missing camera equipment had allegedly been taken by a veteran law…

June 4, 2026

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Mikie Sherrill’s Anti-ICE Executive Order Forces Constitutional Showdown with Trump Administration

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Sherrill escalates immigration clash with Trump administration over ICE authority Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s Executive Order No. 12 has set the stage for a direct constitutional confrontation with…

February 25, 2026

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AG Platkin Says He Will Fight as New Jersey Magazine Ban Faces Biggest Challenge Yet

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Attorney General defends New Jersey's gun laws as court case looms PHILADELPHIA — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a statement as oral arguments began at the United States Court…

October 15, 2025

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New Jersey Lawmakers File Impeachment Articles Against Attorney General

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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is facing impeachment after Assembly Republican leaders introduced a resolution Thursday, accusing him of failing to perform his duties and overstepping his authority.…

February 28, 2025

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Secretary of Defense Hegseth to Give Pentagon, Military Much Needed Wake Up Call

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President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense has stirred strong reactions from both corporate media and defense experts. Critics argue Hegseth, a Fox News personality and military veteran,…

November 14, 2024

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Two Dozen New Jersey Street Gang Members Busted for Drug Trafficking

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JERSEY CITY, NJ – Twenty-four individuals linked to the Booker T street gang have been charged with a range of offenses, from drug distribution to armed robbery and bank fraud, as announced…

May 31, 2024

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Bob Menendez Says He Won’t Run For Reelection As Democrat In 2024

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Bob Menendez Says He Won’t Run For Reelection As Democrat In 2024 Harold Hutchison on March 21, 2024 Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey announced he would not run in the…

March 22, 2024

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New Jersey Governor Announces $26 Million for Affordable Housing Fund

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TRENTON, NJ – The State of New Jersey, under the Murphy Administration, has committed over $26 million to support affordable housing projects. This funding, allocated through the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF)…

March 5, 2024

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Bob Menendez Attends Another Classified Briefing Despite Foreign Agent Charges

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Bob Menendez Attends Another Classified Briefing Despite Foreign Agent Charges Jake Smith on January 18, 2024 Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez reportedly attended a classified briefing about Ukraine on Thursday, despite…

January 19, 2024

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‘A Nutty Cycle’: These Are The Important Dates To Know For The Jam-Packed Election Year In 2024

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‘A Nutty Cycle’: These Are The Important Dates To Know For The Jam-Packed Election Year In 2024 Mary Lou Masters on December 31, 2023 The 2024 calendar will be chock-full of national…

January 1, 2024

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New Jersey and Veteran-Owned Businesses Joined by LGBTQ for State Contract Set-Asides

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TRENTON, NJ – If a new law in New Jersey makes it to Governor Phil Murphy’s desk, veteran and women-owned businesses will have to compete with LGBTQ+ businesses for highly coveted government…

December 24, 2023

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One Dead in East Germantown Shooting

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Toby Tyree Murphy, a 33-year-old man from North Philadelphia, was pronounced dead on Tuesday night following a shooting in East Germantown. Officers arrived at 200 East Ashmead Street and…

August 31, 2023

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Eight US Marines Remain Hospitalized After Deadly Crash During Training In Australia

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Eight US Marines Remain Hospitalized After Deadly Crash During Training In Australia Micaela Burrow on August 28, 2023 Eight U.S. Marines remain in the hospital after a fiery crash Sunday left three…

August 28, 2023

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Military Aircraft Crashes In Australia, Kills 3 Marines And Injures 20 Others

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Military Aircraft Crashes In Australia, Kills 3 Marines And Injures 20 Others Micaela Burrow on August 27, 2023 Three U.S. Marines died in an aircraft crash that injured 20 others during a…

August 27, 2023

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Elizabeth Man Gets Prison for Drug Trafficking Conviction

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NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. District Court Judge in Newark sentenced William Murphy, a 45-year-old resident of Elizabeth, New Jersey, sentenced to 61 months in prison. The sentence was announced by U.S.…

August 4, 2023

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New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Inductees

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Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) is delighted to unveil its 15th class of esteemed inductees, celebrating the accomplishments of some of the most remarkable individuals hailing from…

July 20, 2023

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New Jersey Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking

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CAMDEN, NJ – Carl Lee Holloway, a 43-year-old man from Penns Grove, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine. The sentence was announced on…

June 1, 2023

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Brooklyn Kosher liquor store buys license in Toms River for $1.6 million, helping Mayor balance budget

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – At Wednesday’s township council meeting, Toms River officials said they did not know the name of the business that purchased the distribution liquor license, one of three licenses…

May 15, 2023

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