NASA Probe Closes in on Dwarf Planet Ceres
Discovered on Jan. 1, 1801 by Giuseppe Piazzi of Italy, Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt – the strip of solar system real estate between Mars and Jupiter. On…
Maryland man hides lottery win from wife with fake medical appointment
Anne Arundel County husband kept his Pick 5 payday secret until they pulled into Lottery headquarters LAUREL, MD – An Anne Arundel County man kept his Pick 5 lottery win secret from…
Chris Christie Makes Big Splash in Return to New Jersey Politics With an Unusual Partner in Crime
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is returning to the state's political stage through the newly formed New Jersey Legacy PAC, appearing with Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore at a kickoff…
Senator Urges BPU to Reject JCP&L’s 8.8% Rate Hike as Costs Soar for New Jersey Residents
A battle is shaping up over JCP&L's proposed 8.8% electric rate increase as Ocean County lawmakers call on state regulators to reject the request, while the utility argues the additional revenue is…
Mom gives in to rare lottery urge at 7-Eleven and lands $50K shocker
Silver Spring woman tucked $20 scratch-off in her purse before discovering the surprise waiting at home SILVER SPRING, MD – A Montgomery County mom who routinely walks past lottery displays finally gave…
Quick Wawa stop turns into stunning $200K payday for Salisbury retiree
Salisbury man discovers six-figure scratch-off win during routine stop with friends SALISBURY, MD – A retired construction worker left his two best friends waiting in the car during a routine Wawa stop,…
Jackson 21 HOA Defends Gender-Segregated Pool Hours in Response to N.J. Civil Rights Complaint
A Jackson Township homeowners association is defending its gender-segregated pool schedule in a pending New Jersey civil rights case, arguing the policy balanced religious accommodation with equal access by providing more weekly…
Protest Disrupts Setup for Ventnor Jewish Summer Fest Before Police Restore Order
A protest briefly disrupted preparations for the 20th Annual Jewish Summer Fest in Ventnor after organizers said a lone demonstrator verbally harassed volunteers before police responded, allowing the event to proceed as…
Three Candidates Hoping to Bring Experience to Teaneck Town Hall
Three longtime Teaneck community leaders have launched a joint campaign for Town Council, highlighting their backgrounds in education, engineering, recreation, and public service under the slogan "One Team, One Teaneck."…
Wisconsin lawsuit claims fertility doctor used his own sperm without patient consent
MILWAUKEE, WI – A Milwaukee fertility doctor is accused in a lawsuit of secretly using his own sperm to impregnate a patient in the 1980s, leading to a decades-later discovery that has…
Howard County player strikes $2.2M Lottery jackpot on routine stop
FAST PLAY ticket delivers life-changing payday HOWARD COUNTY, Md. — A routine stop for a Maryland Lottery ticket turned into a multimillion-dollar moment after a Howard County man won a $2.2M FAST…
Trenton Water Works to Resume Water Shutoffs for Unpaid Bills Beginning Sept. 1
Trenton Water Works will begin disconnecting water service for eligible customers with unpaid bills starting Sept. 1 and is urging residents to contact Customer Care now to arrange payment or seek financial…
Supreme Court Says Seaside Park Can Eminent Domain Now Closed Crime-Ridden Motel
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that municipalities may acquire private property through eminent domain without first identifying a specific redevelopment project, resolving Seaside Park's effort to condemn the Desert Palm Inn.…
Gut feeling pays off with $100K scratch-off jackpot
Retired Maryland player trusted his instincts DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. — A retired Prince George’s County man followed what he described as a gut feeling while buying Lottery tickets and walked away with…
Wisconsin mother pleads guilty after 4-year-old found dead outside Dairy Queen
WEST ALLIS, WI – A 31-year-old Wisconsin mother has pleaded guilty to charges tied to the death of her 4-year-old son, a case that prosecutors say involved prolonged abuse and a failure…
New Jersey AG Leads 23-State Fight Against ATF Gun Rights Rollbacks
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the ATF to reject proposed firearms regulation rollbacks, arguing they would undermine public safety and law enforcement…
DWI Checkpoint Coming to Route 138 in Wall Township Friday Night
A Monmouth County DWI Task Force sobriety checkpoint will divert westbound Route 138 traffic onto Maxwell Road in Wall Township Friday night as officers screen drivers for impairment.…
Jackson MUA Warns Some Residents Their Water Service Lines May Contain Lead
Jackson Township residents are receiving EPA-required notices from the Municipal Utilities Authority advising that some water service lines have not yet been identified and could potentially contain lead, though the notice does…
Cape May County SHIELD Task Force Nets 2 DWI Arrests During Countywide Traffic Crackdown
A multi-agency SHIELD Task Force operation in Cape May County resulted in two DWI arrests, 25 traffic summonses, and renewed efforts to reduce dangerous driving and fatal crashes.…
Teen Accused of Stealing AR-15 at Gunpoint in Pennsylvania Waives Hearing as Case Moves Forward
A 15-year-old York County teen accused of robbing a man of an AR-15-style rifle at gunpoint in Lancaster has waived his preliminary hearing, while prosecutors say his alleged accomplice remains a fugitive.…