New Jersey Families Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Staying Cool and Paying the Electric Bill

As temperatures climb past 100 degrees and air conditioners run nearly nonstop, New Jersey families are confronting a reality that has become all too familiar: opening the next electric bill with a…

Ocean County News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·North Jersey News

Hudson Valley player lands big Powerball prize

A lucky New York Lottery player purchased a $50,000-winning Double Play ticket for Monday night’s Powerball drawing. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player is holding a $50,000 winning Powerball Double…

Show Us Your Papers? Hoboken Police to Check ID to Enter City

Police checkpoints will restrict vehicle access to Hoboken on Independence Day, requiring drivers to show proof of residency, work, or prepaid parking before entering the city. Hoboken, NJ – Drivers hoping to…

Community News·Local Politics

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 –…

Community News·Investigative Report

Former Jackson Little League Star Turned Pro Undergoes Emergency Spinal Surgery After On-Field Collision

The former Jackson Memorial and Rutgers standout remains hospitalized after suffering fractured vertebrae in a frightening collision while playing for the Oakland Athletics’ Double-A affiliate. Jackson, NJ – Former Jackson Little League…

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White Marsh man stops doubting after landing $50K Powerball prize

A White Marsh man who spent years doubting his lottery luck is celebrating a $50K Powerball prize after matching five winning numbers. BALTIMORE, Md. — After years of playing without a major…

Lottery Results·Baltimore News

New Jersey Democrats are Blaming Democrats for Jersey City’s Fiscal Nightmare

Fortunately, for Jersey City residents, the Democrats who created the problems are gone and the Democrats in power now, have a plan to fix the problems created by other Democrats in the…

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Maryland dad nearly drives away before buying Powerball ticket worth $50K

A last-second decision to stop at a convenience store instead of heading home turned into a $50,000 Powerball payday for a Carroll County father. BALTIMORE, Md. — A Sykesville father says he…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

No Happy Ending for Spa Bandits: Four Indicted in Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Edgewater Businesses

Prosecutors say four suspects carried out two armed robberies at Edgewater spas, stealing phones and valuables from victims at gunpoint before investigators tracked them across New York and Maryland. Edgewater, NJ –…

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Extreme heat prompts cooling shelter opening in Ocean County

Manchester Township officials are opening a cooling shelter for two days as dangerous temperatures and an Extreme Heat Warning grip the region. MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Manchester Township will open a cooling…

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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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Judge Rejects Bid to End Lawsuit Over Lakewood Development Next To Senior Community

A Superior Court judge has denied Leisure Village Association’s request for summary judgment, allowing its lawsuit challenging a controversial Lakewood Planning Board approval for a 28-unit residential development to continue. LAKEWOOD, N.J.…

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Democrats Reject ‘F.U.C.K. Jersey City’ Amendment During Heated New Jersey Budget Debate

Assembly Democrats voted down a Republican amendment that would have renamed a Jersey City funding bill with an acronym spelling an expletive as budget tensions boiled over in Trenton. TRENTON, N.J. —…

Government News·Jackson Township News

Toms River Mayor Rodrick Houses Homeless Ahead of Scorching Heat Wave

Ahead of Dangerous Heat Wave, Toms River Again Moves Growing Homeless Population Into Temporary Housing As extreme summer temperatures return to New Jersey, Toms River has once again placed homeless individuals into…

Community News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Mikie Sherrill Signs $60.7 Billion New Jersey Budget That Funds Migrant Legal Fees, Defunds Suburban Schools

Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling New Jersey’s new $60.7 billion budget the most fiscally responsible in years, but Republicans say the record spending plan falls short on affordability and transparency while expanding…

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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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Chemical Process Triggers Fire Response at Cherry Hill Facility, No Public Threat Found

Hazardous materials teams responded after smoke and an odor were reported at an industrial facility, but officials determined there was no danger to the public. Cherry Hill, NJ – The Cherry Hill…

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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…