Philadelphia Police Seek White Chevrolet Trailblazer in Fatal Kelly Drive Hit-and-Run

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department has released photographs of a vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal Kelly Drive hit-and-run that left 20-year-old Bryce Wolfe dead. Authorities are asking…

Police Blotter·Philadelphia News

Yellow law enforcement tape isolating crime scene. Blurred view of city, toned in red and blue police car lights

Police investigate after man found dead on Irving Street

A 55-year-old man was discovered unresponsive on a Northeast Washington street early Saturday, prompting a homicide investigation. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A homicide investigation is underway after a 55-year-old man was found dead…

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Upper East Side Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Sickens 18 as Cooling Towers Tested

NEW YORK, N.Y. – New York City health officials are investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has sickened 18 people on the Upper East Side, prompting inspections and testing of building…

Health and Wellness·New York City News

Jersey Shore Based Scanner News Operator Christopher Lyle Wanted After Skipping Criminal Municipal Court Hearing For Second Time

BEACHWOOD, N.J. – Christopher Lyle, the operator of the Jersey Coast Emergency News scanner page, is now the subject of an active bench warrant after failing to appear in Beachwood Municipal Court…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Assembly Republicans are demanding the release of budget spending documents 43 days after Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed New Jersey's record $60.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

NJ Gov. Sherrill Signs Energy Bills, Cuts Universal Electric Credit to $25 as GOP Questions ‘Relief’ Plan

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three energy bills Tuesday that her administration says will lower electricity costs through increased utility oversight and new requirements for large data centers, while announcing…

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New Jersey Transit Needs to Stop Ignoring Comments from Customers and a Law Could Mandate It

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Transit would be required to send individual electronic responses to riders who submit written comments about proposed fare increases or significant service reductions under legislation introduced by…

Traffic Alerts·Jackson Township News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

New Jersey Lawmaker Says State Should Not Be Able to Ban Gas Stoves and Appliances

Trenton, NJ – A bill pending in the New Jersey Legislature would prohibit state agencies, counties, and municipalities from adopting rules that ban the installation or use of Natural Gas kitchen appliances…

New Jersey News·Government News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News

Lifeguards to be recognized as first responders with police, EMS and fire in New Jersey

Trenton, NJ – A resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate would formally recognize Lifeguards as first responders and emergency service providers, acknowledging the specialized training and lifesaving duties they perform along…

Health and Wellness·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Joins Mount Laurel First Responders Night

Mount Laurel, NJ – The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office joined the Mount Laurel Police Department for the community’s annual First Responders Night, giving local families an opportunity to meet law enforcement officers…

Community News·Burlington County News

Lakewood’s Repeat Flooding Renews Fears in 200,000 Population Future of Jackson Township

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood Township has a problem. Once a sleepy vacation resort in the heavily wooded and sandy-soiled pine forest, it is now a major New Jersey city and a concrete…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News

Toms River MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant recovers from failed recall petition drive.

State Legal Filings Show Toms River Anti-Rodrick PAC Movement Funded by Former Mayor Hill, MUA Commissioner, Silverton EMS Chief

Toms River, NJ – Online outrage against Mayor Dan Rodrick has been exposed as political theater, funded by the very people voted out of office and under scrutiny by township officials. A…

Government News·Five Towns NJ News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News

Middletown Mayor Urges JCP&L to Reimburse Residents for Spoiled Food After Extended Outages

Middletown, NJ – As power was restored to most customers following days of storm-related outages, Middletown Mayor Tony Perry said he is pressing JCP&L to compensate residents who lost food and incurred…

Community News·Monmouth County News

Platner’s Denial Follows Familiar Pattern Seen in Past Democratic Political Scandals

Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old Maine resident who previously dated Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, publicly accused him of sexual assault. She detailed that in late 2021, Platner arrived at her rural home…

Politics·Government News·Local Politics·Political Crime and Corruption

More Than 21,000 JCP&L Customers Remain Without Power Days After New Jersey Storms Began

New Jersey – More than 21,800 customers served by JCP&L remained without power Tuesday after a series of storms and nearly four days of rain caused widespread outages across the utility’s service…

Community News·Health and Wellness·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

Ocean County Residents Hit With Higher Water and Sewer Bills as Rate Increase Requests Reach Commissioners

Toms River, NJ – Higher water and wastewater bills could be on the horizon for thousands of Ocean County residents as the Ocean County Board of Commissioners reviews notices of pending utility…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Government News·New Jersey News

Ocean County Commissioners to Consider More Than $45 Million in Capital Projects at July 8 Meeting

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on more than $45 million in capital improvement projects during its July 8 meeting, with proposed investments ranging…

Ocean County News·Jackson Township News·Toms River News

Going Green May Have Contributed to Collapsed BJ’s Roof That Collapsed in New Jersey, Some Suggest

Ocean Township, NJ – Could going green in New Jersey have contributed to a structural collapse of a roof at BJ’s Wholesale Club in New Jersey? That’s what some are fearing in…

Business News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

New Jersey Bill to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Raises Electrifying Questions After Devastating Storms

Trenton, NJ – As municipalities across New Jersey continue cleaning up from powerful summer storms that brought flash flooding, damaging winds and widespread tree damage, lawmakers are considering legislation that would phase…

Government News·Central Jersey News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

Rivers “Were on Fire” Because of Tax Corporations Poisining Rivers, AOC Said

Washington, D.C. – Social media users are widely sharing a claim that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mistakenly identified Deloitte as a corporation responsible for chemical pollution and rivers catching fire while discussing environmental…

Local Politics·Government News·New York City News·New York News

Jackson Council Abruptly Adjourns Meeting After Residents Press Officials on Open Space Spending

Jackson Township, NJ – A contentious Jackson Township Council meeting came to an abrupt end Tuesday after residents sharply questioned elected officials about hundreds of thousands of dollars in proposed Open Space…

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