Clifton High School student arrested for making violent threats

CLIFTON, N.J. — A 17-year-old Clifton High School student has been arrested and charged after making multiple violent threats against the school, staff, and students, authorities said. Between January 27 and January…

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Cherry Hill police investigating threat at high school, students relocated

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Authorities are investigating a threat at Cherry Hill High School East, prompting an early dismissal and the relocation of students and staff to Cherry Hill High School West,…

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Baltimore County schools to close early Tuesday due to weather

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss students three hours early on Tuesday, February 11, due to expected inclement weather, officials announced. Afternoon prekindergarten classes are canceled, but school…

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Student caught with two loaded guns at Prince George’s County high school

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD — A high school student was taken into custody after allegedly attempting to bring two loaded firearms onto school grounds, officials said. The incident occurred Monday morning at…

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Student arrested after bringing two loaded guns to Potomac High School

OXON HILL, Md. — A Potomac High School student was taken into custody Wednesday after security personnel discovered two loaded handguns in his possession, the Prince George’s County Police Department announced. Jamel…

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Test scores down as Gopal bill requiring labor movement lessons in New Jersey schools advances in Senate

TRENTON — A bill requiring public schools to teach students about the history of organized labor and union activism has advanced in the New Jersey Senate. Senate Bill 1054, sponsored by Senator…

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Teachers’ ‘Gulf of America’ shirts spark controversy at New Jersey high school

BELLEVILLE, N.J. — A group of teachers at Belleville High School has drawn criticism for wearing “Gulf of America” T-shirts, a reference to a past executive order from former President Donald Trump…

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Brick Township schools announce delayed opening due to icy conditions

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening schedule Thursday due to forecasted inclement weather and potentially hazardous icy road conditions, officials announced. The Brick…

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Toms River schools on 90-minute delay Thursday due to icy conditions

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Regional Schools will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening Thursday due to icy conditions from overnight precipitation, district officials announced. The delay will affect all schools…

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Jackson schools to open on two-hour delay Thursday due to icy conditions

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District will operate on a two-hour delayed opening Thursday due to expected overnight freezing and hazardous road conditions, officials announced. The district cited the anticipated wintry…

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Hackettstown schools closed February 6 due to snow, ice storm

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — The Hackettstown School District will be closed Thursday due to an impending snow and ice storm, officials announced. The Hackettstown Police Department shared the district’s decision on social media,…

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Cranford schools to open on delay Thursday due to winter storm

CRANFORD, N.J. — Cranford Public Schools will have a delayed opening Thursday due to an impending winter storm, police announced. The Cranford Police Department shared the update on social media, directing parents…

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Toms River North Placed on Lockdown After Parent Threatened to ‘Shoot Up’ School

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River High School North was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a mother, upset with the school disciplining her child, confronted school officials and allegedly threatened to…

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Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested for theft in Manhattan

NEW YORK — An off-duty New York City school safety agent was arrested Friday afternoon in Manhattan and charged with theft-related offenses, authorities said. Emmanuel Bermudez, 37, was taken into custody at…

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Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested on drug and weapons charges in Queens

QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested early Friday morning in Queens on multiple drug and weapons charges, authorities said. Tanya Taylor, 49, was taken into custody at…

Stafford County middle school student faces charge after bomb threat on school bus

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A middle school student is facing charges after making a bomb threat on a school bus Thursday afternoon, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies responded to the…

Six Students Arrested at Delaware High School Brawl

NEWARK, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested six students on assault-related charges following a fight at Glasgow High School earlier this month. The incident occurred on January 15 at approximately 12:50 p.m.…

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North Jersey School Placed on Lockdown After Two Teens Arrested for Carjacking

LINDEN, NJ — School #1 was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after an attempted carjacking nearby led to a swift police response and the arrest of two juveniles. Officers responded to…

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Should Undocumented Families Pay for School Tuition in New Jersey? One Legislator Says Yes

TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced in New Jersey, titled the “Protecting Legally-Present Youngsters’ Limited Educational Resources (PLYLER) Act,” seeks to require students who are not U.S. citizens, legal immigrants, or…

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Juvenile Arrested for Firearm Possession After School Disturbance in Brighton

BRIGHTON, MA – A 16-year-old male was arrested on Friday, January 24, 2025, following a school-related disturbance that led to the discovery of a loaded firearm. Officers from District D-14 (Brighton/Allston) responded…

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