Once Powerful NJ GOP Boss Losing Power, Respect, and Influence in Ocean County

Ocean County, New Jersey, has long been a Republican stronghold, a bastion of conservative values where the GOP machine once operated with precision under the iron grip of Chairman George Gilmore. But…

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Former Manchester Mayor Pushed for $20.5 Million Land Buy, then Lands Job with Seller’s Consultant

MANCHESTER, N.J. — A $20.5 million land purchase in Manchester Township has ignited controversy following revelations of political contributions and ethical concerns tied to Ocean County GOP figures, including former Mayor Robert…

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Ocean County commissioner ousted from job at development firm tied to political power players

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace has been terminated from his position at Morgan Municipal, a politically connected development and engineering firm linked to prominent figures in county politics,…

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Phil Murphy Declares Flood Emergency, Continues High Density Building Mandates

TRENTON, NJ = On Monday night, as 3-4 inches of rain drenched New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay indoors to avoid flash flooding. The…

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North Bergen man charged in Leonia hit-and-run that left elderly woman critically injured

LEONIA, N.J. — A 34-year-old man from North Bergen has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a 77-year-old pedestrian critically injured last week, authorities announced Tuesday. Bergen County…

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Berkeley Township man pleads guilty in hit-and-run that injured teen bicyclist

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Berkeley Township man has pleaded guilty to causing serious bodily injury while driving without a license in connection with an April crash that seriously injured a 17-year-old…

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New playground opens at Johnson Park in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has opened a new playground at Johnson Park, featuring modern equipment and ADA-compliant play areas. According to the Jackson Council, the playground includes a zip line, seesaw,…

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Burglar swipes $60K in cash and jewelry from Staten Island home, flees in silver Lexus

Police are searching for a masked burglar who broke into a Staten Island residence early Sunday morning and made off with more than $60,000 in cash and jewelry, the NYPD said. The…

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Watch: Gunfire erupts near New Jersey Boardwalk causing panic and fear

A 17-year-old male from Pennsauken was arrested Saturday in connection with a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours on the Wildwood boardwalk, authorities said. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday,…

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Florida Department of Revenue Operating in New Jersey? Here’s Why

The Florida Department of Revenue (DOR), which oversees tax collection and compliance for the state, operates offices in six states outside Florida — including a location in New Jersey — as part…

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Newark man among five indicted in $700K multi-county car theft and home invasion ring

Five men have been indicted for their alleged roles in a high-end car theft and home burglary ring that targeted residences across New Jersey and New York, the New Jersey Attorney General’s…

Gun-wielding SUV driver opens fire in Glen Burnie

GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A driver reported being targeted in a roadside shooting late Tuesday night after a gunman in a black SUV pulled alongside his vehicle and fired a shot, according…

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Fugitive found hiding in subdivision after hours-long search

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A 41-year-old man wanted on multiple charges was captured Thursday after fleeing deputies and triggering an hours-long search in the Country Wood Estates Subdivision. Christopher Stanley, wanted out…

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Smash-and-grab suspect seen fleeing Newark streets

NEWARK, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man connected to two overnight vehicle break-ins that occurred between July 6 and July 7 in the city’s South…

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Mission BBQ to bring first Shore location to former TGI Fridays

BRICK, N.J. — A long-vacant restaurant on Route 70 may soon get new life as Mission BBQ looks to open its first Jersey Shore location in Brick. The national barbecue chain has…

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Thursday morning commuters face heavy delays at key New Jersey crossings, highway backups

NEWARK, N.J. — Drivers across New Jersey encountered multiple slowdowns and lane closures Thursday morning as rush hour traffic built up at major crossings and along key routes. The George Washington Bridge…

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Anne Arundel Police respond to Glen Burnie robberies, shooting and Annapolis drug bust

GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Anne Arundel County police are investigating a series of incidents reported Tuesday and Wednesday, including two robberies in Glen Burnie, a shooting on Route 100, and the seizure…

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Heavy delays reported across key New Jersey commuter routes Wednesday morning

NEWARK, N.J. — Morning commuters faced widespread delays across major New Jersey roadways as of 7:49 a.m., with travel times extended at key Hudson River crossings and several congested corridors statewide. At…