New Jersey News

TRENTON — Mikie Sherrill’s selection of pastor Dale Caldwell as her running mate in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race is drawing sharp criticism from members of the LGBTQ community, …

Bill would require registration, oversight for homeschooling in New Jersey TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate formal registration and oversight of home education …

TRENTON — New Jersey remains under both an air quality alert and excessive heat advisory Tuesday as oppressive temperatures and poor air conditions persist for a second consecutive day. The …

NEWARK — Tuesday morning commuters across New Jersey are facing multiple delays and closures due to crashes and congestion on major highways and interchanges. A crash on Route 35 southbound …

TOMS RIVER — Families are invited to Shelter Cove Beach tonight for an interactive evening of music as Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department present Yosi, a …

TRENTON — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate that retailers disclose the portion of a product’s price attributable to tariffs and import taxes, aiming to …

TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would create a three-year pilot program to allow the testing of fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) on state roads under …

NEWARK — A man wanted for attempted murder was taken into custody Monday after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement in Newark that involved gunfire and a baby used as …

TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature aims to expand access to free, full-day kindergarten by establishing a one-time grant program for school districts currently lacking …

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli and his running mate, James Gannon, have formally requested that the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) expand the state’s debate …

TRENTON, N.J. — A major rulemaking initiative to fortify New Jersey against rising sea levels and increasing flood risks is facing both pushback and support as the state nears a …

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Newark arrested four undocumented immigrants with convictions related to child sexual exploitation as part of an ongoing initiative known …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A coalition of environmental groups is demanding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revoke its permits for the Empire Wind project, alleging the agency relied …

NEWARK, NJ — U.S. National Guard dignitaries are scheduled to arrive in Newark’s North Ward on Monday for a regional visit to their offices, according to the Newark Department of …

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 17-year-old male from Mays Landing was hospitalized Saturday night after his Class 3 E-Bike collided with a Cadillac Escalade on Route 40 near Walmart Drive, …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — He was identified as ‘A Red Bank Man’ by prosecutors, and he has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and assault by auto following a fatal …

TRENTON, N.J. — A heat advisory is in effect for much of New Jersey and parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania from 11 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Wednesday, as heat …

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The recently completed BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville has officially become the second largest Hindu temple in the world, with a footprint spanning 655,591 square feet, according …

DEPTFORD, NJ – The Jackson Holbrook Little League all-stars are one step closer to Williamsport, PA, and are on an incredible roll heading into next week’s Metro Region tournament in …

TRENTON — Alina Habba is back as the Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, just days after federal judges voted not to extend her 120-day term and installed her deputy …

JERSEY CITY — Authorities are investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred late Saturday night on Sussex Street, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. Just after 11:30 p.m., Jersey …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy departed Colorado Springs following the National Governors Association Summer Meeting and will be away on personal travel, state officials …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Red Bank man has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and assault by auto following a fatal crash late Saturday night that left a …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Patio furniture maker Grosfillex Inc. has agreed to pay $4.9 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act by evading import duties on aluminum components …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation requiring the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to create digital driver’s licenses and non-driver ID cards, making New Jersey the latest …