New Jersey News

WARREN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A house fire broke out Friday night in Warren Township, drawing emergency response from multiple fire departments across the area, officials said. The blaze was reported …

DENVILLE, N.J. — Temporary signs marked with cryptic abbreviations like “MB” are drawing attention across multiple towns in New Jersey, with many residents asking what they mean. According to film …

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Bats are now being recognized as unexpected allies in the fight against spotted lanternflies, a major threat to New Jersey’s agriculture, according to new research from …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Monday that she is introducing legislation to make weather modification and geoengineering a federal felony, citing concerns about chemical dispersion into …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thanks to votes by New Jersey’s two Democrat senators, undocumented migrants can keep their free federally funded healthcare plans. On June 30, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and …

58,000 abortions in 1 year: NJ lawmaker criticizes state abortion fund for covering out-of-state and non-citizen procedures TRENTON, N.J. — A North Jersey lawmaker is raising concerns over the state’s …

CHATHAM, N.J. — Mayor Carolyn Dempsey of Chatham Borough is facing criticism after she carried a Pride flag rather than an American flag during the town’s Fourth of July parade, …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Fourth of July celebrations at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk remained mostly peaceful Thursday, though local authorities responded to multiple disturbances involving juveniles, including fights and reports …

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal and local law enforcement arrested 18 individuals on Monday in a major drug trafficking operation that dismantled an open-air narcotics market based in the Bradley Court …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A once sleepy farm road that has seen explosive development and massive amounts of traffic over the past decade has been approved to be expanded to become …

NUTLEY, N.J. — Police in Nutley are investigating an early morning shooting that occurred Friday on Passaic Avenue, authorities said. According to the Nutley Police Department, the incident happened at …

BEACHWOOD, NJ — Beachwood Police issued traffic and safety guidelines Saturday ahead of the town’s annual fireworks display, which is scheduled to begin at dusk. Starting at 8 a.m., Bayside …

Toms River has approved a new ordinance spearheaded by Mayor Rodrick that removes the college degree requirement for military veterans seeking a career in law enforcement. Previously, the township mandated …

Toms River summer concert series begins July 6 with Cigar Box Stompers at Shelter Cove Beach TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If you’re looking for a great way to end the …

TRENTON, N.J. — A Republican-backed bill requiring voters to present photo identification before casting ballots was blocked Monday in the Democrat-controlled New Jersey Assembly, sending the measure back to committee …

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Emergency crews responded to a mass casualty incident Wednesday evening after a skydiving aircraft crashed at Cross Keys Airport, leaving multiple people injured, including the pilot. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded newsletter released over the Fourth of July weekend, U.S. Senator Andy Kim condemned the recently passed House Republican-backed budget measure, which he refers …

EDGEWATER, N.J. — A 55-year-old Teaneck man was arrested and charged with sexual assault following an incident that allegedly occurred at SoJo Spa Club in Edgewater, authorities announced Wednesday. Dong …

NEWARK, N.J. — The Newark Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to multiple auto burglaries that occurred early Wednesday morning. According …

Understanding Hate Crime Charges for Flag Removal Recent incidents in New Jersey, such as the hate crime charges filed in Sayreville for cutting down an LGBT Pride flag and the …

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township Council President Jennifer Kuhn announced plans for an updated landlord registration ordinance aimed at cracking down on illegal rentals and improving enforcement across the township. …

TRENTON, N.J. — Fireworks will light up the skies across New Jersey Friday night as part of a full slate of Independence Day celebrations, with several large-scale events planned from …

Glass ceilings be damned: New Jersey’s “Me Too” Senators slam Trump’s female pick for U.S. Attorney. NEWARK, N.J. — Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker issued a joint statement this …

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill is criticizing House Republicans for what she calls a “Republican Price Hike Bill,” claiming it would drive up utility costs for New Jersey families …

Toms River, NJ – Mayor Daniel Rodrick has recently taken proactive measures to address homelessness in Downtown Toms River, securing emergency housing vouchers from the State Department of Community Affairs, …