New Jersey News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new ordinance introduced by Mayor Rodrick and approved by the Toms River Township Council has made it easier for America’s military veterans to pursue a …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Board of Education member Joe Fitzgerald was arrested Monday evening and charged with six weapons offenses, according to local authorities. Police said Fitzgerald was caught with …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous …

TRENTON, N.J. — Animal welfare groups across New Jersey are urging pet owners to take precautions as the Fourth of July approaches, warning that more pets go missing on Independence …

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump took aim at Elon Musk on Tuesday in a sharply worded social media post, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of hypocrisy and …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents should brace for periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms through Wednesday, with the potential for localized flooding due to significant rainfall amounts, according to …

NJ bill would launch reproductive health travel advisory for pregnant residents TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation that would establish a statewide advisory to inform residents about …

TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed bill in the New Jersey Legislature would create a new tax credit program aimed at supporting manufacturers and clean energy product manufacturers, allocating up to …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would allow counties to appoint a pretrial release coordinator tasked with connecting eligible criminal defendants to social services …

TRENTON, N.J. — Seniors in New Jersey could soon have more time to cancel home improvement contracts under a new bill introduced by state lawmakers. Sponsored by Senators Linda R. …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would triple the state’s tax credit for investments in emerging technology startups, aiming to stimulate early-stage funding in …

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would tie access to several state grant programs to municipal compliance with affordable housing obligations. The Assembly Housing …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Patrolman Arthur Cronk retired from the Manchester Township Police Department last week, concluding a 24-year career marked by distinguished service and community involvement. Cronk joined the department …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved amended legislation that would require the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to offer digital driver’s licenses and non-driver …

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of workers across New Jersey served as contact tracers, playing a critical role in tracking the spread of the virus under Governor …

Governor Phil Murphy has a chance to modernize how New Jersey’s towns and taxpayers communicate by signing a bill that eliminates the outdated requirement for government entities to publish public …

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Oceanfest, the massive annual Fourth of July celebration on the Long Branch oceanfront, returns Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., drawing crowds in the thousands …

SMITHVILLE, N.J. — An estimated 10,000 spectators are expected to gather Thursday morning in Historic Smithville for what organizers say is the largest Fourth of July parade in New Jersey. …

PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. — The Warren County Farmers’ Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to return July 26 through August 2, offering a weeklong lineup of traditional agricultural …

MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Saturday slammed Senate Republicans for advancing legislation she says would reduce Medicaid access for thousands in New Jersey and increase annual household costs …

BERLIN — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made an unexpected appearance at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Germany over the weekend, raising eyebrows online after he was seen dancing …

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Authorities have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with a June 2024 shooting in Hackensack after a year-long investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and …

TRENTON, N.J. — Residents across New Jersey can expect a stretch of unsettled weather through midweek, with thunderstorms and hot temperatures dominating the early part of the forecast before conditions …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) is facing renewed criticism over her financial activities in Congress, including a reported failure to disclose up to $350,000 in stock sales …

MONROE TWP., N.J. — A 35-year-old man from Jersey City has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses after allegedly impersonating a federal law enforcement officer to extort tens of …