New Jersey News

Anglers across the Garden State are gearing up for an exciting weekend as the 2025 spring trout season officially began today, Saturday, April 5, at 8 a.m. With more than …

NUTLEY, NJ — A 74-year-old woman from Belleville was struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk just after 8:00 a.m. yesterday, according to Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief …

ASBURY PARK, NJ — A sewerage leak originating in Asbury Park has been reported in Deal Lake, prompting warnings from surrounding municipalities. Officials notified the New Jersey Department of Environmental …

A woman caught on video scratching a Tesla in a parking lot in Minnesota has been identified, turned herself in, and will not face immediate charges — though authorities say …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Democrats introduced legislation this week to dismantle Elon Musk’s controversial DOGE initiative, accusing the billionaire of gutting federal programs, firing essential workers, and compromising national security …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A new soup kitchen supported by rock icon Jon Bon Jovi has ignited a political firestorm in Ocean County, where Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick is …

TRENTON, NJ — The FBI issued a stark warning this week about a disturbing rise in violent online networks, including one known as “764,” which are actively targeting children and …

MARLTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim, a Rhodes Scholar and Oxford graduate, described himself as a “Pell Grant kid” this week—prompting questions about how he qualified for federal aid …

HARTSDALE, N.Y. — Two men from Irvington, N.J., were arrested and charged in connection with a violent daytime robbery at a jewelry store in Hartsdale, where federal prosecutors say they …

New Jersey gets a bad rap sometimes—think industrial sprawl, Turnpike traffic, and that infamous “what exit?” question. But for those of us who call the Garden State home, there’s a …

By Linda Jaworski, Pet LoverForked River, NJ — Looking to add a little excitement—and a lot of conversation—to your home? Meet Tonic, the sleek black feline with a personality as …

The war against feeding birds in New Jersey just heated up as one town decided it’s not waiting for an official statewide ban to take action. A contentious debate over …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Somebody stole $15 million from the Lakewood school district earlier this year, and nearly two months after the heist, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office remains absolutely silent. …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes heist has left a Lakewood electronics business in ruins after thieves broke in through the roof and made off with more than $4 million in …

In a significant shift in its content moderation strategy, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, is officially terminating its fact-checking program in the United States. Joel Kaplan, …

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — A 32-year-old man was charged with disorderly conduct Friday after allegedly brandishing a toy AK-47-style rifle without an orange safety tip, prompting a lockdown at a local …

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted an emergency request from the Department of Justice to stay a lower court ruling that blocked the federal government from …

BRONX, N.Y. — A 27-year-old murder suspect escaped from an NYPD transport van while handcuffed, sparking a manhunt in the Bronx before he was recaptured four hours later on March …

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Former New Jersey 101.5 radio shock jock Bill Spadea is back in court this week in a second attempt to remove his opponent from the ballot …

Trenton, NJ – – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has publicly called for the resignation of Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca following her arrest on St. Patrick’s Day for driving …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued a glowing statement Thursday praising U.S. Senator Cory Booker for delivering a marathon 25-hour speech on the Senate …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblyman Al Barlas slammed the Murphy administration on Wednesday for draining the state’s historic $10 billion surplus, warning that reckless spending has left Medicaid recipients …

TRENTON, N.J. — Electric rates in New Jersey are poised to spike by as much as 20% this summer, as Republican lawmakers tore into the Murphy administration’s energy policies during …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Township has designated nine official locations for residents to conduct Chometz burning on Friday, April 11, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., with local departments coordinating …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has deported a man wanted in Ecuador for rape, drug trafficking, and theft, ICE officials announced Wednesday. Jose Luis Romero Diaz, an …