Newark, NJ — A touch of autumn is creeping into New Jersey’s late August forecast, with a week of dry, mild weather bringing cooler nights and crisp mornings—offering a break …
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Trenton, NJ — As summer winds down and September looms, New Jersey gardeners in USDA hardiness zone 7 still have a window to plant a second round of vegetables—perfectly timed …
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New Jersey News
New Jersey traffic chaos as downed poles and heavy delays snarl Monday commute
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMahwah, NJ — A tangled Monday morning commute unfolded across New Jersey as downed utility poles, crashes, and routine congestion converged to paralyze major routes, leaving drivers gridlocked and late …
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In the News
Meet Cracker Barrel’s Chief Marketing Officer Who Made the Decision to Rebrand the Company, Causing $100 Million in Losses
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonCracker Barrel crash as rebrand backlash wipes out $100M in value under new CMO’s watch HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A marketing executive with a long history in the casino industry …
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Health and Wellness
New Jersey joins multistate vaccine coalition to breakaway from CDC regulations and guidelines
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNew Jersey joins regional vaccine coalition after controversial pandemic history sparks concern TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is among eight states where health officials met this week to consider forming …
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Breaking News
Rockets fire in the sky tonight as NASA launches from Virginia, visible across Delaware and New Jersey
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWALLOPS ISLAND, VA – Three NASA research rockets are set to blaze across the East Coast sky starting at 10 p.m. tonight, offering a rare light show visible to residents …
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Schools
Freehold teacher selected for prestigious Fulbright global education program
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFreehold, NJ – A nationally-awarded educator from Freehold Township High School has been chosen to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program, …
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Breaking News
Nine arrested in Megan’s Law sweep during Operation White Butterfly crackdown
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTrenton, NJ – A multi-agency law enforcement sweep across New Jersey and New York has led to the arrest of nine convicted sex offenders who failed to comply with Megan’s …
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Community News
One reported dead as boat goes out of control near Long Beach Island , Another Injured
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBeach Haven, NJ – A deadly boating incident off the coast of Beach Haven has left one person dead and another in critical condition, as the U.S. Coast Guard continues …
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Community News
Dog abandoned after divorce now needs foster home to recover from surgery she desperately needs
Rescue dog needs foster after surgery following heartbreaking past JACKSON, NJ – Once used for breeding and later abandoned after a bitter divorce, a dog named Athena2 is now waiting …
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Business News
Left-wing network linked to ‘fake newspaper’ flooding New Jersey mailboxes
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTrenton, NJ – A publication calling itself the New Jersey Independent is landing in mailboxes across the Garden State—but it’s not a real newspaper. It’s backed by a Washington, D.C.-based …
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Police Blotter
An off-duty NYPD cop found herself in handcuffs after a late-night Bronx dispute spiraled into violence
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBronx, NY – A 28-year-old off-duty NYPD officer was arrested in the early hours of Sunday after an alleged altercation that led to assault charges inside the boundaries of the …
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Community News
Twenty children rescued at the Jersey Shore after rip current undermines sandbar during club outing
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLifeguards rescue 20 children from rip current after sandbar collapses off Lavallette beach Lavallette, NJ – A beach outing nearly turned tragic last week when a group of 20 children …
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Community News
Governor Murphy throws cold water on Sherrill’s plan to freeze energy rates in New Jersey: Not sure how you’d actually do that
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTrenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy publicly questioned fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill’s high-profile campaign promise to freeze energy rates on “Day One” if elected governor, casting doubt on how such …
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Progressive Values
Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey Must be Ready to Gerrymander Congressional Districts to Negate Trump After the Election
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNew Brunswick, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey must be prepared to counter Republican-led gerrymandering efforts across the country by considering redistricting measures of its own, …
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Food & Dining
Watch: Tractor trailer packed with 20 tons of ribeye steaks goes up in flames on highway
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonDoolittle, MO – A tractor trailer hauling more than 40,000 pounds of ribeye steak erupted in flames along a Missouri highway early Monday, leaving nothing but scorched metal and the …
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Community News
Who’s leading the race for New Jersey Governor? Jack Ciattarelli or Mikie Sherrill
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNew Brunswick, NJ – With less than three months until Election Day, Democrat Mikie Sherrill holds a 9-point lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the race to become New Jersey’s …
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Community News
Ohio man charged for throwing sex toy at 12-year-old girl at WNBA game
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMan charged after green sex toy hits 12-year-old girl at Liberty game as WNBA stunt sparks criminal crackdown Brooklyn, NY – A 32-year-old Ohio man has been arrested and charged …
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Jackson Township News
Jackson Township driver killed in early morning crash with parked truck
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJackson, NJ – A local driver was killed early Thursday morning after crashing into a parked truck on Metedeconk Trail, according to Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz. Officers …
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Community News
Jonas Brothers make dream come true for Toms River girl in miracle backstage moment at MetLife
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonEast Rutherford, NJ – The Jonas Brothers turned their MetLife Stadium tour opener into an unforgettable night for one Toms River teen, creating a once-in-a-lifetime moment that went far beyond …
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Progressive Values
Trump meets with Zelenskyy and European leaders then calls Putin in high-stakes White House diplomacy week
Washington, D.C. – President Trump hosted a wave of global activity at the White House this week, meeting with top European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before placing a …
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Community News
Beloved Ocean County K9 Kane dies at 14 after heroic career of service
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonToms River, NJ – With his paws once planted firmly on the front lines of law enforcement, Ocean County’s most decorated police dog has died, ending a chapter in the …
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Community News
D.C. National Guard patrols Nationals Park in show of safety and solidarity
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWashington, D.C. – Uniformed soldiers and airmen from the D.C. National Guard could be seen walking the concourse of Nationals Park on August 19, part of an active support mission …
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Community News
New Jersey teacher charged with child endangerment and promoting obscene material
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonPLAINFIELD, NJ — A 23-year-old substitute teacher and youth mentor has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and promoting obscene material to a minor, Middlesex …
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Community News
New Jersey bowling phenom wins 4 golds at PANAM Youth Championships
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJackson, NJ – A local teen from Jackson has struck gold — four times — on the international stage. Brandon Bohn, 21, delivered a historic performance at the 2025 PANAM …