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TOMS RIVER — Days after officials cleared homeless individuals from a downtown parking garage and placed them in housing, a local nonprofit resumed efforts to locate unsheltered residents elsewhere in …

WALL TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County SPCA is asking for the public’s help after three puppies were found abandoned near Allaire State Park over the weekend in poor condition. The …

TRENTON — A proposed New Jersey law that would mandate life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted of murdering a child under the age of 16 has not advanced since …

ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced more than $4.6 million in matching grant awards through the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to support 91 projects aimed at strengthening local …

WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly setting a fire that trapped residents inside a home on South Matlack Street earlier this week, …

CORAM — The Suffolk County Police Department issued a warning Friday after three people died and one person was seriously injured from apparent overdoses tied to a suspected bad batch …

BROOKLYN — A 16-year-old girl from Brownsville has been reported missing after she was last seen leaving her home on Rockaway Avenue earlier this week, police said. Maria Lassend was …

WOODBRIDGE — A 26-year-old man from Elizabeth died early Sunday after fleeing from a police-initiated traffic stop on a motorized scooter, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The …

A 71-year-old man was killed Friday morning in a four-vehicle collision on Coastal Highway in Milford, Delaware, according to state police. The crash occurred at approximately 7:33 a.m., when a …

Two people were found dead Thursday evening after their capsized vessel was located near the west break wall in New Haven Harbor, Connecticut, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The …

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Volunteers from the Southern Ocean County Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation will host their 28th Annual Fishing Tournament on Saturday, raising funds to send …

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after authorities determined he accidentally shot himself and falsely reported a drive-by shooting, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced …

NORTH BEACH, Md. — Detectives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two men and charged a third in connection with a shooting that occurred outside Neptune’s Seafood Pub …

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted for robbing an 81-year-old woman in the city’s 9th District late last month. The incident occurred …

FREDERICK, Md. — Following a mass overdose event in Baltimore earlier this week, the City of Frederick is coordinating with state and local partners to reinforce preparedness and public safety …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With favorable weather in the forecast, Toms River Township is encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy local outdoor facilities including Ortley Beach, Bey Lea Golf Course, …

WATERFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut Lottery player from Waterford, identified as Thayden B., claimed a $20,000 prize after purchasing a winning 20X Cash 9th Edition scratch-off ticket. The ticket was …

GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A driver reported being targeted in a roadside shooting late Tuesday night after a gunman in a black SUV pulled alongside his vehicle and fired a …

BIDDEFORD, Maine — A player identified as Abby L. claimed a $50,000 top prize from the Connecticut Lottery’s $50,000 Cashword game, after purchasing her winning ticket at Quik-Pik in Meriden. …

GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A man was assaulted and robbed by four masked individuals during a strong-arm robbery early Tuesday in Glen Burnie, police reported. The incident occurred around 2:00 …

MANSFIELD, Ohio — A lucky player walked away with a $20,000 prize after playing the Ohio Lottery’s “Pot O’ Gold Bingo” Tap game at VFW Post #3494 in Mansfield this …

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A 41-year-old man wanted on multiple charges was captured Thursday after fleeing deputies and triggering an hours-long search in the Country Wood Estates Subdivision. Christopher Stanley, …

WATERBURY, Conn. — A lucky Connecticut Lottery player claimed a $40,000 Keno prize after purchasing a winning ticket at A & D Package Store in Waterbury, according to results released …

NEWARK, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man connected to two overnight vehicle break-ins that occurred between July 6 and July 7 in the …

LANCASTER, Ohio — A Lancaster man has claimed a $1 million top prize after purchasing a winning VIP Millions scratch-off ticket, the Ohio Lottery announced Thursday. The winner opted for …