ASBURY PARK, N.J. — With summer in full swing, a growing number of New Jersey beachgoers are turning to online forums for advice on where to enjoy the shore without …
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Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry turns 80, still a punk icon from NYC to NJ
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEW YORK, N.Y. — Debbie Harry, the groundbreaking lead singer of Blondie and a defining voice of New York’s punk and new wave scene, turned 80 on Monday, marking a …
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Roy Rogers opens third New Jersey location as classic chain mounts Garden State revival
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonCHERRY HILL, N.J. — Roy Rogers Restaurants has officially opened its third New Jersey location, continuing its comeback in the Garden State with a new outpost in Cherry Hill. The …
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Today is the anniversary of the infamous Chris Christie beachchair photo and meme history
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonChristie’s beach chair moment still echoes years after viral shutdown photo TOMS RIVER, N.J. — On this day, the now-infamous photo of then-Gov. Chris Christie lounging in a beach chair …
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Alina Habba Nominated to Serve Four Year Term as U.S. Attorney For New Jersey
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEWARK, N.J. — Alina Habba, who has served as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey since March, was formally nominated Tuesday by the Trump administration to hold the post for …
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NJ Transit service resumes near schedule after disabled train causes delays at Penn Station
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service is operating on or close to schedule Tuesday following earlier congestion caused by a disabled train, the agency announced. Residual delays continue to …
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Twenty-four charged in Newark Bloods gang-linked drug and firearms conspiracy
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEWARK, N.J. — Twenty-four individuals connected to the Bloods-affiliated gang “Sex, Money, Murder” were charged Wednesday with narcotics and firearms offenses following a 14-month federal investigation into drug trafficking at …
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Alina Habba’s New Drug Strikeforce Arrests New Jersey Man for Dealing Deadly Fentanyl Dose
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEWARK, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been indicted for distributing fentanyl and heroin that led to the death of a victim in Plainfield, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Thomas …
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New Jersey man who shot home intruder will not be charged, prosecutor says
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMAYS LANDING, N.J. — A homeowner who fatally shot a man during a March home invasion at the Hamilton Green Apartments will not face charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office …
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Elderly woman latest victim of NYC snatch and grab robbers
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonQUEENS, N.Y. — The NYPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a chain-snatching robbery that occurred Thursday evening in the 108th Precinct. Police said the …
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Ocean County Social Services Continues to be Vacant Taxpayer Funded $63 Million Money Pit
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — A long-promised Ocean County Social Services complex remains unfinished nearly three years after its scheduled completion date, as the Ocean County Commissioners move to extend a …
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OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is searching for a 501(c)(3) rescue group to help rehome Kenny, an energetic 18-month-old black Labrador retriever currently …
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Ocean County to vote today on $16M in capital pet projects with no funds for homelessness response they created
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote today on over $16 million in capital improvement ordinances, funding a range of infrastructure projects across …
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WATERBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut Lottery player scored a $50,000 prize after purchasing a Money Rush ticket at 7-Eleven Store #11491A in Oakville, officials confirmed. The winner, identified as Alvaro …
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NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a shooting that occurred earlier this month in the area of South Orange Avenue and …
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Brick Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun, Still Facing Domestic Violence Related Charges
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 42-year-old Brick Township man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun in connection with a February 2024 search that uncovered a stolen firearm …
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Retired Brick Township officer Anthony Barlowski dies, served 24 years
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Former Brick Township Police Officer Anthony Barlowski, badge #53, has died, the department announced, marking the loss of a long-serving officer who dedicated nearly a quarter-century …
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Philadelphia halts trash and recycling pickup amid city worker strike
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonPHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Trash and recycling collection across Philadelphia has been suspended as of Tuesday due to a city worker strike involving AFSCME District Council 33, disrupting key municipal services …
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LANCASTER, Ohio — A Circle K customer in Lancaster turned a $10 Feeling Lucky ticket into a $300,000 windfall, Ohio Lottery officials announced. The winning ticket was sold at Circle …
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Crash involving utility pole shuts down Route 304 in New City
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEW CITY, N.Y. — A motor vehicle accident has closed Route 304 in both directions between Ridge Road and Old Haverstraw Road, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. The crash, …
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Multi-bus crash shuts down New York Port Authority terminal, NJ Transit buses diverted
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEW YORK, N.Y. — A multi-bus accident forced the closure of the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal on Tuesday morning, causing major disruptions across regional transit routes. According to …
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BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore police announced the arrests of two men in connection with the April shooting of a 53-year-old man in the Eastern District. Investigators charged Nicolas Keating, 36, …
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New Toms River Law Helps Military Veterans Become Cops
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS 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 …
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LA PLATA, Md. — A Charles County woman was shocked to discover a $50,000 Powerball prize while checking her ticket on the Maryland Lottery app at 2:30 a.m., officials confirmed …
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BALTIMORE, Md. — A 33-year-old man was hospitalized early Monday after being shot on the 1100 block of East Preston Street, police said. Officers responded around 12:55 a.m. to reports …