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TRENTON, N.J. — Let’s face it, nobody reads the local newspapers anymore and state law is about to adjust that shift in how society consumes information and news. A bipartisan …

TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation introduced in Trenton would speed up the process for filling vacancies in New Jersey’s delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives, addressing long-standing concerns over …

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Two lucky players struck big in Wednesday’s TAKE 5 Evening drawing, each scoring a top prize worth $15,119. The New York Lottery announced that one winning …

TRENTON, N.J. — A newly proposed bill would create a statewide framework for how municipalities in New Jersey can impose and use impact fees on property developments to fund infrastructure …

BALTIMORE, Md. — Two men have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Christopher Banks, who was gunned down in the city’s Northwest District …

SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del. — Two men are in custody following a violent shooting at a public gathering earlier this month behind the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company that left …

TRENTON, N.J. — A century-old legal and territorial dispute between New Jersey and Delaware is back in focus after a new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate aims to …

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Police Department announced it will strictly enforce all fireworks ordinances during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, warning that violators — including parents …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged as an adult in connection with a fatal hit and run that killed a pedestrian in Northwest D.C. last month. …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A 19-year-old female lifeguard was seriously injured Wednesday morning after being impaled by a beach umbrella pole during a routine setup at the Asbury Park beachfront, …

TRENTON, N.J. — A Garden State Bingo ticket sold in Freehold delivered a $106,313 payday Thursday, awarding the full Fast Play Progressive jackpot to a Monmouth County player. The $10 …

FORKED RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s latest initiative to create accessible, inclusive playgrounds took a major step forward with the unveiling of a new all-inclusive playground at Eno’s Pond County …

UTICA, N.Y. — A woman with a violent history is facing felony charges after allegedly swinging a golf club at another woman during an unprovoked street confrontation Wednesday afternoon. On …

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion charges stemming from a scheme involving his vertical farming company, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. John …

TRENTON, N.J. — Municipalities that charge for access to public beaches would be required to disclose detailed financial information under a new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature. The …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are proposing to rename the Delaware Bay to the “Bay of New Jersey,” asserting state pride over a waterway that borders both New Jersey …

UTICA, N.Y. — A man was beaten and robbed by a group he had just met up with in the area of Lansing Street and Nichols Street on Wednesday, prompting …

LAUREL, Md. — A retired business owner from Laurel scored a $50,000 top prize in Maryland’s Pick 5 game after playing a number combination inspired by her daily horoscope. The …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-21, authorizing $2.1 million in capital funding for Phase II renovations at the Juvenile Detention Center in …

CUMBERLAND, Md. — A man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly storming into a bedroom and repeatedly stabbing another resident during a heated dispute over loud music, leaving the victim with …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-17, authorizing the replacement of the Commonwealth Bridge in Manchester Township at a total cost of $3,250,000. The …

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees, nearly one year after opening its permanent location at American Dream. This year’s …

BENSALEM, Pa. — A woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing a British Shorthair kitten from Pets Plus in Bensalem, police said. The stolen animal was safely recovered at the …

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating a series of serious incidents that occurred across the city Wednesday, including a deadly shooting, a developing barricade situation, and …

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A 37-year-old Allentown man was arrested Wednesday evening following a domestic assault and stabbing incident in the 1900 block of W. Whitehall Street, police said. Marcus Raymond …