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The Rainforest Cafe at Menlo Park Mall, a beloved jungle-themed dining spot, officially shut its doors on Wednesday, February 19, after 26 years of operation. The closure, attributed to an …

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are making a historic change to one of baseball’s most well-known traditions, allowing players to sport well-groomed beards for the first time in …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) is facing scrutiny after receiving a letter from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia requesting clarification on remarks he made …

TRENTON, NJ – Phil Murphy’s legacy in New Jersey might not be his COVID-19 lockdowns but his new reputation as the School Closer-In-Chief. While the governor is touting the state’s …

Toms River, NJ – – The “Let’s Go Brandon” store, a polarizing retail fixture at 1405 Route 37 East in Toms River, New Jersey, has announced a store closing sale, …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A $15 million theft from the Lakewood school district’s operating accounts over the weekend has prompted an active investigation, officials confirmed Wednesday. Mayor Raymond G. Coles acknowledged …

TRENTON, N.J. — A coalition of 23 attorneys general, led by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New York Attorney General Letitia James, is opposing efforts by the …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reportedly blocked access to U.S. President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, across Ukraine. The move comes as tensions rise between the two leaders …

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – If New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants to keep housing illegal aliens in the attic of his Middletown home, he’s going to start having to pay for …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey loves McDonald’s. With over 250 restaurants in one of America’s tiniest states, it’s safe to say the Garden State could have more McDonald’s restaurants per …

President Donald Trump has declared his intention to launch an official investigation into the gold reserves held at Fort Knox, the iconic U.S. Army post in Kentucky that has long …

From above, New Jersey’s coastal wetlands and marshes present a striking and perplexing sight: a network of mysterious squares and straight lines cutting through the lush green expanse. These geometric …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District has voted to close McAuliffe Middle School and consolidate high school students at Jackson Liberty High School, marking another major shift following last …

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea on Wednesday applauded President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for halting New York’s congestion pricing plan, calling it a victory …

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of State has officially designated several major criminal organizations, including Mexican drug cartels and transnational gangs, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), according to a notice …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is among a dozen states aiming to follow California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) program, which mandates that 35% of all new vehicle sales be …

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – If you grew up in New Jersey, you might have a different memory of Kentucky Fried Chicken as a child than most people in the country. If …

HOBOKEN, NJ — The U.S. Department of Transportation has revoked federal approval for New York City’s congestion pricing plan, effectively ending the tolling program that would have charged drivers entering …

If you’ve been scrolling through social media today, you’ve likely noticed a growing wave of excitement rippling across the platform. The source? An upcoming movie titled The Monkey, which has …

QUEENS, N.Y. — A 28-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Queens, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 3:05 a.m. and found John …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are set to consider a new round of gun control legislation, reigniting a long-standing debate in a state already known for its strict firearm …

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — A 19-year-old from New Jersey has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly beating two women to death inside a New York apartment, just hours …

Listen up, because if you’re not doing these five things, you’re not really doing Jersey. Sure, we’ve got Springsteen, diners, and enough attitude to fill a landfill, but the real …

NEW YORK — Governor Kathy Hochul expressed deep concern over the ongoing crisis in New York City’s government, calling for an emergency meeting with key leaders to discuss the city’s …

PHILADELPHIA — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Jonathan Stanley Garcia Vasquez, a Salvadoran national wanted for aggravated homicide and ties to a terrorist organization, to El Salvador. Garcia …