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TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would tie access to several state grant programs to municipal compliance with affordable housing obligations. The Assembly Housing …

TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping new federal proposal in Congress, backed by President Donald Trump includes tax penalties and funding restrictions that could severely impact New Jersey’s offshore wind initiatives, …

JACKSON, N.J. — A would-be burglar was caught on a Ring camera attempting to break into a Jackson Mills Road home Saturday morning, prompting police to ask for the public’s …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Patrolman Arthur Cronk retired from the Manchester Township Police Department last week, concluding a 24-year career marked by distinguished service and community involvement. Cronk joined the department …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A juvenile and an 18-year-old Woodbridge man have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a North Brunswick teenager earlier this month at Pier Village …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved amended legislation that would require the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to offer digital driver’s licenses and non-driver …

GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Anne Arundel County Police made several arrests this past week across multiple districts, including a stolen vehicle case in Glen Burnie, two robberies in Pasadena and …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Mays Landing woman has pleaded guilty to theft and obstruction of justice in a fraud case involving over $147,000 stolen from a senior living community …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Tropicana Atlantic City will light up the sky twice in July with free fireworks shows scheduled for July 4 and July 19 at 10 p.m., offering …

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Oceanfest, the massive annual Fourth of July celebration on the Long Branch oceanfront, returns Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., drawing crowds in the thousands …

PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. — The Warren County Farmers’ Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to return July 26 through August 2, offering a weeklong lineup of traditional agricultural …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township will kick off its annual summer concert series Tuesday night with a performance by Tupelo Honey, a Van Morrison tribute band, followed by …

BERLIN — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made an unexpected appearance at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Germany over the weekend, raising eyebrows online after he was seen dancing …

ABINGDON, Md. — A 33-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run crash on northbound I-95 in Harford County, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers from the JFK …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) is facing renewed criticism over her financial activities in Congress, including a reported failure to disclose up to $350,000 in stock sales …

DEER PARK, N.Y. — The Suffolk County Police Department’s Street Takeover Task Force arrested four individuals and impounded five vehicles over a 24-hour period during a weekend enforcement effort targeting …

MARLBORO, N.J. — The Marlboro Township Police Department expressed gratitude to McDonald’s of Marlboro and its staff for hosting a “Coffee with a Cop” event held Friday afternoon. Officers met …

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A decomposed humpback whale washed up early Friday on the 130th Street beach in the Beach Haven Terrace section of Long Beach Island, officials confirmed. …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — An 18-year-old female lifeguard at the 3rd Avenue beach in Asbury Park is recovering after being impaled by a runaway beach umbrella stake during her morning …

JACKSON, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a motorcyclist who sped away from a traffic stop on East Veterans Highway early Saturday morning, putting himself and …

LINDENWOLD, N.J. — A Camden County player claimed a Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of $746,853 on Thursday, marking the New Jersey Lottery game’s second consecutive Thursday jackpot and its 33rd …

TRENTON, N.J. — A 24-year-old man is dead and three others were injured following a drive-by shooting Thursday night on the 100 block of Passaic Street, according to the Mercer …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River is launching its summer season with a lineup of free, family-friendly events featuring live music, fireworks, and a classic animated movie—all beginning next week. …

A Case for Pinelands Purgatory in New Jersey New Jersey, the Garden State, is a land of contrasts—bustling urban centers, serene shorelines, and the sprawling, enigmatic Pine Barrens. Yet, despite …

TRENTON, N.J. — At least seven people were shot in two separate incidents in Trenton’s West Ward on Thursday, with one confirmed fatality, according to the Trenton Police Department. The …