Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Mikie Sherrill’s Forced LGBTQ School Curriculum Plan Sparks Outrage Among New Jersey Gay Rights Activists
Trenton, NJ – The battle for New Jersey’s governor’s office erupted this week after Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would push LGBTQ curriculum in state schools without allowing parents to opt…
Seaside Mayor to Parents: We’re Not Your Babysitter, as borough blocks TikTok pop up party scheduled for weekend
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — As Memorial Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial start of summer along the Jersey Shore, Seaside Heights is gearing up to maintain order following years of rowdy behavior…
New Jersey man arrested in Florida for plot to kill Governor Phil Murphy
FREEPORT, Fla. — A New Jersey fugitive wanted for making terroristic threats against Governor Phil Murphy was arrested Sunday in Walton County, Florida, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Russ Semeran,…
Ocean County College moves graduation ceremony indoors, families not allowed
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County College’s 58th Commencement Ceremony has been moved indoors and restricted to graduates only, forcing families to watch the event via livestream due to forecasted rain. Originally…
Police standoff at senior community captured on camera
BERKELEY, N.J. — A tense standoff unfolded overnight in the Holiday City Berkeley senior community as police surrounded a home and eventually took a man into custody after he exited with his…
Trump drops bombshell announcement on Truth Social ahead of final NJ governor debate
Trenton, NJ –Just days before the final Republican gubernatorial debate in New Jersey, President Donald J. Trump has announced his endorsement of GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli. The announcement, made via a post…
New Jersey congresswoman “forcibly assaulted” federal agents while storming ICE detention center, DOJ charges
New Jersey Congresswoman charged with assaulting federal agents during Delaney Hall confrontation NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been charged with two counts of assaulting federal officers after allegedly interfering…
New Jersey launches new library system for state prisons
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Corrections has partnered with national non-profit Freedom Reads to install 37 Freedom Libraries in two state correctional facilities, part of a broader initiative to…
Teen Chaos at NJ Mall: Lawmaker Demands Action After TikTok-Fueled Pop-Up Party Turns Violent
Pop-up party brawl at Menlo Park Mall prompts renewed push for incitement legislation EDISON, N.J. — A weekend pop-up party at Menlo Park Mall escalated into a large-scale brawl involving more than…
He killed her with his bare hands, dumped her body then fled to Canada
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A 61-year-old man pled guilty Monday to aggravated manslaughter in the 1997 killing of Tamara “Tammy” Tignor, closing a 27-year-old cold case that remained unsolved until a DNA match…
Renting your pool for cash has become a thing in some parts of New Jersey
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Swimply, the private pool-sharing platform, is preparing for its biggest swim season yet with a projected 2 million users expected to use the service this summer, including 100,000 families.…
Foreclosures up across America, but what about New Jersey?
TRENTON, NJ — Foreclosure activity across the United States increased in April, with a total of 36,033 properties reporting filings, according to ATTOM’s April 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report released Monday. This…
New Jersey about to get hit with 20% energy rate hike, here’s what you can do
NEWARK, N.J. — Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has amended its May 7 filing with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to provide additional short-term relief for customers…
How one man thinks he can flip two states, New Jersey and Virginia
TRENTON, N.J. — Brandon Straka, founder of the #WalkAway movement, has launched a campaign effort in 2025 aimed at shifting voter sentiment in two Democratic strongholds—New Jersey and Virginia—as both states gear…
Free breakfast for vets on Memorial Day at this popular pancake house
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Perkins American Food Co. will honor active duty and retired military personnel with a free Magnificent Seven Breakfast on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, at participating locations nationwide.…
Republicans back their leaders, even after one was paid himself $20,000 for campaign work
BRICK, N.J. — Exeutive board members of the Brick Republican Club are under mounting pressure to resign from township Republicans following allegations of questionable campaign expenditures tied to the 2023 election cycle.…
One New Jersey candidate Trumps the rest in GOP primary election
TRENTON, N.J. — With the final Republican gubernatorial primary debate set for Tuesday night, former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli heads in with renewed momentum following former President Donald Trump’s endorsement last week —…
New Jersey police expect more teen disturbances as summer nears after mall brawl
EDISON, N.J. — Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after a large-scale brawl broke out at Menlo Park Mall, prompting police and state officials to raise concerns about escalating youth disturbances across…
Toms River Democrat primary pits tech entrepreneur against ex-con in Ward 4 race
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Democratic primary race for Toms River’s Ward 4 council seat features two sharply contrasting candidates: one with a background in technology and the arts, the other seeking…
New Jersey congresswoman charged for assaulting federal agents at ICE detention facility
NEWARK, N.J. — Federal prosecutors charged Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) with assaulting and interfering with law enforcement during a confrontation outside an ICE detention facility last week, while a separate trespassing charge…
No toll Friday coming to this major New Jersey expressway this weekend
HAMMONTON, N.J. — Travelers heading east on the Atlantic City Expressway this Memorial Day Weekend can pass through the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza free of charge during Friday rush hour, thanks to…