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…
Cold case cracked: Burned Jane Doe from 1987 identified as Michigan teen through DNA
TOLEDO, OHIO — Nearly four decades after her remains were found wrapped in cloth and burned near a Toledo highway, police have identified a previously unknown murder victim as 18-year-old Tammy Lowe…
Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Delaware’s Indian River Bay
INDIAN RIVER BAY, DEL. — A 30- to 40-foot humpback whale was discovered dead in shallow water off the coast of Indian River Bay on Monday morning, marking the latest in a…
Two New Jersey Firefighters Injured in Fall Through Floor While Mounting Rescue
LINDEN, N.J. — A two-alarm fire tore through a two-family home on East Blancke Street late Tuesday night, displacing 10 residents and injuring two firefighters who fell through the floor during rescue…
Maryland Lawmakers Just Passed Largest Tax Increase in State History, GOP
Annapolis, MD – It’s not an April Fool’s joke. Maryland has just passed the largest tax increase in state history. In a move that has sparked fierce debate across the state, Maryland…
FBI placed gag order on Hunter Biden laptop story after accidental confirmation, internal messages show
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FBI ordered its agents to stop discussing Hunter Biden’s laptop just hours after one of its own employees inadvertently confirmed its authenticity to Twitter, according to newly disclosed…
Justice Department Says Death Penalty on the Table for Assassin Luigi Mangione
NEW YORK, NY — U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi on Tuesday directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the accused killer in the assassination of Brian Thompson, a…
Maryland Lawmakers Agree on Taxing Car Tires
Annapolis, MD – April 1, 2025 – Maryland’s state budget debate reached a pivotal moment this week as the Senate passed a measure introducing a new $5 fee on each tire purchased…
New Jerseyans Respond To Plastic Bag Ban on Reddit
TRENTON, N.J. — Nearly two years after New Jersey’s plastic bag ban took effect, residents across the Garden State are still adjusting — and talking — about the shift, with opinions ranging…
ICE Arrests Ecuadoran Migrant Charged with Child Rape in Massachusetts
BROCKTON, Mass. — On February 25, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Jose Oswaldo Castro-Castro, a 31-year-old Ecuadoran national illegally present in the United States, in Brockton, Massachusetts. Castro faces…
Columbus police seek suspect in brutal bar assault that left victim with broken jaw
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a violent assault inside a bar on North High Street that left a victim hospitalized…
New Jersey U.S. Attorney Habba vows zero-tolerance for youth violence against police in Garden State
NEWARK, N.J. — Alina Habba, the newly appointed interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, issued a strong warning Monday evening, stating that any violence against law enforcement officers in…
Beloved New York State Police K9 Nate retires after 8 years of dedicated service with Bomb Disposal Unit
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State Police announced the retirement of K9 Nate on Friday, marking the end of an eight-year career with Troop F’s Bomb Disposal Unit. K9 Nate, a longtime…
Here Are 13 Fun Recreational Activities Phil Murphy Wants to Tax in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is facing backlash from Republican lawmakers over a proposal in his latest budget plan that would impose sales taxes on a range of recreational and participatory…
Garage fire at Toms River home caused by spontaneous combustion of oil-soaked rags
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire that broke out early Saturday morning in the garage of a two-story home on Powder Horn Road was caused by the spontaneous combustion of oil-soaked rags,…
ICE captures Guatemalan migrant charged with child sex crimes in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a 21-year-old Guatemalan national in Hartford on Feb. 20 who is facing multiple felony sexual assault charges, including offenses involving a minor.…
New Jersey Prepares for First Spring Thunderstorm of 2025 as Two Inches of Rain Expected
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for its first spring thunderstorm of the year Monday night, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall, patchy fog, and a significant shift in wind direction…
Ortley Beach replenishment project making great progress, Mayor says
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beach replenishment project is moving forward at a good pace. Crews working on a massive…
As Many New Jersey Districts Mull School Closings, Newark Spent $2.8 Million on Expensive Catering
NEWARK, N.J. — Your school district might be faced with closing and selling schools to close their budget gap, but the prime beneficiary of New Jersey school state aid is living high…
Brick Township’s Deputy Chief Steven Gerling retires after 30 years of service
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Deputy Chief Steven Gerling of the Brick Township Police Department has officially retired, closing out a 30-year law enforcement career that spanned from K9 handler to the department’s…
Kidnapper and killer kicked out of New York City: ICE deports two Jamaican felons from U.S.
NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported two Jamaican nationals convicted of serious felonies, including kidnapping and homicide, federal authorities announced Wednesday. Nascimento Blair, 44, was removed from the United…