Manahawkin man charged for vehicular homicide
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 1, 2021, Michael Pillarella, 26, of Manahawkin, was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault in…
Dog fighting, gang activity lands Jackson man in prison for 17 years
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that connected multiple street gangs and fueled violent crime…
Fourteen charged in South Jersey drug and weapons trafficking ring, authorities say
TRENTON, N.J. — Fourteen individuals have been charged in connection with a drug trafficking network that operated across South Jersey and involved a stockpile of illegal firearms, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew…
Jackson Police issue warning to drivers: Don’t pass closed road barriers on Cedar Swamp Road
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Police Department is urging drivers and pedestrians to obey multiple road closures in place throughout the area, citing a surge in violations and safety concerns near…
Jackson Police Update on Deadly Lightning Strike that Killed One, Injured 14 at Cub Scout Outing
JACKSON, N.J. — A 61-year-old man is dead and 14 others were injured after a lightning strike during an archery event in Ocean County on Wednesday evening, authorities said. Emergency services were…
Sen. Kim to host Westfield town hall Saturday, invites Rep. Kean Jr. to discuss new federal law
WESTFIELD, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim will host a town hall meeting in Westfield on Saturday at Edison Intermediate School, where he is inviting Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to join him…
Cherry Hill firefighters rescue dog from Crestbrook Avenue house fire
CHERRY HILL, NJ — Firefighters responded to a residential blaze on the 700 block of Crestbrook Avenue Wednesday evening, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. No injuries were reported in the…
Notorious Atlantic City strip club heads to auction with $150K starting bid
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Delilah’s Den, a former strip club in downtown Atlantic City, is up for auction starting Monday as the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) seeks to offload the shuttered…
Jackson Zoning Board halts 1,100-home project, sends developer back to the drawing board
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Zoning Board, under the legal advice of attorney Jean Cipriani, scored a victory against a contentious proposed high-density developent at Adventure Crossing. The decision is a victory…
New Jersey’s Senators are Just ‘Meh’, According to New Poll
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — New Jersey’s U.S. senators are facing lukewarm approval from voters, with a significant number of residents either holding unfavorable views or expressing no opinion at all, according to…
Scorching heat and storms in weekend forecast for New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — A heat advisory remains in effect across New Jersey today, with heat index values expected to climb as high as 104 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The…
85% of New Jersey is Fed Up With Phil Murphy Citing Taxes, Transportation and Education as Key Problems
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — An overwhelming 85% of New Jersey residents are dissatisfied with how the state government is handling the cost of living and affordability, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released…
One month later, Bill Spadea refuses to publicy endorse Jack Ciattarelli for governor
PRINCETON – When he was on the campaign trail, he said he was doing it all for the good people of New Jersey. It turns out, he was doing it all for…
Murphy touts New Jersey’s quality of life citing report that ranks state’s air quality among worst in U.S.
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy praised New Jersey’s strong showing in CNBC’s annual quality of life rankings Wednesday, even as data shows the state continues to struggle with some of the…
1 dead, 13 injured after lightning strike at Jackson Township archery range
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A lightning strike at an outdoor archery range in Ocean County left one man dead and 13 others injured Wednesday evening, according to police. The incident occurred just…
South Jersey man charged with beating mother to death inside her home
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 40-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 72-year-old mother, who was found bludgeoned inside their Burlington Township home last week, authorities…
West Long Branch police investigating bias-related pranks involving juveniles
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — The West Long Branch Police Department is investigating several incidents involving juveniles who reportedly rang doorbells, fled the scene, and in some cases, shouted inappropriate or bias-related…
NJ man charged after string of vehicle thefts in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, NJ — An Elizabeth man has been arrested and charged in connection with a string of car burglaries that took place in the early hours of June 29 in the Atlantic…
New Jersey GOP Congressman backs bill to release Epstein files despite AG dismissal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced Tuesday he has cosponsored legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie aimed at releasing the full set of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, joining a…
Sen. Andy Kim opposes Trump’s proposed $1B cut to public broadcasting
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Andy Kim voiced opposition Monday to a $1 billion cut to public broadcasting proposed by former President Donald Trump, urging the Senate to block reductions to funding that…
5 Animals in New Jersey That Have Gone Extinct
New Jersey, known for its diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal marshes to dense forests, was once home to a variety of wildlife that no longer roams its landscapes. Over the past few…
Perkins is Making a New Jersey Comeback with 46 New Franchise Locations
FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — Perkins American Food Co. is launching into its new fiscal year with major expansion plans in New Jersey, announcing that all 46 available franchise units for its new…
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with Some of these New Jersey Classics
Happy National Hot Dog Day! July 16, 2025, is the perfect day to sink your teeth into one of America’s most iconic foods, and New Jersey is a hot dog haven with…
Krispy Kreme celebrates 88th birthday with 88-cent dozens at New Jersey locations this Friday
NEWARK, N.J. — Krispy Kreme fans in New Jersey can score a sweet deal this Friday, July 18, as the doughnut chain marks its 88th anniversary with a special offer: an Original…
Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks prior to crash earlier this year
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to financial disclosures…
Barack Obama Visits Phil Murphy’s Riverfront Mansion to Raise Millions for Mikie Sherrill
RED BANK, N.J. — Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign fundraising circuit Friday night, joining DNC Chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar Democratic fundraiser at New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s…
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