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MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A student and a teacher at Monroe Township Middle School sustained burns after a fire broke out during a cooking class, prompting a temporary evacuation of …

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Authorities are investigating a fatal fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in a second-floor apartment on Van Nostrand Avenue, officials said. The Jersey City Fire Department …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democrats, led by Governor Phil Murphy, are advancing an ambitious and controversial plan to position the Garden State as a premier destination for abortion services, …

Washington, D.C. – A controversy erupted today as conservative commentator Laura Loomer identified NPR White House reporter Danielle Kurtzleben as the journalist allegedly involved in an incident where President Donald …

NEWARK, N.J. — A Pennsylvania man was caught attempting to smuggle a live turtle in his pants at Newark Liberty International Airport after a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) body scanner …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A strong cold front will sweep across the region Sunday night, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain, and the potential for severe thunderstorms, according to meteorologists. The …

Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump has terminated a key Biden-era executive action aimed at advancing the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) individuals worldwide, …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s offshore wind energy project is sinking fast. After major previous setbacks, the project was dealt a death blow this week by …

Paterson, New Jersey, has been dubbed the “Palestine of America” by local leaders, reflecting the city’s growing Palestinian and Muslim identity. The proclamation came during a Ramadan kickoff event on …

TRENTON, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday night in Trenton, leaving a 25-year-old man dead, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey. At approximately …

NEW JERSEY – In a tense showdown on Capitol Hill, New Jersey Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker stood firm in their opposition to a controversial government funding bill, casting …

TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco accused New Jersey Democrats of deflecting blame for rising energy costs, arguing that their policies have driven up prices and jeopardized …

NEWARK, N.J. — Migrants seeking to escape justice have been flocking to New Jersey in recent years to take advantage of Governor Phil Murphy’s sanctuary state, but the rules are …

WYCKOFF, N.J. — Fire crews responded to a brush fire at a residential home Wednesday evening, officials said. The Wyckoff Fire Department quickly extinguished the flames and overhauled the area …

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TRENTON, N.J. — An Atlantic County man was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdoses of two teenagers, New Jersey …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A dump truck overturned on State Highway 70 on Wednesday morning, leaving the driver with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The crash occurred around 11:48 a.m. near …

Trenton, NJ – March 14, 2025 – A storm of controversy has erupted in New Jersey over the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s decision to award a lucrative $1.73 billion contract …

TOMS RIVER, NJ—About eight protesters wearing pink shirts and pink hats descended upon Toms River Town Hall on Thursday to protest the reduction of government spending in the county seat. …

Middletown, NJ – A heartbreaking legal battle is continuing in Monmouth County, New Jersey, as the family of Jocelyn Walters, a 14-year-old who took her own life in September 2022, …

WASHINGTON — Rep. Sarah McBride, the nation’s first openly transgender U.S. congressperson from Delaware, sharply criticized the Republican Party, calling its focus on culture war issues “weird and bizarre.” This …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new tax proposal from Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is drawing backlash across New Jersey, targeting recreational activities such as bowling, laser tag, and miniature golf as …

TRENTON, N.J. — Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, has pledged to end remote work for state employees on his first day in office if elected, arguing …

NEWARK, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is encouraging 16- and 17-year-olds in Newark to register and vote in the city’s upcoming school board election, highlighting a state law that allows …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to make New Jersey the “California of the East” through a transition to clean energy is facing mounting challenges as electricity costs …