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TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way announced the release of the Wealth Disparity Task Force’s report Friday, outlining the root causes of economic disparities affecting …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Ocean County men have been charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with a January 13 shooting that targeted a residence occupied by …

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Three Paterson residents have been arrested in connection with an organized theft scheme that defrauded victims of approximately $190,000, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Friday. Yasen …

WASHINGTON — Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 4, to introduce legislation aimed at reinstating federal workers who were previously fired. The event, scheduled …

NEWARK, N.J. — A 28-year-old citizen of El Salvador previously convicted of double homicide and sentenced to 50 years in prison in his home country has been charged with illegally …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a second motion to enforce a court order against the …

Pennsylvania Woman Arraigned on Multiple Charges Including Arson **Surf City, NJ -** Juliette Tournier, 29, from Montgomery, Pennsylvania, has been charged with Aggravated Arson in relation to a February 19 …

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Greg McGuckin is criticizing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) for refusing to change its transgender athlete policy, despite a federal directive from former …

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed budget would raise taxes by more than $1 billion, according to calculations by Assembly Budget Committee member Brian Rumpf, who criticized the plan …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is facing impeachment after Assembly Republican leaders introduced a resolution Thursday, accusing him of failing to perform his duties and overstepping …

Aberdeen, NJ – Public Alert on New Jersey Move Over Law New Jersey drivers are being reminded of the important “Move Over Law,” aimed at protecting first responders, law enforcement, …

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Alex Sauickie urged the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to reject Kevin Dehmer’s confirmation as Commissioner of the Department of Education, citing failures in managing financial …

Due to the ongoing risk of avian influenza (bird flu), Associated Humane Societies & Popcorn Park will no longer be accepting sick or injured wild birds. This decision has been …

LINDEN, NJ (Feb. 28, 2025) – The Linden Police Department is searching for the owner of a lost dog found Friday morning near S. Wood Avenue. Authorities posted about the …

FORKED RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an iPad from a convenience store at the Celia …

TRENTON – A New Jersey Lottery player in Union County won the $1,521,040 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Wednesday’s drawing, making it the game’s second-highest prize of the year. The …

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has found himself in a self-inflicted mess, and it’s a classic case of a politician either tripping over his own tongue or deliberately spinning a …

Sen. Pennacchio urges State Department review of E-ZPass contract over security concerns TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) has called on the U.S. State Department to review a …

NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — North Plainfield Police Chief Alan F. McKay is reminding the community of its commitment to the Immigrant Trust Directive, a statewide policy designed to build trust between law …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) has launched an investigation into the campaign finance filings of Team Catalano, a joint candidates committee for municipal office …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Browns Mills man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the 2019 drug-related death of a 29-year-old man at a Toms River motel, authorities …

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 57-year-old Newark man who was last seen on January 21, 2025. Jean Kensel Pierre Louis was …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Manchester Township man has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly misusing more than $200,000 entrusted to him for investment purposes, authorities said. James …

Governor Phil Murphy took to the podium this week to once again champion his administration’s record on public education, calling it “best-in-the-nation” and a cornerstone of New Jersey’s future. In …

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a groundbreaking executive order today, officially designating English as the official language of the United States and requiring all federal agencies to provide …