Oil spill in New Bedford Harbor reportedly linked to offshore wind project supply vessel
New Bedford, MA – The U.S. Coast Guard said crews responded Tuesday evening to an oil spill in New Bedford Harbor after an offshore supply vessel leaked fuel during an internal transfer…
Mamdani and Sherrill team up for mutual endorsements in 2025 elections
New York, NY — Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani and New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Mikie Sherrill publicly declared mutual support for each other’s campaigns, signaling an unusual political alliance amid sharp…
Phil Murphy’s Solar Shift Blocked by Trump as “Solar for All” Federal Grants Terminated
Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy blasted the Trump Administration on Thursday for terminating the federal Solar for All (SFA) grant program, saying the move will raise energy costs for New Jersey’s…
Man shot during attempted break-in at Triangle home police say linked to drug deal
TRIANGLE, VA — Gunfire erupted Wednesday night after two men allegedly tried to force their way into a home on Tavern Way, leading to one person being shot and later turning up…
Police hunt crew linked to violent necklace-snatching spree across five NYC precincts
NEW YORK, NY — A group of four men is being sought in a fast-moving citywide robbery pattern targeting victims across five NYPD precincts, with six necklace-snatching incidents reported between July 9…
Feds bust $68 million Medicaid con linked to Brooklyn day cares
BROOKLYN, NY – A 54-year-old Brooklyn woman has pleaded guilty to leading a massive fraud scheme that siphoned more than $68 million from Medicaid through her adult day care businesses. Zakia Khan,…
NJ appliance company pleads guilty after air conditioners linked to over 40 fires and a death
Newark, NJ – A New Jersey-based appliance company has pleaded guilty in federal court for failing to report a dangerous fire risk tied to its portable air conditioners — a defect now…
Maryland bans sale of dangerous yellow gas tubing linked to firefighter deaths
Annapolis, MD – It took the deaths of two firefighters in separate house fires to spark sweeping action — and now, as of June 1, Maryland has outlawed the sale and installation…
New Jersey’s Bubbakoo’s Burritos acquired by private equity firm
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the fast-casual Mexican-fusion chain founded in New Jersey, has been acquired by Thompson Street Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in St. Louis, the companies…
New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill under investigation for stock trades linked to congressional committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) is facing renewed criticism over her financial activities in Congress, including a reported failure to disclose up to $350,000 in stock sales and multiple…
Illinois man arrested in I-83 shooting, linked to additional incidents in Pennsylvania
ELKTON, Md. — Maryland State Police have arrested a 28-year-old Illinois man in connection with a shooting late Wednesday night on Interstate 83 in Baltimore County that injured no one but left…
Philadelphia police officer attacked with traffic cone during anti-ICE protest
PHILADELPHIA — A police officer was assaulted Tuesday evening while performing crowd control duties during a protest in the city, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 7 p.m. as the officer,…
Maryland Dad Returns to U.S. to Face Human Trafficking Charges, Linked to At Least One Murder and Several Deaths
Salvadoran national extradited to U.S. to face human smuggling charges WASHINGTON — Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national accused of orchestrating a years-long human smuggling operation, has been extradited to the United States…
What to expect when driving in New Jersey from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Welcome to New Jersey, the Garden State, where the summer tourism season turns our highways into a wild mix of sun-burned beachgoers, cranky locals, and driving stereotypes that are as loud as…
It’s Almost Over: Senate votes to end Phil Murphy’s New Jersey gas car ban
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) on Thursday praised the U.S. Senate’s approval of three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that would nullify electric vehicle (EV)…
New Jersey police seek public’s help identifying woman linked to abused dog found in dumpster
LINDENWOLD, N.J. — The Lindenwold Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman connected to a disturbing animal cruelty case involving a severely injured dog found in a…
Man killed in DC hit and run linked to robbery spree
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit and run early Wednesday in Northwest D.C., and investigators believe the same vehicle was involved in two robberies just minutes…
Dark web horror: Two charged in global child abuse ring linked to violent extremist network ‘764’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with what officials describe as an international child exploitation ring tied to a violent extremist network known as “764,” the…
Cops hunt suspects linked to fatal shooting and teen attack on Allendale Street
Baltimore, MD — Detectives are searching for individuals captured in surveillance photos in connection to a fatal shooting earlier this month on Allendale Street, while a separate shooting at the same location…
New Jersey’s offshore nuclear power plant makes Phil Murphy’s wind farm idea look like a good idea
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — As New Jersey grapples with the fallout of Governor Phil Murphy’s struggling offshore wind energy plan, a look back at the state’s energy history reveals an even more…
Trump revokes security clearance for Biden linked firm for racial discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump and The White House issued a sweeping executive order Wednesday directing federal agencies to suspend security clearances, sever contracts, and limit government engagement with the law…