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…
Spadea, Ciattarelli to Skip LGBTQ Candidate Forums as Bramnick Joins Dems
TRENTON, N.J. — Garden State Equality is hosting a series of virtual roundtables with candidates running for New Jersey governor in 2025. The events, held throughout February, will provide a platform for…
Amtrak employee pleads guilty in $11 million healthcare fraud scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — An Amtrak employee admitted Tuesday to participating in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme that defrauded the company’s insurance plan, federal prosecutors said. Anthony Saloka, 44, of Elizabeth,…
Clifton High School student arrested for making violent threats
CLIFTON, N.J. — A 17-year-old Clifton High School student has been arrested and charged after making multiple violent threats against the school, staff, and students, authorities said. Between January 27 and January…
New Jersey Traffic Impacted by Overnight Snow and Sleet
TRENTON, N.J. — Winter weather has caused widespread traffic disruptions across New Jersey on Wednesday, with snow and ice leading to speed restrictions, accidents, and delays on major roadways. The New Jersey…
Smash and grab burglars steal large haul of Apple devices from North Plainfield store
NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — Police are investigating a commercial burglary on Somerset Street after suspects broke into a business and stole a significant number of Apple iPhones and iPads. According to the…
Pennsylvania Congresswoman Calls for Defunding the U.S. Military
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic lawmakers are calling for significant reductions to the U.S. Department of Defense budget, citing repeated audit failures and excessive military spending. The push follows a wave of criticism…
Trump executive order restructures federal workforce, strengthens Musk’s DOGE initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at restructuring the federal workforce, eliminating inefficiencies, and expanding the influence of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a…
Cherry Hill police investigating threat at high school, students relocated
CHERRY HILL, NJ — Authorities are investigating a threat at Cherry Hill High School East, prompting an early dismissal and the relocation of students and staff to Cherry Hill High School West,…
Congresswoman Says American People Need to Be Censored to Advance Progress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) is facing criticism after a statement in which she appeared to endorse “censoring the American people,” as Democrats continue to push back against President Donald…
Manchester police seek public’s help in locating missing 16-year-old girl
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Azaria Scott, who was last seen on February 11 in the area of Richard Estates. According to the…
Government Workers Are Getting Rich, Elon Musk Cites Kickbacks, Fraud, Abuse of Government Payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Elon Musk criticized the US government’s payment systems, citing cases of fraud and mismanagement that he described as “mind-blowing.” Speaking about financial oversight, Musk pointed to examples of bureaucrats…
Joel Suero arrested with handgun after road rage incident
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A man was arrested with a loaded handgun following a road rage incident in Atlantic City, police said. On February 10 at 11:46 a.m., officers responded to the…
Driver killed in crash with trash truck on Black Horse Pike
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 64-year-old man was killed early Monday morning in a crash involving a trash and recycling truck on the Black Horse Pike, police said. The Township of Hamilton…
Three convicted murderers set free by Gov. Phil Murphy
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has granted clemency to three convicted murderers, allowing them to be released from prison and placed under parole supervision, state officials confirmed. Myrna Diaz was arrested…
Caught on camera: Suspects steal over $550 of Don Julio from NJ liquor store
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Two suspects were caught on surveillance video stealing four bottles of Don Julio tequila worth $554.40 from the Timber Creek Liquor Store in the Glendora section of Gloucester…
Lakewood DPW urges residents to clear roads ahead of snowstorm
LAKEWOOD, NJ — With a snowstorm expected to hit the area from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, the Lakewood Township Department of Public Works (DPW) is urging residents to remove parked vehicles…
Ocean County commissioner bows out as GOP chairman tightens grip
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Longtime Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines will not seek re-election this year, marking the final removal of those who opposed Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore. Haines, once…
New Jersey Lawmaker Says E-ZPass Foreign Contract Not a Done Deal Yet, Moves to Block It
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker is raising concerns over a state transportation contract awarded to a Singapore-based company with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The deal, which involves…
Rhode Island Judge Who Gave Trump Order to Restore Funding Has Daughter in Dept. of Education, Loomer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr., who ruled against the Trump administration’s effort to freeze billions in federal grants, has a daughter currently employed as a senior policy…
Spadea Calls for Higher Tolls, Taxing the Rich, and an Atlantic City Congestion Tax
As the New Jersey gubernatorial race intensifies, candidate Bill Spadea’s tax policy positions have come under scrutiny. Spadea, a former radio host and political commentator, has made various statements regarding taxation that…