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…
After two years, shelter dog Spice Girl finds forever home
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — After nearly two years at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, a dog named Spice Girl has finally found her forever home with shelter employee Wendy. Spice Girl,…
Ocean County to host free utility assistance event in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents struggling with utility bills will have an opportunity to connect with assistance programs during Ocean County Utility Assistance Day, a free community event scheduled for February 19.…
Jackson fire crews battle structure fire for hours in non-hydrant area
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters from all four Jackson Fire Companies responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon, operating for nearly four hours before returning to their stations. The fire broke out…
Murphy compares Trump administration to Nazi Germany and Hitler: We Cannot Stop Fighting
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy drew a comparison between former President Donald Trump’s administration and Nazi Germany, warning against political complacency in the United States. Murphy, who previously served as U.S.…
Murphy admits to housing undocumented immigrant, challenges federal authorities: Try to get her
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy revealed that he and First Lady Tammy Murphy are providing housing for an undocumented immigrant at their home, openly challenging federal authorities to take action. Murphy…
Murphy defends New Jersey’s immigrant sanctuary protections, signals support for new legislation
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting immigrants in New Jersey, defending existing policies while signaling potential support for the proposed Immigrant Trust Act. Speaking about his…
NJ lawmaker credits drop in gun violence to surge in concealed carry permits
TRENTON, N.J. — As Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration attributes a record drop in gun violence to its prevention policies, Assemblyman Greg Myhre (R-Ocean) argues that an increase in legally armed residents is…
New Jersey Lawmaker Slams Trump Administration Over Scripted Drone “Non-Answer”
TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Morris) is demanding clearer answers from the Trump administration after officials attributed a wave of drone sightings along the East Coast to government-approved research flights. The…
Bill to strengthen juvenile delinquency cases clears New Jersey Senate
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) to change how juvenile delinquency cases are handled in New Jersey has passed the state Senate. The legislation, Senate Bill 3190,…
Sen. Testa demands answers on $193M Middlesex County pet project funding
TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Michael Testa (R-01) is demanding an explanation from the Murphy administration over 18 budget line items totaling $193 million that were allocated to a single Middlesex County…
Texas man pleads guilty to making violent threats against Sikh organization in New Jersey
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Dallas man pleaded guilty Friday to making violent threats against a Sikh civil rights organization and other individuals in a series of hate-filled messages, federal prosecutors said. Bushan…
Anti-Gun Social Media Influencer David Hogg Named Vice Chairman of DNC
David Hogg elected DNC vice chair, becoming first Gen Z leader in role TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — David Hogg was elected vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday, marking a…
New York Times, NPR, NBC, Politico Evicted from Pentagon Offices
WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense announced a new Annual Media Rotation Program for the Pentagon Press Corps, requiring established media outlets to vacate their physical office spaces to make room for…
Third soldier killed in Black Hawk crash identified as former Biden White House aide
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The third soldier killed in the Black Hawk helicopter crash involving an American Airlines plane has been identified as Capt. Rebecca Lobach, a former White House aide under the…
Interpol fugitive arrested in sanctuary state New Jersey for sexual assault of teen girl
TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Border Patrol agents, in coordination with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), arrested an Ecuadorian fugitive in New Jersey who was wanted for sexually assaulting a teenage girl in…
Manhunt for Escaped Prisoner Ongoing in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. — Law enforcement officials are searching for Nicholas Voutsas, a 25-year-old inmate who escaped Thursday morning from a New Jersey Department of Health medical transport van near University Hospital. Voutsas,…
Toms River police warn of phone donation scam
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Police Department is warning residents about fraudulent phone calls soliciting donations under the department’s name, officials announced Wednesday. Police stated they do not request donations…
New Jersey Joins Blue State Fight Against Trump to Save DEI Programs, Funding, Jobs
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with 12 other state attorneys general, issued a joint statement Friday condemning former President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders aimed at…
8-Year-Old Boy Shot and Killed in Newark, Man Injured
NEWARK, N.J. — An 8-year-old boy was shot and killed Friday evening in Newark, just blocks away from where a 36-year-old man was found wounded by gunfire around the same time, authorities…
Ohio Garbage Truck Explosion Caused by Improperly Discarded Oxygen Tank
WHITEHALL, Ohio — Local Waste employees narrowly avoided a dangerous situation Wednesday when an oxygen tank was illegally placed in a garbage can on the 4000 block of Elbern Avenue, city officials…