New Jersey man charged after bias-filled emails sent to hundreds of Fort Lee residents
FORT LEE, NJ – A Montclair man has been arrested after investigators say he hacked into a condominium communication system and sent mass emails laced with hate speech and threats to more…
Man charged with attempted homicide in West Chester arson that trapped residents
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly setting a fire that trapped residents inside a home on South Matlack Street earlier this week, authorities said.…
Rodrick Cuts Budget 9% – No Municipal Tax Increase
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
Two Atlantic City residents arrested in deadly Route 40 overpass shooting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Two Atlantic City residents were arrested Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Vaughn Lyons, who was found dead late Sunday night on the Route 40…
Linden opens JTG Center as cooling site for residents without power
LINDEN, N.J. — Mayor Derek Armstead announced Monday that the JTG Center at 311 Helen Street will remain open to assist residents without power amid rising indoor temperatures. The center is offering…
Jackson Township seeking residents to serve on recreation committee
The Jackson Township Council is seeking interested candidates to serve on the Jackson Township Recreation Committee. This committee is made up of ordinary residents who want to help the township improve the…
Manchester Residents Hit With Massive 8.17% Tax Increase Under New Mayor
MANCHESTER, N.J. — If you live in Manchester Township, the new 20% electricity increase isn’t your only new expense in 2025. Manchester just passed a budget that raises taxes by an incredible…
New Jersey’s Plastic Ban: A Confusing and Overreaching Policy Leaves Residents and Businesses Scratching Their Heads
TRENTON, NJ – Since its implementation on May 4, 2022, New Jersey’s “Get Past Plastic” law has been hailed by some as a bold step toward environmental protection, but for many residents…
Phil Murphy announces $100 energy credit as rates soar for New Jersey residents
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is proposing a $430 million plan to issue utility bill credits to New Jersey residents, but the timing and approval process have drawn criticism from…
Beachwood soccer fields to remain closed, DPW asks residents to stay off
BEACHWOOD, N.J. — The Beachwood Soccer Field, originally slated to reopen in June following renovations, will now remain closed until approximately August 30, according to an updated notice from the Beachwood Police…
Jackson to host free document shredding event on June 7 for Ocean County residents
JACKSON, N.J. — Ocean County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of personal documents in Jackson Township on Saturday, June 7, as part of the county’s 2025 Residential Document Shredding…
EZ-Pass scam targeting New Jersey residents, police report multiple victims
TRENTON, N.J. — State officials are warning New Jersey residents about a new SMiShing scam involving fraudulent text messages that impersonate the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission and EZ-Pass. According to recent reports,…
Ocean County commissioners to appoint residents to boards on Wednesday
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday on a series of appointments and reappointments across several key advisory and governance boards, including tourism, education, and workforce…
Fire damages Teaneck home, displacing five residents early Saturday morning
TEANECK, N.J. — A two-alarm fire broke out early Saturday at a residence on Van Arsdale Place, heavily damaging the home and forcing its five occupants to evacuate. The Teaneck Police Department…
New Jersey residents don’t need to pay for spring garden soil and mulch, here’s how
TRENTON, NJ — As spring planting ramps up across the state, many New Jersey residents are spending heavily on topsoil, compost, mulch, and garden soil at home improvement and garden stores. But…
Morris County residents surrender 519 pounds of prescription drugs
Morris County residents surrender 519 pounds of prescription drugs MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Morris County saw residents surrendering 519 pounds of medications. The first event…
Bonfire permits required for Lag Ba’Omer
NEW JERSEY — Authorities are warning residents to avoid open burning on Friday, April 25, due to an elevated risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania,…
Wall Township police chief meets with Four Seasons residents to discuss local crime trends
WALL TWP., NJ — Chief O’Halloran of the Wall Township Police Department met with residents of the Four Seasons community last week to review recent crime trends, share departmental updates, and hear…
New Jersey residents will need Real ID to fly, but good luck getting one here
TRENTON, NJ – As the federal deadline for Real ID enforcement looms on May 7, 2025, New Jersey residents are scrambling to secure the enhanced identification required for domestic air travel. The…
Murphy’s “Hand Off” directive to police on criminal migrant sweeps endangers New Jersey residents
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy’s latest move to hamstring New Jersey’s law enforcement is nothing short of a public safety crisis in the making. A leaked email from New Jersey State…
Toms River DPW urges residents to download new app for garbage and recycling schedules
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Department of Public Works is urging residents to use its new free Recycle Coach app to stay informed on garbage, recycling, and sanitation services, including…
700,000 New Jersey Residents at Risk of Losing Health Benefits after Murphy Raided $10 Billion Safety Net
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblyman Al Barlas slammed the Murphy administration on Wednesday for draining the state’s historic $10 billion surplus, warning that reckless spending has left Medicaid recipients vulnerable amid…
Court Sentences South Carolina Residents for Targeting Hispanics in Robberies
Court Sentences South Carolina Residents for Targeting Hispanics in Robberies **Columbia, SC** - Three men and one woman from South Carolina received sentences for violent crimes targeting Hispanic individuals in Columbia, South…
Jackson GOP invites residents to speak directly with county leaders Wednesday night
-Press Release- The Jackson GOP Club invites all residents and community leaders to join us for our monthly meeting tonight, Wednesday, March 26, at VFW Post 4703, located at 54 Magnolia Drive.…
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Utica residents with meat cleaver
UTICA, NY — A Utica man was arrested Thursday evening following a violent encounter in which he allegedly threatened individuals with a large knife and attempted to force entry into a home,…
They’re Hiding Information From Us: Middletown Residents Locked Out of School Closure Meeting
MIDDLETOWN, NJ—Tensions are boiling over in Middletown as parents, teachers, and community members protest the Board of Education’s decision to close three local schools. Last night, the board held a meeting at…
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