Free healthcare for undocumented women and children sought in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A bill in New Jersey is seeking to give comprehensive NJ FamilyCare coverage to pregnant undocumented immigrants and their babies under one …
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Last suspect arrested in Edgewater armed robbery case after year-long investigation
EDGEWATER, NJ — The final suspect linked to a violent robbery in Edgewater last summer has been arrested, closing a year-long investigation that spanned multiple …
Jackson Township man arrested in Howell homicide case
Howell Township, NJ – A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in early June in Howell …
Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mother and Child with Long Rap Sheet was Released by Ocean County Judge on Home Detention
Lakewood, NJ – He was arrested previously for a violent domestic assault in Red Bank, then twice for DWI in Red Bank, each time, released …
Dynamic Duo Maple & Waffle Seek Forever Home After a Lifetime of Friendship
In a quiet corner of the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, two inseparable souls are waiting patiently for the next chapter of their lives to …
Fishing with a buddy in New Jersey just got easier and cheaper under new law change
Trenton, NJ – It began with a well-intended law to make fishing more accessible, but a definition error limited its reach — now, New Jersey …
200-foot barge sunk off Little Egg Inlet to boost reef habitat and marine life
Little Egg Inlet, NJ – It happened in July when a 200-foot barge was carefully deployed to the bottom of the Atlantic as part of …
D.C. shooter who gunned down Israeli embassy staffers: I did it for Palestine. I did it for Gaza
Washington, DC – It happened just after a diplomatic reception when Elias Rodriguez allegedly opened fire on four Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish …
BMX stunts fire up National Night Out as hundreds pack Stafford Township event
Stafford Township, NJ – It was a packed evening of high-flying stunts, live music, and neighborly spirit as hundreds gathered for Stafford Township’s annual National …
Asbury Ale House to Open New Restaurant in Howell Township, Here’s Where
Howell, NJ – It happened quietly in April when Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar closed its doors on Route 9 after four years in …
Offshore Wind Farms Kill Whales and a New Jersey Scientist Says He Has the Proof
Long Beach Island, NJ – It started with a string of dead whales washing ashore along the New Jersey coastline—and now, a local advocacy group …
A Horse in New Jersey Diagnosed with Herpes Has Been Put Down
Trenton, NJ – It started when a 20-year-old mare in Sussex County suddenly showed severe neurological symptoms over the weekend and was humanely euthanized—becoming New …
Early Morning Lakewood Fire Rips Through Westgate Orthodox Jewish Community
A two-alarm fire erupted around 4 a.m. this morning at the Westgate apartment complex, a high-density Orthodox Jewish community located near the Jackson-Lakewood border. Flames …
Who’s in the Ocean County Jail Today: New Arrivals
Ocean County has seen a fresh wave of bookings in the past 48 hours, with new inmates ranging from drug and weapons charges to domestic …
Migrant charged with domestic violence in Ocean County
Gustasvo Aquino-Ricardez, of Ocean County, was booked into the Ocean County jail on Wednesday, following a disturbing domestic violence case that includes serious assault charges. …
DOGE official Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine attacked in botched carjacking on Swann Street
Washington, DC – Just after 3:00 a.m. Sunday, a man widely known in the District for his role in the Department of Government Efficiency — …
Toms River summer concert to feature NJ British Invasion and fireworks at Shelter Cove
Toms River, NJ – Music and fireworks are coming to Shelter Cove Beach this Sunday night as part of Toms River’s ongoing summer concert series, …
Gunfire erupts at Toms River apartment complex late Sunday night
Toms River, NJ – Shots rang out just before midnight Sunday at the Winteringham Village Apartment complex, prompting a police investigation but leaving no reported …
Massive Daycare Facility and apartment complex project moves forward near South Hope Chapel in Manchester
Manchester, NJ – A major mixed-use development featuring a large daycare center, residential units, and retail space is moving ahead in Manchester Township after a …
AirFest 2025 lands ultra-rare WWII jet fighter in biggest show yet at Cape May Airport
Cape May, NJ – History takes flight once again as AirFest 2025 returns to Cape May Airport from Thursday, August 28, through Sunday, August 31, …
New traffic signals and safety upgrades coming to key intersections across Ocean County
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County is moving ahead with a wide-ranging set of traffic safety improvements targeting intersections and roads across several municipalities, including …
Pediatric Affiliates celebrates grand opening of new Jackson office with town council welcome
Pediatric Affiliates officially opened its newest location in Jackson Township this week, with local councilmembers joining to welcome the trusted pediatric practice to its new …
240-unit apartment complex coming to Route 37 and Colonial Drive in Manchester
Manchester, NJ – A major residential development is moving forward in Manchester Township after the planning board granted preliminary and final major site plan approval …
Manchester Congregation Seeking to Convert Home into Ritual Bath House at Zoning Board
Manchester, NJ – Manchester is changing, and with those changes, new services are needed for residents relocating to the neighborhood. A congregation’s proposal to convert …
Extortionist Chuck: Trump Says Schumer, Democrats Resorting to Extortion to Approve Appointments
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday morning at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, accusing him of demanding $2 billion in what he …
Paterson councilman running for mayor charged with pulling false fire alarm after Dominican Day Parade
Paterson, NJ – A sitting Paterson councilman and current mayoral candidate has been arrested and charged with triggering a false fire alarm inside city hall …
Passaic mother charged after autistic son found dead in apparent failed murder-suicide attempt
Paterson, NJ – A 48-year-old woman from Passaic has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after her 6-year-old autistic son was found …
Trump threatens to ‘federalize’ D.C. over youth violence and crime surge
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump posted a fiery message on social media Wednesday, blasting the state of public safety in Washington, D.C., and threatening …
NJ state senator slams ‘sanctuary’ policies after illegal alien kills mother and child in Lakewood DWI crash
Lakewood, NJ – A New Jersey state senator is calling for an end to the state’s sanctuary policies after a devastating DWI crash allegedly caused …
Woman stabbed and beaten with pipe in Newark shop fight as cops search for ‘Shakira’
Newark, NJ – A woman was stabbed in the hand and struck with a pipe during a violent fight inside a downtown Newark business last …
Senators Booker and Kim Slam Stock Trading Millionaire Politicians Like Mikie Sherrill, Call for Ban on Insider Trading in D.C.
Trenton, NJ – Senator Andy Kim publicly endorsed Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey governor, but this week, he posted a pointed criticism of elected …
Crash and vehicle fire snarl NJ morning commute with major delays across highways
Newark, NJ – New Jersey commuters faced a rough start Tuesday morning as crashes, a vehicle fire, and heavy congestion created delays across several key …
Jackson First Aid responds to 567 emergency calls in one month with 9-minute average response time
Jackson Township, NJ – Volunteer EMTs in Jackson Township answered 567 emergency calls last month, according to new monthly statistics released by the Jackson Township …
Brick Township woman pleads guilty to knife-point robbery and store burglary in Berkeley
Berkeley Township, NJ – The incident was reported during the early morning hours last October when a woman first smashed her way into one store, …
Mikie Sherrill Wants You to Believe She’s Not Phil Murphy, But Here’s Why She Is
EDITORIAL – New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is campaigning to be New Jersey’s next governor, pitching herself as a pragmatic alternative to Gov. Phil Murphy. …
A New Jersey prison officer smuggled everything from cash to cold cuts into an inmate’s cell for a price
Trenton, NJ – A former senior corrections officer at Northern State Prison has pleaded guilty to smuggling items for an inmate in exchange for monthly …
New Jersey’s Latest Push for 100% Clean Energy is Costly Mistake, Lawmakers Say
TRENTON, NJ — Republican Senate Leader Anthony Bucco blasted Democratic lawmakers Tuesday following a report that Governor Phil Murphy and legislative allies are planning a …
Dice game turned violent when a man pulled a gun and fired point-blank
MAYS LANDING, NJ — It was during a game of dice in a housing complex courtyard when a 26-year-old Atlantic City man pulled out a …
I challenge you: New Jersey lawmaker calls out Attorney General’s Immigrant Trust Directive after Illegal Alien Kills Mom and Daughter in DWI Crash
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — A deadly crash involving a repeat offender living in the country illegally has ignited fierce political backlash, with Assemblyman Paul …
New Jersey Democrats Running Another Far-Left Out-of-State Progressive for Governor and It Might Just Work a Third Time
Trenton, NJ — As she campaigns for the governor’s mansion, Mikie Sherrill is facing growing attention—not just for her policies, but for where she’s from. …
It’s a mess out there today as bridge backups and crashes snarl New Jersey’s morning commute
Newark, NJ — It was a rough start for thousands of New Jersey drivers Tuesday morning as crashes, police activity, and volume-packed highways jammed up …
From hospital windows to ocean waves, a once-injured seal is swimming free again as costs mount at New Jersey’s only marine mammal rescue center
Brigantine, NJ — After four months of recovery for a serious flipper injury, a rehabilitated seal finally returned to the open ocean this week as …
Whale that struck boat in Barnegat Inlet before washing up dead near channel was in poor condition prior to impact
BARNEGAT BAY, NJ — It happened on Saturday when a mike whale slammed into a boat in the Barnegat Inlet, throwing one person overboard and …
New Jersey is ready for mild week with mix of clouds and sun after scorching humid summer
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents can expect a relatively calm and mild weather pattern throughout the week, with temperatures hovering in the low to …
Top New Jersey state corrections official who sold job security for cash sentenced to prison
TRENTON, NJ – A former high-ranking official in the New Jersey Department of Corrections was sentenced Thursday to 46 months in federal prison for extorting …
ICE Deports Belgian Fugitive Convicted of Child Exploitation After U.S. Citizenship Scam
Washington, D.C. – Federal authorities have deported a 33-year-old Belgian national who attempted to dodge justice by hiding out in the United States and manipulating …
Two Booked into Ocean County Jail on Violent Crimes Charges
Two Ocean County men found themselves behind bars on Monday, August 4, after being booked on separate charges stemming from violent incidents. Luis Alfredo Reyes …
Senators demand emergency session over looming 37 percent health benefit hike for NJ public workers
New Jersey Senate Republicans are demanding an emergency legislative session to address a proposed 37% spike in public employee health premiums, warning of widespread consequences …
Ocean County dealer faces prison after admitting to fentanyl fatality
A 32-year-old Ocean Township man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a fatal drug overdose that occurred in Berkeley Township in late 2023, …
Watch: Rush hour chaos as fire erupts under PATH train at Newport Station
A fire under a PATH train during the height of Monday morning’s commute sent smoke billowing through cars, forced an evacuation, and suspended service on …