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TRENTON, N.J. — Days before violent brawls erupted across the Jersey Shore over Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a bill that would have created a new crime for …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A violent Memorial Day weekend in Ocean County left one person dead, three people stabbed, and 70 arrested in Seaside Heights, prompting Mayor Anthony Vaz to …

Seaside Heights, NJ –New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli toured the Jersey Shore on Tuesday, promising aid and restoration following a chaotic Memorial Day weekend marked by unruly crowds, vandalism, …

In the heated race for New Jersey’s 2025 Republican gubernatorial primary, a controversy has emerged over campaign advertisements from candidate Bill Spadea, which some voters and political observers claim are …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Authorities are investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred Sunday night in the Lakewood Commons neighborhood, where a masked man reportedly tried to snatch a young girl from …

In the final girls lacrosse home game in Jackson Memorial High School history, senior goalkeeper Kaelyn Dunbar etched her name into the record books by breaking the school’s all-time goalie …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A former Ventnor City Code Enforcement Officer has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for stealing more than $75,000 in public funds, …

Hundreds of Jackson residents lined up on Manhattan Street to honor our nation’s military veterans and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom. The weather was beautiful, with …

JACKSON, NJ — A gentle, soulful-eyed pup named Coco is now available for adoption at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, where staff say she’s ready to trade her kennel …

Mikie Sherrill blames ‘Big Oil’ and red tape for looming 20 percent New Jersey energy hike hints at summer blackouts and advises residents to use less electricty this summer TRENTON, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Bruce Springsteen tribute band lost a scheduled gig at a popular Toms River bar after the singer’s recent political comments during his European tour prompted …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A woman is being held without bail in Ocean County following her arrest on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child, according to inmate …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A wild weekend filled with violence, police activity, public brawls, three stabbings and one death marred Memorial Day weekend celebrations at the Jersey Shore. In total, …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey may offer some of the happiest later-life experiences for older adults, but when it comes to affordability, the Garden State ranks near the bottom. A …

Flags at all Jackson Township buildings will fly half-staff this week in memory of Councilman Scott Sargent, who passed away on Friday. Councilman Sargent has been a lifelong public servant …

TRENTON, N.J. — Monday morning commuters across New Jersey encountered a mix of crashes and heavy volume-related delays, especially in northern and central parts of the state. A crash on …

TRENTON, N.J. — A stretch of cool and cloudy weather will dominate New Jersey this week, with multiple rounds of rain expected to move through the state starting Wednesday afternoon. …

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — A viral TikTok meetup spiraled out of control Saturday night, forcing the shutdown of a New Jersey carnival and triggering chaos inside a nearby mall as hundreds …

LONGPORT, N.J. — A skull that washed ashore in 1995 and baffled investigators for decades has finally been identified as the remains of a 19th-century ship captain who perished during …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 20-year-old woman was killed early Sunday after being ejected from her vehicle during a single-car crash on a Garden State Parkway entrance ramp in Ocean County, …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — For the third consecutive night, the Seaside Heights boardwalk was the host of multiple large scale brawls, disorderly conduct, and a stabbing. It was the third …

JACKSON, N.J. — A third person has died following a fiery crash early Friday on North Hope Chapel Road after a vehicle struck a deer and slammed into a tree, …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Police Department has announced that Detective Brian Foley has graduated from the New Jersey State Police Crime Scene Investigation Course. The department shared …

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker marked Memorial Day weekend by remembering George Floyd, whose death five years ago sparked nationwide protests and a global movement for racial justice. …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Memorial Day weekend: Saturday night in Seaside Heights unfolded with repeated incidents of violence, continuing a pattern of disturbances seen in recent days and years over …