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Chicken lovers of New Jersey, get ready! The wait is almost over!. Raising Cane's a popular Southern-based fried chicken chain known for their crispy chicken tenders and famous sauces, is preparing to open four locations in New Jersey. And now we finally have timeline when two of them will be opening - both of them in Burlington County!

WILLINGBORO – A new barbeque joint at Willingboro Town Center marks the South Jersey debut of a sit-down restaurant chain. 1911 Smoke House Barbeque had a soft opening for its newest location in late November at a site where several other restaurants once operated. Co-owner Maurice Hallett said the...

Land that was once occupied by an amusement park in Ocean County’s Berkeley Township will be preserved as open space. Ocean County, with the blessing of township officials, recently approved the $5.9 million purchase of 27 acres of land off Route 9 that was once home to Blackbeard’s Cave. The county plans to maintain the land as open space, according to a news release.

Officials in Ocean County have charged three people in connection to the drug-induced death of a man this past September. It was on September 29th that officers with the Berkeley Township Police Department responded to a home on Torrey Pines Drive for a report of an unresponsive man. When they arrived, they found the man who had already died from an apparent drug overdose.

A popular food chain recently opened another new location in New Jersey this past week. Read on to learn more. On Thursday, November 30, 2023, the fast-growing food chain Jersey Mike's celebrated the grand opening of its latest New Jersey location in West Windsor, according to an opening event announcement posted on the business's Facebook page.

State troopers in the Garden State are passing along important tips as more and more people are buying things online, especially as the holidays approach. Law enforcement agencies across the state have seen an increase in incidents related to online transactions leading to theft, scams, and even violent crimes. One...

The Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Pemberton Township, and NJ Fish & Wildlife are seeking public support for the Pemberton Lake Trail Project. The project's goal is to make the 0.6-mile trail accessible to all, with upgrades like a stabilized trail surface and a rain garden. The Pinelands Preservation Alliance is providing assistance with regulatory matters, labor, and funding.

The time of year is coming for Snow and Ice which means you are preparing for the inclement weather when you buy Ice Scrappers and New Tires for your vehicle, but are you prepared to avoid being fined between $200 to $1,000 dollars?. If you live in New Jersey, you...

Snow was already falling in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos as of 7:30 a.m., but according to the National Weather Service, flurries were headed into New Jersey. The best chance of snow was being forecast in the north and northwestern counties of New Jersey. There was a smaller chance along the Jersey Shore.

WILLINGBORO — A 32-year-old township man will spend three decades in prison, for luring a 28-year-old man out of his own home and fatally shooting him in the head. Kwacey Q. Owens, of Willingboro, was sentenced to 30 years after being convicted of the 2020 murder of Barry Barino.

A recent fatal police-involved shooting in Manchester, New Jersey, has brought to light pressing issues surrounding law enforcement practices and community trust. On the evening of December 5, 2023, Manchester Township Police officers responded to an emergency call and subsequently shot an adult male, who was later found with a firearm nearby. The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation as per New Jersey’s 2019 law, which demands transparency and a grand jury review in such cases. The incident, occurring around 9:10 p.m. after the initial 911 call at 8:28 p.m., has left the community in anticipation of the investigation's outcome and further details, including the involvement of a significantly damaged KIA Optima at the scene.

Hazardous Weather Outlook — According to weather.gov, windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages on Sunday. According to Ocean County Sheriff's Office, and the Office of Emergency Management they are monitoring a possibly significant storm that is expected to hit the area on Sunday, December 10th in the afternoon and continue into the night. There could be severe rain, strong winds, and concerns about coastal flooding from this system.

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. New Jersey has a new law that requires seizure first-aid information to be disseminated to all businesses. According to bill sponsor Assemblyman Lou...

🚨 NJ is seeing an alarming increase in 'occupied home burglaries'. 🚨 Police are urging residents not to confront a burglar. As New Jersey law enforcement agencies again warn about the dangers of home burglaries, come an even more disturbing alert from Police in South Brunswick. Burglars are...

Maybe the best name of a restaurant in New Jersey! This German Restaurant not only has the best food, but the name is great. The Best of the Wurst! If you don't get it, well "wurst" is German for "sausage", now you get it!. Cheapism did an article featuring the...

The far-left radicals are at it again. This time they've decided to spread misinformation and fear in an attempt to close the pet stores across our state. As you know, I work closely with the Pet Center in Old Bridge. Owner Tom Gallo and his incredible family love animals and have created a wonderful business helping people and animals. Tom called the show to explain his concern and opposition to the proposal in the New Jersey Legislature to ban the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits from pet stores.

If you're one of those crazy people who loves a good snowy day, then you're likely thinking to yourself when will we get our first inch or so of fresh powder in the Garden State?. Personally, I can do without the snow however we are inching closer and closer to...

A 30-year-old man from Philadelphia has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a Japanese restaurant in South Jersey, authorities said.Jevonte Pressley was charged on Wednesday, Dec. 6 with robbery, aggravated assault, theft and criminal restraint, according to Evesham police.On Sept.…

A young man who killed another driver while speeding from police in a stolen car in Middlesex County will be spending the next decade in prison. Samuel Villar, of Franklin in Somerset County, pleaded guilty in June to first-degree aggravated manslaughter. The crash killed 33-year-old Freehold resident Arturo Tlapa Luna.

Winter is approaching and there's a good possibility the Garden State will receive at least some snow before the season's over. So, is it illegal to NOT shovel snow off your New Jersey sidewalk?. Let's Examine. Whether it's you, your spouse, the kids, or the whole family tackling the shoveling...