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Authorities in Ocean County say a Manchester Township man has been indicted by a grand jury on a 32-count indictment centered around a string of violent events this past April. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer says 27-year-old Dion Marsh has been indicted on charges of terrorism, two counts of carjacking,...

Cops in Atlantic City say two people were arrested after they conducted a surveillance operation along the 2600 block of Pacific Avenue in response to numerous complaints from area residents. According to the Atlantic City Police Department, on Tuesday afternoon, June 28th, "detectives observed an illegal narcotics transaction between David...

Atlantic City, New Jersey activist Steve Young is leading a Monday, July 4, 2022 protest at the foot of The Atlantic City Expressway. Young is asking for the public to support the seven African-American men who were arrested 2 years ago during the 4th of July holiday weekend for similar conduct as is planned, again for this upcoming Monday.

As lawmakers prepare for their Summer break after passing a $50.6 billion state budget, the Democratic leadership was crowing about tax relief and fee holidays included in the record high spending plan. Nearly $1.7 billion in additional spending was ladled into the $40 billion dollar spending plan submitted by Gov....

Wow, the last day of June. On Friday, we dive into July — on average, the hottest and wettest month of the year. We are also approaching the big 4th of July holiday weekend forecast, of course. And we're working hard to zero in on when it will rain and (more importantly) when it won't. Saturday still poses the most problems of the weekend, although it won't be a total washout or total loss.

TRENTON – Lawmakers approved much but not all of Gov. Phil Murphy's latest round of gun-control measures Wednesday, with the leverage of budget season and pressure after recent mass shootings finally overcoming months of stalemate. Seven bills made it Murphy's desk. However, a proposal to reduce the age at...

The search for love, food, or something else has brought some bears out of the woods in South Jersey. It's not known if these bears are "local bears" that live nearby, or are "other bears" that have descended on South Jersey from outlying areas. Tuesday, Monroe Township (Gloucester County) Police...

Six New Jersey counties placed in the top 10 most vulnerable housing markets in ATTOM Data Solutions' Special Housing Risk Report for the first quarter of 2022. And among the top 50, five more counties made the list, accounting for more than half the Garden State being so highly ranked.

It’s easy to be an ideologue and just vote no on everything! That’s what most politicians do these days at the local, county, state and national level. New Jersey Senator Vince Polistina, R-2 is a different breed. Polistina has demonstrated time and time again that he is willing to put principle ahead of partisan politics.

AIR QUALITY ALERT in effct for Monmouth & Ocean counties on Thursday. Air may become unhealthy for. sensitive groups such as children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung. diseases and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

A very sad and completely unnecessary chapter involving the Absecon City Council and a 40-plus year veteran of the Absecon Volunteer Fire Department has come to a close. We have learned that following a four hour hearing today, Dale Conover has resigned as Deputy Chief. effective immediately. We have also...

The latest major car crash on Ocean Heights and Pine Avenues in Egg Harbor Township occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Residents in this neighborhood have reported to us that crashes like this are becoming a regular occurrence. They are asking for their government to perform...

TRENTON – State lawmakers are approving a $50.64 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts Friday, including $2 billion to expand property tax rebates and credits and a $6 billion surplus to guard against a possible economic downturn. The Senate approved the budget in a 25-15 vote early...

Authorities in Cape May County say three people, all from the Rio Grande section of Middle Township, have been arrested and are facing drug-related charges. According to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland's office, an investigation into the distribution of heroin and cocaine throughout the county lead to search warrant being executed at the home of 42-year-old Joel Quintana-Medina on North 5th Street in Rio Grande.

TRENTON – The 2023 state budget legislation being approved today is 283 pages long and dishes out $1.7 billion more than Gov. Phil Murphy’s original spending plan, but lawmakers had it available for review for less than an hour before two committees endorsed it late Monday. Included in...

Word is spreading around Atlantic City, New Jersey that Mayor Marty Small would like to lease the iconic Carnegie Center for $ 1 per-year, for 5 years. There is growing opposition to this potential giveaway. Steve Young, President of the National Action Network,. South Jersey Chapter went on the record...

Sometimes it seems like Atlantic City can’t get a break. This beautiful resort on some of the most precious strips of beach and boardwalk in New Jersey has had its share of struggles over the years. It seems like every time it bounces back, something else comes up to give it another punch in the face.

Cops in Gloucester County say six people have been arrested in connection to a vacant home that was burglarized and 14 guns that were taken from that house have been recovered. Officials with the Monroe Township Police Department say they received a burglary complaint regarding a home on the 3000...

Authorities in Burlington County say a Clementon man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting at an apartment complex earlier this year. Burlington County Acting Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw says 22-year-old Teon Macklin-Goodwine has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, and related weapon offenses in connection to the death of Ezekiel Sanders, Jr.

Amid industry warnings of significant rate increases for over 1 million New Jersey drivers, final approval is expected for a bill that increases the amount of minimum liability coverage you must carry on your auto insurance policy. As the bill was being debated in the New Jersey Senate Budget and...