Two charged with cocaine possession following traffic stop in Morris County

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Two Morris County residents were arrested on drug charges following an Oct. 21 traffic stop in Hanover Township, according to police. Kristen Elder, 37, of Mount Arlington Borough, and Christopher Wright, 38, of Boonton, were charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia...

Oakland Dad, 48, Former Pro Athletic Trainer Craig LaBianco Dies After Health Battle

Craig LaBianco, a New Jersey father who built a career around sports before moving into medical sales died Sunday, Nov. 1, after a long health battle. He was 48 years old. LaBianco was a graduate of Arlington High School in LaGrangeville, according to his obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home we…

NJ driver thought she hit a garbage bag but it turned out to be a woman found dead under the car

A driver thought she struck a garbage bag but it turned out to be a woman who was found dead under her car in a supermarket parking lot in Newark

For Real Taylor Ham, Egg And Cheese, These 8 North Jersey Delis Are Where Locals Go

Ask anyone in North Jersey what to call that salty, griddled breakfast meat, and you will get a firm answer: Taylor ham. Pile it with a fried egg and melted American cheese on a hard roll or bagel, and you have the unofficial state breakfast. Plenty of places sell one,...

North Jersey Is Trying to Steal Atlantic City's Future

Atlantic City's casinos, hotels, restaurants and convention facilities support thousands of working families. Their livelihoods should not be allowed to become bargaining chips in another North Jersey versus South Jersey campaign.

ICE is reportedly moving ahead with controversial NJ detention center

A new court filing says ICE is pursuing a detention facility in Roxbury. The project had been on hold pending an environmental review.

This New Jersey Grocery Store Is Worth Visiting For Its Holiday Selection

A grocery store with hundreds of ready-to-eat options sounds like a dare. One New Jersey market takes that dare seriously, especially when the holidays roll around. I’m all for trips that make you giggle before you even park. Grown-ups need that more than they admit. To me, that grin...

Man charged with eluding police in Morris County

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A Morris County man was arrested after allegedly fleeing an attempted traffic stop in Hanover Township, according to police. Jower Tavarez, 34, of Butler, was arrested Oct. 1 and charged with eluding police and obstruction following an incident that occurred Sept. 30. According...

Bill would ban marijuana from off-the-clock police, first responders, truck drivers, and heavy equipment operators

State Assemblyman Larry Wainstein and state Sen. Brian Stack introduced a bill with the exceptions.

6-year-old boy rescued from Passaic River after climbing out bedroom window

Firefighters and police officers rescued a 6-year-old boy with autism from the Passaic River after he climbed out of his bedroom window on Thursday night, officials said. The boy was found at about 9:50 p.m., clinging to a tree while partially submerged in the water at the bottom of the river embankment following a half-hour search, Totowa police said.

N.J. Woman Dies After Being Hit by Driver Who Mistook Her for Garbage Bags and Dragged Her 2 Miles

The driver found the woman under her car when she tried to leave a supermarket parking lot in Newark, N.J., on Friday, Nov. 6

Your Guide to Living in Morris County

Morris County has a little bit of everything—a historic county seat with a diverse selection of restaurants, commuter towns with train stations, lake communities surrounded by New Jersey’s natural beauty, and rolling countryside where the next neighbor is a field away. Add strong schools, thousands of acres of public parkland and direct train access to Manhattan and it’s easy to see why many stay for decades. The county is also steeped in history. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington’s Continental Army set up their winter encampments in and around Morristown.

Sightseeing helicopter makes emergency landing in NJ as shocking photos show broken tail

A sightseeing helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing just outside New York City on Tuesday morning after the pilot frantically reported that an engine was “out.” Two people were aboard the Bell 206, operated by FlyNYON, when it took off from Kearny, New Jersey, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed. It appeared to be headed towards Brooklyn on a maintenance flight when the pilot reported an engine issue in a “mayday” call, CNN reported . A Fly NYON helicopter with a broken tail sits on a pier after making an emergency landing in Bayonne, NJ on Nov. 10, 2026. FOX 5 New York Bayonne pushed to brink of elimination at Little League World Series after Iowa ends 15-game winning streak The broken piece of the tail seen on a road next to the grounded chopper. FOX 5 New York The helicopter made the emergency landing around 9 a.m. at the Port Jersey Port Authority Marine Terminal, Port Authority told The Post. There were no reported injuries or fire, authorities said. Walk-off home run propels Bayonne, NJ to dramatic LLWS opener win The chopper’s main cabin appeared intact, but shocking photos from the scene showed the tail rotor was sheared

Jury Convicts NJ Man in Federal Ammunition Case

A NJ man faces up to 15 years in federal prison after a jury found him guilty in an ammunition possession case. Authorities say he tossed a loaded homemade gun during a police chase.

Newark’s Ballantine Brewery Site Lands $130 Million Loan for 501 Apartments and Food Bazaar

New York-based real estate development firm Shorewood Real Estate Group and Brooklyn-based retail operator Bogopa Enterprises recently secured a construction loan for the second phase of the redevelopment of the former P. Ballantine & Sons brewery on Ferry Street. The firms secured a $130 million construction loan from Los Angeles-based financial services firm PCCP to build a new seven-story building at 412-426 Ferry Street, including a 57,000-square-foot Food Bazaar.

Goya Gives: Taking Over Eva’s Village

From the kitchen to the community, Goya Gives is making a difference in Paterson, New Jersey! We’re with Rafael Toro of Goya Foods, Howard Haughton, CEO of Eva’s Village, and Sergeant Iris Velez of Paterson Explorers Post 1, celebrating volunteers, families and the power of giving back.

Little Falls Police Department – October 2026 Activity Report

This NJ Pasta Restaurant Is No. 1 in the Country on Yelp. Does It Live Up to the Hype?

The Pasta Shop in Denville was named the No. 1 pasta spot in the country on Yelp’s Top 100 Pasta Places of 2026 list. My colleague and I at New Jersey Monthly decided to see for ourselves if it lived up to the hype. Located in downtown Denville, the...

Child with autism rescued from Passaic River after escaping from NJ home

A nail-biting rescue took place in Totowa, New Jersey for a 6-year-old non-verbal boy with autism.

Affordable housing project in NJ to feature free hydroponic garden for residents

IRVINGTON, N.J. (PIX11) — A team with roots in one community in Essex County is digging into a special project. “I feel love,” said developer and Newark native Adenah Bayoh I feel an immense love because of my history and my tie to this community.” “I think I’m proud that we are investing in affordable […]