23+ hour, 58+ min ago  (598+ words) The cost of mailing a letter is about to rise again as the U. S. Postal Service prepares to increase postage rates next month, affecting households, businesses, and seniors across New Jersey who still rely on traditional mail. New Jersey residents who…...

7+ hour, 22+ min ago  (483+ words) Englishtown Councilman John Alite, a former Gambino crime family associate who later became a government witness, is accused of operating an extortion and illegal lending scheme, according to New Jersey authorities. The experiment that could only happen in New Jersey…...

1+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (596+ words) TRENTON, N. J. " New Jersey lawmakers moved forward Thursday with legislation that would require restaurants to prominently disclose mandatory gratuity charges before diners receive their bill, responding to growing consumer frustration over unexpected service fees added at checkout. The Assembly Consumer Affairs…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (277+ words) Police say vehicle became airborne over roadway before slamming into bridge and erupting in flames JAMESBURG, N. J. " A New Jersey driver was killed after a speeding vehicle launched an estimated 250 feet through the air, slammed into a bridge and burst into…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (658+ words) TOMS RIVER, N. J. " A New Jersey teacher and volleyball coach filed a civil lawsuit accusing a student and the student's family of spreading false allegations online that he says destroyed his reputation, led to multiple lost coaching positions, and jeopardized his…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (513+ words) Trenton, NJ " A proposal to raise taxes to help cover 2026 World Cup costs is exposing divisions among New Jersey Democrats, after U. S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly pushed back on a plan tied to Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration. Gottheimer warned against shifting…...

3+ mon, 20+ hour ago  (173+ words) The communication was reportedly sent to 11th-grade students and outlined specific days and times when volunteer hours could be completed. Parents quickly raised objections, questioning how a detention facility became an option for student service credit. "The message was taken…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (266+ words) Proposed law ties manufacturer fees to gun violence costs and creates fund for victims. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywoman Ellen J. Park, would prohibit firearm manufacturers from selling or distributing products in New Jersey without a valid license issued by the…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (423+ words) Forecasters warn of damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and potential power outages as strong storms move through Monday afternoon and evening. Mount Holly, NJ " Strong thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes are expected to develop Monday afternoon and…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (419+ words) PHILLIPSBURG, NJ " A routine repair operation turned into a crisis Tuesday afternoon when a dump truck was partially swallowed by a sudden sinkhole at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Lewis Street, an area already under closure due to prior…...