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April 3, 2025

Governor Murphy signs bill criminalizing deepfakes

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Wednesday imposing civil and criminal penalties on anyone who makes or shares deceptive AI-generated media …

March 24, 2025

Governor hopefuls say it’s time to allow New Jerseyans to grow their own cannabis

In the six-person race to win the Democratic Party’s nomination to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy, four candidates said they would …

March 20, 2025

Judge transfers case of Columbia student facing deportation to New Jersey

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal resident of the United States who was arrested by federal immigration agents on March 8 in …

March 15, 2025

State police settle lawsuit over yearslong delays in processing expungement orders

Agreement requires expanded transparency, sets four-month deadline

March 12, 2025

Federal appeals court schedules hearing in immigrant detention case

New Jersey’s fight to stop immigrant detention in the Garden State is headed to federal court.

March 11, 2025

Bill advances to restrict students’ use of cellphones in school

A plan to require school boards to adopt policies aimed at limiting the use of cellphones during school hours marched …

March 7, 2025

Catholic Church loses key battle to keep state probe of clergy sex abuse secret

The state Supreme Court ordered the records to be unsealed and agreed to hear arguments in the case next month.

March 4, 2025

New law expands early in-person voting for this year’s gubernatorial primary

Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed a bill that will expand early in-person voting in New Jersey primaries, starting with …

March 3, 2025

Gun legislation sparks disagreement among New Jersey Republicans

Two Republicans leaped off the party bandwagon last fall to introduce a package of bills that would establish new gun …

February 28, 2025

ICE plans massive new immigrant detention center in Newark

Delaney Hall, a 1,000-bed facility located next to the Essex County jail, will be the first immigration detention center to …

February 26, 2025

Charges dismissed against Norcross, Brigantine attorney

Those who were charged included Brigantine attorney Bill Tambussi.

February 25, 2025

Governor Murphy proposes $58.1B state budget

Murphy’s plan would see New Jersey end the 2026 fiscal year with $6.3 billion in surplus.

February 13, 2025

Electricity prices set to rise by roughly $25 per month this summer

Atlantic City Electric customers — already complaining about huge increases — will see another $28 per month.

January 30, 2025

Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in bribery scheme

The former leader is the only sitting senator ever to be convicted of acting as a foreign agent.

January 29, 2025

Immigrant activists conflicted on new state guidance to N.J. schools

The guidance came after the Trump administration threw out federal policies that protect undocumented immigrants from being arrested in “sensitive …

January 28, 2025

Judge weighing dismissal of charges against Dem power broker George Norcross

Norcross' co-defendants include Brigantine attorney Bill Tambussi.

January 26, 2025

N.J. leaders slam ICE raid in Newark as ‘chilling,’ ‘cruel’

ICE conducted raids around the country last week, part of the Trump administration’s efforts to clamp down forcefully on immigration …

January 23, 2025

Statewide tracking of rape kits now required by law in New Jersey

Sexual assault victims in New Jersey should be able to track their rape kits through the criminal justice system by …

January 14, 2025

New law creates panel to reduce traffic deaths to zero in 15 years

The 13-member commission is tasked with adopting strategies to improve roadway and sidewalk safety for pedestrians, cyclists and others traveling …

January 13, 2025

Prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for ex-Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery scheme

Sentencing is set for Jan. 29 in Manhattan.

January 6, 2025

Allies of convicted ex-Sen. Bob Menendez urge judge to be lenient in sentencing

A sentencing submission filed with the court Thursday featured testimonials from roughly 120 individuals ranging from members of his family …

January 2, 2025

Minimum wage for most New Jersey workers rises to $15.49

The roughly 2 percent increase to the minimum wage comes after years of sharper increases that raised New Jersey’s minimum …

January 1, 2025

New year brings toll hikes, fare increases

Driving throughout New Jersey and into New York is going to cost more as the new year starts, with tolls …

December 16, 2024

Judge rejects Bob Menendez’s bid to overturn his corruption conviction

The federal judge who presided over former Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial has denied a bid he made soon after …

December 5, 2024

Corrections officer pleads guilty to prison beating over breakfast leftovers

Darrell Smith, 50, died several days after the 2019 assault, but the officer was not charged in the death.

October 12, 2024

NAACP renews call for clean sweep of top brass at state police over racism claims

The NAACP, clergy, attorneys, and other advocates stepped up their push Friday for new leadership at the New Jersey State …

September 26, 2024

Top state cop should be fired for failures to address racism, sexism, NAACP says

The NAACP’s state leaders are calling for State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan to step down in the wake of …

September 25, 2024

Racism, favoritism taint state police’s promotions and internal affairs, reports find

An investigation into the agency’s Office of Professional Standards — essentially, its internal affairs unit — found a culture of …

JERSEY SHORE WEEKEND

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Brigantine mayor honors Defend Our Beaches NJ organization

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Hard Rock offers intimate venue for Rod Stewart's 'Last Time'

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Excitement builds for autism awareness fundraiser in Sea Isle

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Somers Point men charged with stealing from …

Atlantic City man pleads to two burglaries …

Atlantic City man dies in one-car crash

Hammonton man sentenced to 10 years in …

Atlantic City police promote four to sergeant

Suspects sought in Galloway assault, harassment investigation

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Governor Murphy signs bill criminalizing deepfakes

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Wednesday imposing civil and criminal penalties on anyone who makes or shares deceptive AI-generated media …

Governor hopefuls say it’s time to allow New Jerseyans to grow their own cannabis

In the six-person race to win the Democratic Party’s nomination to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy, four candidates said they would …

Judge transfers case of Columbia student facing deportation to New Jersey

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal resident of the United States who was arrested by federal immigration agents on March 8 in …

State police settle lawsuit over yearslong delays in processing expungement orders

Agreement requires expanded transparency, sets four-month deadline

Federal appeals court schedules hearing in immigrant detention case

New Jersey’s fight to stop immigrant detention in the Garden State is headed to federal court.

Bill advances to restrict students’ use of cellphones in school

A plan to require school boards to adopt policies aimed at limiting the use of cellphones during school hours marched …

Catholic Church loses key battle to keep state probe of clergy sex abuse secret

The state Supreme Court ordered the records to be unsealed and agreed to hear arguments in the case next month.

New law expands early in-person voting for this year’s gubernatorial primary

Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed a bill that will expand early in-person voting in New Jersey primaries, starting with …

Gun legislation sparks disagreement among New Jersey Republicans

Two Republicans leaped off the party bandwagon last fall to introduce a package of bills that would establish new gun …

ICE plans massive new immigrant detention center in Newark

Delaney Hall, a 1,000-bed facility located next to the Essex County jail, will be the first immigration detention center to …

Charges dismissed against Norcross, Brigantine attorney

Those who were charged included Brigantine attorney Bill Tambussi.

Governor Murphy proposes $58.1B state budget

Murphy’s plan would see New Jersey end the 2026 fiscal year with $6.3 billion in surplus.

Electricity prices set to rise by roughly $25 per month this summer

Atlantic City Electric customers — already complaining about huge increases — will see another $28 per month.

Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in bribery scheme

The former leader is the only sitting senator ever to be convicted of acting as a foreign agent.

Immigrant activists conflicted on new state guidance to N.J. schools

The guidance came after the Trump administration threw out federal policies that protect undocumented immigrants from being arrested in “sensitive …

Judge weighing dismissal of charges against Dem power broker George Norcross

Norcross' co-defendants include Brigantine attorney Bill Tambussi.

N.J. leaders slam ICE raid in Newark as ‘chilling,’ ‘cruel’

ICE conducted raids around the country last week, part of the Trump administration’s efforts to clamp down forcefully on immigration …

Statewide tracking of rape kits now required by law in New Jersey

Sexual assault victims in New Jersey should be able to track their rape kits through the criminal justice system by …

New law creates panel to reduce traffic deaths to zero in 15 years

The 13-member commission is tasked with adopting strategies to improve roadway and sidewalk safety for pedestrians, cyclists and others traveling …

Prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for ex-Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery scheme

Sentencing is set for Jan. 29 in Manhattan.

Allies of convicted ex-Sen. Bob Menendez urge judge to be lenient in sentencing

A sentencing submission filed with the court Thursday featured testimonials from roughly 120 individuals ranging from members of his family …

Minimum wage for most New Jersey workers rises to $15.49

The roughly 2 percent increase to the minimum wage comes after years of sharper increases that raised New Jersey’s minimum …

New year brings toll hikes, fare increases

Driving throughout New Jersey and into New York is going to cost more as the new year starts, with tolls …

Judge rejects Bob Menendez’s bid to overturn his corruption conviction

The federal judge who presided over former Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial has denied a bid he made soon after …

Corrections officer pleads guilty to prison beating over breakfast leftovers

Darrell Smith, 50, died several days after the 2019 assault, but the officer was not charged in the death.

NAACP renews call for clean sweep of top brass at state police over racism claims

The NAACP, clergy, attorneys, and other advocates stepped up their push Friday for new leadership at the New Jersey State …

Top state cop should be fired for failures to address racism, sexism, NAACP says

The NAACP’s state leaders are calling for State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan to step down in the wake of …

Racism, favoritism taint state police’s promotions and internal affairs, reports find

An investigation into the agency’s Office of Professional Standards — essentially, its internal affairs unit — found a culture of …

JERSEY SHORE WEEKEND

1.

Brigantine mayor honors Defend Our Beaches NJ organization

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2.

Hard Rock offers intimate venue for Rod Stewart's 'Last Time'

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3.

Excitement builds for autism awareness fundraiser in Sea Isle

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LATEST NEWS

Somers Point men charged with stealing from …

Atlantic City man pleads to two burglaries …

Atlantic City man dies in one-car crash

Hammonton man sentenced to 10 years in …

Atlantic City police promote four to sergeant

Suspects sought in Galloway assault, harassment investigation

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