Around New Jersey
By JOHN MOONEY
June 26, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Nearly one year after opening its permanent home at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its 2025 inductees. This year's list of 17 inductees includes Grammy-nominated pop rock band Jonas Brothers, Motown legends The Isley Brothers, David Bryan, ...
LINDEN, NJ — A 20-year-old Woodbridge man is in the Essex County jail after being arrested for shooting multiple rounds at a moving car on a residential street here, Linden police said.Eddie Germain from Woodbridge was charged with three second-degree counts of unlawful weapon possession after he ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — In a landmark but deeply divisive decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld Tennessee’s ban on transition-related healthcare for transgender youth, triggering swift condemnation from LGBTQ+ advocates across New Jersey.Though the ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti does not ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — As summer approaches, the Long Branch Department of Public Safety has announced a zero-tolerance policy for beachgoers who fail to comply with local regulations. The department is reminding residents and visitors alike of Chapter 116 of the city’s Beaches Ordinance, which outlines ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A Perth Amboy man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a husky dog in a Franklin Township parking lot and leading police on a pursuit that ended with a damaged patrol vehicle, according to a news release. Dennis Storey, 62, was charged with second-degree eluding and ...
FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has identified Chrystofer A. Whyte, a 2024 Woodbridge High School graduate, as the tragic victim of a deadly Long Branch beach shooting on Thursday, June 12th. Whyte played varsity football for Woodbridge Barrons for several seasons, and was a ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, for a gubernatorial primary election that’s drawing the highest campaign spending in Garden State history, exceeding $122 million. Voters will choose from a field of six Democrats and five Republicans. Each party’s winner will face off ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill designed to prevent incidents of public unrest – and punish those responsible - was signed into law on June 2 by Governor Phil Murphy. Assembly bill A4652, sponsored by Assemblyman Dan Hutchison and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, delivers a targeted response to the growing trend ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Netflix is currently in the middle of filming in Long Branch through June 15, with actor and comedian Kevin Hart as the star. Hart is filming his new comedy movie, “72 Hours". The movie depicts Hart as a 40-year-old executive who is accidentally added to a group chat of ...
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey households, newly burdened with higher electricity costs, will receive $100 to $250 credits from the state, parceled over six months, to help pay the bills, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday in Newark.Typical households will receive $16.60 per month from July-December.
NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has placed three New Jersey counties and 18 cities on their list of “Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law” released on Friday, May 30. However, the County contends that they have taken no action that would have led to ...
NEW JERSEY — The conversation around supporting employee mental health is growing and, for many companies, workplace wellness programs have evolved from a perk to a priority.“Including well-being programs as part of a company's culture is essential because it demonstrates a commitment to the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Commons Mall has issued a Temporary Youth Supervision Policy following concerns about the potential for a large gathering at the mall Saturday.The policy will be in effect from noon to 9 p.m. May 31.All minors under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak has released a statement regarding recent pop-up gatherings at local malls, noting that social media posts have indicated Bridgewater Commons Mall may be next.The police department, Mitzak said, is aware of recent incidents involving ...
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver appeared before federal Magistrate Judge Stacey Adams on Wednesday afternoon after being charged with assaulting a Homeland Security Investigations agent outside an immigrant detention center in Newark about 10 days ago. McIver was allowed to appear virtually from ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - The New Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM) marked a major milestone Tuesday with a celebratory ribbon-cutting to open its 60th Annual Spring Conference at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.The Spring Conference is NJCM’s premier event, bringing together local ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – When hometown favorite Furman Kugler out-sprinted Johnny Webber of Milwaukee to win the first Tour of Somerville bike race in 1940, the event sponsor was a dairy farm, merchandise prizes were donated by town businesses and race organizer Fred “Pop” Kugler thought “maybe we’ll try ...
NEW JERSEY — Regular weekday NJ Transit train service will resume with the start of the service day on Tuesday, May 20, NJ Transit said in an email to customers Sunday night.Gov. Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri announced Sunday that a tentative agreement has been reached ...
NEW JERSEY - NJ Transit has an alternate service plan in place, should the rail strike continue.The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), which represents roughly 460 engineers, went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday, which was the deadline for a contract renewal between NJ Transit ...
Sharpe James, a controversial Democratic New Jersey politician who led Newark for 20 years as mayor, died today at 89 after a series of illnesses.James served as the city's 37th mayor from 1986 to 2006 after succeeding former Newark mayor Kenneth Gibson. He went on to fill the unexpired senatorial ...
NEWARK – Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka was released from the Homeland Security Investigations Newark office at about 8 p.m. Friday after he was arrested during a protest at Delaney Hall that afternoon. Baraka was arrested for trespassing, and Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina ...
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy cannot run for a third term and the field to replace him is wide open and crowded as 11 candidates vie for their party’s nominations in the June 10 primary election.That has left voters across the state with a number of questions on their minds, including some of the ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Louis “Bobby” Manna, the alleged mastermind behind a plot to murder mafia boss John Gotti, has been released from federal prison after 36 years.Manna, originally from Jersey City, held court at a tavern located in Hoboken (recently demolished) where he is said to have plotted the ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — A “significant incident” that took place last week at the Juvenile Medium Secure Facility in Bordentown highlights the dangers that correctional officers face daily, says the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association (NJPBA) Local 105.According to a statement released by ...
NEWARK - The first elementary school dedicated solely to serving students with autism has opened in Newark, where the number of autism cases has spiked in recent years. The Newark Public School District welcomed local leaders, parents and guardians to celebrate the opening of Branch Brook School, ...
NEW JERSEY — When you’re on the go – and you really gotta go – shiny-clean restrooms can be a godsend.Restrooms at three busy New Jersey highway rest areas are reportedly among America’s best places to make clean, comfortable pit stops, according to a survey of motorists and long-haul truckers from ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Westfield teen Sophia Gandhi, the leader of the New Jersey GSA Coalition, has announced the upcoming LGBTQ Prom, to be held in Bridgewater.The New Jersey GSA Coalition is a network of high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances across the state that work to build community for ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — (Update at 10:03 p.m.) The ceiling of the historic Cranford Theater collapsed Wednesday evening, prompting a widespread emergency response.Cranford Police, Fire, EMS and surrounding departments arrived on the scene within minutes. It is unclear how many people were inside at the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – If you were in Scotch Plains last week and wondered, “Is that Adam Scott from ‘Severance’ on Apple TV+?” Or “Gee, I could swear that's Michelle Monaghan from ‘White Lotus.’” Or perhaps you thought, “That guy looks like Robert De Niro.” Well, you were correct. Every time.Scott, ...
Newark is taking green action by committing to plant at least 500 trees throughout the city this year as it deals with a major risk of flooding, high asthma rates and the second-highest urban heat island index in the nation.City officials and community members on Tuesday ushered in Earth Day by ...