In a long-empty building in Absecon, New Jersey, a 24-hour Wendy’s debuted. The firehouse at 430 White Horse Pike became a fast-food restaurant after years. The new Wendy’s discreetly launched in December, changing the area. The company celebrated with a big opening on December 13. The restaurant’s restoration and long-term presence will be celebrated with…
Local and county officials say a New Year’s Day gunfire in Paterson killed one guy and injured another. The year began tragically as authorities investigated the gunfire’s cause. Police responded to shooting along Market Street and Memorial Drive about 7:10 a.m. Two shot guys were located by police. Rescuers rushed both victims to Paterson’s St….
Traffic deaths in New Jersey fell after a 30-year peak in 2024. Traffic crashes killed 575 people in 2025, down from 684 in 2024, according to New Jersey State Police preliminary data. After years of rising car mortality in the state, this 15% decline is promising. Although still being analyzed, state authorities said preliminary results…
In 2025, violent crime declined 20%, lowering Newark homicides to their lowest level in decades. Newark’s police academy’s long-term prevention, data analysis, and community trust for numbers were praised. Police reported a 19% decline in violent crime in 2025. Late December witnessed 31 deaths, six fewer than 2024. After last year’s record low, Newark homicides…
Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican who has long supported the former president, criticized President Donald Trump for vetoing a bipartisan bill related to a long-running water infrastructure project in Colorado, sparking a rare MAGA movement disagreement. The move has reignited debates over policy priorities, loyalty, and budgetary discipline versus community needs. Trump rejected a plan…
Gloucester County, New Jersey, authorities are hunting for 72-year-old retired math teacher and football coach Stephen Ianotti, who disappeared Friday. Ianotti, a Kingsway Regional School District celebrity, was last spotted outside CVS Pharmacy in Logan. Ianotti is 5-foot-3, 130 pounds, and has gray and white hair, according to officials. He disappeared wearing a gray hooded…
On Thursday, January 1, 2026, many Americans will go shopping, conduct chores, or get groceries. Because it’s a federal holiday, shoppers don’t know which stores and malls will be open because their hours are different. Some businesses stay open later or close earlier following New Year’s Eve so that their workers can spend time with…
Officials and the farm reported that a young wallaby that escaped from a local wildlife sanctuary has been found and returned to custody. Rex the wallaby escaped from Lots of Love Farm, an animal refuge and petting zoo in Williamstown, Monroe Township, Gloucester County. The animal escaped after an enclosure was left unlocked, according to…
A new Central Jersey neighborhood eatery serves handcrafted comfort food to East Brunswick residents. The HighPoint Diner opened on Route 18 and added to the local dining scene while keeping diner traditions. December 20 marked the diner’s soft opening at 1035 Route 18. The owners say the opening was months in preparation. They looked forward…
New Jersey is having one of its worst flu seasons, with cases rising earlier and faster than expected, according to federal data. Health experts fear the state’s worst flu season may continue despite holiday break. Federal health officials say New Jersey has the most flu cases. South Carolina, Louisiana, New York, and Colorado have “very…
