New Jersey officials have declared a statewide state of emergency as the region braces for a fast-moving winter storm expected to bring significant snowfall and icy conditions. The emergency declaration, effective at 1 p.m., covers all 21 counties, signaling the seriousness of the approaching storm. Meteorologists predict the storm will deliver between four and nine…
A well-known fishing pier along the Jersey Shore is finally set for a major transformation after spending years stranded on dry land due to heavy sand buildup. County officials in Cape May County have approved a significant funding package that moves the long-delayed restoration of the Heather Road Fishing Pier in Wildwood Crest closer to…
A frightening incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon along a New Jersey shoreline when a woman fell into the ocean after becoming tangled in fishing gear near a rocky jetty. Thanks to the quick response of a nearby beachgoer, the woman was pulled from the cold water before emergency crews arrived, preventing what could have turned into…
In March 2025, 6-year-old Ne’Miya Duncan of Newark tragically lost her life, just three days after a child welfare worker visited her school. The heartbreaking case has raised serious questions about how New Jersey’s child protection system safeguards children in danger. Months before her death, multiple reports of abuse were made against Ne’Miya’s mother, Zyrihah…
A teenage Broadway actress was tragically murdered at her Edison home on Sunday morning, shocking the community. Authorities received a 911 call of a stabbing at a Grover Avenue home around 9:15 a.m. Imani Smith, 26, was found with multiple stab wounds by authorities. She was rushed to a local hospital but died shortly after….
A father and son implicated in a gruesome murder and dismemberment in Camden County have rejected plea agreements from prosecutors, startling officials and the community. After a night of cards with friends in June, Harold “Hal” Miller Jr., 48, was killed. Camden resident Everton R. Thomas, 42, is accused of shooting Miller to death. Authorities…
A popular West Cape May restaurant changed hands after a much-anticipated online auction. The restaurant, famed for its unique atmosphere and local charm, sold on December 18, attracting restaurateurs and investors. Known for his Wildwood restaurants Venezia, La Cantina, and Santorini’s, Florian Furxhiu won the bid. While the exact sale price is unknown, the auction…
Nicki Minaj’s surprise appearance at a conservative youth event over the weekend ignited debate among supporters and opponents about her outspoken politics. Minaj playing “Super Bass” with sparklers at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest stunned the crowd. Minaj lauded Trump and Vance’s leadership and impact on young Americans during her participation. For his intelligence and decisiveness,…
New Jersey prosecutors say a federal jury convicted two Jersey City men of a gang-related attack that killed three people, including a pregnant woman, exposing street gang savagery. Neighborhood Federal agents identified Bloods gang members. 2017 saw their conviction for targeting a rival gang member. Maintaining gang domination was the goal, according to prosecutors. A…
Three puppies abandoned near a school early Sunday morning spurred a Passaic County investigation. Officials need community help identifying the criminal. A Clifton neighbor called police after seeing a white SUV stop outside Clifton School 3 at Washington Avenue and 7th Street about 8 a.m. A woman allegedly fled, abandoned three puppies, and drove away….
