A signal communication issue on Amtrak tracks delayed NJ Transit trains to and from Penn Station New York Tuesday morning. Transit warnings throughout the morning commute reported delays of up to 60 minutes as crews fixed the issue. NJ Transit alerted commuters that Northeast Corridor trains were 30 minutes late soon after 10 a.m. However,…
A Burlington County liquor store sold a Powerball ticket to a New Jersey lottery player who won big. Officials said the ticket matched enough numbers in Saturday’s Powerball drawing to win a $50,000 third-tier jackpot, thrilling Florence residents. The winner bought the ticket at Florence Wine & Liquor on Broad Street. Officials confirmed that the…
NJ.com’s new true-crime podcast revisits a terrible chapter in North Jersey’s recent history, bringing attention. The series, “Someone’s Hunting Us,” concluded its investigation into serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver’s years-long targeting of young Black girls and women. The podcast covers both the atrocities and those who kept the victims’ tales alive. The series examines how 20-year-old…
A 42-year-old New Jersey man was arrested for defrauding an elderly resident and keeping thousands of dollars from the automobile transaction. The case raises issues about elder financial exploitation and how trust can be utilized to commit fraud. After building a personal relationship with the senior citizen, Bloomingdale police say Branislav Vasljevic convinced him to…
U.S. President Donald Trump called the recent rise in global oil prices a “small price” for long-term security and stability. He spoke as crude oil prices rose around $120 per barrel on Monday amid rising US-Iran military tensions. The sudden rise has worried Americans that fuel prices could rise further in the coming days. On…
New Jersey health officials have confirmed another tragic loss linked to influenza this season. The state’s third pediatric flu mortality occurred this season in a youngster under five. State health officials confirmed the information Friday while monitoring respiratory ailments in New Jersey. The latest death occurs as state flu activity appears to be decreasing. Monitoring…
In the fifth round on Saturday, March 7, Wrexham will play Chelsea in one of the FA Cup’s most intriguing matches. The match will take place at STōK Cae Ras in Wrexham, Wales, where the host team aims to cause another significant shock against a top club. ESPN+ will stream the 12:45 p.m. ET contest….
A popular Jersey Shore family-run ice cream shop has begun another busy summer season, extending a nearly 50-year tradition. On Friday, the Custard Hut in Somers Point began its 49th year delivering frozen sweets to locals and tourists. The business is at 710 New Road on Route 9, near the Garden State Parkway southbound exit…
Deaths have persisted in New Jersey due to harsh winter weather. State health officials reported 40 deaths from tough winter circumstances in 2026. The total includes severe cold, snow, ice, and related deaths from January 24 to March 3. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, the total rose five from earlier in the…
A 25-year-old resident of Hudson County, New Jersey, was arrested and charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a youngster he met on social media. As prosecutors charge the suspect, the case has highlighted the hazards young people confront when connecting with strangers online. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office arrested Richard Moran of Weehawken on Wednesday after…
