A New Jersey State Police detective has been convicted in connection with a deadly high-speed pursuit that ended with the death of a motorcyclist in Burlington County in 2023. The case drew statewide attention after investigators revealed that the detective was off duty, driving an unmarked vehicle, and failed to follow official pursuit procedures during…
Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits may get a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027 than experts first expected. A new projection from The Senior Citizens League now estimates that the 2027 Social Security COLA could rise by 3.9%, reflecting continued inflation pressures that have affected household budgets across the United States over the last…
New Jersey residents are expected to see a sharp change in weather conditions after a cool and cloudy end to the workweek. Forecasters say a strong warming trend will begin over the weekend and continue through the middle of next week, bringing temperatures that could feel more like the peak of summer than mid-May. According…
Officials in South Orange are moving closer to a major environmental policy change that could completely ban gas-powered leaf blowers across the township by 2027. Local leaders say the proposal is part of a broader effort to reduce noise pollution, improve public health, and encourage cleaner landscaping practices. The discussion is currently being reviewed by…
A tragic train accident in Red Bank claimed the life of a 16-year-old local high school student early Wednesday morning, according to local authorities and NJ Transit officials. Police identified the victim as a student at Red Bank Regional High School. Red Bank Police Chief Michael Frazee confirmed the teenager’s connection to the school community…
A New Jersey criminal case tied to the death of a Cumberland County man is taking a new turn after a judge openly questioned how strong the prosecution’s case may be during a recent court hearing. The case centers on the death of 54-year-old Louis “Gus” Serbeck of Millville, who died after a violent confrontation…
A former mayor in Middlesex County, New Jersey, has filed a federal lawsuit accusing local police officers of secretly recording her through body-worn cameras and targeting her after she pushed for changes inside the department aimed at improving transparency and accountability. Jackie Palmer, who served as mayor of Spotswood from January 2021 until December 2024,…
Sen. John Fetterman publicly defended President Donald Trump after the president faced criticism for comments suggesting that Americans’ financial struggles were not part of his thinking during ongoing discussions involving Iran and nuclear concerns. The controversy began when Trump spoke to reporters before boarding Air Force One for a trip to China. During the exchange,…
Rapper and global music star Nicki Minaj has opened up about why she recently chose to publicly express her support for President Donald Trump after years of keeping her political views private. In a newly published interview conducted at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, Minaj said she had privately supported Trump for a long time but avoided…
New Jersey residents can expect a major shift in weather conditions over the coming days as cooler and cloudy conditions give way to sunshine and significantly warmer temperatures across the state. Forecasts show temperatures steadily climbing through the weekend, with some areas potentially nearing 90 degrees by early next week. According to the latest forecast…
