A former New Jersey high school teacher accused of repeated inappropriate conduct in the classroom has officially lost his teaching certifications after a lengthy state review process that lasted nearly seven years. New Jersey Education Commissioner Lily Laux approved the revocation of Matthew O’Brien’s teaching licenses on April 28, ending a disciplinary case connected to…
Clarence Carter, the influential soul and blues singer known for a string of memorable hits that shaped American music in the 1970s and beyond, has died at the age of 90. The Grammy-winning artist passed away Thursday after facing stage 4 prostate cancer along with complications related to pneumonia and sepsis. News of Carter’s death…
A lucky lottery player in South Jersey is holding a ticket worth nearly $1.5 million after winning the top prize in Saturday’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing. According to New Jersey lottery officials, the jackpot-winning ticket for the May 17 drawing was sold at Super Lucky 7 Deli & Convenience located on South Broadway in Gloucester…
Rep. Thomas Massie is heading into a high-stakes Republican primary in Kentucky as his ongoing disagreements with President Donald Trump continue to draw national attention inside the GOP. Voters in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District are set to decide Tuesday whether Massie will remain in Congress after facing weeks of criticism from Trump and his allies….
Two people were killed in a shooting in Jersey City early Monday morning, according to officials from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities said the shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. on Old Bergen Road. Emergency responders arrived at the scene after reports of gunfire, where two victims were later confirmed dead. Officials have not yet…
New Jersey is entering an unusually hot stretch of weather this week, with temperatures expected to climb into the 90s across much of the state and heat advisories already issued for several counties. Forecasters say the intense heat will continue through Wednesday before thunderstorms and a sharp cooldown arrive later in the week. According to…
Homebuyers across North Jersey are continuing to face strong competition and rising property prices as the region’s housing market remains limited on available inventory heading deeper into 2026. Real estate experts say demand for homes is still outpacing supply in many communities, creating challenges for first-time buyers and families searching for affordable housing options. Over…
New Jersey is moving ahead with large-scale preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as state officials announced dozens of community events and fan celebrations that will take place across the state in the coming weeks. The initiative is designed to bring residents, visitors, and local businesses together ahead of one of the world’s biggest…
A dog abandonment investigation is underway in Hunterdon County after authorities said an animal was left behind in Lebanon Borough earlier this year. New Jersey State Police are now asking members of the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the person involved. According to officials, troopers responded on March 24…
New Jersey’s wine industry is dealing with one of its most difficult growing seasons in recent years after a powerful spring freeze severely damaged grape crops across many vineyards in the state. Winery owners and agricultural leaders say the cold weather event in late April caused major losses that could affect wine production not only…
