How Journalists Uncovered the Story Behind a Serial Killer in North Jersey Through the Podcast “Someone’s Hunting Us”

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…

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New Jersey Man Accused of Taking $25,000 From Elderly Resident in Car Sale Scheme

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…

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Veterans’ Group Launches ‘Abolish ICE’ Billboard Campaign in Newark, New Jersey

A giant digital billboard in Newark, New Jersey, by a nationwide veterans organization calls for the elimination of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This week, a bright electronic billboard in downtown Newark displayed the message. Chapter 21 of Veterans for Peace, a national coalition of former military personnel who promote peace and civil freedoms, funded…

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How Rising Interest Rates Are Shaping the U.S. Housing Market in 2026

Rising interest rates are affecting consumers, sellers, and investors in the U.S. home market in 2026. To control inflation and stabilize the economy, the Federal Reserve raised borrowing prices after years of low rates. These changes affect housing affordability, sales, and investor strategy. Interest rates raise mortgage expenses, making monthly payments more expensive for new…

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Overnight Blaze in Dunellen Apartment Leaves Multiple New Jersey Families Displaced

A massive fire destroyed a two-story apartment building in Dunellen, New Jersey, late Friday night, forcing people to evacuate and leaving substantial damage. Local officials said the fast-moving fire started in a residential building on the 300 block of Front Street and quickly became a multi-alarm disaster requiring a big regional fire department response. Friday…

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Philadelphia Eagles Secure Defensive Star With Record-Breaking Contract Extension After Breakout Season

A stellar season earned Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis a historic contract extension. The decision shows the team’s faith in Davis’s growth since joining the league. A source told NJ.com that the Eagles and Davis signed a three-year, $78 million agreement. The highest NFL nose tackle contract ever is $65 million in guaranteed money….

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AI Is Powering a New Wave of Scams Targeting Consumers’ Money

Technology is making scammers’ attempts to steal money even more perilous, according to a recent analysis. Consumer groups believe artificial intelligence is giving criminals new tools to make schemes tougher to spot. Phishing and spoofing scams have escalated, according to the National Consumers League’s Fraud.org Top Ten Scams of 2025 study. These scams increased 85.6%…

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