A quiet Christmas Eve turned devastating for a South Jersey family after a late-night house fire forced them to flee their home and resulted in the loss of their pet. The incident unfolded just before midnight in Upper Township, sending multiple fire crews rushing to the scene as flames spread through a single-story residence along…
Wildwood’s iconic tram cars, a staple of the boardwalk experience for generations, are preparing for a new chapter after decades of ferrying beachgoers along the shore. Tram Car #8, one of the few remaining traditional Sightseer trams, has been retired from active service this past summer and is now awaiting a careful restoration effort. The…
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…
Local aquaculture producers have planted thousands of baby oysters along the Jersey Shore to repair the coastal ecology. Though tiny, these crustaceans are enhancing coastal waters and marine environments. Nine aquaculture businesses brought 435,000 spat oysters to two Barnegat Bay and Great Bay restoration reefs in November. The second oyster planting of the year under…
Jason Kelce, the celebrated former Philadelphia Eagles center and current media personality, is adding a flavorful twist to his post-NFL ventures. Known for his appearances on ESPN’s Monday Night Football and co-hosting the sports podcast “New Heights,” Kelce is now stepping into the culinary world with an investment in Hank Sauce, a growing hot sauce…
Saturday’s crossbow murder in Kearny, New Jersey, rocked the area. Pablo Criollo, 45, of Harrison was killed by an arrow from a nearby property while going down the street. Authorities say Oscar Feijoo, 44, of Kearny shot Criollo in the back with a crossbow through a window. Feijoo’s home fire caused a long police standoff….
As holiday travel increases, the Transportation screening Administration (TSA) advises customers to be careful what they wear through airport screening, especially before Christmas. Travelers wearing dazzling sweaters or accessories may want to reconsider entering the security queue. TSA officials said airport body scanners and metal detectors are sensitive to festive apparel materials. Sequins, metallic threads,…
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…
