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NJ man busted in house full of suspected heroin, fentanyl
Woody Demosthenes was taken into custody as law enforcement raided his Egg Harbor Township home.
Menacing man arrested at 4 a.m. in Toms River neighborhood
Toms River police said the man carrying a bat around 4 a.m. in the Tallymawr development told an officer he was making TikTok videos.
Craving cheesesteak? Explore 12 flavorful spots in NJ
These are 12 of the best places in New Jersey to get a great cheesesteak.
NJ cannabis sales hit new high, with more legal dispensaries open
Legal cannabis sales were brisk in the first quarter of 2024, with 130 dispensaries now open for recreational sales in NJ.
LGBT hate message against Cranford, NJ bakery backfires
A North Jersey bakery is savoring the love shown by the Cranford community after the business received a sour piece of hate mail about their pride flag in April.
The schools with the best SAT scores in every NJ county
It's not easy to average close to 1600 on the SAT as an entire high school, but a couple spots in New Jersey did just that in 2023.
Treadmill abuse video shown during NJ dad murder trial
Christopher Gregor is on trial in Ocean County for murder, after the death of his 6-year-old son in 2021.
Officials: NJ woman stole $1 million intended for deceased aunt
The niece of a woman who passed away in 1998 has been stealing federal retirement benefits ever since, according to officials.
Retired police officer killed in house explosion
The explosion obliterated the house in a cul-de-sac on Continental Court in South River and sent debris flying throughout the neighborhood.
Iconic music store chain now closing all stores, two in NJ
For 100 years, Sam Ash Music has been a landmark for music equipment purchases, rentals, and lessons, but just announced all 42 retail stores are shutting down.