Passenger arrested after attempted cockpit breach, bomb threat on flight from Newark: ICE

A routine flight from New Jersey to Louisiana took a terrifying turn on Monday night when a passenger allegedly claimed to have a bomb and attempted to force his way into the cockpit.

Do spotted lanternflies die in the winter? Why invasive species keep coming back

Invasive pests like spotted lanternflies and emerald ash borers easily survive freezing winters across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast due to evolutionary biological defenses and climates identical to their native ranges.

Gov. Sherrill appoints Shirley Emehelu as Lt. Governor in historic first for New Jersey

New Jersey reached a major political milestone on Monday, as Gov. Mikie Sherrill appointed Shirley U. Emehelu to serve as the state's next Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State.

Double shooting in Irvington under investigation; no arrests made

Police are investigating after shots were fired in Irvington early Sunday morning, sending two victims to the hospital.

Foster mother charged after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl’s body found in trunk of car in New Jersey

The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday. 

NJ borough ends more than a century as a dry town with 2026 election vote

After well over a century as a dry town, Collingswood voters have decided it’s time for a drink. The ballot question to lift the borough’s ban on alcohol sales passed by about 20 points, according to unofficial results from the Camden County Clerk’s Office.

Democrat Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey's 7th District, AP projects

Democrat Rebecca Bennett has won the election for the U.S. House of Representatives in N.J.'s 7th Congressional District, the AP projects.

Cory Booker wins reelection in New Jersey Senate race

Democrat Cory Booker has won reelection to the U.S. Senate representing New Jersey, according to The Associated Press.

NJ-7 election results 2026: Bennett defeats Kean, AP projects

Democrat Rebecca Bennett has won the election for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., The Associated Press projects.

Election Day 2026: Live results, updates, race calls for NY, NJ, CT

With the balance of power on everyone's mind, voters are heading to the polls to shape the country's future on this Election Day. Track real-time live updates here.

Election Day 2026: What to know in New York and New Jersey

Voters in New York and New Jersey head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide New York's next governor, a U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey and a closely watched House race in northern New Jersey.

Why over 1/3 of New Jersey voters now belong to no party

Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.

1 dead, multiple injured in Elizabeth, NJ mass shooting

Multiple people were shot in the area of Irvington Ave and Elmwood Place in a mass shooting late Monday night, leaving investigators with many unanswered questions.

NJ among 20 states suing Dollar General for millions of hidden register markups: FTC

New Jersey has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 other states in a major lawsuit against Dollar General, accusing the discount retail giant of systematically overcharging customers at the register.