New Jersey lottery ticket scores $1 million in Saturday Powerball drawing
A lucky New Jersey lottery player has won $1 million after matching the five white balls in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
Snow expected tonight across New York and New Jersey: Forecast, totals, alerts
A quick-moving storm is expected to bring the first meaningful snowfall of the season to New York and New Jersey tonight, with most of the snow falling between midnight and 9 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Here's why there's a state of emergency in NJ starting today
The state will enter a state of emergency at 9 a.m. Friday due to anticipated propane delivery problems tied to a service disruption at a major distribution plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania.
New Jersey would ban plastic utensils in takeout orders under new bill
Legislation that would ban single-use utensils from takeout orders advanced this week in the New Jersey Senate.
NJ propane shortage: State of Emergency declared
This is in response to a service disruption at a major propane distribution plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, affecting home and commercial heating.
2 dead, 2 injured in Newark recording studio shooting
Two people are dead after a shooting in Newark Wednesday night, officials said.
NJ man hailed as hero now charged with killing 82-year-old neighbor in Fanwood fire
Union County prosecutors on charged William Ahle, 70, with murder, arson and burglary in the July 25 fire that tore through a home on Terrace Street in Fanwood.
These new New Jersey laws go into effect in 2026
New Jersey is set to enact a slate of new laws in 2026, including a small bump to the Garden State's minimum wage and a toll increase on Delaware River bridges.
Monmouth County lottery player wins $2.8 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot
A Jersey Cash 5 player in Monmouth County has turned dreams into reality, waking up a multimillionaire after matching all five balls in last week's drawing, winning $2,849,336.
Arctic blast returns as weekend snow threat grows in Philadelphia and New Jersey
Philadelphia is bracing for another round of bitter cold as Arctic air settles over the region this week, with the potential for weekend snow returning to the I-95 corridor. Temperatures have already dropped sharply, and forecasters warn that even colder air will move in again by Saturday and Sunday.
NJ twins threatened to shoot ICE officers 'on sight' on social media: DHS
The brothers are facing federal terrorism charges for allegedly threatening to shoot immigration officials on social media.
Here's how much New Jersey's minimum wage will increase in 2026
NJ’s minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2026, the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced.
These cities have the worst drivers in the Northeast, according to a new report
Connecticut and New Jersey "dominate" the list of northeast cities with the worst drivers, according to a new study.
New Jersey Powerball lottery player wins $2 million in Saturday drawing
A lucky New Jersey resident is now a multimillionaire, after a Powerball ticket sold in the Garden State hit for $2 million in Saturday’s drawing.
Santa actor, retired New Jersey elementary teacher, arrested in child exploitation investigation
A retired Hamilton Township school teacher who now portrays a Santa character at events has been arrested following an investigation by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, officials announced.
Which FIFA World Cup teams will be playing group-stage games in New York, New Jersey?
The New York/New Jersey region is among the premier host sites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and, importantly, has been selected to host the final match — making it the centerpiece location for the culmination of the world’s biggest soccer tournament.
NJ lottery player wins $90M Mega Millions jackpot
A lottery player in NJ matched all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball on Tuesday night to win the $90 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Live Jersey City mayor election results
Track real time election results in the race for Jersey City mayor.
James Solomon wins Jersey City mayoral race, AP projects
Councilman James Solomon will become Jersey City's next mayor, the Associated Press projects.
How to vote in Jersey City's runoff election Tuesday
Tuesday's runoff puts former Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey and Democratic councilmember James Solomon head-to-head for the mayor’s seat. Here are the odds.