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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Snow forecast for NYC-area: NJ declares partial state of emergency

Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency for Northwestern New Jersey due to a significant winter storm that will hit tomorrow.

Up to 7 inches of snow possible for parts of NY, NJ: Timeline, forecast and predicted totals

Snow could be coming to parts of NY and NJ just as December begins. The National Weather Service says some areas north and west of NYC could see higher totals than earlier expected.

Ground delays issued at Newark Liberty International Airport due to heavy traffic volume

Travelers making their way through Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday experienced ground delays of up to 90 minutes following a ground stop that was issued earlier in the day.