New Jersey lottery players lands $600,000 from scratch-off game ticket
A Bergen County player scored a $600,000 win on a New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Off ticket, officials announced Monday.
SNAP benefits increasing Oct. 1: here are the new amounts in New Jersey
New Jersey households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see larger monthly benefits starting tomorrow, Oct. 1, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living update.
Cranford, NJ, hit-and-run leaves 2 dead; alleged driver in custody
The alleged driver involved in a hit-and-run crash in Cranford, NJ, that left two people dead is in custody, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said.
Morris and Essex Line service suspended after work train derailment: NJ Transit
Rail service on the Morris and Essex Line and Gladstone Branch has been suspended following a slow-speed derailment of a non-passenger work train at Summit Station.
Sherrill blasts Trump, Ciattarelli over ‘illegal’ release of military records
Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.
Two New Jersey players split $1,230,474 million lottery jackpot
Two lucky New Jersey Lottery players struck gold last week, each winning a share of the $1,230,474 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot.
Gloucester County lottery player wins $1 million in scratch-off game
The $1 million ticket was part of the $100 Million Diamond Dazzler game, with Pantry 1 Foodmart in Newfield selling the winning ticket on Sept. 15.
NJ university offers degree in artificial intelligence
Students at New Jersey's Kean University can now pursue a degree in artificial intelligence.
New Jersey governor's debate recap: Ciattarelli and Sherrill clash over Trump, economy
Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli sparred over the economy, President Trump’s leadership and political division as they faced off for the opening debate in NJ's governor’s race.
Thousands of dead spotted lanternflies wash up on Sea Girt, other NJ beaches
Thousands of dead spotted lanternflies have mysteriously washed up on the shores of Sea Girt, New Jersey, and other beaches along the shore, creating a bizarre scene along the beach.
Newark airport deemed "worst mega airport" in the US this year
Newark airport deemed the "worst mega airport" in the United States, according to new survey.
Ed Sheeran announces two 2026 tour dates at MetLife Stadium
Global superstar Ed Sheeran is bringing his LOOP Tour to New York and New Jersey, with two newly announced shows at MetLife Stadium. The concerts, which are set for September 4-5, 2026, are part of a massive North American stadium tour that will run throughout the summer and fall.
NJ bear attacks 90-year-old Dollar General customer, dog, chases restaurant patrons
A wild situation inside a local store this week ended with an elderly woman sustaining a bear bite, and a 175-pund bear being euthanized by police.
New Jersey suburbs named among safest in the US
A recent study named Edgewater and Fort Lee among the “Safest Suburbs in America in 2025."
Parts of Hoboken under boil water advisory after another main break
Parts of Hoboken remained under a boil water advisory on Wednesday morning following another main break overnight.
M&Ms spill across NJ highway after tractor trailers tear open in crash
Bags and boxes of M&M candy littered a highway in Knowlton Township, New Jersey, after two tractor trailers crashed late Monday night.
NJ legalizes human composting, allowing remains to become soil
Families who want to forgo a traditional burial to put their loved ones to rest in a more natural way can now do so in New Jersey.
NJ Anchor tax rebate payments start Monday as deadlines loom
Starting this week, eligible homeowners and renters will start receiving payments as part of the 2025 Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters relief program.
NJ mom demands answers after 3-year-old son with autism returns home bruised
Because Aaron is autistic and nonverbal, his mother says he can't explain to her exactly what happened. Dominguez said she asked school staff for an explanation but was given conflicting accounts.
PATH trains won’t run from Newark to Journal Square on these dates
Starting this weekend, PATH service will be suspended between Harrison and Journal Square over six weekends to allow for demolition of a Conrail freight rail bridge above the tracks.