Trenton
LATEST NEWS
Monmouth Battlefield: Historians say industrial building developer distorted their views
MANALAPAN - In mid-June, the author of "Fatal Sunday," Mark Lender, checked an email address that he had left unmonitored and saw an email from a historian with the Monmouth County Historical Society. Lender was surprised to learn that an attorney had appeared before the Manalapan planning board in March...
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Shots Fired Complaint Leads to Drug Arrest in Dover
DOVER, DE– Dover Police arrested a man on drug and firearm charges following an early morning shots fired complaint near South New Street. Officers responded to the area shortly after 4 a.m. on July 3 and reviewed downtown surveillance footage to identify a suspect. Police reportedly located the suspect...
N.J. woman killed after tree falls on her during severe storm at campground in N.Y.
A 45-year-old New Jersey woman inside a camper at a campground in upstate New York was killed by tree that fell during a powerful storm on Saturday, officials said. Carol E. Luistro was pinned under the tree at the Russell Brook Campsites in Colchester at about 10:50 a.m., police in the Delaware County town said. Luistro, of Edison, was pronounced dead at the scene.
RWJBarnabas Health Receives Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ—RWJBarnabas Health announced today that it has received a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to launch a pioneering program aimed at combating food insecurity across…
FAQ: New to HS sports in North Jersey? Here's everything you need to know
You made it. Your child is now a member of a varsity high school sports team. This is a big deal. Congratulations! The next two or three, or maybe even four, years will be filled with thrills and excitement. Now, you probably have questions. New Jersey offers 34 sanctioned high school sports, meaning...
Are there PFAS in the water in your NJ town? Search our map
Recent tests have revealed the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in water supplies across several New Jersey communities, including Harrison, Newark, and East Orange. Known as "forever chemicals" for their persistence in the environment and potential health risks, PFAS have been linked to cancer, liver damage, and other...
Not interested in fireworks or parades? Here are 9 things to do in North Jersey, July 5-7
It's Fourth of July weekend and we've got your big lists of Independence Day events, but if you're not into fireworks and parades, here are nine other things to do. Need some sports? We've got Jackals baseball in Paterson, Big3 basketball in Newark and roller derby in East Rutherford. Summer...
Will NJ be ready to show off its Revolutionary history for the nation's 250th anniversary?
When it comes to the American Revolution, New Jersey was the epicenter. The Garden State saw more action during the war than any other state. Members of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, including John D. Alden and D. Stanton Hammond, documented more than 600 different battles and skirmishes in the state, starting with the often overlooked “tea party” at Greenwich on Dec. 22, 1774, and ending with Major William Crane's delivery of a captured enemy ship to Elizabethtown on March 3, 1783.
Clifton school official to sit on NJ Board of Ed. Here's what it means locally
The state Senate has confirmed Gov. Phil Murphy's appointment of Clifton Assistant Superintendent of Schools Ahmed Shehata to the New Jersey Board of Education. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Shehata and the Clifton Public School District. Shehata's appointment is great news for the city's schools and its residents,...
June was a historically hot and dry month for NJ. Will July be similar?
North Jersey saw a historically warm and dry June this past month as residents saw record high temperatures with little rainfall. In the area around Newark Airport, June 2024 ranks as the second warmest June with data tracing back to 1931, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Ciennecki. The...
Monmouth County DWI Task Force adding checkpoint, more patrols over Fourth of July weekend
WALL - A drunken driving checkpoint will be set up on Route 138 on Friday night to screen motorists for their sobriety, according to the Monmouth County DWI Task Force. All westbound motor vehicles on the state highway will be diverted onto Maxwell Drive from 10 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. Wall Police officers will be working alongside task force members during the four-hour operation, said Allenhurst Police Chief Michael Schneider, task force coordinator.
Secret Cave Found That Was Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws, also known as the Doan gang, was discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated. A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws – British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio.
On the run: Man charged with murdering NJ mom
MANCHESTER — A suspect has been charged with murder in the death of a 25-year-old mother found shot to death in the stomach. He is a fugitive from justice. Maxwell Johnston, 35, of Manchester, is the suspect in the killing of Gabriella Caroleo, of Barnegat. Her body was found near the intersection of Ridgeway Road (Route 571) and Hope Chapel Road (Route 547) in Manchester on June 27.
Kean University Announces Federally Funded Trenton Neighborhood Revitalization Project
Kean University has announced a new project to revitalize Trenton’s Coalport neighborhood with plans for new housing, economic and employment opportunities to support residents. The Coalport Neighborhood Revitalization Planning Project, funded by a two-year $750,000 federal grant, is being led by Kean’s John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.