August 6 'Larger than life' shipwreck explorer dies during deep-sea diving expedition Shipwreck explorer Joe Mazraani, 48, died during a deep-sea dive off the Massachusetts coast, as the investigation into his death continues.
August 5 New Jersey governor's race: Democrat Sherrill leads Republican Ciatterelli by six points in 2026 bellwether New poll shows Democrat Mikie Sherrill leading Republican Jack Ciattarelli by 6 points in New Jersey's gubernatorial race with three months until election.
August 4 Fire under NJ train sends passengers fleeing; multiple treated for smoke inhalation Several people were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire erupted under an eastbound PATH train at Newport station, suspending Hoboken and JSQ lines.
August 4 Democratic senator defends working with Trump after Booker's 'complicity' accusation One Democratic senator responded to Sen. Cory Booker accusing them of being complicit in the harm of the Trump administration because of their support for police legislation.
August 3 Fighter jets scrambled after civilian aircraft violates Trump airspace at New Jersey Bedminster NORAD aircraft used flares to escort civilian planes out of restricted airspace near Trump's Bedminster golf club after five unauthorized incursions occurred.
August 3 Boat collision with whale sends passenger overboard, kills 20-foot marine mammal A boat collision with a whale off the Jersey Shore left the 20-foot-long animal dead and sent a passenger overboard. The person is believed to be OK following the incident.
August 2 Illegal migrant with DUI rap sheet facing vehicular homicide charges after head-on crash kills mom, daughter ICE lodges detainer against suspect charged with vehicular homicide in Lakewood crash that killed woman and her daughter, citing prior DUI arrests.
August 1 GOP activist reveals why New Jersey is not 'just a Democrat state' in push to flip governorship Republican activist Scott Presler launches voter registration drive in New Jersey to help flip the governorship red, targeting rural areas and diverse communities
July 30 'The Five’: 'Spartacus’ rages at fellow Dems 'The Five' discusses Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., yelling on the Senate floor that his colleagues were 'complicit' with President Donald Trump.
July 30 Trump exploits loopholes to keep Alina Habba in US attorney role, triggering court clash Alina Habba's appointment as New Jersey U.S. attorney faces legal challenge from criminal defendant claiming her authority is unlawful after Trump administration maneuvers.