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April 12, 2023

New Jersey firefighters battle 500-acre forest fire in Ocean County

Firefighters in New Jersey are battling a 500-acre forest fire in Ocean County. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents on Division Street in Lakewood.

April 11, 2023

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop announces plan to run for NJ governor next year

Steven Fulop, the mayor of Jersey City, announced that he plans to run to be the next governor of New Jersey. Fulop announced his bid in a video posted online.

April 11, 2023

New Jersey cheer coach's mom allegedly told son's accuser to recant sex abuse allegations: cops

New Jersey cheer coach Jonathan Ryker allegedly sexually abused at least two teenage girls, and his mom, Angela Ryker, allegedly told one of the victims to recant, police said.

April 10, 2023

New Jersey police put black panther social media rumors to rest

The Hamilton Township Police Department in New Jersey extinguished rumors on Friday, that a black panther was roaming around the town, after it was determined to be something else.

April 10, 2023

NJ Gov. Murphy eyes dropping college requirements for some state jobs

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday directed the state's civil service commission to identify government jobs for which education requirements could be eliminated.

April 10, 2023

New Jersey Omar Mosque stabbing suspect believed to be involved in another mosque attack: report

The man accused of stabbing an imam at a mosque Sunday is going to be in court Monday. One media outlet says he committed a similar attack just weeks prior.

April 10, 2023

Thousands of Rutgers professors, lecturers go on strike, citing stalemate in contract talks

Rutgers professors and other workers have gone on a strike citing a stalemate in contract talks since July. Three unions representing about 9,000 staff members are involved.

April 10, 2023

New Jersey gas prices surge after OPEC announces plan to cut production

OPEC recently announced it was planning on cutting production next month. The prices of gas in New Jersey surged following the announcement.

April 9, 2023

Imam stabbed during prayers at New Jersey Omar Mosque: reports

A prayer leader, known as an imam, was stabbed twice Sunday at a mosque in Paterson, New Jersey. The suspect's name has not been released, nor a motive.

April 8, 2023

New Jersey police officer shot, civilian injured

A New Jersey police officer was shot in Phillipsburg on Saturday afternoon, along with a civilian who was also wounded. Both victims are being treated at St. Luke's Hospital.