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March 24

Sherrill flexes political muscle in midterm battle between moderate Democrats and progressives

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill launches Mission to Deliver PAC, aiming to boost moderate Democrats in key federal and statewide 2026 midterm races.

March 24

FBI rescues missing autistic teen after two days lost in frigid wilderness

FBI agents rescued missing autistic teen Joel Medina in New Jersey after a nearly two-day search in near-freezing temperatures and rugged woods.

March 23

NJ man crawls through window, attempts to sexually assault girl before being subdued by resident: police

A New Jersey resident is being credited with stopping a horrific home invasion after subduing a suspect who allegedly tried to sexually assault a sleeping girl.

March 19

Feds investigate alarming near miss between Alaska Airlines jet, FedEx plane at busy Newark airport

Federal authorities will investigate a reported close call at Newark airport involving an Alaska Airlines and FedEx aircraft on crossing runways Tuesday night.

March 13

Illegal immigrant accused of assaulting NJ teen could be released under sanctuary policies, ICE warns

Federal officials warn New Jersey sanctuary policies could release man accused of sexually assaulting teen, sparking heated immigration enforcement debate.

March 8

New Jersey elementary school weighs renaming after President Trump

New Jersey school board considers renaming elementary school after Trump, sparking heated community debate over educational values and political divisions.

March 6

Girl Scouts troop draws buzz after runaway cookie sales outside cannabis shop

Cookie sales by Girl Scouts soared outside a New Jersey marijuana dispensary, where a troop set up shop last month, but Girl Scout leadership was said to be unhappy about the move.

March 6

Dem official pleads guilty to child abuse for driving drunk at triple legal limit, enters diversion program

Gina LaPlaca, 46, New Jersey township official, sentenced to three years supervision after pleading guilty to endangering child while driving drunk at nearly four times legal limit.

March 6

NJ Senate votes 38–0 to require free menstrual products at public colleges under ‘menstrual equity’ bill

New Jersey lawmakers unanimously advanced a "menstrual equity" bill requiring colleges to provide free period products, addressing "period poverty" barriers.

March 4

Commercial building explodes in New Jersey, multiple people injured and remain in critical condition

A commercial building explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey reportedly injured multiple people with four individuals taken to Cooper Hospital for treatment.