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May 18, 2026

Swing-seat Republican sidelined by 'serious' illness misses 88 votes as majority hangs by thread

Former Gov. Tom Kean Sr. said his son Rep. Kean Jr. could return to Congress in weeks after a mysterious serious illness kept him away since March.

May 16, 2026

Masked suspect charged with using fuel, fireworks in Walmart kids section as cover for massive jewelry heist

A NJ man allegedly sparked a massive fire inside a Maryland Walmart with camping fuel and fireworks to pull off a $10,000 jewelry heist, police said.

May 12, 2026

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announces another NJ Transit World Cup ticket cut days after first reduction

NJ Transit 2026 FIFA World Cup train ticket prices cut again to $98 round-trip after Gov. Mikie Sherrill revealed sponsors that helped lower costs for fans.

May 12, 2026

Big city Democrat mayor arrested at ICE protest faces voters in re-election bid

Ras Baraka, the Newark mayor arrested at an anti-ICE protest, won re-election Tuesday with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a November runoff election.

May 12, 2026

From Nebraska to West Virginia to New Jersey: Primary clashes set stage for fierce midterm fight

Tuesday's primaries in Nebraska, West Virginia and New Jersey set the stage for 2026 midterm battles over control of Congress and key state offices.

May 8, 2026

Teens 'overwhelmed' New Jersey carnival, sparking fights and forcing police to shut it down: officials

Unsupervised juveniles overwhelmed a Maple Shade, New Jersey, carnival, causing fights and prompting police to close the event and charge several teens.

May 8, 2026

NJ Transit reduces World Cup train ticket prices after backlash, citing more monetary support: report

World Cup train tickets to MetLife Stadium were reportedly reduced from $150 to $105 roundtrip after NJ Transit secured private sponsor funding support.

May 7, 2026

WWE set for Atlantic City return after nearly 20 years

WWE announced its return to Atlantic City with "Monday Night Raw" and " Friday Night SmackDown" set for Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, marking its first TV event in 20 years.

May 7, 2026

Rabid beaver attacks boy fishing at New Jersey lake, prompting health officials to warn residents

An 8-year-old boy was attacked by a rabid beaver while fishing at Lake Henry in Mahwah, New Jersey. The frightening encounter was captured on video.

May 6, 2026

Rideshare driver arrested in alleged scheme targeting Ivy League students for sex: prosecutors

A New Jersey rideshare driver is charged with harassment and luring after allegedly attempting to solicit Princeton University students for sex.