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Philadelphia Eagles November 21

New Jersey elementary school has kids punch Cowboys player posters out of Eagles loyalty

Cooper's Poynt Family School in Camden, New Jersey, allowed students to hit punching bags featuring Cowboys players ahead of the Eagles-Cowboys matchup.

New Jersey November 20

Former aide to House rep accused of faking political attack

Natalie Greene, former aide to Rep. Jeff Van Drew, faces federal charges for allegedly faking a political attack in Egg Harbor Township over the summer.

New Jersey November 19

New Jersey police sergeant, former Dem mayor allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted child he met online

A New Jersey police sergeant and former Democratic candidate for state legislature was arrested for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a child he met online, prosecutors said.

New Jersey November 18

Federal prosecutors charge suspect who allegedly vandalized US Attorney Alina Habba’s office

Keith Michael Lisa of New Jersey was charged after a statewide manhunt for allegedly ransacking and vandalizing U.S. Attorney Alina Habba's Newark office with a baseball bat.

Congress November 18

Former Obama staffer, ex-congressman among candidates in crowded Democrat primary for Mikie Sherrill's seat

Nearly a dozen Democrats will vie for Mikie Sherrill's New Jersey House seat when she resigns, including former Rep. Tom Malinowski, as a special election looms.

Homicide November 16

10-year-old boy among dead following NJ shooting that killed 2, injured 3

Deadly Newark shooting claims two lives, injures three others. Mayor calls incident 'senseless' as authorities search for suspect in South Ward attack.

Elections November 15

Setting the stage: What the 2025 elections signal for next year's midterm showdowns

Democrats claim economy focus drove 2025 gubernatorial wins in New Jersey and Virginia, setting stage for 2026 midterm elections as affordability remains key voter issue.

Crime November 14

Judge rejects Rep. LaMonica McIver’s bid to toss assault case, says her actions had ‘no legislative purpose’

A federal judge ruled Rep. LaMonica McIver’s alleged clash with federal agents wasn’t part of her congressional duties, rejecting her bid to dismiss the charges.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights November 14

Two former NCAA wrestlers among those arrested in alleged mafia-led New Jersey sports gambling ring

Authorities arrested 14 people, including two former Rutgers wrestlers, in connection with a $2 million illegal gambling ring linked to organized crime.

Sports November 13

Organized crime member, relatives face racketeering charges in massive sports gambling scheme

New Jersey authorities charged 14 people in an organized crime sports betting ring allegedly led by a Lucchese family member and his relatives in a multimillion-dollar operation.

New Jersey November 10

Every county in one blue state shifts further left in 2025 governor race despite GOP hopes

New Jersey elected Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill as governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, with post-election data showing statewide leftward shift.