5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (596+ words) TRENTON, N. J. " New Jersey lawmakers moved forward Thursday with legislation that would require restaurants to prominently disclose mandatory gratuity charges before diners receive their bill, responding to growing consumer frustration over unexpected service fees added at checkout. The Assembly Consumer Affairs…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (277+ words) Police say vehicle became airborne over roadway before slamming into bridge and erupting in flames JAMESBURG, N. J. " A New Jersey driver was killed after a speeding vehicle launched an estimated 250 feet through the air, slammed into a bridge and burst into…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (658+ words) TOMS RIVER, N. J. " A New Jersey teacher and volleyball coach filed a civil lawsuit accusing a student and the student's family of spreading false allegations online that he says destroyed his reputation, led to multiple lost coaching positions, and jeopardized his…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (780+ words) LAKEWOOD, NJ " After years of publicly roasting the Kars4 Kids jingle online, musician and You Tuber Steve Terreberry ended up with an unexpected offer: remake the commercial himself. Terreberry, whose videos criticizing the long-running charity ad became a recurring joke across…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (513+ words) Trenton, NJ " A proposal to raise taxes to help cover 2026 World Cup costs is exposing divisions among New Jersey Democrats, after U. S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly pushed back on a plan tied to Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration. Gottheimer warned against shifting…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (322+ words) A yearslong manhunt tied to a fatal nightclub stabbing in Passaic has ended with the arrest of a 35-year-old fugitive in the Bronx, closing a case that stretched across multiple states and agencies. The suspect, identified as Jean Cordero of…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (253+ words) Residents gathered with officers over coffee in an effort to strengthen relationships and discuss neighborhood issues in Atlantic City. Atlantic City, NJ " Community members met with Atlantic City police officers during a "Coffee with a Cop" event held Thursday at…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (489+ words) Travelers passing through Newark Liberty International Airport are facing unpredictable security lines as staffing shortages and ongoing disruptions ripple through one of the nation's busiest hubs. Newark, NJ " Security wait times at Newark Liberty International Airport are fluctuating sharply, with…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (173+ words) The communication was reportedly sent to 11th-grade students and outlined specific days and times when volunteer hours could be completed. Parents quickly raised objections, questioning how a detention facility became an option for student service credit. "The message was taken…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (266+ words) Proposed law ties manufacturer fees to gun violence costs and creates fund for victims. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywoman Ellen J. Park, would prohibit firearm manufacturers from selling or distributing products in New Jersey without a valid license issued by the…...