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NJ governor agrees: Ex-cons should be able to serve on juries
A recent announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy may provide the momentum that many groups are looking for in their quest to allow former convicts to serve on juries in the Garden State.
Alert: New Jersey's Spotted Lanternfly Season Approaches
Eggs start to hatch this time of year.
Police tackle 200-pound pig loose in South Jersey
A pig that lives at a South Jersey farm is back in his pen after wandering the streets and meeting the neighbors.
New video shows NFL star's wild crash that paralyzed NJ man
New video of a crash involving NY Jets cornerback Brandin Echols shows the moments before the NFL star's supercharged sedan hit another vehicle in 2022.
Gang members flooding NJ with deadly fentanyl, prosecutors say
A year-long federal investigation has resulted in drug distribution charges against nine suspected members of Sex, Money, Murder in Plainfield, NJ, authorities said.
Lakewood man sentenced for leaving the scene of a fatal crash
A man from Lakewood will be spending the next several years behind bars for leaving the scene of a fatal accident last summer.
The NJ Scratch-Off Games with the Most Remaining Prizes Updated
It stands to reason that the games with more prizes are going to give you a better chance of winning a prize.
I've done the research for you. I created a list of 15 games that still have the most prizes available to win.
NJ woman indicted for taking $1M in benefits for dead aunt: Feds
A NJ woman has been indicted for allegedly stealing over $1 million of federal benefits over the course of a quarter of a century intended for her dead aunt.
National retailer with 23 NJ, PA stores closing all locations
Another large domino in the world of retail is about to fall in what has been a brutal year for businesses across the country.
Contractor in Ocean County scammed 17, now he's going to prison
A contractor in Ocean County who scammed at least 17 homeowners is headed to prison for the next several years and he has to payback nearly $600,000.