Top news and information about New Jersey from the award-winning newsroom of New Jersey 101.5
New Jersey News
What are you breathing in? NJ counties graded on air quality
"Climate change is making air pollution more likely to form and more difficult to clean up," said Michael Seilback, the American Lung Association's assistant vice president for nationwide advocacy.
NJ gas station worker accused of scamming thousands from victims
The now ex-worker at a Wawa gas station along Route 9 has been indicted on more than 50 charges, including theft.
Wildfire burns 100+ acres in NJ's Wharton State Forest
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded to a fire on County Line Road in Waterford and Shamong townships Wednesday morning.
NJ high school cancels pro-Palestinian walkout
The school sanctioned walk-out was scheduled for Friday at Eastern Regional High School.
Gamechanger: NJ reacts to law affecting canceled flights
The requirements would take effect by October 2024 — and also cover significant flight delays.
NJ congressman Donald Payne Jr. dead after weeks in hospital
Donald Payne Jr., a six-term congressman from Newark who followed his father's footsteps onto Capitol Hill, died Wednesday at the age of 65.
Police in NJ and Pennsylvania warn about 'senior assassin'
The game in which players "stalk" and "shoot" each other with water guns can look more serious than those who are not aware.
Officials want NJ high school to cancel pro-Palestinian walk-out
The walkout is scheduled for Friday during the Eastern Regional High School's lunch on the football field, according to a flyer headlined "We are having a school approved walkout."
Man survives leap onto I-78, delays NJ traffic for hours
A man threatening to jump from the Fabyan Bridge onto I-78 during the afternoon commute Tuesday survived and was taken to the hospital, Newark police say.
The best high schools in NJ among the best in nation
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the top public high schools in the nation, by state for 2024.