24th March 2025

Sinkhole on I-287 stirs more highway troubles in Morris County

Yet another sinkhole has opened under a highway in Morris County, causing headaches for travelers and adding to headaches for crews trying to shore up some of New Jersey’s busiest roadways.

10th March 2025

14-year-old suspect charged with fatal Newark police shooting

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting in Newark on Friday of Detective Joseph Azcona. The teen is also facing charges of attempted murder and illegal weapon possession.

28th February 2025

ICE defends raid on Haddon Township restaurant amid criticism

One of the owners of a Turkish restaurant in Haddon Township is still in custody after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided the restaurant on Tuesday. Emine Emanet remains in custody while her husband Celal Emanet was released with an ankle monitor.

13th November 2024

Two NJ gun stores sued for ‘unlawful’ ammunition sales

The office of the state attorney general has filed lawsuits against two gun stores in New Jersey for selling ammunition to buyers without checking ID or permits. During a news conference Wednesday, Attorney General Matt Platkin said Butch’s Gun World in Vineland and Point Blank Guns and Ammo in East Hanover sold large quantities of AR-15 rifle and handgun ammunition magazines to undercover investigators without first making the legally required checks

11th September 2023

Sober socializing, a growing movement in New Jersey

“Dry January,” when some people take a month-long break from alcohol consumption, perhaps prompted by holiday excess, is a long-established tradition. But so-called sober socializing — for people who are looking to socialize anytime without alcohol as part of the mix — is a growing trend, including in New Jersey.

Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ Patch • 28th October 2021

Tuckerton Man Appears As Ventriloquist In 'Halloween Kills'

Dupree, a lifelong resident of Tuckerton who has practiced ventriloquism since his childhood, was one of 150 performers who auditioned for the role. After an audition with director David Gordon Green, Dupree was flown down to North Carolina in September 2019 to film his scenes for the movie. “This was just a whirlwind, lightning strike, once in a million thing,” Dupree told Patch. “For a guy from Tuckerton to be thrown into something like this was a fluke of nature."

Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ Patch • 2nd September 2021

Ida In NJ: At Least 23 Deaths, 3 Tornadoes Confirmed

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday night, saying he would send a major disaster declaration request to FEMA later Thursday. At least 23 individuals were reported dead as of Thursday afternoon, according to the governor. I am saddened to report that, as of right now, at least 23 New Jerseyans have lost their life to this storm.The majority of these deaths were individuals who got caught in their vehicles by flooding and were overtaken by the water. Our prayers are with t...

Lacey, NJ Patch • 30th August 2021

Lacey Mechanic Revives Vintage Typewriters From His Home

Ian McAndrew, a 39-year-old artist and mechanic, began restoring and selling vintage typewriters for fun a few years ago. Now his passion has evolved into an online store and Etsy shop. Iron Fox Typewriters is a one-man operation run out of McAndrew’s home workshop in Lacey. He has shipped typewriters and merchandise to people around the world, serving customers from the United States, South America, Europe and Australia.

Ocean City, NJ Patch • 10th August 2021

Pierogie Place Expands Beyond Boardwalk Food In Ocean City

The Pierogie Place serves boiled pierogies that are filled with potatoes and paired with an array of flavors, like cheese, onions and sauerkraut. Their sweet pierogies are stuffed with strawberries, blueberries or sweet cheese. After opening their first Pierogie Place in Wildwood last summer, they expanded into Ocean City to open a second restaurant at 1348 Boardwalk in June.

Berkeley, NJ Patch • 9th April 2021

Central Regional Wrestler Continues Family Legacy At Lakewood HS

As the lone wrestler on the girls team, Hahn’s only opportunity to wrestle competitively was during large-scale tournaments, which seemed unlikely to happen at the beginning of the season. Hahn is a sophomore, a two-time regional champion and the third generation of wrestlers in her family. Seeing that she would have few opportunities to showcase her skills this season, the school administration stepped in.