New Jersey

Jersey Mike’s tops the latest quick-service rankings with an 84 score, ending Chick-fil-A’s 11-year run at number one. The study surveyed more than 16,000 customers nationwide.

Wall Township debuts its new weekly Farmers Market, featuring local produce, baked goods, prepared foods and handmade goods every Thursday starting at 2 p.m.

A Keyport man is charged after police say he punched a woman who told him to slow down on an e-bike. The victim was treated for a concussion and other injuries.

Unlimited Studios will open June 20 in Long Branch, offering production space for independent filmmakers and hosting a free public grand opening event.

Middletown police say a one-year-old was rescued from a hot car in a Route 35 parking lot. The child was treated and released, while the mother was arrested.

The Monmouth County SPCA’s 2026 Fur Ball Gala raised $410,000 at Shadowbrook, supporting lifesaving programs for homeless and abused animals across the region.

The Black Crowes’ June 20 show in Newark has been canceled with no reason given. Refunds will be issued via Ticketmaster. Other tour dates, including Camden, remain scheduled.

Red Bank council bans AI data centers and urges New Jersey to pause new large-scale facilities statewide until regulations are established, according to officials.

A sobriety checkpoint is planned tonight on Route 33 in Neptune from 8 p.m. to midnight. Westbound traffic will be diverted as police check for impaired drivers.

A 67-year-old man died after a five-vehicle crash on Route 34 in Colts Neck Monday. Two others were treated for minor injuries. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.