New Jersey

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed A1715/S3184 requiring public institutions of higher education to invite the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey on their campuses.

On Tuesday Monmouth County held it's annual Organization meeting at Biotechnology High School in Freehold. The Board of County Commissioners elected a Director and Deputy Director.

New Jersey’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative Nears $1.4 Billion Forgiven for Over 828,000 New Jerseyans

Christopher Johnson admitted to possessing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl with intent to distribute. He faces a 10-year prison sentence after a coordinated narcotics investigation in Marlboro.

The Jersey Shore BlueClaws are hiring gameday staff for the 2026 season! Join their Job Fair on Jan. 10 at ShoreTown Ballpark. Training starts in March!

NJ minimum wage rises to $15.92 on Jan. 1, 2026—the last scheduled increase under Gov. Murphy. Future adjustments will follow inflation to keep pace with living costs.

Fulfill’s last 2025 Pop-the-Trunk food distribution is Friday, Dec. 19, 1–2:30 p.m. Families receive essentials for four days. Next event: Jan. 2.

NJ.com’s top 99 restaurants list is out! Monmouth County scored 14 spots, Ocean County five. Anjelica’s in Sea Bright leads locally at #11. Korai Kitchen in Jersey City takes the top spot.

Police arrested a Manahawkin man after he tried to break into cars at Southern Regional High School and fled. Bradley Stanley was found with burglary tools, stolen items, and a stun gun.

Three men indicted for the March shooting death of Long Branch teen Tristan Reeves. Suspects arrested in October now face murder charges in a 10-count indictment.