New Jersey News

A custodian employed by a North Jersey school district has been arrested and charged in connection with the sexual assault of a minor, authorities said. Scott Volpe, 39, of Ringwood,

A 14-year-old has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a Newark police detective during a Friday night confrontation. Another officer was wounded in the exchange. Authorities said

New Jersey City University has taken a step toward merging with Kean University in an effort to stabilize its financial future, officials announced Thursday. NJCU’s Board of Trustees voted Wednesday

Twenty people have been indicted on racketeering and other charges in connection with opioid production operations in North Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Wednesday. A state grand jury

Mystery drones have been spotted over New Jersey and other East Coast states since late November, sparking public concern and a federal investigation. The sightings, including near military facilities and

Fire crews have contained 85% of a wildfire in Morris County that has been burning since Thursday evening, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The Craigmeur Lookout Wildfire,

Montclair State University’s newly revised “expressive activity” policy is under review following criticism from students and First Amendment advocates. The policy, intended to limit disruption while supporting free expression, requires

Twenty-two New Jersey municipalities are urging the courts to pause enforcement of a recent state law mandating affordable housing targets, arguing it unfairly burdens suburban areas while exempting many urban

Driving in New Jersey is often a headache. For a small state, it has an unusually high number of drivers—about 6.46 million registered motorists, putting it 11th in the country.

New Jersey is once again leading the charge when it comes to reproductive rights. Back in October, Governor Murphy launched a one-stop site for resources regarding reproductive rights in NJ—it