Foster mother charged after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl’s body found in trunk of car in New Jersey

The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday. 

Middle school teacher arrested in alleged prostitution scheme at casino hotel

A New Jersey teacher was arrested two weeks ago in connection with an alleged prostitution scheme in which a man was restrained, forced to endure sexual acts and robbed in a casino hotel room.

Chewing gum could soon be banned in NJ: Here's when and why

New Jersey lawmakers might soon burst your bubble with a new bill that could ban the sale of chewing gum across the state.

Northeast flights resuming: all ground stops lifted at EWR, JFK, TEB, LGA and PHL

The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover.

Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm

"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.

NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.

New Jersey launches civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, ICE detention center in Newark

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.

4 cases of 'rabbit fever' confirmed on Long Island, health department says

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.

Iconic candymaker to lay off hundreds, move US headquarters out of New Jersey

Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.

19 New Jersey deaths linked to extreme heat

Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026. 

Brazil, Norway round of 16 preview: World Cup knockout clash in New York New Jersey Stadium

Brazil and Norway are bringing World Cup knockout soccer to East Rutherford, where Erling Haaland and Norway will try to pull off a major upset against one of the tournament’s biggest powers.

Germany vs Ecuador preview: Ecuador’s World Cup survival on the line in NYC, NJ

Germany faces Ecuador at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with major stakes for Ecuador and a local connection for fans across New York and New Jersey.

Former mob enforcer turned NJ councilman 1 of 2 arrested in extortion case

New Jersey officials arrested two men this week, including a former mob associate turned local councilman, in connection with an extortion investigation.

Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without parole for Gilgo Beach murders

Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade.