Wildwood state of emergency sparked by crowds of 'unruly, unparented children,' mayor says

Police in Wildwood took action to keep residents and visitors safe after a Memorial Day weekend filled with chaos and some violence caused unrest along the Jersey Shore.

200 people fight as deadly shooting erupts outside NJ bar: police

Three people were struck by gunfire, one fatally, when police say hundreds of people caused chaos in Trenton overnight.

New Jersey state trooper who died during training leaves wife, daughter behind

Tragedy struck this weekend when a New Jersey state trooper lost his life during training as local leaders pay tribute to his dedicated service to the community.

Rutgers students agree to disband campus encampment

Students at Rutgers University took down encampments Thursday following successful negotiations with the school administration.

Video: Officers save choking 3-year-old boy at bus station in Trenton

Dramatic video shared by transit police in New Jersey shows officers rushing to save a choking child at a bus stop in Trenton.

Earthquake reported in Somerset County, New Jersey

An earthquake was reported in Somerset County Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m. according to officials.

NJ Congressman Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65

NJ Congressman Donald Payne Jr. died on Wednesday, Governor Murphy announced on X. Payne was 65 years old.

Black bear spotted near neighborhood in New Jersey: police

Police are warning residents to stay alert and cautious after a bear was seen in Mercer County Tuesday morning.

This New Jersey town outranked all others as the best place to live

This northeastern community is appealing based on the job market, housing costs, and quality of schools. See what other cities made this year’s list.

Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers vandalized during Eid

Officials launched an investigation after the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus was vandalized during Eid, according to officials.

New Jersey earthquake felt in NYC, Philadelphia and beyond

A preliminary 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Lebanon, New Jersey, Friday, shaking the ground from New York City to Philadelphia and beyond.

New Jersey Earthquake: 4.8 magnitude quake rattles from Philadelphia to NYC

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Hunterdon County, New Jersey on Friday morning shook homes from Philadelphia to New York City and beyond.

Someone in New Jersey won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot

Someone in New Jersey who bought a single ticket overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.