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Bergen County led all counties in New Jersey with more than $32.6 million in reported lottery winnings between January and April, according to a Patch analysis of state lottery data….
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Local NewsNew Jersey Mom Wins $101K Jackpot at Ocean Casino on Mother’s Day Weekend
A $5 bet turned into a life-changing moment. Jacqueline B from Toms River walked away with $101,566.53 after hitting big on a Dragon Link slot machine at Ocean Casino Resort…
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Local NewsRidgewood Graduate Makes Italian Olympic Flag Football Team, Awaits World Games Decision
Lucia Mastellone grabbed a spot on Italy’s 20-woman Olympic flag football team after training camp in Rome last November. The former Ridgewood High School standout now waits. Will she crack…
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Local NewsUnited Airlines Restarts Newark-Glasgow Nonstop Service for Summer 2026
United Airlines kicked off nonstop daily flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Glasgow on May 8. No other U.S. carrier flies straight to Scotland’s biggest city from the States….
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Local NewsNew Jersey Distributes $5 Million in World Cup Grants as Hotel Bookings Fall Short of Expectations
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Wednesday that New Jersey will distribute $5 million in grants to 34 organizations for World Cup fan events across the state. Hotel reservation data shows weaker…
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Local NewsNJ DOT Announces Route 9 Redesign at Parkway Interchange To Cut Sayreville Backups
The New Jersey Department of Transportation revealed plans Tuesday to rework the northbound Route 9 intersection with the Garden State Parkway in Sayreville. Officials want to ease traffic jams and…
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Local NewsLivingston Township Sets May 12 Deadline for Primary Election Voter Registration
The Livingston Township Clerk’s Office has announced Tuesday, May 12, as the final date to register for the 2026 primary. Votes will be cast on Tuesday, June 2. People can…
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Local NewsGreat White Shark Nori Spotted Near Jersey Shore in Spring Migration
A female great white pinged off the coast Monday night at 11 p.m. She swam between Ocean City and Sea Isle City. The shark’s name is Nori. She stretched 8…
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Local News30 New Jersey Hospitals Earn Top Safety Grades in Leapfrog’s Spring 2026 Report
Thirty hospitals in New Jersey got “A” grades when the Leapfrog Group released its spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade report on Wednesday, putting the state in sixth place across the…
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Local NewsMedical Cannabis Cards Save Atlantic County Users Hundreds in Taxes and Offer Priority Access
Medical cannabis cardholders in Atlantic County save $159 to $207 each year compared to those buying recreationally. Why? Registered patients pay no state sales tax when shopping at dispensaries. Recreational…
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Local NewsMontclair Approves Extra $500K for Snow Removal After Winter Costs Hit $1.3M
Montclair Township Council gave the green light Tuesday for another $500,000 to handle snow cleanup. Total spending jumped from $800,000 to $1.3 million after winter storms pummeled the town. Angels…
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Local NewsWWE Announces Summer Tour, Returning to Atlantic City After Nearly Two Decades
WWE heads back to Atlantic City on June 29. It’s been almost 20 years since the company ran televised shows there. They’ve added 16 new stops for Monday Night Raw…
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Local NewsBlack Bears Spotted Near Homes in Warren and Bergen Counties
Black bears showed up on camera in Warren and Bergen counties. Ring footage captured one bear strolling through a Phillipsburg driveway at 3 a.m. Thursday. The bear passed inches from…
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