New Jersey’s official Twitter account gains over 100K followers amid sassy tweets, Baby Yoda avatar

New Jersey’s official state Twitter account has gone viral, amassing thousands of followers in a matter of weeks with its unorthodox tone, leaving some wondering if the account was hacked. 

Local Jewish community on alert following deadly Jersey City shooting, rising anti-Semitism

Jewish organizations in the greater Washington region are being urged to increase security after a deadly shooting at a Jewish market in Jersey City that left six people dead, including the attackers.

Investigators search for motive in deadly Jersey City gunfight

Jersey City was gripped for hours by gunshots, sirens, heavily armed law enforcement, closed streets, and school lockdowns after a detective was gunned down in a cemetery and at least two suspects fired on police from a grocery store.

Authorities warn of fake GoFundMe pages for detective killed in Jersey City shooting

The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association shared the warning on Twitter Wednesday morning, just hours after Detective Joseph Seals was killed.

6 killed in Jersey City gunbattle, including police officer

Six people, including a police officer and three bystanders, were killed in a furious gun battle Tuesday that filled the streets of Jersey City with the sound of heavy fire for hours, authorities said.

South Jersey boy's cocoa stand raises thousands for CHOP, Toys for Tots

A South Jersey boy's cocoa stand has raised over $4,000 for CHOP and Toys for Tots.  FOX 29's Shawnette Wilson spoke with the boy and his mom.

A.C. Moore closing all stores

New Jersey-based arts and crafts store A.C. Moore announced it will close all locations due to a difficult to compete in retail environment.

Man gets probation for crash that killed 5 in NJ family

 A Maryland man involved in a Delaware collision that killed five members of a New Jersey family has been sentenced to one year of probation.

Investigators working to determine cause of small plane crash in NJ

A small plane crashed and exploded in a residential neighborhood in the New Jersey suburbs of New York City Tuesday morning, setting two houses on fire and leaving the pilot unaccounted for.

NJ man charged with terrorism offenses targeting landmarks

A New Jersey man who allegedly photographed or recorded video of landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, the White House and Boston's Fenway Park as potential terrorism targets in the early to mid-2000s has been charged with terror offenses by authorities who say he was working on behalf of Hezbollah's Islamic Jihad Organization.

NJ referee who told wrestler to cut dreads suspended for 2 years

A New Jersey referee has been placed on a two-year suspension following a December 2018 incident in which a high school wrestler had his dreadlocks cut on the mat before a match, rather than forfeit, authorities announced Wednesday.