HUD today announced that its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is expanding access to quality rental housing by allowing Build to Rent communities to qualify for FHA-insured financing under two of its Multifamily mortgage insurance programs. Effective immediately, this update makes it easier to finance new rental homes and helps increase the supply of rental housing, particularly in light of manufactured housing innovation.
Continue reading “HUD Makes It Easier to Build More Housing”New Jersey’s annual black bear hunt began this week, as the highest number of bear incidents continue to be centered in the state’s western counties but reaching into more suburban counties as well. The biggest jump this year so far was in Morris and Warren counties. Sussex continues to see the most activity overall.
Building on the Department of Environmental Protection’s commitment to making the outdoors more accessible to all, New Jersey State Parks today announced the deployment of five new all-terrain wheelchairs at state parks and historic sites across the state.
The wheelchairs are now available at Island Beach State Park in Ocean County, Liberty State Park in Hudson County, Waterloo Village Historic Site in Warren County, Round Valley Recreation Area in Hunterdon County and Parvin State Park in Salem County.
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On October 1, 2026, at approximately 6:30 am, a fire was reported at a commercial property at 19xx Ringgold Street. The following video segments three unknown persons causing damage to the ATM Machine. One suspect will be shown hurting his hand as he wedges a pick axe between his hand and the ATM machine. The final segment shows a suspect squirting a charcoal lighter fluid in the store isle and then a fire seen in the kitchen. Central Detective Division and the ATF Philadelphia Arson and Explosives Task Force is kindly asking for the publics assistance in identifying the following 3 individuals responsible for the arson and burglary of the commercial property.
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SWAT OFFICERS shooting at suspect who fired at them when they broke down the front door of the property.( Image from Police body camera)
TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) today released radio transmissions and police body-worn camera footage relating to the June 2, 2026, death of a civilian during an encounter with law-enforcement officers in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The decedent was previously identified as Donald Gardner (also known as Donald Capriotti), 52, of Atlantic City.
DCJ is investigating the encounter. The Attorney General’s Office is releasing the video and audio pursuant to policies designed to promote fair, impartial, and transparent investigations of fatal police encounters. Representatives of Mr. Gardner’s family were given an opportunity to review the recordings prior to their public release.
There were a dozen or more SWAT officers involved in the raid. (Image from Police body camera
According to the preliminary investigation, officers assigned to the Atlantic City Police Department’s (ACPD) SWAT team, along with members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office SWAT team, attempted to execute a search warrant at a residence on the 100 block of North Florida Avenue on June 2, 2026. Upon arrival, officers observed the front door was open, but an individual inside closed it. Officers announced their presence and purpose at the door, then used a mechanical device to breach it.
As the door opened, Mr. Gardner, who was inside the residence, fired multiple gunshots at the officers. A projectile hit one ACPD officer in the helmet; another ACPD officer sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Officer Robert Reynolds of the ACPD, who was not struck by gunfire, responded and fired his weapon multiple times, striking Mr. Gardner. Mr. Gardner was subsequently pronounced deceased. A handgun was recovered from the residence. The two wounded officers were transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.
The circumstances of the encounter and cause and manner of death are under investigation, which is ongoing. No further information is being released at this time.
The recordings are available to view here:
https://njoag.box.com/s/piswq1p7wai1d4mvx0t5rrhbt1nlpltu
A 2019 law, N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(2), requires the Attorney General’s Office to conduct investigations of a person’s death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer’s official capacity or while the decedent is in custody. It requires that all such investigations be presented to a grand jury to determine if the evidence supports the return of an indictment against the officer or officers involved.
Further information about how fatal police encounters are investigated in New Jersey under the Independent Prosecutor Directive can be found here.
Eric Lewis, Suspect accused of killing Police Officer Shane Seibert
PHILADELPHIA PA (October 14, 2026)–Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner told NBC10 the suspect in killing Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seibert should not have been acquitted in a previous murder trial, but misconduct involved in that investigation “forced” the judge to find him not guilty,
Despite his criminal record, 35-year-old Eric Lewis, worked for the city of Philadelphia. He was charged with killing Officer Seibert and wounding another officer, worked for the City of Philadelphia.
The district attorney’s comments come after the NBC10 Investigators found that Lewis was prosecuted in a separate 2019 homicide case but was acquitted at trial.
Krasner said a judge acquitted Lewis after finding misconduct. (video courtesy of NBC10 Philadelphia
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Delaware drivers are spending more of their morning and evening commutes in the dark and the days will get even shorter when clocks turn back on Nov. 1. At the same time, white-tailed deer are becoming more active and more likely to cross roadways, making now the time for drivers to slow down, watch roadsides and stay alert at dawn and dusk.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Delaware State Police (DSP) urge motorists to start safe driving habits now, before deer activity peaks later this fall.
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NOAA Fisheries is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna Angling category quota by transferring 15 mt of quota from the Reserve category. Specific to this action, NOAA Fisheries is increasing the large school/small medium (measuring 47 to <73”) subquota.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 14, 2026)(CNBNews)–On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Commissioner Bethel stated that Philadelphia Police Department remain unchanged.
The commissioner released the following statement:
“Our hearts and our focus are with Officer Shane Seiber’s family, our recovering officer and his family, and the men and women of this department grieving alongside them.
We will continue to examine every aspect of this matter, including the prior investigation and prosecution. Where accountability is warranted, we will act, as Commissioner Bethel has already demonstrated.
Continue reading “Philadelphia Police: Accountability & Support for Officers’ Families”
The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be shared as they become available.
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at approximately 12:40 p.m., officers from the 22nd District responded to a shooting on the 2500 block of North Jessup Street.
An adult male sustained one gunshot wound to the chest and was transported by police to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 12:54 p.m.
No arrests have been made, and a motive has not been determined at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit.
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