Independent Journalism. Experienced Leadership. Community Focus.
At Shore News Network, our newsroom is built around one mission: delivering accurate, timely, and accountable journalism that serves readers across New Jersey and beyond. Every member of our team is committed to factual reporting, source verification, and providing context that helps readers understand the stories shaping their communities.
We believe trust is earned through transparency, consistency, and accountability. That’s why we clearly identify our editorial leadership, explain how we report the news, and maintain high standards for accuracy and corrections.
Phil Stilton
Founder, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Phil Stilton is the founder and publisher of Shore News Network and serves as the organization’s Editor-in-Chief. He oversees all editorial operations, investigative reporting, newsroom standards, publishing, and strategic direction.
With years of experience covering New Jersey government, law enforcement, public safety, politics, courts, emergency management, and community affairs, Stilton has developed extensive expertise in local and regional journalism. His reporting regularly includes:
- Municipal government
- County government
- New Jersey state politics
- Public policy
- Criminal justice
- Public records investigations
- Elections
- Transportation
- Emergency response
- Consumer issues
As Editor-in-Chief, Stilton reviews editorial standards, verifies reporting practices, supervises breaking news coverage, and ensures published stories meet Shore News Network’s commitment to factual, evidence-based journalism.
He also works directly with public information officers, law enforcement agencies, elected officials, emergency responders, attorneys, and community leaders to obtain verified information for readers.
Editorial Team
Shore News Network works with a network of experienced journalists, editors, photographers, freelance contributors, and subject matter specialists who help deliver comprehensive coverage across multiple news beats.
Our contributors specialize in areas including:
- Breaking News
- Public Safety
- Local Government
- Politics
- Courts
- Business
- Consumer News
- Transportation
- Weather
- Community Events
- Investigative Reporting
Each article undergoes an editorial review process designed to ensure factual accuracy, clarity, and compliance with our editorial standards before publication.
Photography & Visual Journalism
Images are an important part of modern journalism.
Our visual content includes:
- Original staff photography
- Licensed editorial photography
- Images provided by public agencies
- Reader-submitted photographs (with permission)
- Original illustrations and news graphics
- AI-assisted illustrations that are clearly disclosed when used
When visual content has been digitally created or significantly modified, Shore News Network clearly labels it to distinguish it from documentary photography.
Editorial Standards Team
Accuracy is central to everything we publish.
Our editorial process includes:
- Source verification
- Review of official documents
- Cross-checking public records
- Attribution of all quotations
- Verification of names, dates, locations, and agencies
- Updates when new information becomes available
We actively correct factual errors and clearly note significant corrections or updates when appropriate.
News Tip & Community Relations
Our newsroom maintains ongoing relationships with:
- Local police departments
- Fire departments
- EMS agencies
- Municipal governments
- County governments
- State agencies
- Federal agencies
- School districts
- Community organizations
- Businesses
- Residents throughout New Jersey
Community members play an important role in our reporting by sharing news tips, photographs, documents, and local concerns.
Advertising & Business Operations
Shore News Network’s business operations are managed separately from editorial decision-making.
Advertising partnerships, sponsored content, and marketing services never influence newsroom coverage or editorial decisions. Sponsored content is clearly identified in accordance with our advertising policies.
Join Our Team
Shore News Network is always interested in working with talented journalists, photographers, videographers, and freelance contributors who are passionate about local news.
We welcome inquiries from professionals with experience covering:
- Breaking news
- Local government
- Investigative reporting
- Sports
- Business
- Lifestyle
- Photography
- Video journalism
If you’re interested in contributing, contact our newsroom with your experience, portfolio, and areas of expertise.
Contact the Newsroom
Editorial Inquiries & News Tips
📧 news@shorenewsnetwork.com
Corrections Requests
Please include the article URL, the information believed to be incorrect, and any supporting documentation.
Our Commitment
Every member of the Shore News Network team shares a commitment to independent journalism, transparency, fairness, and public service. Our goal is to provide readers with reporting that is accurate, well-sourced, and useful—whether covering breaking news, public safety, local government, or the issues that affect everyday life throughout New Jersey.
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