Toms River Man Found Dead After Boat Runs Aground in Raritan Bay
RARITAN BAY, NJ — Kenneth Halvorsen Jr., a 53-year-old man from Toms River, was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive on a boat that had run aground in Raritan Bay, as confirmed…
Hit and Run Driver Caught on Video in Jackson, Arrested
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—A dashboard camera captured a hit-and-run crash by an erratic driver in Jackson Township. The video, published by the Lakewood Scoop, shows a reckless driver narrowly miss a vehicle before…
Large Meteor Lights Up Sky Over New Jersey
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Early Wednesday morning, residents across several states witnessed a meteor blaze through the sky, adding to a week marked by unusual natural events. Reports of the celestial spectacle…
Brick Library Planning Bus Trip to Cape May Historic Mansion
BRICK, NJ — The Friends of the Brick Library are organizing a bus trip to Cape May on Thursday, June 13. Participants will enjoy a trolley ride through the city, a visit…
Feds Deploy Earthquake Sensors in New Jersey After 4.8 Quake
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ – A team from the U.S. Geological Survey has initiated the installation of seismic sensors in New Jersey to monitor aftershocks following a recent earthquake. After a 4.8 magnitude…
Toms River Welcomes Netty’s Sweets to the Community
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Government is excited to announce the opening of Netty’s Sweets, a new candy store located at 53 Main Street. Council President Craig Coleman participated…
Palmieri Throws Perfect Game as Point Boro Extends Unbeaten Streak
Point Pleasant Boro Shuts Out Lacey in Dominant Performance POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Point Boro softball pitcher Dakota Palmieri has accomplished a feat few in high school softball circles have done. On…
Humpback Whale Found Dead on Beach at the Jersey Shore
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – This morning, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) was alerted to a report of a dead whale washed ashore on Long Beach Island. At approximately 6:45 a.m. on…
Calvert County Marine Units Play Key Role in Aftermath of Bridge Collapse
BALTIMORE, MD – In response to the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team (SOT) has been mobilized as part of…
Jackson Township Signs Deal to Preserve Open Space on Leesville Road
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials have announced that they have closed on a much-anticipated land swap agreement with a private developer after residents and the township felt the existing location would…
10-Year-Old Boy Missing in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – A 10-year-old boy has been reported missing in Newark. The Newark Department of Public Safety is calling on the community for assistance in the search for 10-year-old Ayaan Khan,…
NYPD Investigating String of Connected Armed Robberies
NEW YORK, NY — A series of armed robberies and an attempted robbery have put the 52nd Precinct on alert. On March 21, at 6:50 PM, a robbery at 2629 Grand Concourse…
NYPD Investigates Burglary at Popeye’s on Forest Avenue
NEW YORK, NY — A burglary occurred at a Popeye’s restaurant located at 1351 Forest Avenue on April 6, at approximately 3:10 AM. An unidentified male suspect gained entry by opening the…
Governor Murphy to Speak Before Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network
NEW YORK, NY — Governor Murphy is scheduled to deliver a plenary address at the National Action Network’s Annual Convention. The address will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, at the…
Lawmaker Supports Ban on Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Joe Vitale, serving as the Chair of the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee, has publicly supported a lawsuit aimed at banning smoking within Atlantic City…
New Jerseyans Among Top States Googling “My Eyes Hurt” After Solar Eclipse
Surge in Eye Discomfort Searches Following Solar Eclipse WASHINGTON, DC – The United States experienced a significant solar eclipse yesterday, with 13 states witnessing totality and nearly the entire country observing a…
Former Ambulance Supervisor Charged for Fraudulent Pay and Raises
HARRISBURG, PA – Nicole Price, a former EMS supervisor and captain for Hamlin Ambulance Company in Wayne County, faces charges for fraudulently inflating work hours and issuing unauthorized raises for herself and…
New Jersey to Expand Discrimination Protection to Members of Labor Unions
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Troy Singleton, representing Burlington’s District 7, has introduced legislation aimed at expanding the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) to include members of labor organizations among protected classes. The bill,…
New Jersey Seeks to Cease Annonymous Public Records Requests
TRENTON, NJ – A recent bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature aims to overhaul the state’s Open Public Records Act, proposing significant updates and reforms to enhance the transparency and accessibility…
Pork Roll and Coffee House: Only New Jersey Would Understand
RED BANK, NJ – There are a few things New Jerseyans are serious about, and two of those things are coffee, often pronounced ‘coffee,’ and pork roll, often pronounced ‘Taylor ham.’ One…
New Jersey Eclipse Forecast: Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies And Warm Temperatures
New Jersey Set for Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing on April 8, 2024. The eclipse will be 90% covered in most parts of New Jersey. TRENTON, NJ – Residents of New Jersey are…