Pope Benedict remembered at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
By Michael Quinn, Arch Diocese of Newark Newark, N.J. – Though some might feel saddened while reflecting on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s passing, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, told…
NJEA Just Called Frustrated and Upset Parents Extremists in New Commercial
The New Jersey chapter of the nation’s largest teachers union, the National Education Association (NEA), published an ad labeling parents who speak out at school board meetings against Critical Race Theory (CRT)…
21-Year-Old Charged for Murder During Attempted Robbery
SILVER SPRING, MD (PRESS RELEASE) – Homicide Unit detectives arrested and charged 21-year-old Kiayon Strowbridge of Temple Hills in connection with the fatal shooting of 55- year-old Nesredin Esleiman of Silver Spring. …
Testa Introduces Bill Aimed to Protect Microbreweries from Restrictive Overreach
From the desk of Senator Michael Testa Senator Michael Testa (R-1) introduced his breweries bill Monday in the State Senate to allow brewers more freedom and control over their small businesses which…
Police Respond to Shooting in Passaic, No Victims Identified
PASSAIC, NJ – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announced that at approximately 1:45 a.m. on August 4, 2022, members of the Passaic Police Department…
New Jersey Now Has A Criminal Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
From the Desk of Matt Platkin, New Jersey Attorney General TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today issued an Executive Directive that formally establishes the Office of Diversity, Equity, and…
Howard County Dispatcher Recognized for Going Above and Beyond After Vague 911 Call
by Howard County Police Department HOWARD COUNTY, MD – On July 23, dispatcher Trish Geiman took a call from a woman in Delaware who relayed that her son, a Howard County resident,…
Jackson Liberty Grad Named NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete
JACKSON, NJ – Former Jackson Liberty softball player and 2021 graduate Erin Stilton today was recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) for her academic excellence off the field at Holy…
Coral Harbor Rehab Donates Defibrillators to Neptune City Police Department
NEPTUNE CITY, NJ — In support of local first responders, Coral Harbor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center recently donated two defibrillators to the Neptune City Police Department. Pictured (L-R) are Lieutenant Hoover Cano; Coral Harbor…
Ocean Grove Camp Association to Host Victorian Day and Illumination Night
OCEAN GROVE – A colorful and cherished tradition, the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) will present VICTORIAN DAY AND ILLUMINATION NIGHT celebrating Ocean Grove’s Victorian and Methodist heritage, on Friday August…
Township Wide Yard Sale in Brick This Weekend
BRICK, NJ – Brick Township’s Second Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, October 8. Last year, more than 500 homes took place and this year we are expecting even…
Corrado Calls for End to Public School Vaccination Mandate
From the Desk of New Jersey Senator Kristin Corrado, Senator Kristin Corrado today called on Governor Murphy to end his executive order that requires weekly testing of school employees who have not…
Barnegat Police Chief Explains How and Why So Many Cars Are Being Broken Into, Stolen in Ocean County
by Barnegat Police Chief Keith A. Germain, We wanted to take a few minutes this morning to talk about a recent burglary that occurred while the home was occupied, why it happened,…
Toms River Towing Operator Recognized for Gift of Kindness
by Jillian Messina, TRPD TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Mike from Freedom Towing & Recovery, LLC learned about a young mother who came upon difficult times and was need of transportation to…
State Investigators Say Morris County Doctor’s Office Used to Supply New Jersey Opioid Trade
by New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin’s Office TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) today announced criminal charges against a medical…
Senior Network Raises $50,000 at First Annual Golf Classic
by Nichole Campo EATONTOWN, NJ – The Senior Citizens Activities Network a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to serving people 55 and older in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, raised over $50,000 at their first…
At the Jersey Shore, they Even Play Baseball on the Beach
Submitted by Susan Adelizz-Schmidt The Wildwood Beach Baseball Tournament, presented by MudHen Events, is an annual youth baseball tournament held on the beach behind the iconic Wildwoods Sign located at Ocean Avenue…
Ocean State Job Lot Announces Backpack Drive for Students in Need
Submitted by Spencer Gossy TOMS RIVER, NJ – As schools are hopefully gearing up for their first “post-pandemic” school year, many students of all ages in underserved communities throughout the Northeast are…
Tattoo Beach Bash Coming to the Jersey Shore in August
Submitted by Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt The Wildwoods, NJ – The 12th Annual Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash, presented by Rebel Image Tattoo and Villain Arts, takes place Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14…
Jackson Police Department Thanks Orchards at Bartley Staff for Thoughtful Lunch Delivery
By Jackson Police Department Jackson Police Department would like to thank Patrick and Jill of The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living for organizing a Grab & Go lunch at their facility today…
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Teva to Pay $2.25 Billion for their Role in Pennsylvania Opioid Crisis
by Josh Shapiro, Attorney General, Pennsylvania HARRISBURG–Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that he’s reached an agreement in principle on key financial terms with opioid manufacturer Teva for alleged deceptive marketing and…