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A heavily decomposed fin whale rests in the surf off Barnegat Light as Marine Mammal Stranding Center personnel coordinate recovery and examination efforts. Photo by Marine Mammal Stranding Center

Decomposed Endangered Fin Whale Washes Ashore at Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island

A suspected endangered female fin whale drifted ashore in Barnegat Light after being spotted floating off Long Beach Island, prompting recovery efforts by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.…

Ocean County Weighing Independent Investigation Into OCVTS Scandal as Lawsuits Mount

Ocean County officials are reportedly considering appointing an independent investigator to review allegations surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School scandal as lawsuits and criminal cases continue to expand.…

Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Directing Traffic Negligent in Crash, Lawsuit Claims

A personal injury lawsuit arising from a traffic collision in Toms River names an Ocean County Sheriff's deputy, Ocean County, the Sheriff's Department, and Toms River Township as defendants, though the complaint…

Third Lawsuit Filed in Ocean County Vocational School Sex Abuse Scandal as Officials Remain Silent

A third lawsuit has expanded the legal crisis surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy, alleging administrators ignored or concealed years of sexual misconduct while a former instructor claims…

NYC Study Finds Congestion Pricing Had Little Measurable Impact on Air Quality in First Year

New York City's first comprehensive evaluation of congestion pricing found the tolling program reduced traffic but had little measurable effect on air quality during its first year, while officials reported pollution continued its long-term decline and no communities experienced worsening conditions.…

PETA Stages Dramatic ‘Human Lobster’ Protest Outside Jersey Shore Seafood Restaurant

PETA staged a dramatic protest outside Cousins Maine Lobster in Asbury Park on Friday, using a body-painted "human lobster" to protest the practice of boiling lobsters alive and encourage diners to choose vegan alternatives.…

How New Jersey is Fighting to Keep People from Committing Suicide At this Famous Landmark

New York, NY – It’s one of the most iconic vistas and landmarks in New Jersey, but it’s also a magnet for those who want to end their lives, sadly. The George…

Community News·New Jersey News

Pennsylvania State Police Hope New Ad Campaign Will Boost Enlistment

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has launched an advertising campaign to attract more people to a career as a state trooper. The recruitment initiative will use various media channels, including a television…

Community News·Pennsylvania News

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Seek to Ban Assault Weapons

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is set to review several bills aimed at imposing stricter firearm restrictions and bans. The proposed legislation targets a range of issues, from prohibiting 3D-printed guns and…

Government News·Pennsylvania News

New Jersey Police Chief Suspended After Showing up Drunk to Traffic Crash, Harassing Officer

A routine night on Main Street in Bradley Beach turned into a heated altercation on November 9, 2023, when Police Chief Leonard Guida engaged in a confrontation with Sergeant William Major at…

Tammy Murphy’s U.S. Campaign Not As Easy as She Thought it Would Be

TRENTON, NJ – It was supposed to be a walk in the park and a red carpet ride to the U.S. Capitol for the wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, but…

New Jersey News·Politics

Governor Murphy Pressing Ahead on Offshore Wind Despite Setbacks

New Jersey Offshore Wind Energy: Updates and Developments in 2024 Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s commitment to offshore wind energy remains unwavering despite recent setbacks. Governor Phil Murphy announced the state’s intention…

New Jersey News

South Jersey Man Who Shot and Killed Dangerous Home Invader Arrested for Ghost Gun

Upper Deerfield Twp., NJ – A burglary attempt at a residence in Upper Deerfield Township on the evening of February 19, 2024, ended tragically with a gunshot victim succumbing to his injuries…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Weird and Strange News

Mail Scattered Across Highway After Postal Carrier Involved in Crash with Semi

The southbound lanes of I95 near the 110-mile marker in Palm City were closed this morning due to a collision involving a US Mail truck and another semi tractor-trailer. The incident, which…

Florida News·Police Blotter·Travel

Who is Painting Bright Lines on Seals at the Shore and Why?

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you have been to the beach lately, you might have spotted seals laying on the sand with bright spraypaint on their bodies. You might think this is…

Community News·New Jersey News

Massive Fireball Streaks Across Sky Seen in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and D.C.

Washington, DC – A fireball illuminated the night sky on Wednesday, captivating observers across nearly a dozen states and Canada in a remarkable celestial event. The American Meteor Society (AMS) began receiving…

Community News·New Jersey News·Weather Reports and News

Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

New Jersey GOP Leaders Slam Tax Increases Ahead of Murphy’s Budget Address

TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio and Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips have voiced strong opposition to the proposed tax and fare increases ahead of Governor Phil Murphy’s seventh budget message.…

New Jersey News·Politics

Lakewood Secures Record Urban Enterprise Zone Grant Funding for Community Initiatives

Trenton, NJ – The Urban Enterprise Zone Authority (UEZA), linked with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, has announced Lakewood as the beneficiary of the state’s largest Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ)…

New Jersey News

Mother Sues NYC Transit and Social Media Giants Over Son’s Fatal Subway Surfing

New York, NY – The tragic death of 15-year-old Zackery Nazario, who died while engaging in a perilous activity known as “subway surfing,” has led his mother to file a lawsuit against…

New York City News

Park Avenue Armed Carjacking Was a Coordinated Effort, NYPD

New York, NY – A carjacking occurred on Friday, December 1, 2023, around 9:50 AM, on Park Avenue, involving a 61-year-old male victim. The incident involved a coordinated effort by suspects using…

New York City News·Police Blotter

New Jersey Doctor at Despicable Murphy State Run Veterans Home Ripped Off Medicaid

Newark, NJ – Dr. Arun Sehgal, along with his Ramsey-based practice Preventive & Diagnostic Medical Center P.A., has agreed to pay $693,490 plus interest to settle allegations of violating the False Claims…

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Weird and Strange News

Jackson Township Schools Moves to Consolidation for Private Busing Routes

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials, including Mayor Reina, Council President Jennifer Kuhn, and Councilman Mordechai Burnstein, have publicly endorsed the School Board’s decision to outsource private school bus services to the…

Community News·Jackson Township News

Two More Seals Rescued at the Jersey Shore Taken Into Care by Stranding Center

Ocean City, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) has recently admitted two additional Grey seal pups due to the ongoing annual migration, raising the total number of seals under their…

Jewish Leaders Host Anti-Semitism Forum

Sparta, NJ – Assemblyman Michael Inganamort recently convened with Jewish leaders from across his district for a pivotal conversation on the escalation of antisemitism, particularly on college campuses. Following a 42-hour visit…

High-Speed Police Chase in Georgia Ends with Crash in Cemetery

Lavonia, GA – A high-speed chase spanning state lines culminated in a suspect crashing her truck into a cemetery in Georgia, resulting in the arrest of 23-year-old Cheyenne Nicole Collier. The incident…

Widespread AT&T Outage Disrupts Services in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia

AT&T customers in Pennsylvania, including the Philadelphia area, faced significant service disruptions on Thursday morning, impacting their ability to place calls, send texts, and access the internet. Reports of network outages also…

Pennsylvania News·Philadelphia News

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