50-Year-Old Woman Killed in Head-On Crash in Baltimore County
A 50-year-old Reisterstown woman was killed after police say a Ford F-250 crossed double yellow lines at high speed and struck her Lexus head-on.…
Cash-Strapped Lakewood Cuts Busing for 300 Public School Students Days Before Classes Begin
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – More than 300 Lakewood public school students are losing bus service just days before the start of classes, leaving parents scrambling to figure out how their children will get…
How Pennsylvania Lured One of New Jersey’s Largest Companies Across the Delaware
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Pennsylvania didn’t just land another corporate headquarters last week. It took one of New Jersey’s most recognizable Fortune 500 companies from across the Delaware River — and Gov.…
Rodrick Says ‘No Way’ To New Political Patronage Job Created by ‘Mo Hill Gang’ Council
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – It’s the first regular township council meeting of 2026 and the newly elected township council is already creating jobs for their close friends and political allies by restoring…
Five Pregnancy Cravings Only Jersey Girls Would Understand
Pregnancy cravings can be a wild ride, but in New Jersey, they take on a flavor all their own. Forget the usual pickle-and-ice-cream clichés—Garden State moms-to-be are craving foods as unique as…
Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens
In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…
Things New Jersey Gen Xers did in the 80s that are unheard of and unacceptable today
As kids growing up in the 80s in New Jersey, we did it a bit differently than kids do it today. Now, first, this isn’t a ‘get off my lawn’ post, but…
DC burglar caught on camera stealing cash and fleeing
Business burglar caught on camera in Southeast DC as police seek public’s help WASHINGTON, DC – The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in…
New Jersey set to officially dump CDC as top vaccine authority for residents
Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Health could soon be the ruling authority when it comes to vaccination requirements, not the federal Centers for Disease Control. A bill declaring a…
NJ lawmaker blasts $300M sports arena plan as rural schools face deep cuts
Trenton, N.J. – A fiery exchange erupted in the State Assembly late Wednesday night as lawmakers advanced a sweeping $2.5 billion economic development bill that includes up to $300 million in tax…
Garden State Equality Blames Extremist Politicians for Fight Against Biological Men in Women’s Sports
TRENTON, N.J. – The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases this week that could have sweeping implications for transgender rights in sports and beyond, prompting concern from advocacy…
Jackson mayor hires township planning board attorney to represent her business in real estate commission lawsuit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn has retained prominent local attorney and current Jackson Planning Board attorney Robert Shea to represent her real estate company in a pending Ocean…
Ocean County Seeks to Double Open Space Tax in 2026 With Ballot Referendum
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners began the new year with a historic swearing-in and an ambitious proposal from its new director aimed at curbing overdevelopment through expanded…
Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor’s Decision to Veto Council’s Ordinance on Police Testing
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick has promised to veto a Toms River Township Council measure that would have extended an expired police promotion list, siding with Police Chief Guy Maire…
The Lakewood Scoop Named Official Newspaper of Jackson in Unanimous Council Vote
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted to name the Lakewood Scoop, Jersey Shore Online, and the Asbury Park Press as the official newspapers of the township. Based out of…
New Ocean County Commissioner faces scrutiny over continued ratepayer-funded health benefits at Toms River MUA
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Newly elected Ocean County Commissioner Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen is drawing renewed criticism for continuing to receive free, high-value health benefits from the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority, where…
Jackson under fire for appointing wives of planning board members, councilman to MUA
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A pair of appointments to the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority has sparked controversy over potential conflicts of interest after one of Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn’s appointees were identified…
Useless Weird Sh-t: Phil Murphy gives 350,000 Ex-Cons Right to Serve on Jury duty
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order this week restoring jury service rights to more than 350,000 New Jersey residents who have completed their criminal sentences, calling it a…
Modern Recall ‘memory’ supplement after discovery of ‘gas station heroin’
NEW YORK, NY – Modern Warrior has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of its dietary supplement Modern Warrior Ready after federal testing revealed the presence of undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients, including tianeptine, 1,4-DMAA,…
NJ GOP senators propose bill requiring local police and courts to work with ICE on deportations
TRENTON, NJ – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would compel New Jersey police, correctional facilities, and courts to cooperate directly with federal immigration authorities when handling cases involving…
Doxxing the NYPD? New York City Bans Police from Using Police Plaza as Contact Address for Medical Emergencies
NEW YORK, NY – A new internal policy from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) is drawing criticism from within city emergency services after requiring that emergency medical reports for injured…
Muslim Heritage Month flag raised above City Hall Newark as residents chant Allahu Ackbar
NEWARK, NJ – The Muslim flag was raised above Newark City Hall Friday afternoon as city officials, faith leaders, and community members gathered to mark New Jersey’s observance of Muslim Heritage Month…
New Jersey moves forward on $6.6 million psychedelic magic mushroom legalization bill
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is moving to legalize another federally banned drug. A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to legalize, regulate, and fund psilocybin-assisted behavioral health care in…