New Jersey Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5%, But State Still Ranks Among Nation’s Highest
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.5% in June, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking continued improvement after the state’s jobless…
Two charged for arson after shooting flare gun into occupied Barnegat home
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two teenagers have been charged with aggravated arson and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after authorities say they fired a flare gun into a Barnegat Township…
Convicted Felon Leading Political Campaign to Takeover Plumsted Council
PLUMSTED, NJ – Politics in New Jersey is usually an ugly sport, but in Plumsted, it has become dirty. One slate of candidates is being backed by a convicted federal felon who…
Something Smells in Manchester and it’s Not the Landfill, as Former Mayor Dishes Out $20.5 Million to Political Donor
Manchester, NJ – Editorial – Something smells in Manchester, and this time, it’s not the Ocean County landfill. While the landfill story is its own tale of political corruption and patronage, this…
Hill Allies Seek to Regain Power in Toms River, Push Downtown Development Plans
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A new slate of candidates loyal to, and backed by former Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill are hoping their protests against Mayor Dan Rodrick will turn into results in…
Amish Teens at the Jersey Shore for Rumspringa Adventures Leave Locals Intrigued
The sandy beaches and bustling boardwalks of the Jersey Shore have long been a magnet for teens seeking summer thrills, but this spring, a surprising new group has joined the crowd: Amish…
EPA Cites Save LBI Opposition to Offshore Wind Projects as Shell Submits Letter to Withdraw
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — A citizens’ group opposing offshore wind development off New Jersey’s coast has gained federal recognition in its campaign against the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project, as the…
Major Wind Company Wants Out of Phil Murphy’s Offshore Energy Project
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Shell and EDF Renewables, is seeking to withdraw from its flagship New Jersey offshore wind project just months after publicly…
New Jersey Republicans Propose Bill to Exempt Personal Hygiene Products from Sales Tax
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate seeks to exempt grooming, hygiene, and specific baby care items from the state’s 6.625% sales and use tax. Senate Bill…
Cory Booker Says Trump Has No Right to Deploy National Guard to Peaceful Los Angeles Protests
NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) likened President Donald Trump’s call to deploy the National Guard without California Governor Gavin Newsom’s request to being a ‘cop killer’, accusing him of…
One candidate has a huge lead heading into Tuesday’s New Jersey GOP primary election for governor
As New Jersey Republicans prepare to cast their votes in Tuesday’s primary election on June 10, 2025, former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli has emerged as the clear frontrunner, bolstered by strong polling…
Trump dumps on Bill Spadea: I don’t even know who he is, calls on New Jersey to vote for Ciattarelli
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s upcoming primary, following public criticism from rival Bill Spadea over tariffs, Elon Musk, and…
Trumpquake: Bedminster Rattled by 1.9 Earthquake as New Jersey Seismic Action Continues
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A 1.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Bedminster last week, continuing a recent uptick in seismic activity in North Jersey that began after a larger tremor last year near Tewksbury. The…
Can a Costco Card be Used as Real ID at Newark Airport? TSA Responds
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is one of the toughest states to get a Real ID in America, but the notion of using your Costco card as a Real ID has ruffled…
Five Reasons Why Bill Spadea Is Not the Guy New Jersey Republicans Need on the Ballot in November
Why Bill Spadea Isn’t the Right Choice for New Jersey Republicans As a Trump supporter, I’ve watched Bill Spadea charm his way into the hearts of many New Jersey Republicans. With his…
Seaside Heights considers earlier boardwalk closures, backpack ban after Memorial Day weekend violence
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — In response to a violent and chaotic Memorial Day weekend that left three people stabbed and more than 70 arrested, Seaside Heights officials are weighing new restrictions aimed…
Rain threatens to keep Jersey Shore boardwalks quiet for second weekend in a row
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Rainy weather is once again threatening weekend business at New Jersey’s popular boardwalks, with thunderstorms and scattered showers forecast through Sunday, potentially impacting restaurants, arcades, and other coastal…
Murphy’s budget cuts state funded summer college assistance for low income students in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — A state-funded program that has helped thousands of low-income students afford college classes during the summer may be on the chopping block as New Jersey lawmakers negotiate the next…
Route 37 reopens in Toms River after emergency sinkhole repairs
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — All lanes on Route 37 in Toms River are back open after a large sinkhole forced emergency repairs near the intersection of Oak Ridge Parkway on Friday, officials…
Library safety concerns grow in Toms River as county shelter debate looms
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A decision by Ocean County officials to host a pop-up café operated by Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen inside the Ocean County Library has ignited controversy and…
The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It
The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…
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