This Tick Now Spreading Across New Jersey Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat For Life
Lone star ticks are expanding across New Jersey, and more than 1,000 alpha-gal cases were reported as the tick-linked red meat allergy gains attention.…
Brick Democratic Party’s Top Attorney to Represent Mo Hill in $2 Million Toms River Gas Theft Lawsuit
Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill has turned to Brick Township attorney Kevin Starkey as the $2 million Silverton EMS legal fight continues.…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Champions Housing Affordability While Living Between Two Multi-Million-Dollar Estates
Sherrill's move into Drumthwacket while continuing to own a multimillion-dollar Montclair residence has renewed discussion about the contrast between New Jersey's housing affordability debate and the living arrangements of the state's chief…
Humpback whale washes ashore at Sandy Hook as response teams mobilize
A 30-foot humpback whale was found dead and washed onto a Sandy Hook beach Wednesday morning, triggering a coordinated response. Sandy Hook, NJ – A deceased humpback whale measuring approximately 30 feet…
New Jersey Democrats Want to Order School Districts on When They Can and Can’t Have Spring Break Recess
New Jersey spring break bill would guide school calendar decisions statewide Trenton, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would require the state’s top education official to recommend when…
Newark school funding scandal grows as state leaders ask for federal investigation into $287 million COVID relief spending
State legislators cite oversight failures and unmet student support goals. Trenton, N.J. – Three New Jersey lawmakers are calling for a federal investigation into how Newark Public Schools spent nearly $287 million…
Another New Jersey school district warns of deep cuts as state funding shortfall grows under Mikie Sherrill
Robbinsville, N.J. – A growing budget crisis is pushing another New Jersey school district toward potential program cuts, staffing losses, and the elimination of student activities, as local leaders warn the latest…
Suffolk contractor indicted for forged permit tied to Great River project
DA says Huntington man misled homeowner with fake Town of Islip document. Suffolk County, NY – A Huntington contractor and his construction company have been indicted on felony charges after prosecutors say…
NJ governor Mikie Sherrill posts 58% approval in early FDU poll results
New Jersey voters show early support for Sherrill while signaling pragmatism on Trump. Madison, NJ – A new Fairleigh Dickinson University poll shows New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill entering office with strong…
Mass shooting in Philadelphia leaves five injured, two dead overnight
Philadelphia shooting leaves two dead, three injured near 60th and Delany streets. Five victims gunned down in early evening violence as homicide unit leads probe. Philadelphia, PA – A shooting at approximately…
Mediterranean dining options expand across Toms River area
Growing number of Middle Eastern restaurants reflects demand for healthier cuisine Toms River, NJ – A growing number of Middle Eastern and halal restaurants are expanding dining options in the Toms River…
Move Over Pork Roll Egg and Cheese, This is New Jersey’s Best Kept Hidden Easter Secret Tradition
In a state known for its fiercely defended food traditions, from the pork roll egg and cheese debate to boardwalk pizza rivalries, there is another culinary staple quietly holding its ground each…
Mikie Sherrill Scales Back 2.5% Hotel Tax After it Threatened Tourism at the Jersey Shore
Pushback from residents and vacation planners prompts retreat on controversial lodging tax tied to global event. Trenton, NJ – A proposed hotel tax tied to the upcoming World Cup is facing backlash…
As Newark Schools Party with Billions of Dollars, Districts Like Jefferson are Closing Schools and Facing Financial Crisis
A growing funding dispute highlights stark contrasts between school districts as layoffs and program cuts loom in Morris County. Jefferson Township, NJ – A heated debate over New Jersey’s school funding formula…
Hamilton man charged with murder after woman found dead in apartment
Authorities say a welfare check led to the discovery of a homicide inside a Hamilton residence. Hamilton, NJ – A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with…
Jackson Wawa gas price hit $4.19 per gallon today
Drivers in Jackson are paying significantly more at one Wawa location compared to competing stations just minutes away. Jackson, NJ – A noticeable spike in gas prices at a Wawa on North…
NYPD, Firefighters Throw Punches in Three-Minute Long Violent Bench Clearing Brawl at Charity Hockey Game
NYPD tops FDNY in charity hockey game as fights break out at UBS Arena Long-running rivalry between New York’s police and firefighters spills onto the ice during annual charity matchup. Elmont, NY…
It Was Just a Fantasy: Jackson Twenty-One’s Promised Downtown Dream is Nothing More than Acres of High Density Apartments
It was an impossible dream that is now dead. Another broken promise by Jackson Township’s elected officials that nobody wants to talk about JACKSON, NJ – Back in 2013, Broadway legend Mitch…
Bada Boom ‘Italian’ meatball hoagie debuts in New Jersey on Mangia Monday at PrimoHoagies
A spicy twist on a Philadelphia staple arrives in New Jersey for one day of discounted hoagies and a limited-time menu launch. Philadelphia, PA – PrimoHoagies is rolling out a new limited-time…
Manchester is next town to fall to overdevelopment unless the people put the brakes on it now
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Is Manchester the Next Town to Fall to Overdevelopment in Ocean County? It’s starting to look that way, but unlike other towns like Jackson and Lakewood, residents today…
Ocean County is no longer safe as undocumented citizens driving cars continue killing and maiming our children
Letter to the editor by Sharon C., Ocean County I’m a mother of three kids and I’m terrified about what is happening to Jackson and our surrounding towns. Investors are buying homes…
Undocumented man charged with manufacturing and distributing meth and cocaine in Ocean County
“Second-degree charges filed after Ocean County booking tied to cocaine, heroin offenses.” Toms River, NJ – A man identified as Samuel Sanchezdelosantos was arrested and booked into the Ocean County Jail over…
Mikie Sherrill’s No Pro-Immigrant Sanctuary State Laws Put the Public At Risk, Lawmaker Says
“Assembly criticism targets limits on ICE cooperation in newly signed laws.” Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey assemblyman is publicly criticizing a series of newly signed immigration laws by Governor Mikie Sherrill,…