New Jersey’s American Dream Is Becoming Too Expensive for Young Families
For generations, New Jersey represented the promise of the American Dream—a good job, a starter home, quality schools, safe neighborhoods, and the opportunity to build wealth through homeownership. Today, that dream is…
Lakewood Boy Who Nearly Died in Freak Playground Accident Heading Home Today
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Just in time for the sabbath, a Lakewood boy who nearly died in a freak playground accident last Monday is returning home to his family today. The six-year-old boy…
Suspects in Asbury Park Double Shooting Sentenced to Prison
FREEHOLD, NJ – Two suspects in a double shooting that took place over the summer of 2019 are heading to prison after being convicted last fall. Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey…
Turnbach Too Progressive, Radical Even for Ocean County Dems, Loses Chairman’s Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River criminal defense attorney Terrance Turbach was soundly rejected by members of his own Democrat party in Wednesday night’s Ocean County Democrat Chairman’s election. Democrat voters agreed…
Black Bear Sighting Reported in Downtown Barnegat
BARNEGAT, NJ – It’s been a hot weekend at the Jersey Shore and probably hotter if you’re covered in a thick coat of black fur. Multiple black bear sightings have been reported…
Black Bear Reported on Campus of Georgian Court University, Lake Carasaljo in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A black bear sighting on Friday caused quite a stir near Lakewood Township’s downtown area on Friday. The bear was spotted on the campus of Georgian Court University before…
Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported in Southern Monmouth, Northern Ocean Counties
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department has warned its residents of a bear sighting in the area of Winding River Park on Saturday. The bear was spotted in the…
Police Arrest Pennsylvania 18-Year-Olds Who Made Threat at Rio Grande Wawa
RIO GRANDE, NJ – Rio Grande, a town west of the Wildwoods was the scene of a threat of an active shooter on Tuesday. Police locked down the store and began their…
PHOTOS: South Jersey Forest Fire Burns 13,500 Acres, State Says 95% Contained
MULLICA RIVER, NJ – A 13,500-acre fire inside Wharton State Forest near Mullica River is expected to continue to burn and smolder for a few more days, but the New Jersey State…
Toms River Little League Softball Wins District 18 Championship Again
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There are new divas on the diamond in New Jersey’s Little League Softball District 18. For the second consecutive year, Toms River Little League has defeated longtime reigning…
Ocean County Firefighters Dispatched to Assist in 2,000 Acre Pine Barren Forest Fire
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – You might be smelling the smell of fire along the southern and central portions of Ocean County today. That’s because a 2,000-acre forest fire fueled by high winds…
What’s That Smell in Atlantic County? Is Something on Fire?
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents across Atlantic County today are reporting a ‘very strong smell of smoke’ and are calling the Galloway Township Police Department to find out what it is. It…
Asbury Park Police Say ‘Zero Tolerance’ In Planned Beach Popup Party This Weekend
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Police Department has issued a stern warning to visitors who might be coming to the city this weekend to attend a planned internet popup party.…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Offering Summer Program for Families
BRIGANTINE, NJ – Have you ever wanted to become a marine mammal stranding technician or are you curious about what it takes to rescue and care for New Jersey’s stranded and often…
Toms River Mayor Says State Should Pay to Replenish Storm Eroded Beaches
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is once again trucking sand into the towns’ beachfront communities such as Ortley Beach and Normandy Beach, but this time, he said Phil…
Point Pleasant Mayor Personally Delivers $100,000 Check to UN for Ukraine Aid
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra, a rising star in the New Jersey Republican party, personally traveled to New York City and the United Nations Headquarters to…
Point Pleasant Pop-Up Party Planner Pulls Plug After Mayor’s Stern Warning of Arrest
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra just took his place at the top of the Republican Party in Ocean County as perhaps one of the few mayors…
Body of Woman Swept Out to Sea at Island Beach State Park Recovered
SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, NJ – Police and Coast Guard units searched the ocean off Island Beach State Park after a 59-year-old woman swimming in the ocean at around 8:05 pm on Monday…
One Swimmer in Distressed Group Drowns off Beach in Belmar
BELMAR, NJ – One person was killed in a drowning incident at the Belmar beach on Monday, according to the Belmar Police Department. According to police, at approximately 12:29 pm the department…
No Kids Allowed Alone in Toms River Beach Communities At Night, Mayor Hill Declares
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill and the Toms River Council backed off a proposal to continue the pandemic teen curfew that started at 9 pm, instead opting for…
Murphy Administration Threatened Shore Town Mayors Who Expressed Pop-Up Party Concerns
TRENTON, N.J. – Last week, we reported on local Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra response to the state’s inaction to help shore towns prevent large urban pop-up parties that disrupt their…
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