New Jersey Families Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Staying Cool and Paying the Electric Bill
As temperatures climb past 100 degrees and air conditioners run nearly nonstop, New Jersey families are confronting a reality that has become all too familiar: opening the next electric bill with a…
Jersey jackpot explodes with $475K winner in Manahawkin
Ocean County lottery player strikes $475K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Thursday night TRENTON, NJ – One lucky ticket holder in Ocean County woke up thousands of dollars richer Friday after hitting…
Mikie Sherrill set to become New Jersey’s highest-paid governor despite affordability pledge
TRENTON, N.J. – Mikie Sherrill has made affordability the cornerstone of her platform as governor of New Jersey, but on day one, she is presiding over major toll hikes and an increase…
Lakewood Rabbis Order Ban on Chanukah Concert Held at Jackson Public School
JACKSON, NJ – A Chanukah concert scheduled to take place in Jackson was abruptly canceled this week following the release of a kol koreh — a public proclamation — signed by the…
America’s largest yeshiva just bought former Jackson middle school for $15 million below original asking price
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Board of Education has reportedly approved a $40 million bid from Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG), the world’s largest Orthodox Jewish yeshiva, to purchase the former…
Online child abuse investigation ends with Toms River plea
Toms River man pleads guilty in child sexual abuse material case tied to multi-agency probe TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 23-year-old Toms River man has admitted to distributing and possessing child sexual…
Leader of New Jersey LGBTQ Rights Group Facing Criminal Troubles Over Alleged Incident with His Foster Child
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J. – An LGBTQ advocacy group which has been at the forefront of pushing LGBTQ issues into public schools is under fire this week for a very serious incident involving…
Jackson Wawa delivers big win to holiday player
Jackson player wins $10,000 on $5,000 Festive Frenzy ticket sold at Wawa TRENTON, NJ — A Jackson resident is celebrating a $10,000 win after purchasing a lucky $5,000 Festive Frenzy scratch-off ticket…
Gopal Bill Would Allow New Jersey Schools to Lease Buildings for Family Care, Homeless Shelters Without Public Bids
TRENTON, N.J. – New legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow local school boards to lease unused school property to federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) without going through the public…
28-year-old woman reported missing in Manchester Township
Woman reported missing after last being seen near Milford Drive MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are searching for a 28-year-old woman who was last seen early Monday morning in Manchester Township, with…
New Jersey Wants to Change How Hotel Tax Money is Allocated in 2027
Legislation sets firm minimum allocations and updates “poison pill” safeguard to protect cultural and tourism programs. TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers have introduced a measure to resolve confusion over how New Jersey divides…
New Jersey could soon require beach towns to publicly disclose exactly how they spend beach tag money
NJ bill would require beach towns to publicly disclose how they spend beach tag moneyProposed law mandates itemized cost and revenue reports for municipally owned beaches as part of local public access…
Superintendent of Toms River Schools on Verge of Bankruptcy Threatens Lawsuit After State Ethics Board Denies His Plan for $80,000 Raise
Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Citta, former Ritacco Underling Irate After State Ethics Board Denies Request to Give $80,000 Pay Raise, Blames Mayor Rodrick for Interfering Toms River- Toms River Regional Schools…
Affordability in Crisis: New Jersey Wants to Charge You More up to Five Times More to Appeal Your Rising Property Tax Bill
Senate committee says measure would modernize 1979-era fee structure and boost county tax board revenue. TRENTON, NJ – For the first time in more than four decades, New Jersey lawmakers are moving…
Beloved Ocean City McDonald’s to close after decades, workers given less than a week’s notice
OCEAN CITY, NJ – A longtime McDonald’s at the gateway to Ocean City is shutting its doors this weekend, leaving more than 30 employees suddenly out of work just days before the…
Latest forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow across New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – A fast-moving winter storm is expected to blanket much of central and southern New Jersey in snow overnight, with totals reaching up to five inches by Sunday morning. Forecasters…
Winter weather advisory issued for most of New Jersey with up to four inches of snow in some areas
Mount Holly, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for nearly all of New Jersey beginning Saturday evening, warning of accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions through…
Lifeguards could soon be classified as first responders in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Assembly seeks to officially recognize open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers. Assembly Bill A6240, sponsored by Assemblyman…
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Wins Major Fight Against New Jersey Affordable Housing Mandate in Court
Toms River, NJ – Toms River has won its battle against a state affordable housing mandate that could have required thousands of new high-density apartments and 7,000 new apartments to be forced…
Watch: Holiday City bagel shop’s Christmas tree robbed of ornaments
BERKELEY, NJ – It was a broad daylight robbery of an innocent Christmas tree at a Holiday City bagel shop this week. A local bagel shop owner is now asking the community…
ICE to Boost Taskforce to Roundup Criminal Illegal Migrants in Sanctuary State of New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ – According to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey is a sanctuary state with open arms and open doors to illegal aliens from across the world. The federal government…