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…
ICE Agent Struck by Car in New Jersey; Shots Fired
A federal immigration agent was reportedly struck by a fleeing vehicle and discharged a firearm during an attempted apprehension in Manahawkin, authorities said. A federal immigration enforcement operation in Stafford Township led…
Jersey Shore Weather: Sunshine Returns Before Storm Chances Build Later This Week
Pleasant beach weather is expected through midweek, but showers and thunderstorms could return as temperatures climb into the 80s by Thursday. The Jersey Shore is set for a stretch of sunny and…
Seaside Heights Officers Honored for Actions During Armed Domestic Violence Incident
Five members of the Seaside Heights Police Department received Meritorious Service Awards for their response to a high-risk domestic violence incident that led to the safe arrest of an armed suspect. SEASIDE…
Wildwood Crest Beaches Begin Full-Time Lifeguard Coverage for Summer Season
The Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol will begin daily lifeguard coverage Saturday, with guards stationed on all beaches through Labor Day weekend. WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. — Beachgoers heading to the Jersey Shore this…
Seaside Heights Police Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Vandalism Suspects
Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance after a vandalism incident in Seaside Heights involving several individuals who were seen leaving the area toward Seaside Park. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Seaside…
New Jersey’s First World Cup Match Ends in a 1-1 Tie, Reminding The World Why We Don’t Love Soccer
East Rutherford, NJ – The first FIFA World Cup match ever played in New Jersey was supposed to be a historic moment. Instead, many Americans left MetLife Stadium and turned off their…
Wildwood Liquor Makes Public Offer to Alleged Booze Thieves
A North Wildwood liquor store is publicly asking two suspected shoplifters to return and pay for stolen merchandise before the matter is turned over to police. NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. — Green’s Liquors…
Seaside Heights Pedestrian Injured in 2022 Crash Speaks Out About Recovery and Transparency
A man who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being struck by a vehicle in Seaside Heights is sharing his story publicly as he continues his recovery nearly four years later. SEASIDE…
Pork Roll, Egg, and Queens Drag Brunch to Cap Off Ocean County’s Pride Weekend
A drag brunch at Seaside Social House will close out a three-day Pride Weekend celebration that brought events to Toms River and Seaside Heights. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Pride Weekend festivities in…
New Jersey Lawmakers Just Gave AI Datacenters Huge Tax Breaks, Now They Don’t Want AI
Just two years after New Jersey approved hundreds of millions in tax incentives to attract artificial intelligence projects, many Democratic officials and advocacy groups are pushing to slow or stop large-scale AI…
After Taxing Residents and Businesses To No End, New Jersey Moves to Hit Private Prisons Next
As Residents and Businesses Leave, New Jersey Lawmakers Push New Taxes on Private Prisons Trenton, NJ – Just when you thought there was nothing left to tax in New Jersey, state Democrats…
Jersey Shore Weekend Forecast: Beachgoers Get Sunny Saturday Before Storms Return Sunday
A hot Friday and beautiful Saturday are expected along the Jersey Shore before thunderstorms and gusty winds move in late Sunday. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Anyone heading to the Jersey Shore this…
NJ Morning Traffic Report: Overturned Tractor-Trailer, Vehicle Fire Snarl Friday Commute
Drivers faced delays across North and Central Jersey Friday morning as an overturned tractor-trailer, vehicle fire, gas main break and multiple congestion hotspots slowed travel. NEW JERSEY — Friday’s morning commute is…
Jackson Police Chief Responds to Viral Video Alleging Racial Profiling During Traffic Stop
Jackson Township police say they are reviewing a traffic stop that sparked allegations of racial profiling and excessive force after a video of the encounter spread across social media. JACKSON — The…
New Jersey Migrant Exec Could Lose Citizenship After DOJ Files Denaturalization Claims Against 17
A New Jersey staffing company executive is among 17 naturalized U.S. citizens targeted in a sweeping Justice Department crackdown on individuals accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud, concealment, or criminal conduct. The…
Why Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Tax Plan Was Doomed From the Start
New Jersey spent nearly a decade preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. State leaders, including former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy promised residents that hosting the world’s largest sporting event would…
Nearly 40 Years After Devastating Fire Destroyed Long Branch Pier, New $12.4 Million Structure Takes Shape
A new 550-foot ocean pier is rising in Long Branch nearly four decades after a massive fire destroyed the city’s iconic amusement pier and ended a century-old Jersey Shore tradition. Long Branch…
Jersey Shore Weather: Near 100-Degree Heat, Thunderstorm Chances Arrive Later This Week
A stretch of summerlike weather is headed for the Jersey Shore, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s by Thursday before thunderstorms return to the forecast. Beachgoers and residents along the Jersey…
NJ Monday Morning Commute: Crashes Snarl Traffic on Route 29, Route 42, Route 17 and Major Crossings Into NYC
Multiple crashes and heavy rush-hour congestion are slowing traffic across New Jersey Monday morning, with significant delays reported on the Garden State Parkway, Lincoln Tunnel and George Washington Bridge. New Jersey commuters…
Mikie Sherrill Rejects Pause on New Jersey Gas Tax for Short Term Consumer Relief
Republicans are pushing to suspend New Jersey’s gas tax as fuel prices climb, but state leaders say the move could jeopardize billions of dollars in funding for roads, bridges and NJ Transit…