Jackson Township Bans Parking on Another Road as Street Access Concerns Grow
Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township has officially prohibited parking along portions of Woodlane Road, citing public safety concerns, increasing traffic volumes and the need to maintain clear access for emergency responders.…
Seaside Heights St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed due to weather
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Organizers of the annual Seaside Heights St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the unofficial start to the 2023 tourism season at the Jersey Shore, have decided to postpone this weekend’s…
New Jersey approves more offshore wind farms
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As whales are showing up dead in near-record numbers at the Jersey Shore since December, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continued to deny the anomaly had anything to…
Humpback deaths in 2023 tie yearly record set in 2002
TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to data released by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, more humpback whales have washed up deceased along the Jersey Shore in 2023 than in any full year…
Gilmore suffers multiple defeats at contested Ocean County GOP convention
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore suffered multiple defeats at Wednesday night’s political convention in Toms River. Gilmore sought to decertify the Republicans of Toms River last night,…
Under Phil Murphy’s clean energy plan, New Jersey can expect at least 4,000 wind turbines offshore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy initially told New Jersey he wants to increase offshore wind energy production to get 7,500 megawatts of usage by 2035. Last week, when he announced…
Cape May legislators blast Murphy for shortchanging K-12 students at the Jersey Shore
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts himself as being fair an equitable, but legislators at the Jersey Shore doubt his sincerity after the governor cut tens more than hundred…
Two teens set for setting Parkway brush fire that shut down rush hour traffic
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two teens who set a discarded Christmas tree on fire which spread to shut down rush hour traffic on the Garden State Parkway, have been charged, according to…
Traveling cigar lounge lights up at the Jersey Shore
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Tennessee Avenue Tobacco Company is bringing its show to the open road this year. The company has announced a one-of-a-kind traveling cigar lounge that will make its…
Toms River man charged for racially motivated disturbance at Asbury Park concert
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin today announced that a 28-year-old Toms River Township man had been arrested for spraying people with pepper spray, throwing smoke bombs, and…
Jersey Shore charter school managers indicted after steering $115k to founder’s side business
EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ – The owner of an Egg Harbor charter school has been indicted after allegedly diverting funds to his own private business. According to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin,…
Over 260,000 sign petition to halt New Jersey offshore wind farm surveys
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Over 250,000 people have signed an online petition calling for Governor Phil Murphy to cease work on a massive off-shore wind energy farm off the Jersey Shore coast.…
Marine mammal rescue center says increase in whale deaths taxing staff
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said on Wednesday that the volume of whales and dolphins being found dead at the Jersey Shore since December has been “taxing:” for…
Phil Murphy’s whale fish tale doesn’t add up to NOAA historical beaching data
TOMS RIVER, NJ – When humpback whales started washing up dead at the Jersey Shore in December, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said nothing was unusual about it. The Governor cited an…
Seaside Park whale buried at the beach, initial tests hint at possible cause of death
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – A deceased humpback whale that washed ashore on the beach in Seaside Heights on Thursday was buried under the sand at the beach by borough workers, but not…
Pro wrestler arrested with gun at Atlantic City casino
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A Florida woman and wrestling star was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a gun last week after a valet working at a casino garage noticed a…
Mayor Hill visits Elementary school to read to students in support of Read Across America
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mo Hill will come with a book and chill. He will, Hill will. Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill visited the students at East Dover Elementary School and…
How many more dead whales does Phil Murphy need to see? Senator questions governor
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Anthony Bucco today asked his fellow state legislators how many more dead whales have to wash up at the Jersey Shore before Governor Phil Murphy…
Shore Conference freshman leading Virginia Tech softball in batting
POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Teagan Thrunk, a Point Pleasant Boro High School graduate, is tearing up the ACC in her first two weeks of the season at Virginia Tech. Thrunk is leading…
Toms River joins chorus of towns calling for a halt to offshore wind project amid a rise in whale deaths
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has repeatedly stuck to his guns, saying the increase in whale deaths at the Jersey Shore is not related to a massive wind…
Island Heights joins Toms River in shared garbage service agreement
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents of the small borough of Island Heights will soon look to Toms River for their garbage pickup and recycling services. This comes as the two towns signed…