Tonight’s Toms River Concert and Fireworks Rescheduled to Thursday
Toms River, NJ – Residents are invited to head to Shelter Cove Beach on Thursday evening as the Toms River Recreation Department presents another installment of the township’s popular Summer Concert Series…
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim Celebrates Defunding ICE: Not Another Dime
Sen. Andy Kim draws hard line on ICE funding as Senate advances DHS deal New Jersey lawmaker ties support for TSA and FEMA funding to refusal to expand immigration enforcement budget. Washington,…
Jackson Township is the perfect spot for ICE’s new New Jersey detention facility after Roxbury plan meets resistance
A central location, empty warehouses and local support make a compelling case JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – As opposition continues to build against a proposed ICE detention facility in Roxbury, it’s time to…
New Jersey orders public school districts to plan funding plans with private schools for taxpayer funded programs
NJ schools ordered to hold spring talks with nonpublic schools on state-funded aid TRENTON, N.J. – There is no rest for the weary in cash strapped school districts like Lakewood, Jackson, Middletown,…
New Jersey can now arrest and jail ICE agents for six months if they wear masks during enforcement operations
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has enacted a new law prohibiting most law enforcement officers, including federal agents and ICE officers, from wearing face coverings during public interactions, after the measure passed…
Urgent need for more funding for private religious schools in New Jersey amid rise in Anti-Israel sentiment
NJ lawmakers pressed to boost security aid for private religious schools LAKEWOOD, NJ – A leading advocacy group for Jewish schools in New Jersey is urging lawmakers to increase state funding for…
Philadelphia DA Says He Will Put ‘Nazi’ ICE Agents in Jail After Airport Deployment
Philadelphia DA warns ICE agents of arrest at airport amid legal clash Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he would pursue criminal charges against any Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Spending is Skyrocketing: Ocean County budget rises to $655.6M as tax levy jumps 4.5% for 2026
Officials approve higher spending plan while increase its public information dept. three-fold Toms River, NJ – Ocean County officials have approved a $655.6 million budget for 2026, marking a significant increase in…
Ocean County approves traffic signal changes across Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester
New signals, speed changes and safety upgrades planned at key intersections Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved a series of traffic safety improvements Wednesday, targeting multiple intersections…
Ocean County moves to acquire $2.9 half-acre waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant Beach
$2.86M deal would preserve 0.59-acre Channel Drive site for public use Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Ocean County officials are moving forward with the acquisition of a waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant…
E-bike rider struck by car at busy Downtown Lakewood intersection, suffers broken leg
Juvenile hospitalized after Wednesday afternoon crash at 11th Street and Madison Avenue Lakewood, NJ – A young male riding an e-bike was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon at a busy Lakewood…
Jackson Jewish Community Thanks Mayor for Townshipwide Religious Burn Sites Including Shop-Rite and Former Elementary School
Jewish Community Council thanks township officials for coordinating annual ritual Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Jewish Community Council has announced four designated locations across the township for the annual chometz burning ahead…
Latest Update on Teen Shot at Ocean County Mall Wednesday Night
Authorities say 17-year-old is in stable condition after Wednesday night shooting Toms River, NJ – A 17-year-old was shot Wednesday night at the Ocean County Mall, prompting a police response and an…
Update: Jackson Resident Has Had it With Illegal Petting Zoo Operating Across the Street From His House
Neighbor says years-long issues at 390 Cobain Road remain unresolved despite promises from the council as illegal petting zoo and synagogue continue to cause quality of life issues for his family and…
Jackson Passes Porta-Potty Ordinance Despite Pushback from Residents and Business Owners
A long-simmering fight over portable toilets exposed a deeper clash in Jackson over property rights, neighborhood quality of life, enforcement, and how far local government should go. Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township…
Jackson resident says parking ban for neighborhood house of worship not fair to neighbors who follow the rules
Jackson officials consider permit system as residents raise concerns over access and enforcement at a home operating as a house of worship in the neighborhood. Jackson, NJ – A Jackson resident criticized…
Breaking: New Jersey Becomes America’s First Official Sanctuary State as Governor Sherrill Signs Three Migrant Protection Bills Into Law
New laws tighten data sharing, restrict enforcement roles, and fuel sanctuary debate UPDATE: Sherrill speaks on historic sanctuary state bills Trenton, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed a package of immigration…
Jackson councilman accuses officials of misusing open space funds on pet projects during election season
Pollak claims taxpayer-approved money diverted to parks projects, demands transparency Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township councilman sharply criticized local officials during Tuesday night’s council meeting, alleging that funds intended for land…
Warmup to 70 before rain, sharp cooldown hits New Jersey by weekend
National Weather Service tracks brief spring surge followed by showers and colder air Mount Holly, NJ – A brief stretch of warmer, spring-like weather is expected across New Jersey before rain and…
There is no such thing as Central Jersey and here’s how the debate can be settled with pork roll facts
A long-running cultural divide, not a three-region state, defines New Jersey identity Trenton, NJ – The idea of “Central Jersey” has gained traction in recent years, but a closer look at geography,…
Mikie Sherrill Orders NJ Transit to Provide Basic Services and Repairs that Have Been Neglected for Years by Failing Agency
Governor pushes basic fixes amid rising cancellations and aging infrastructure Newark, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill has directed NJ Transit to implement a series of immediate improvements aimed at addressing persistent complaints…
