Lakewood State Senator Gets $89,000 Free Healthcare for Serving One Day Per Month on Utilities Board

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) is facing renewed criticism after budget documents revealed that its commissioners receive some of the most generous compensation packages among local utility boards…

Jackson Residents Oppose Council Decision to Approve Development Project in Protected Pinelands

My name is Adam Haidi from Jackson Township, reaching out as a concerned resident. I am reaching out to highlight a significant lack of transparency regarding “substantial concerns” raised by the Pinelands Commission over…

New Jersey’s Tolls Are Never Going Away, They’re Only Going to Keep Going Up

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will face yet another toll hike in 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year of increases under an “indexed” tolling system adopted by the New Jersey Turnpike…

Italian language and culture remain deeply rooted in New Jersey’s identity

TRENTON, NJ – Not counting anyone who watched The Sopranos, or far-removed descendents of Italian immigrants in New Jersey whose extensive knowledge of the Italian language is limited to food, such as…

New Jersey man searching for good Samaritan who returned ID from lost wallet

BAYONNE, NJ – A New Jersey man is hoping to track down a kind stranger who mailed his identification card back after he lost his wallet in a Bayonne parking lot earlier…

Hit-and-run horror in Jersey City leaves pedestrian dead

Man killed in Jersey City hit-and-run as driver flees scene on Tonnelle Avenue Jersey City, NJ – A man was struck and killed Monday night in a fatal hit-and-run on Tonnelle Avenue,…

New Jersey shelter pleads for emergency fosters after snow collapse damages Newark kennel

NEWARK, NJ – The Associated Humane Societies (AHS) is urgently seeking foster homes after heavy snow from a recent storm caused the roof of a neighboring business to collapse onto the shelter’s…

Lakewood’s golden age remembered as historians trace legacy of New Jersey’s “Land of 100 Hotels”

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Once known as the “Land of 100 Hotels,” Lakewood was among New Jersey’s most celebrated resort towns, drawing wealthy visitors from New York City and beyond during its late…

Newark police seek public’s help identifying suspects in Bradley Court shooting

NEWARK, NJ – Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying several suspects wanted in connection with a November shooting that left one man injured in the Bradley Court housing complex.…

Local journalist honored for top county government coverage by NJ Society of Professional Journalists

NEWARK, NJ – Stephanie Faughnan of JerseyShoreOnline.com has been awarded first place for Best Coverage of County Government in the 2025 New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists (NJ-SPJ) Excellence in Journalism Awards.…

Wallaby on the run in New Jersey evades cops and cold weather

Wallaby on the run in New Jersey as police continue search for missing marsupial Monroe Township, NJ – A wallaby named Rex is still on the loose in Gloucester County, and despite…

Road Rage Crash Leads to Brawl in Downtown Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police are investigating a violent road rage incident that occurred Sunday afternoon after a minor vehicle collision at a downtown Lakewood intersection. Officers were called around 1:20 p.m. to…

Did you witness the deadly crash on the Parkway this weekend? The State Police are seeking witnesses

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s assistance as they investigate a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon on the Garden State Parkway in Middletown Township.…

New Jersey unleashes five new lottery games with big jackpots

New Jersey Lottery unveils new games with top prizes up to $500K starting January Trenton, NJ – Gamblers across New Jersey will have fresh chances to strike it rich starting in January…

Cherry Hill firefighter hangs up helmet after saving lives on and off duty

Cherry Hill firefighter retires after 25 years of heroic service and daring rescues Cherry Hill, NJ – Firefighter Jeffrey E. Marsden, a 25-year veteran of the Cherry Hill Fire Department, will officially…

Fifteen-year-old charged in Westfield attempted burglary linked to stolen BMW

WESTFIELD, NJ – A 15-year-old Newark male has been charged in connection with an attempted burglary at a Westfield residence on Christmas morning, authorities announced Monday. According to Westfield Police Chief Christopher…

Wall Township sees wave of holiday arrests including DWIs, warrants, and theft charges

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Wall Township reported a string of arrests over the holiday week, ranging from fugitives and theft to multiple drunk driving charges, according to the department’s latest…

Mount Laurel police investigating fatal hit-and-run that killed e-bike rider on Route 73

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 49-year-old Magnolia man early Monday morning after his e-bike was struck on Route 73. Officers were…

Illegal Alien Runs Red Light, Crashes Into Federal Agents

Slidell, LA – A driver identified as a Honduran national was taken into custody Tuesday after allegedly running a red light and colliding with a federal vehicle in Slidell, authorities confirmed. The…

New Jersey Human Composting Law to Allow Open-Air Burial Grounds in 2026

New Jersey legalizes human composting as eco-friendly funeral option set to launch in 2026 Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has officially legalized human composting, becoming the 14th state in the nation to…

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