Exposing Ocean County’s patronage pits: Utilities giving away free taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for political insiders

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A growing debate over political patronage and taxpayer-funded benefits is unfolding in Ocean County as newly released budget figures and public records reveal that part-time commissioners at several…

Supreme Court Justice Rips New Jersey’s “Fishing Expedition” Against Pro-Life Non-Profit

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has announced the opening salvos in a U.S. Supreme Court case that pits abortionj friendly New Jersey against a pro-life abortion alternative non-profit…

Monthslong overnight closure of Route 18 begins Friday night

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Major overnight closures are set to hit Route 18 this week as part of a long-term drainage and pavement rehabilitation project in Middlesex County. Transportation officials said Route…

Traffic Alert: Crash shuts down major Holmdel intersection as crews clear wreckage

HOLMDEL, NJ – A section of Roberts Road North at the intersection of Holmdel Road was shut down Monday after a motor vehicle crash forced police to close the busy intersection. Officials…

NJ Lottery drops $3 million game just in time for the holidays

New Jersey Lottery unwraps new games and giveaways for December TRENTON, NJ — Just in time for the holiday season, the New Jersey Lottery is rolling out two new Scratch-Off games, two…

NJ dad scores $1 million at Jets game in halftime lottery shocker

Passaic County man wins $1 million at Jets game in NJ Lottery second-chance drawing TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey father putting his son through college walked away with $1 million on…

Wawa ticket wins $400K as scratch-off blitz hits Ocean County

Powerball shopper hits $1 million as wave of lottery wins sweep New Jersey TRENTON, NJ — A quiet stop at a Rio Grande grocery store turned into a million-dollar moment for one…

Blue Ribbon Jackson Middle School Forced to Close by S-2 Funding Sees $10 Million Price Slash in Second Sale Attempt

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District has reopened bidding for the sale of Christa McAuliffe Middle School, dramatically lowering the minimum bid after months without a single offer. District officials announced…

Watch: New Jersey Cop Guilty for Breaking Into Ex-Boyfriend’s Home, Threatens to Burn Down House

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An off-duty Toms River police officer who smashed her way into her ex-boyfriend’s home has been permanently barred from law enforcement after entering a guilty plea. Rebecca Sayegh,…

Buckle Up New Jersey, Because the Gas Tax is Going Up Again in January

New Jersey drivers hit with 4.2-cent gas tax hike starting January 1 TRENTON, NJ – Electricity isn’t the only thing that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg in New…

If You Thought Toms River’s MUA Benefits Were Ridiculous, Check Out Lakewood

Lakewood MUA commissioners draw hefty pay and benefits despite part-time roles LAKEWOOD, NJ – Commissioners at the Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) are receiving compensation and benefits packages that far exceed what’s…

Thunder in the Pines to Go Silent in 2026 and New Egypt Speedway Announces Closure

New Egypt Speedway to stay closed for 2026 as owner seeks buyer NEW EGYPT, NJ – The roar of engines at New Egypt Speedway will fall silent next year, as the track’s…

U.S. Senator Andy Kim speaks before the New Jersey State Senate.

NJ Democrats turn on each other as party split in fight to dismantle anti-corruption watchdog agency

TRENTON, NJ – The election that saw Democrats in New Jersey gain a supermajority in state government isn’t even a month behind us, but the party is already moving to dismantle one…

Hackensack Meridian reinstates mask requirement for hospital visitors

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health announced that starting December 1, visitors to patients at any of its facilities will be required to wear masks when visiting admitted patients. The policy,…

Don’t Expect Mikie Sherrill or Democrats to Fix New Jersey’s Failed S-2 Funding…It’s Working as Intended

Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the November gubernatorial election set the stage for a familiar battle over New Jersey’s school funding system. Her incoming administration is signaling that major changes…

Whre’s the Beef? Wendy’s portions spark outrage as New York area customers accuse chain of shrinkflation

NEW YORK, NY – From Lower Manhattan to Washington Heights, Wendy’s customers are calling foul on what they describe as shrinking burgers, smaller nuggets, and full-price meals that don’t fill them up.…

Phone files lead to child abuse material charges in Rockaway

Rockaway Borough man charged in child sexual abuse material investigation Rockaway Borough, NJ – A 38-year-old resident has been arrested and charged after investigators recovered media files on his phone that allegedly…

Scratch-off in Barnegat nails $400K jackpot

Ocean County player hits $400K top prize in Crossword Bonanza scratch-off Barnegat, NJ – A Crossword Bonanza scratch-off ticket sold at a Wawa in Barnegat made an Ocean County player $400,000 richer…

Mikie Sherrill explains why New Jersey’s affordable housing future is not in cities like Trenton

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill is defending her approach to housing development, saying new high-density projects make more sense in suburban areas with existing infrastructure than in Trenton’s struggling…

Jackson Township Welcomes the Holiday Season with Toyland and the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the Jackson Township Council are proud to announce that the community is gearing up for a joyful and festive holiday weekend…

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