Former Toms River NJEA Boss Drops Case to Prevent Republican from Challenging Her in School Board Election Amid Perjury Concern

Toms River school board member drops ballot challenge after perjury concern Toms River, N.J. – Democrat Kathy Eagan, an incumbent school board member and former president of the Toms River branch of…

Morning commute snarled by crashes, delays and downed tree across New Jersey

Trenton, N.J. – The Friday morning rush brought a series of slowdowns across New Jersey highways, with crashes, disabled vehicles, and even a downed tree complicating commutes from the Turnpike to Route…

They Have Had Enough: Democrat Mayor among first to leave party and endorse Jack Ciattarelli for Governor

Garfield, N.J. – A Democratic mayor in Bergen County is switching parties and endorsing Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor, a move that comes as many New Jersey Democrats voice growing frustration with…

When Will Cedar Swamp Road Reopen? Ocean County Road Project Continues to Cause Delays for Jackson Commuters

Jackson, N.J. – A major road project in Jackson has created mounting frustration for drivers and residents as Cedarswamp Road remains closed indefinitely, with police urging the public to obey detours and…

Lifeguard Stand, Ocean City, NJ. Sunrise on Ocean City, N. J. s beach.

Phil Murphy’s newly proposed climate change rules could change life in New Jersey forever, and Mikie Sherrill is on board

New Jersey flood-zone rules spark storm of opposition from shore to river towns Trenton, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy has just a few months left in office, but he has a new…

Hackensack man, 78, charged with arson after police cars set ablaze near mosque

Hackensack, NJ – A 78-year-old city resident has been arrested after investigators say he intentionally set fire to three police vehicles parked near a place of worship and municipal gas pumps in…

Jack Ciattarelli delivers smiles and hope to the Jersey Shore, left behind and abandoned by Phil Murphy and New Jersey Democrats

Seaside Heights, N.J. – On Labor Day, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli walked the Seaside Heights boardwalk, offering smiles and encouragement to Jersey Shore residents who say they have been overlooked by…

What’s all that rumbling and loud explosions going on in Piscataway?

Piscataway residents warned of loud military training drills through Friday Piscataway, N.J. – Residents in Piscataway Township are being urged to brace for loud noises at night as the U.S. Department of…

Couple upset over seeing their latest NJ electric bill

Phil Murphy to Leave New Jersey workers with 20% Healthcare Premium Hike in 2026

NJ public workers and ACA enrollees face steep health premium hikes for 2026 Trenton, N.J. – Health insurance premiums in New Jersey are set to rise sharply in 2026, with public employees…

Watch: Mikie Sherrill Says She Will Force K-12 Students to Take LGBTQ Courses with No Option to Opt Out if Elected Governor

Sherrill says parents should not opt kids out of LGBTQ curriculum in schools Morris Plains, NJ – Speaking on video in a resurfaced clip reposted Wednesday on X, Rep. Mikie Sherrill said…

Phony withdrawal alerts trick victims into handing over OTPs

Coinbase withdrawal code text scam targets crypto users with fake alerts New York, NY — A wave of phishing texts spoofing Coinbase “withdrawal code” alerts is hitting phones across the U.S., tricking…

Morning swim in Cape May sparks large-scale rescue effort

Massive search launched for missing swimmer off Cape May beach Cape May, NJ – Emergency crews rushed to the shoreline early Wednesday morning after a swimmer went missing off the coast near…

New Jersey Sues Trump for 36th Time, This Time Over Abortions for Veterans

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 21 other states in a sweeping legal move to block a proposed Trump administration rule that would end abortion access…

Judge tosses Essex County College student’s discrimination lawsuit over nursing program dismissal

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Essex County College nursing student who claimed he was unfairly removed from the school’s registered nurse program after…

Stop & Shop shopper scores $150K Jersey Cash 5 prize

Middlesex County lottery player wins $150K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Edison Edison, NJ – A Middlesex County resident struck it big Tuesday night, matching all five numbers in the Jersey Cash…

Mikie Sherrill Has to Go: AOC Rips Into Congressional Stock Market Millionaires Profiting from Secret Government Inside Information

AOC fires warning shot at Mikie Sherrill, congressional stock market millionaires over stock trades as NJ governor race heats up Newark, NJ – Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered a stark message aimed squarely…

Spoiled Meat Scandal: Stop & Shop Mislabeled and Sold Expired, Bad Meat in Ocean County, Officials Say in Consent Agreement

Stop & Shop hit with $75K penalty after spoiled meat scandal erupts in Ocean County Toms River, NJ – A sweeping investigation into spoiled meat sales and deceptive product labeling at Stop…

They Get in But they Can’t Get Out: Commissioner Says County Needs to Fight Greenhead Flies, Huge Wooden Cow and Horse Shaped Traps Proposed

Greenhead fly invasion sparks call for county action on Long Beach Island TOMS RIVER, NJ — The fight against greenhead flies on Long Beach Island took a public turn during a recent…

Former Toms River Police PIO Suing Township for Damages, Hired by Ocean County with Huge Pay Increase

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jillian Messina, the former Public Information Officer for the Toms River Police Department is suing Toms River township for wrongful termination, but has landed on her feet with…

Ocean County greenlights major traffic safety upgrades across 5 townships

Toms River, NJ — Traffic patterns across Ocean County are set for a significant overhaul after officials approved a series of safety upgrades, including signal revisions and no-passing zone changes on several…

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