Jackson Township bans parking on section of Pitney Lane under updated traffic ordinance

JACKSON — The Township Council has passed an ordinance amending the municipal code to prohibit parking, stopping, or standing on a section of Pitney Lane, citing traffic safety and flow concerns in…

Brick Mayor Crate Attempts to Slam Brakes on Irresponsible Overdevelopment As State Pushes for More Affordable Housing

BRICK TOWNSHIP — Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate and the township council reinforced a 2014 pledge to slam the brakes on over development. This time, the township is hoping to stay true…

Murphy administration’s proposed coastal rules could end the Jersey Shore as we know it

TOMS RIVER — Proposed state regulations from Governor Phil Murphy’s administration are drawing sharp criticism across the Jersey Shore, where local officials and residents say the measures could drive up costs, suppress…

New Jersey faces power supply crunch after 2,700 MW in plant closures over eight years

TRENTON — New Jersey has lost approximately 2,708 megawatts of in-state energy generation capacity since 2017 due to the closure of seven major power plants, according to available data. The shutdowns, which…

Can New Jersey Survive Another Four Years of One Party Rule

TRENTON — With New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial race approaching, debate is intensifying over whether the state can endure another four years under continued Democratic control. The party has held the governor’s office…

Ten Things New Jerseyeans Love to Hate in the Garden State

TRENTON — New Jersey may boast shoreline views, cultural diversity, and proximity to major cities, but it also carries a reputation for inconveniences and frustrations that residents frequently voice online and in…

New Jersey Governor Murphy Calls “Big Beautiful Bill” a “Fiscal Disaster” for Cutting Clean Energy Funding

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 393 on Wednesday in direct response to the recently enacted federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which he sharply criticized as a…

Phil Murphy Blames PJM for Nearly 40% Energy Rate Hikes Over Three Year Period

TRENTON, N.J. — Ignoring his own failed clean energy agenda that has led to an energy production shortage in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy is instead blaming PJM for out-of-control energy prices…

Newark cops release images of suspect in armed Sanford Avenue robbery

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a business on Sanford Avenue earlier this month. The…

Heat advisory issued as temperatures surge across New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — A heat advisory is in effect for much of New Jersey as temperatures and humidity levels rise, with forecasters warning of heat index values reaching as high as 104…

New Jersey morning traffic report: Here’s what’s happening and where to avoid

TRENTON, N.J. — Commuters faced delays across several key New Jersey roadways Thursday morning, with traffic congestion, minor crashes, and lane closures contributing to extended travel times. As of 8:30 a.m., drivers…

Can Jack Ciattarelli Save the Ocean County GOP? It’s Time!

The June 10th Republican gubernatorial primary was supposed to be a contest between Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea. To insiders, however, it was just as much (if not more so) a contest…

County Commissioner Outlines Future Roadway and Traffic Safety Improvement Projects in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Jackson Council hosted county officials at Tuesday night’s council meeting to update residents about a series of ongoign projects to improve roadway, traffic, and pedestrian safety across…

Ocean Gate mother charged after toddler dies with methadone in system

OCEAN GATE, NJ — A 32-year-old woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after her 2-year-old daughter was found with methadone in her system and later died, authorities…

NJ man indicted for strangling wife in South Toms River

SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 38-year-old man has been indicted by a grand jury on murder and weapons charges in connection with the death of his wife earlier this year, prosecutors…

Watch: Tornado makes landfall at the Jersey Shore striking Island Beach State Park

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, N.J. — A waterspout that formed offshore Tuesday morning came ashore near the southern end of Island Beach State Park, the National Weather Service confirmed, classifying it as…

This ancient New Jersey fish is nearing extinction with fewer than 250 remaining

TRENTON, N.J. — Fewer than 250 spawning Atlantic sturgeon remain in the Delaware River, putting one of the region’s most ancient and genetically distinct fish populations on the brink of extinction, conservation…

Mikie Sherrill Blames Republicans, PJM for Phil Murphy’s Failed Energy Agenda, Astronomical Price Hikes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) is publicly criticizing regional grid operator PJM Interconnection for New Jersey’s rising utility bills, distancing herself from the state’s Democratic-led energy policies and vowing to…

Perfy, New Jersey’s bizarre and brief1980s mascot, vanishes into history — until now

TRENTON, N.J. — In the mid-1980s, New Jersey unveiled a strange new figure meant to boost its image: a giant, round mascot named Perfy. Perfy was uncovered again this week by Wake…

Ocean County approves over $5 million for administration building projects in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved two ordinances allocating more than $5.8 million for major government facility projects in Toms River. Under Ordinance #2025-27, the county…

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