Art, cats, cheese and more as Sunday events light up New Jersey

EDISON, N.J. — From feline fanfare to grilled cheese pairings, New Jersey is packed with family-friendly events this Sunday, July 20, offering food, art, music, and more across the state. The Garden…

New Jersey’s King of Boardwalk ‘Ice Cream’ Is Kohr’s, Hands Down

Strolling along the bustling boardwalk of Seaside Heights, Wildwood, or Point Pleasant, there’s a sight—and taste—that defines the Jersey Shore summer. Kohr’s Frozen Custard has become more than just a sweet treat;…

New Jersey Democrats Blame GOP for The Energy Crisis they Created

New Jersey’s energy crisis is spiraling, and Democrats pointing fingers at Republicans, President Trump, or gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli won’t fix it. They won’t even acknowledge the truth. They created thiss. The…

Phil Murphy’s Gas Car Ban is a Bad Idea for New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars in New Jersey by 2035, under the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, is a bold move aimed at combating climate…

How Good People Become Bad Politicians in New Jersey Politics

Relationships. We all have and had relationships – child/parent, parent/child, employer/employee, business partner, caregiver/care receiver, even pet owner/pet. There are many types of relationships, some chosen while some circumstantially imposed. In most…

Man arrested after firing illegal gun in fit of road in New Jersey out on bail reform days later

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Bayville man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident on Lacey Road and fleeing the scene, police said. He was…

Is the Jersey Shore’s Reputation as a Tourist Trap Really True?

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A recent viral video that mocks the cost of coming to the Jersey Shore had us thinking. Is it really as bad as the viral video claims when…

Pedro Luna-Romero Held in Ocean County Jail on Contempt Charge with ICE Detainer

Pedro Luna-Romero is currently sitting in the Ocean County jail after being arrested on a contempt charge for allegedly disobeying a judicial order. The incident landed him in custody on July 19,…

Weird Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Toms River

Toms River’s strange past: ghosts, buried treasure, and a burning town TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With its deep roots and storied past, Toms River stands as one of New Jersey’s most historic…

Sherrill, Dems Oppose New ICE Criminal Migrant Facility at Joint Base in New Jersey

Pentagon approves migrant detention site at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, drawing opposition from Democrats JACKSON, N.J. — The Department of Defense has approved the temporary use of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey…

Final Escaped Fugitive from New Jersey ICE Facility Captured in Los Angeles

Final ICE escapee captured in Los Angeles after fleeing New Jersey detention center LOS ANGELES — The last of four detainees who escaped from a New Jersey immigration detention facility last month…

Land rush in Manchester Township sparks investment boom and political scrutiny

MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — Manchester Township is rapidly becoming the focus of real estate and development interest in Ocean County, as rising land prices in nearby towns push investors westward in search…

Junior Police Academy wraps week of hands-on training with graduation in Galloway

GALLOWAY TWP., N.J. — The Galloway Township Junior Police Academy concluded its sixth session this week, capping off five days of interactive law enforcement training with a graduation ceremony held Thursday. The…

New DOJ Rules Could Help Americans Get their Guns Back

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday submitted a proposed rule to the Office of the Federal Register aimed at reinstating firearms rights for individuals previously barred from possession…

New Jersey joins other states in fight against PJM

TRENTON, N.J. — A bipartisan coalition of governors from nine states has formally called on PJM Interconnection to enact governance reforms and allow direct state input in board appointments, citing rising energy…

Jersey City Animal Care & Control earns no-kill shelter status for 2025

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City Animal Care & Control has been officially recognized as a no-kill shelter for 2025 by the Best Friends Animal Society, following a year of marked improvements…

Man charged in fatal Gloucester Township shooting, linked to crime scene by ballistics

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Detectives have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Anthony Sanflippo, 53, in Gloucester Township last week, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office announced. Matthew…

Dirty New Jersey Doc charged for trading opioids for sex and defrauding Medicaid

NEWARK, N.J. — A Secaucus physician was charged with illegally prescribing opioids in exchange for sexual favors and submitting fraudulent Medicaid claims for visits that never occurred, federal authorities announced Friday. Dr.…

Man charged after 5-year-old girl shot in Perth Amboy home

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A man was charged following the non-fatal shooting of his 5-year-old daughter inside a residence earlier this month, Middlesex County authorities announced Friday. According to a joint statement…

Ocean County Man Locked Up Without Bail After Disturbing Arrest

Fabian Alejandro LugoSanchez was booked into the Ocean County jail on July 17th and is staying put for now—without the option of bail. The 25-year-old, described as a brown-eyed man with short…

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