Pier Village at Long Branch in New Jersey, USA. Long Branch takes its name from the long branch or south branch of the Shrewsbury River.

Thousands expected at Oceanfest in Long Branch on Fourth of July

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Oceanfest, the massive annual Fourth of July celebration on the Long Branch oceanfront, returns Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., drawing crowds in the thousands to the…

Smithville to host New Jersey’s largest Fourth of July parade Thursday morning

SMITHVILLE, N.J. — An estimated 10,000 spectators are expected to gather Thursday morning in Historic Smithville for what organizers say is the largest Fourth of July parade in New Jersey. The annual…

Warren County Farmers’ Fair returns with hot air balloons, car shows and family events

PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. — The Warren County Farmers’ Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to return July 26 through August 2, offering a weeklong lineup of traditional agricultural showcases and…

Sherrill Says She and Fellow Democrats Will Fight to Lower Cost of Living in New Jersey

MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Saturday slammed Senate Republicans for advancing legislation she says would reduce Medicaid access for thousands in New Jersey and increase annual household costs for families.…

Fourth of July Week Kicks off with Van Morrison Tribute Band Live on the Beach in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township will kick off its annual summer concert series Tuesday night with a performance by Tupelo Honey, a Van Morrison tribute band, followed by a fireworks…

Celebrate Stars and Stripes fireworks to light up Raritan Bay on Tuesday

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — Thousands are expected to gather along the Raritan Bay waterfront on Tuesday for the annual “Celebrate our Stars & Stripes” concert and fireworks show, set to begin at…

Chris Christie Spotted Flopping and Bopping on Stage with Bruce Springsteen in Germany

BERLIN — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made an unexpected appearance at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Germany over the weekend, raising eyebrows online after he was seen dancing awkwardly on…

Newark man arrested in connection to 2024 Hackensack shooting following year-long investigation

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Authorities have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with a June 2024 shooting in Hackensack after a year-long investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police…

Fourth of July Week Starts Wet and Ends With Perfect Beach and BBQ Weather in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Residents across New Jersey can expect a stretch of unsettled weather through midweek, with thunderstorms and hot temperatures dominating the early part of the forecast before conditions stabilize ahead…

New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill under investigation for stock trades linked to congressional committees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) is facing renewed criticism over her financial activities in Congress, including a reported failure to disclose up to $350,000 in stock sales and multiple…

Phil Murphy’s Budget is No Way to Run a State, New Jersey Lawmaker Says

TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco on Friday condemned the state budget process led by Democrats, calling it rushed and lacking transparency. In a statement issued June 27, Bucco…

Marlboro police thank local McDonald’s for hosting community event

MARLBORO, N.J. — The Marlboro Township Police Department expressed gratitude to McDonald’s of Marlboro and its staff for hosting a “Coffee with a Cop” event held Friday afternoon. Officers met with local…

Air quality alert issued for Jersey Shore as temperatures near 90 degrees

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange air quality alert for Sunday, June 29, due to elevated pollution levels that may pose health…

Florida man indicted for online death threats against U.S. Attorney Alina Habba in New Jersey

ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal grand jury has indicted a 58-year-old Orlando man accused of making violent online threats against the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba,…

Phil Murphy and New Jersey Democrats Need to Start Using the N-Word to Avoid a Dangerous Energy Crisis

New Jersey stands at a critical juncture in its energy policy. Governor Phil Murphy and the Democratic leadership have championed an ambitious vision for a clean energy future, aiming for 100% clean…

Barricaded woman detained by SWAT team after standoff at Secaucus hotel

SECAUCUS, N.J. — A woman was taken into custody early Saturday morning following a multi-hour standoff at the Extended Stay Hotel on Meadowlands Parkway, according to the Secaucus Police Department. Police responded…

Manchester man charged with attempted murder after beating 71-year-old mother

MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — A 44-year-old Manchester man has been charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses after allegedly assaulting his mother at a mobile home community on Friday afternoon, authorities…

NYPD Banned from NYC Pride Parade

NEW YORK, N.Y. — On Saturday, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch sharply criticized Heritage of Pride organizers on Saturday for their decision to bar armed, uniformed members of the NYPD’s Gay Officers…

Decomposed humpback whale washes ashore on Long Beach Island

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A decomposed humpback whale washed up early Friday on the 130th Street beach in the Beach Haven Terrace section of Long Beach Island, officials confirmed. The whale,…

Asbury Park Lifeguard Stabbed by Runaway Umbrella

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — An 18-year-old female lifeguard at the 3rd Avenue beach in Asbury Park is recovering after being impaled by a runaway beach umbrella stake during her morning shift Wednesday,…

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