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The Club at Jackson Twenty-One says its separate men's and women's pool hours were adopted as a religious accommodation and did not deny residents access to community amenities.

Jackson 21 HOA Defends Gender-Segregated Pool Hours in Response to N.J. Civil Rights Complaint

A Jackson Township homeowners association is defending its gender-segregated pool schedule in a pending New Jersey civil rights case, arguing the policy balanced religious accommodation with equal access by providing more weekly hours for open swimming than single-gender sessions.…

Trenton Water Works - Trenton Water Works is preparing to resume water service shutoffs for customers with seriously delinquent accounts beginning Sept. 1.

Trenton Water Works to Resume Water Shutoffs for Unpaid Bills Beginning Sept. 1

Trenton Water Works will begin disconnecting water service for eligible customers with unpaid bills starting Sept. 1 and is urging residents to contact Customer Care now to arrange payment or seek financial assistance.…

A Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority notice informs some homeowners that their water service line material is unknown and may include lead as part of a federally required inventory program.

Jackson MUA Warns Some Residents Their Water Service Lines May Contain Lead

Jackson Township residents are receiving EPA-required notices from the Municipal Utilities Authority advising that some water service lines have not yet been identified and could potentially contain lead, though the notice does…

Nikolas Pleiadi is a Manchester Township author whose novels draw on his personal experiences with addiction, incarceration and recovery.

Manchester Author Shares Story of Addiction, Arrests and Redemption in New Novel

A Manchester Township author says his latest novel draws on his own journey from addiction and repeated arrests to sobriety, family life and a career as an independent writer.…

Pemberton Borough police have challenged the Good Will Fire Company to a tug-of-war showdown during the borough's anniversary parade.

Police vs. Fire Tug-of-War Set to Highlight Pemberton Borough’s 200th Anniversary Celebration

The Pemberton Borough Police Department has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging the Good Will Fire Company to a friendly tug-of-war during the community's 200th anniversary celebration on Sept. 13.…

Residents will gather in Seaside Park Tuesday evening to watch a documentary examining the history of the Ciba-Geigy Superfund site and its lasting impact on Toms River and Barnegat Bay.

Seaside Park Hosts Documentary Revisiting Ciba-Geigy Pollution That Changed the Jersey Shore Forever

A public screening in Seaside Park will revisit the Ciba-Geigy environmental disaster, its connection to Toms River's Superfund cleanup, and the ongoing debate over redevelopment of the former chemical plant property.…

New York unemployment claims spiked 117% this week

NEW YORK, NY – Layoffs in multiple sectors of the New York economy are taking their toll on the state’s unemployment figures. This week, the number of unemployment claims in the state…

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Gov. Murphy says offshore wind company that bears same name as his own company a coincidence

TRENTON, NJ – Last week, social media sites Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit lit up with claims that Governor Phil Murphy had a financial stake in the massive offshore wind farms being built…

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New memorial will honor Hoboken fire victims

HOBOKEN, NJ – An official plaque will be unveiled Sunday afternoon by the Hoboken Fire Victims Memorial Project in honor of victims past and present. The event will take place on Sunday,…

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Toms River Senior Center gets new bocce ball court

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new bocce ball court is coming to the Toms River Senior Center complete with seating and an overhead canopy for shade. According to Art Gallagher, a spokesman…

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U.S. Attorney to host violence and crime town hall in Jersey City

Jersey City, N.J. – At the second in a series of planned town hall meetings, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and his staff will meet with Jersey City residents later this month.…

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Photo: Manchester Police participate in annual Special Olympics Snowbowl

MANCHESTER, NJ – Members of the Manchester Police Department took part in the annual Snowbowl at MetLife Stadium this weekend. “This past weekend, members of the Manchester Township PBA Local #246 participated in the…

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Feeding the community, Newark police officer pop-up food giveaway

NEWARK, NJ – When it comes to winning hearts and minds, nothing gets the job done quicker than providing those you serve with a good meal along with good police work. That’s…

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Socks for Soldiers to protect the military’s most vital asset, their feet

TOMS RIVER, NJ – For anyone who served in the military, or at least in the Army and Marines, where soldiers and Marines spend large amounts of time in the field, their…

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Staten Island Man Heading to Prison Over Repeated Attacks Against Jews

STATEN ISLAND, NY – A man convicted of targeting and conspiring to attack Jews across New York City was handed an 18 month prison sentence in federal court. From at least May…

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New Jersey gas car ban signed by Governor Phil Murphy

TRENTON, NJ – A gas car ban is coming to New Jersey, similar to the one recently implemented in California. That’s not all for New Jersey. A promise to switch the state…

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Traveling cigar lounge lights up at the Jersey Shore

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Tennessee Avenue Tobacco Company is bringing its show to the open road this year. The company has announced a one-of-a-kind traveling cigar lounge that will make its…

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Jackson Republican leader urges residents to get involved after Murphy cuts to hit schools

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Republican Club is inviting members of the community to become involved in local and state government after Governor Phil Murphy cut millions of dollars from…

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Monmouth County lawmakers declare suburban school funding crisis in New Jersey after miserly Murphy budget

TRENTON, NJ – The 2023-24 budget proposed by Governor Phil Murphy seeks to slash tens of millions of funding from school districts where parents generally didn’t vote for the governor, the suburbs.…

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After meeting with OC GOP Chairman on school taxes, Murphy slashes school funding in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A secret meeting held in Red Bank between New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal and Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore was alleged…

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Mayor Hill visits Elementary school to read to students in support of Read Across America

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mo Hill will come with a book and chill. He will, Hill will. Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill visited the students at East Dover Elementary School and…

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Sperm whale diving and splashing with huge tail

How many more dead whales does Phil Murphy need to see? Senator questions governor

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Anthony Bucco today asked his fellow state legislators how many more dead whales have to wash up at the Jersey Shore before Governor Phil Murphy…

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Shore Conference freshman leading Virginia Tech softball in batting

POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Teagan Thrunk, a Point Pleasant Boro High School graduate, is tearing up the ACC in her first two weeks of the season at Virginia Tech. Thrunk is leading…

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Toms River joins chorus of towns calling for a halt to offshore wind project amid a rise in whale deaths

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has repeatedly stuck to his guns, saying the increase in whale deaths at the Jersey Shore is not related to a massive wind…

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Island Heights joins Toms River in shared garbage service agreement

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents of the small borough of Island Heights will soon look to Toms River for their garbage pickup and recycling services. This comes as the two towns signed…

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Lakewood’s Strand Theater announces board reorganization

by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The board of the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, held its reorganization meeting this February. Each executive officer will serve a one-year term. Amy Freeman…

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