New Jersey Families Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Staying Cool and Paying the Electric Bill
As temperatures climb past 100 degrees and air conditioners run nearly nonstop, New Jersey families are confronting a reality that has become all too familiar: opening the next electric bill with a…
Grey seal rescued from Lavallette beach now recovering at NJ center
Juvenile found vomiting later transported for treatment and rehabilitation Lavallette, NJ – A young grey seal found resting on a Jersey Shore beach was later rescued and taken in for treatment after…
Search intensifies for missing autistic teen in Egg Harbor Township wooded area
Authorities expand ground and aerial search efforts as resident remains missing overnight. EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Police and search teams continued an active search Saturday for a missing person identified as…
NJ woman identified after fatal police shooting during medical call
NJ AG identifies woman killed in police shooting during medical call in Lacey Township LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a police-involved shooting during a medical call…
Unprecedented Deadly UK Meningitis Outbreak Leaves New Yorkers Wondering: Can it Come Here Too?
London, UK – New York City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia are major hubs for UK travelers entering the United States, now people in the region are starting to wonder, can it come…
Beloved tiger Jess dies weeks after Popcorn Park mourns loss of longtime bear
Lacey Township, NJ – A well-known animal refuge in Ocean County is mourning the loss of two longtime residents within weeks, as staff announced the death of Jess the tiger following a…
NJ captains honored after rescuing stranded boater in overnight Barnegat Bay search
Waretown, NJ – Two Central New Jersey captains are being recognized for a late-night rescue that saved a 72-year-old boater after a daylong trip turned into a life-threatening ordeal in frigid waters.…
New Jersey Bill to Ban Sale and Use Gas Leaf Blowers Introduced Again by Democrats
A proposed law would restrict sales, limit use in residential areas, and push a shift to electric equipment statewide. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Senate bill introduced for the 2026 legislative…
Lakewood’s explosive growth reshapes Ocean County as Orthodox community, shtickle pioneers expand outward
A decades-long population surge centered in Lakewood is driving significant demographic, housing, and political changes across neighboring New Jersey towns. Lakewood, NJ – What began as a small yeshiva community in the…
State Police launch crackdown against New Jersey’s aggressive drivers
A multi-agency enforcement push is targeting speeding, tailgating, and distracted driving on highways through late April. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey State Police have launched a coordinated crackdown on aggressive driving, partnering…
Fake federal agent scam busted after $63K cash sting in New Jersey
Scam suspect posing as federal agent caught returning for more cash HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brazen scam involving a man posing as a federal agent unraveled after police set up a…
YouTuber Tyler Oliveira Fought Lakewood and Lakewood Won
A viral YouTube clash with a tight-knit community triggers backlash and fallout. YouTuber Tyler Oliveira faces backlash after Lakewood video sparks controversy Lakewood, NJ – A high-profile YouTube video targeting Lakewood’s Orthodox…
$150K drug ring takedown as duo caught with massive cocaine stash in NJ bust
Massive cocaine haul uncovered during multi-agency Jersey bust OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A sweeping multi-agency drug investigation ended with two suspects in custody after detectives uncovered a large cocaine stash and seized…
Crash investigation shuts down Railroad Plaza near Matawan-Aberdeen station
Utility pole replacement and police probe halt traffic near busy commuter hub. Aberdeen, NJ – A motor vehicle crash near the Matawan-Aberdeen Train Station has triggered an active police investigation and forced…
This gentle giant in Jackson just wants one person to love him
Meet the sweet dog named Kaos who just wants a family JACKSON, N.J. — A young dog with a tough name but a soft heart is waiting at a local shelter, hoping…
Jackson shelter pup Gizmo is winning hearts and needs a home
Meet Gizmo, the lovable pup waiting for his lucky break in Jackson JACKSON, N.J. — A friendly 7-year-old dog named Gizmo is looking for a forever home at the Northern Ocean County…
Chocolates sold at New Jersey are Lidl stores recalled over undeclared tree nut allergens
Undisclosed allergen in German-style nougat sweets prompts multi-state recall across East Coast stores. Arlington, VA – Lidl US has issued a voluntary recall of its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs candy after discovering the…
Seaside Park woman pleads guilty in crash that killed 75-year-old man
A late-night hit-and-run in Seaside Heights led to a vehicular homicide plea after the victim died weeks later from his injuries. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – A Seaside Park woman has pleaded guilty…
Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill is Back and He Still Wants to Build a City at Ciba Geigy Superfund Site
Toms River mayor blasts council for voting against plan to minimize state-mandated affordable housing plan. Toms River, NJ – Former Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill returned to politics this week and…
Victim runs for safety after knife-point robbery in Pine Lake Park
Knife-point robbery in Manchester ends with teen in custody MANCHESTER, N.J. — A victim ran into a nearby home for safety after being confronted by a suspect armed with a knife during…
Ocean County woman accused of false statements in Bayonne deaths probe
Toms River woman charged with false swearing in Bayonne death investigation BAYONNE, N.J. — A Toms River woman has been charged with providing false statements during an investigation into the deaths of…