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…
Op-Ed: Democrats are Speaking Out Both Sides Of Their Mouths When It Comes to Protecting Children from Marijuana and Alcohol
Op-Ed by Senator Declan O’Scanlon Two-faced. This is the word that first comes to mind when I try to describe to family and friends as to what happened with the recent passage…
County school districts in New Jersey could be in the future under new bipartisan regionalization bill
The Senate Education Committee has unanimously approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senators Vin Gopal and Declan O’Scanlon to encourage the creation of K-12 regional and countywide school…
As neighboring states move to reopen, Murphy continues to keep New Jersey on lockdown
TRENTON, NJ – The COVID-19 virus in New Jersey is apparently different than the COVID-19 virus in other states. It isn’t? One legislator in the New Jersey Senate wants to know why…
Testa vows to fight for women in women’s sports after transgender athletes dominate the field
TRENTON, NJ – To preserve the integrity of women’s high school and collegiate sports, the First Legislative District lawmakers introduced a bill that would guarantee female athletes do not miss out on…
New Jersey lawmakers announce bi-partisan effort to create special education unit
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, and Senators Steven Oroho and Robert Singer which would create a special education unit within the Office of Administrative Law, cleared the…
Mo Hill Gives 2 Acre Zoning for Houses of Worship, Toms River Orthodox Jewish Leaders Say It Isn’t Enough
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The celebration for Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill’s successful plan to lower the minimum required acreage for houses of worship at the township was joyous, but now…
Mo Hill, Allies Form New Toms River Republican Club, Attempt Full Takeover Tonight
After being shunned by the Toms River Republican Club over his actions that most of the rank and file members of the party disagree with, Toms River Mayor Mo Hill and his…
Police searching for fugitive wanted for attempted murder at Toms River Howard Johnson
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Millville man is wanted for a violent murder police say he committed at the Toms River Howard Johnson Motel. Police say Carles Bryant, 34 has been charged…
Mo Hill, Toms River Township Approve 2 Acre Zoning for Houses of Worship
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After two years of behind-the-scenes negotiations with members of the Orthodox Jewish community, township lawyers, and the Department of Justice, the Toms River Township Council and Mayor Maurice…
Toms River Mayor Hill, BA sued by former openly gay administrator for vulgar homophobic slurs, wrongful termination
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, New Jersey Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, Business Administrator Lou Amoroso and the township council is being sued by former business administrator Don Guardian. In…
Ridgeway ‘Bookmobile’ Delivers Books to Students
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ridgeway Elementary School Bookmobile is not your traditional bookmobile. Yes, it delivers books, but it only has three wheels and operates on pedal power. Teachers pedal the…
Frustrated New Jersey families plan March 13th Protest Against School Closures
MONTCLAIR, NJ – This Saturday, March 13th, families from Essex and surrounding counties will mark the anniversary of one year of remote learning with a protest against the continued, unnecessary full or…
Satire news story had some in Brick believing MUA is setting up reservoir walking trail toll booth
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick MUA has been criticized for years, but after the authority decided to indefinitely shut down the walking trail last March, the criticism grew. The authority, which…
Suspect in Florida registered Porsche stole Jackson man’s wallet from unlocked car
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – For at least one criminal roaming Jackson Township, it’s clear crime does pay. A burglary suspect driving in a white Porsche SUV was caught trying to steal a…
Brick man, Amtrak employee stole $50,000 in chainsaws and sold them online
NEWARK, N.J. – An Amtrak employee was arrested last night for stealing chainsaws and chainsaw parts valued at over $50,000 from Amtrak and reselling them, primarily through an online auction service, Acting…
Like Cuomo, NJ Governor Murphy Blames Nursing Home Staff, Not Himself for COVID-19 Deaths
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is doing his best to keep himself out of a scandal like the one ongoing in New York State regarding deaths at the state’s…
One of North America’s most invasive species sold accidentally by Petco and PetSmart
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s one of the most invasive species and it might have just hitched a ride into your aquarium or pond during your last purchase at Petco and PetSmart.…
Search continues for missing shore 12-year-old last seen at Freehold Raceway Mall
FREEHOLD, NJ – The search continues for a missing 12-year-old girl from the Jersey Shore who is believed to be a runaway. The missing juvenile is Natalee Perez, 12 years old, 5’04”,…
Governor Murphy announces another vaccine delay by Biden administration
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said today that the wait to get vaccinated in New Jersey just got longer. The Biden administration has notified the state that it will…
Does your Optimum service suck? Jackson is fighting back
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – For a long time, customers of Altice’s Optimum broadband internet service have been experiencing unsatisfactory performance issues and the township is now fighting back. In 2020, the township…