NJ Assemblywoman Criticizes ‘Electrify Everything’ Push After Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia is criticizing the state’s energy policies after powerful thunderstorms knocked out electricity to more than 150,000 JCP&L customers heading into a sweltering Fourth of…
Lakewood is Third Most Dangerous City to Drive In, According to National Traffic Safety Data
LAKEWOOD, NJ – You may have seen the bumper sticker, “Pray for me, I drive in Lakewood”, but those bumper stickers reflect more than a mere joke about traffic and congestion. It’s…
Half of New Jersey thinks eggnog is as weak as light beer, new poll finds
Trenton, N.J. – A new survey has found that nearly half of New Jersey adults seriously underestimate the strength of their favorite holiday drinks, with many believing eggnog is no stronger than…
Freehold man charged in Howell Township child endangerment and assault case
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police have charged an 18-year-old Freehold Township man in connection with an assault that occurred on Pinewood Road last month, following a community-assisted investigation. According to the Howell…
Early morning crash shuts down Park Boulevard in Wildwood Crest
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – A section of Park Boulevard is closed this morning after a motor vehicle accident near Morning Glory Road, according to police. Authorities say the crash prompted an immediate…
Exposing Ocean County’s patronage pits: Utilities giving away free taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for political insiders
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A growing debate over political patronage and taxpayer-funded benefits is unfolding in Ocean County as newly released budget figures and public records reveal that part-time commissioners at several…
Supreme Court Justice Rips New Jersey’s “Fishing Expedition” Against Pro-Life Non-Profit
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has announced the opening salvos in a U.S. Supreme Court case that pits abortionj friendly New Jersey against a pro-life abortion alternative non-profit…
Buckle Up New Jersey, Because the Gas Tax is Going Up Again in January
New Jersey drivers hit with 4.2-cent gas tax hike starting January 1 TRENTON, NJ – Electricity isn’t the only thing that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg in New…
If You Thought Toms River’s MUA Benefits Were Ridiculous, Check Out Lakewood
Lakewood MUA commissioners draw hefty pay and benefits despite part-time roles LAKEWOOD, NJ – Commissioners at the Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) are receiving compensation and benefits packages that far exceed what’s…
Thunder in the Pines to Go Silent in 2026 and New Egypt Speedway Announces Closure
New Egypt Speedway to stay closed for 2026 as owner seeks buyer NEW EGYPT, NJ – The roar of engines at New Egypt Speedway will fall silent next year, as the track’s…
NJ Democrats turn on each other as party split in fight to dismantle anti-corruption watchdog agency
TRENTON, NJ – The election that saw Democrats in New Jersey gain a supermajority in state government isn’t even a month behind us, but the party is already moving to dismantle one…
Don’t Expect Mikie Sherrill or Democrats to Fix New Jersey’s Failed S-2 Funding…It’s Working as Intended
Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the November gubernatorial election set the stage for a familiar battle over New Jersey’s school funding system. Her incoming administration is signaling that major changes…
Lottery ticket delivers six-figure win in Toms River
Ocean County shopper scores $131K Fast Play jackpot from $5 ticket Toms River, NJ – A spur-of-the-moment play turned into a six-figure windfall for an Ocean County resident who hit $131,917 in…
Police ask for help identifying woman found wandering on Pelican Island
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman found walking in the Pelican Island section of Toms River on Saturday. Police said the unidentified woman…
Traffic in Lakewood a Mess Today After Downed Pole Shuts Down Route 9 Downtown
LAKEWOOD TWP., N.J. – Traffic in and out of Lakewood is usually pretty congested, but today, it’s a worst case scenario. A downed utility pole and wires have forced the closure of…
Lakewood man charged with setting three fires, including house blaze
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated arson and two counts of arson after investigators linked him to three separate fires reported late Saturday night, authorities announced. Ocean…
Most New Jerseyans Want to Leave the Garden State – Here’s Why
Most New Jersey residents want to leave—and here’s why West Long Branch, NJ – New Jerseyans say they enjoy living in their state, but a growing number are ready to move out.…
Illegal alien caught with drugs in Ocean County held on $5,000 bond, immigration detainer
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officials confirmed that an inmate identified as Angel NMN Pacheco has been in custody since November 12, following his commitment to the Ocean County Jail. The…
Six Flags shuts down amusement park after 50 years, leaving fans heartbroken
BOWIE, Md. – The gates of Six Flags America closed for the last time this month, marking the end of a half-century of laughter, roller coasters, and local memories for generations of…
New Jersey awards $35 million to expand affordable housing across 23 communities
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced more than $35 million in new Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) investments for fiscal year 2026, funding 23 housing developments…
New Jersey joins another multistate federal lawsuit against HUD over housing rule changes
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of states suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging that new federal policies will unlawfully…