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…
Bad Cop List: Multiple New Jersey State Troopers Identified in OAG Major Incident Report
From domestic violence allegations and drunken driving crashes to excessive force convictions and falsifying information during investigations, New Jersey State Police disciplinary records reveal a troubling list of misconduct cases involving troopers…
Cape May County Issues Urgent Warning After Five Overdoses, One Fatal, in 24 Hours
Cape May County prosecutors are warning residents about potentially lethal drugs circulating in the area after five overdose incidents, including one death, were reported within a single day. Cape May County Prosecutor…
Asbury Park Issues Stern Warning About Unauthorized Pop-Up Gatherings Ahead of Busy Summer Season
City officials say a recent warning about a planned social media-organized gathering was aimed at people intending to cause disruptions, not residents or visitors coming to enjoy the shore community. Asbury Park…
USPS Stamp Price Jumping to 82 Cents: What New Postal Rate Hikes Mean for New Jersey Residents
The cost of mailing a letter is about to rise again as the U.S. Postal Service prepares to increase postage rates next month, affecting households, businesses, and seniors across New Jersey who…
Why New Jersey — and America — Celebrate Juneteenth, a Holiday That Began in Texas
Juneteenth started as a local Texas celebration marking the end of slavery, but over 160 years later it has become a national holiday observed across the country, including throughout New Jersey. When…
Pet Food Recall Expanded Nationwide as FDA Warns of Possible Vitamin Deficiency Risk
Go Raw LLC has expanded a nationwide recall of Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe after testing identified potentially low levels of thiamine, an essential vitamin for cats and dogs. A Utah-based…
Free Rock Concert in Island Heights Tonight as Undisputed Takes the Stage at Peto Museum
The John F. Peto Studio Museum will host a free outdoor performance by rock band Undisputed tonight, with music, raffles, and garden seating available in Island Heights. Music fans can enjoy a…
Seaside Park Farmer’s Market Returns Today With Fresh Produce, Vendors at J Street Marina
The Seaside Park Farmer’s Market is open today from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the J Street Marina Lawn, with markets continuing every Monday and Friday through early September. Residents and…
Club World Cup Group Stage Sees 27% of Matches End in Draws Across Eight Groups
A review of the FIFA Club World Cup group-stage standings shows that more than one in four matches ended level, highlighting the competitive balance across the tournament’s opening round. The FIFA Club…
Manchester Man Was Impaired During Serious Head On Crash in Toms River, Prosecutor Says
New charges were filed against a Manchester Township man after laboratory results allegedly showed he was under the influence of alcohol and controlled dangerous substances during a head-on crash that seriously injured…
Head-on crash suspect accused of driving drunk and high in Toms River
Prosecutors say a New Jersey man fled into the woods after a crash that seriously injured multiple people before blood tests revealed alcohol and drugs in his system Toms River, NJ —…
NJ Transit Delays New York Service After World Cup Match, Local Commuters Stranded
Thousands of rail passengers faced delays and service disruptions after a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, with some NJ Transit trains stopping short of New York City and riders expressing frustration…
Mikie Sherrill Tackles “Junk Fees” While Ignoring the Biggest One: Your Monthly Electric Bill
Governor Mikie Sherrill says she wants to crack down on hidden fees that make life more expensive for New Jersey families. Critics say she doesn’t have to look very far to find…
Undercover drug probe ends with guilty plea in Ocean County
An undercover drug investigation led to multiple cocaine sales, a raid on a Toms River residence and now a guilty plea Toms River, NJ — A Toms River man has admitted to…
Mikie Sherrill Administration Celebrates As Offshore Wind Farms Back on the Table in New Jersey
While New Jersey’s Attorney General hailed a federal court victory for offshore wind development, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia argued the state’s offshore wind strategy has already collapsed after taxpayers absorbed massive losses and…
ICE Agent Struck by Vehicle on Route 72 as Suspect Escapes; Federal Investigation Underway
An ICE agent was injured after being struck by a vehicle during an incident on Route 72 in Stafford Township, where federal agents reportedly fired shots as a suspect fled the scene…
20 Atlantic County Jail Officers Face Suspensions in New Jersey Major Discipline Report
More than 20 disciplinary actions involving officers at the Atlantic County Justice Facility were disclosed in New Jersey’s annual major discipline report, with suspensions issued for absenteeism, sleeping on duty, neglect of…
Brigantine Police Officers Suspended Following Assault and DWI Cases
Two Brigantine police officers received lengthy suspensions after separate incidents involving an alleged bar fight and a drunk-driving crash, according to New Jersey’s major discipline report. Two members of the Brigantine Police…
Toms River Mayor Wins Fight to Save America’s 250th Anniversary Fireworks Show
Mayor Dan Rodrick pressured council members to reconsider their vote to cancel the town’s 250th Independence Day celebration, confirming the township’s June 30 celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary will proceed despite efforts…
Seaside Heights Boardwalk Fire Doused Before Major Damage After Cigarette Ignites Debris
Quick action by firefighters stopped a small fire beneath the Seaside Heights boardwalk before wind and dry conditions could fuel a larger blaze. A discarded cigarette sparked a fire beneath the Seaside…