Wildwood Police Arrest Pennsylvania Teen, Prevent Planned Boardwalk ‘Takeover’ Event
Wildwood, NJ – The Wildwood Police Department announced it successfully prevented a planned boardwalk “takeover” over the Independence Day weekend after investigators learned of the event through NJ Transit Police. According to…
Seaside Heights to Ring in New Year with Family Friendly First Night
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – First Night Ocean County in Seaside Heights offers a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration starting at 1 p.m. The event features a variety of entertainment options, culminating in…
Recycle Your Ocean County Christmas Trees at These Locations
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christmas tree recycling is in full swing across Ocean County as residents look to dispose of their holiday evergreens in an eco-friendly manner. Multiple recycling centers in Ocean…
Happy Birthday Lavallette as One of New Jersey’s Best Towns to Live in Turns 136
LAVALLETTE, NJ – Today marks the founding day of Lavallette, a borough that was officially incorporated on December 21, 1887. Originating from portions of Dover Township, now known as Toms River Township,…
Atlantic City Surveillance System Helps Police Nab Boardwalk Burglary Suspect
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department successfully apprehended a burglary suspect, Eliezer Nieves, 46, of Atlantic City, with the assistance of their Surveillance Center. In the early hours of…
Federal Agency Says Offshore Wind Farm Could Adversely Affect Whales, But Not Kill Them
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – There’s bad news for whales and those who are trying to protect the New Jersey shoreline from massive offshore wind energy farms. A federal agency has announced the…
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Route 35in Aberdeen Township
ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Aberdeen Township, an incident currently under active investigation, announced Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso. The event…
Rain, Heavy Winds With Gusts Up to 50 MPH Expected Tonight at the Jersey Shore
WILDWOOD, NJ -– A wind advisory is in effect until 1:00 AM Monday, as announced by the National Weather Service The Jersey Shore region, including Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal…
Memorial Service to be Held for Whales, Dolphins Allegedly Killed by Offshore Sonar Mapping
OCEAN CITY, NJ – New Jersey residents, led by organizers Kathleen Harper and Nancy Hutchinson, is coming together for a memorial event. “Save the East Coast” invites residents to a tree decorating…
Need New Jersey Stress Relief? Visit the Jersey Shore This Winter
ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – Visiting the beach and sitting on a boardwalk during a mild winter day brings a unique sense of peace and tranquility that is often hard to find in…
Coastal Flooding Closes Roads Along the Bayfront in Ocean County
SEASIDE PARK, NJ — The Ocean County barrier island, stretching from Seaside Park to Bayhead, faced significant coastal flooding following this weekend’s passing storms and high tides. High tides pushed water over…
Deal Police Rescue Lost Dog, Owners Sought
DEAL, NJ – In a heartwarming turn of events amidst their regular duties, officers from the Deal Police Department have rescued a stray dog found wandering in the local area. The police…
Avalon Announces 2024 Holiday Beach Tag Sale During Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday
AVALON, NJ – The Avalon Police Department announced the sale of the 2024 holiday seasonal beach tag, available on November 24-25th, coinciding with the town’s Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday events. The…
Wildwoods to Sparkle with Four Festive Tree Lighting Events in December
THE WILDWOODS, NJ – The Wildwoods will welcome the holiday season with a series of four tree lighting ceremonies scheduled for December 1, 2, and 9. These events, set across the 5-mile…
Drone Footage of Abandoned Jersey Shore Island Home Shows the Effects of Decade of Neglect
BARNEGAT BAY, NJ – Hankins Island, officially known as Middle Sedge Island in Ocean County, New Jersey, holds a unique place in the region’s history, marked by natural beauty and the remnants…
Police Arrest Suspect for Setting Fire to Apartment in Somerville
SOMERVILLE, NJ — A Somerville resident was apprehended on charges of arson following a late-night fire on October 25 at an East Main Street apartment. Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, alongside…
New Jersey Wind Energy Collapse Exposes Economic Unsustainability in Offshore Turbine
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Danish energy company Orsted will discontinue development of two major offshore wind projects, Ocean Wind 1 and 2, near New Jersey, the firm confirmed this week. The announcement…
Halloween Has Gone To The Dogs in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Good Dog Bar hosted its inaugural Howlll-o-ween Dog Costume Contest today, marking a festive occasion that united pet owners in a charitable cause. The event took place on…
Harbor Seals Return to the Jersey Shore, Public Advised to Keep Their Distance
ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ — Harbor seals have been sighted in Atlantic County, marking their seasonal return, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The center reported the first confirmed sighting of a…
New Jersey Has a State Sea Shell and It’s Probably Not What You Expected
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – If you walk along the beach in New Jersey, you’re going to see a lot of clam shells. You’ll also find a bunch of scallop shells. Once in…
Why Is There A Naked Statue of Liberty Standing Over Corpses in Atlantic City?
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – One of New Jersey’s most misunderstood roadside attractions can be found in Atlantic City in the form of a naked Statue of Liberty standing over a pile of…