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…
New Jersey Federal Judge Blocks Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Offshore Wind Project Down the Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at halting construction of a major offshore wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York, dealing a…
Drunk Driver in Ocean County Had Illegal Weapon, Federal Immigration Detainer, Wanted by ICE
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A Saturday arrest in Ocean County led to multiple criminal charges against Carmelo S. Martinez, including assault and weapons offenses, along with a federal immigration detainer that could…
Another Offshore Wind Project Off NJ Coast Scrapped as Federal Deal Redirects $765M to LNG Investment
Trenton, NJ — A major offshore wind project planned off the New Jersey coast has been abandoned after federal officials reached a deal to cancel the lease, redirecting hundreds of millions of…
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Shuts Down Operations Immediately, Stranding Travelers Nationwide
Miramar, FL — Travelers across the United States woke up Saturday to grounded plans as Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled all flights and began shutting down operations immediately, leaving thousands unable to travel…
Big hearted dog at Ocean County shelter needs new path beyond shelter
XL bully Munson needs rescue placement as shelter seeks urgent help Jackson, NJ — A large dog described as social and responsive is in need of rescue placement, according to a local…
World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map
Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…
Teen struck by car in Beachwood faces long recovery after crash
Young woman fights back after devastating Beachwood accident Beachwood, NJ — A 19-year-old woman’s life changed in an instant after she was struck by a vehicle earlier this month, leaving her facing…
Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…
Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise
Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…
New Jersey Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation
Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…
Illegal turns continue despite new safety measures in Brick
Drivers warned after illegal turns continue despite new barriers in Brick Township Brick Township, NJ — New safety barriers installed to prevent dangerous turns are being ignored by some drivers, prompting police…
Point Pleasant Police to Call for High School Senior Assassin Game Has Gone Too Far After Crash
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — Safety concerns tied to a popular “Senior Assassin” game have prompted a joint warning from local officials, who say student behavior in the community has escalated beyond…
Jackson Township Growth Surge Could Triple Population to 200,000, Reshaping All of Ocean County
Jackson, NJ — A quiet Ocean County township known for suburban neighborhoods and open land could see its population triple from about 65,000 to nearly 200,000 residents within the next decade, according…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Hits 45% Approval After 100 Days, Trailing Murphy’s Early Ratings in New Jersey
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill enters the end of her first 100 days in office with a 45% approval rating, trailing the early benchmark set by former Gov. Phil Murphy,…
Man with active detainer arrested in Ocean County for Posession of Lewd Images of Children
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man remains jailed in Ocean County without bail after being charged with a child exploitation offense and flagged for a detainer out of Pennsylvania, according to jail…
NJ Energy Bills Spiked Up 17% Since Last Year: Here’s How Much Rates Will Increase in 2026
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey households are still absorbing last year’s sharp electricity price surge—about 17% in 2025—while facing a smaller projected increase of roughly 1.3% in 2026 under the state’s mitigation…
NJ Lawmakers Demand FIFA Cost Hearings as Tammy Murphy’s Chairwoman Role Draws Scrutiny Over MetLife Plans
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded urgent budget hearings into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raising new concerns about taxpayer exposure, steep transit costs, and the leadership role…
Urgent rescue plea issued for four overlooked shelter dogs
Four dogs need help as urgent rescue plea intensifies in Ocean County Jackson, NJ — A growing sense of urgency is surrounding four dogs at a New Jersey shelter. The Northern Ocean…
Bruce Springsteen Preaches Against Corruption at Newark Show Where Ticket Prices Topped $3,000
Newark, NJ – Fans paying as much as $3,000 per ticket at the Prudential Center heard Bruce Springsteen deliver a message calling for “unity over division” and “ethics over unbridled corruption” during…
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Blames President for 76,000 Enrollment Decrease in State Healthcare Marketplace
Trenton, NJ – Between 69,000 and 76,000 people in New Jersey did not re-enroll in marketplace health plans for 2026 after federal subsidies expired, though the state has not released demographic data…