New Jersey Voters Continue to Back Full-Service Gas Stations, FDU Poll Finds
Madison, NJ – New Jersey voters remain firmly committed to the state’s full-service gasoline law, according to a new Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll released Thursday. The survey found 64% of registered voters…
Small dog overwhelmed in Jackson shelter needs rescue
Urgent plea to save shelter dog Greg as rescue search intensifies Ocean County, NJ — A small dog described as overwhelmed and in need of specialized care is at the center of…
Jackson Township Opens Bonfire Permit Applications for Lag B’Omer, Issues Strict Safety Rules
JACKSON, N.J. — Residents planning Lag B’Omer bonfires in Jackson Township must now apply for permits and follow strict safety rules, as local fire officials warn that non-compliant fires will be shut…
New Jersey is America’s Least Free State: Understanding the Numbers Behind This Week’s Fox News Report
Trenton, NJ — Once considered a tax-friendly state that helped fuel its postwar economic rise, New Jersey now ranks 47th in overall freedom nationwide, with new analysis highlighted by Fox News showing…
Crews Knock Down Early Morning House Fire in Plumsted Township After Hours-Long Response
PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters battled an early morning structure fire for several hours Friday, bringing heavy flames under control before clearing the scene around sunrise, officials said. The fire was reported…
Wall Stadium Kicks Off 2026 Season with NASCAR Spring Fling 50 in Wall Township
WALL, N.J. — Stock car racing returns to the Jersey Shore on April 25 as Wall Stadium Speedway opens its 2026 season with the Spring Fling 50, featuring a full slate of…
New Jersey Zone 7: What to plant and what to do in your garden this week to prepare for summer
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A late-season cold snap threatens early plantings across New Jersey just as the spring gardening season accelerates, forcing gardeners to balance frost protection with timely planting decisions, according…
New Jersey Freeze Warning: Frost and Cold Weather Alert Issued Through Tuesday
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — Temperatures could plunge as low as 26 degrees across much of New Jersey late Monday into Tuesday, prompting a National Weather Service freeze watch that puts crops, gardens,…
Toms River House Fire Sparks From Rooftop Solar Panels, Leaves Home Uninhabitable
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An electrical failure in a rooftop solar panel system ignited a house fire that left a Toms River home unsafe to occupy, fire officials said in a final…
New Jersey Towns Continue Public Healthcare Double Taxation Hike Across the State
TRENTON, N.J. — Homeowners across New Jersey are absorbing rising property tax bills tied to municipal employee health insurance costs, a shift that effectively forces residents to pay twice as their own…
Watch: New Jersey Lawmaker Says Mexicans are Good at Cutting Grass and Trees Despite Being Short People
Willingboro, New Jersey — A township council meeting turned contentious after Councilwoman Rebecca Perrone said “Mexicans know what to do with grass” while discussing landscaping contracts, prompting criticism over racial stereotyping in…
FIFA Could Legally Drop New Jersey As World Cup Host as Governor Wages Last Minute Contract War
FIFA faces growing pressure over New Jersey World Cup deal after Sherrill challenges transport costs and FIFA ‘surprised’ by governor’s war of words in the public. East Rutherford, New Jersey — A…
Coldplay Enters 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium After Costs, Branding Frustrations
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — High ticket prices, steep train fares, FIFA-linked costs and even the awkward “New York New Jersey Stadium” branding were already part of the conversation—now the 2026 World Cup…
Jackson councilman questions new housing bureau, calls it ineffective layer of government
Official says unit lacks enforcement power despite expanded role in rental oversight Jackson Township, NJ — A Jackson councilman is raising concerns about the township’s newly created housing bureau, arguing it adds…
Jackson mayoral candidate criticizes $300K salary, vehicle perk for new business administrator
Elliott Shemtov targets pay package and dual role under Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s administration Jackson, N.J. — A $300,000 salary and taxpayer-funded vehicle for Jackson’s new business administrator drew sharp criticism Tuesday from…
Jackson Mayor Slammed Over 32% Spending Increase, Missing Budget and Revolving Door of Financial Officers, Business Administrators
Jackson Council approves $15.8M emergency funding amid criticism over budget delays, spending surge. Measure keeps township operations running as officials face scrutiny over rising costs and stalled 2026 budget Jackson, N.J. —…
Family of missing Jackson man criticizes mayor over empty $1,000 pledge, mayor fights back to defend herself
Relatives of 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman say the promised reward donation was not fulfilled Jackson, N.J. — The family of a 22-year-old Jackson man missing for more than four months publicly accused Mayor…
Jackson Council rejects mayor’s dog ownership cap as faulty knee-jerk to address illegal petting zoo
Measure that would classify homes with more than five dogs as kennels fails in 4-1 vote Tuesday night Jackson, N.J. — A proposal to classify homes with more than five dogs as…
Jackson must refocus on safety and realistic policy solutions when it comes to its large inventory of illegal immigrant flop houses
Illegal immigrant flop houses are all over Jackson. Every neighborhood has one and nothing is being done about it. Jackson Township is facing real concerns about housing conditions, neighborhood safety, and enforcement…
Manchester man charged with vehicular homicide after fatal crash in Toms River
Prosecutors say driver was impaired when head-on collision killed Freehold woman Toms River, NJ — A 37-year-old Freehold woman was killed in a head-on crash in Toms River, leading to vehicular homicide…
Shelter dog with clean record still waiting for way out
Young bulldog mix North waits as rescue plea intensifies for shelter dog JACKSON, NJ – A young bulldog mix described as calm and responsive remains in a shelter with no rescue commitment,…
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