Tonight’s Toms River Concert and Fireworks Rescheduled to Thursday
Toms River, NJ – Residents are invited to head to Shelter Cove Beach on Thursday evening as the Toms River Recreation Department presents another installment of the township’s popular Summer Concert Series…
Murphy grants clemency to monster mom who burned her two children alive before leaving office
Long Branch, NJ – Long Branch – Outgoing Governor Phil Murphy’s decision to grant clemency to convicted child killer Maria Montalvo has sparked outrage across Monmouth County, with Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…
Jackson woman, former teacher admits to sexually assaulting teen student
Freehold, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office says a former intermediate school teacher has admitted to sexually assaulting a teenage student, concluding a nearly two-year investigation that exposed a prolonged pattern…
Murphy signs law banning plastic forks, knives, spoons — and yes, the spork — before leaving office
TRENTON, NJ – In one of his final acts as governor, Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 5157 into law, officially banning automatic distribution of single-use plastic utensils and condiment packets at…
ICE launches new immigration sweeps in Lakewood and Ocean County, targeting criminal illegal aliens
LAKEWOOD, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted a series of immigration enforcement operations across Ocean County this week, focusing on individuals with active criminal detainers and outstanding deportation orders.…
Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods buys iconic Nathan’s Famous in $450 million deal
NEW YORK, NY – Nathan’s Famous, the 108-year-old Coney Island hot dog brand synonymous with classic American food culture, has been sold to Smithfield Foods, the U.S. meat-processing giant owned by Hong…
Chris Smith faces GOP primary challenge from Rob Canfield in New Jersey’s 4th District
BRICK, NJ – Congressman Chris Smith is set to face a Republican primary challenger in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District, as Rob Canfield, a small-business owner and firearms instructor from Brick, officially…
E-ZPass Under Control of Foriegn Owned Business is a Risk to New Jersey, Congressman Says
TRENTON, NJ – Congressman Jeff Van Drew is calling out New Jersey officials for awarding a multibillion-dollar E-ZPass operations contract to a company he says is linked to a foreign government, warning…
New Jersey teachers urged to wear blue as NJEA union backs Minnesota ICE protest
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey teachers are being asked to wear blue on Friday as part of a coordinated show of support for educators in Minnesota who are organizing a Day of…
Top Foods Eaten by New Jerseyeans During the Super Bowl
America’s favorite Super Bowl foods revealed as wings, dips, and pizza dominate party menus NEWARK, NJ – As football fans prepare for the biggest game of the year, new search data shows…
Dangerously cold temperatures across most of U.S. this weekend; Here’s What’s Happening in Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Dangerously cold weather and snow to sweep across New Jersey and U.S. this weekend. The National Weather Service is warning that an arctic blast will sweep across much…
Federal Judge Strikes Down Lawsuit by 27 Towns Against Affordable Housing Mandate
TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by more than two dozen New Jersey municipalities challenging the state’s 2024 affordable housing law, marking another major victory for the…
BMG, World’s Largest Yeshiva to Use Former Jackson Middle School to “Fullest Potential”
JACKSON, NJ – Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG) has purchased the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School from the Jackson School District for $40 million, with officials saying the Lakewood-based yeshivah intends to use…
Mystery behind who is spraypainting seals at the Jersey Shore solved
BRIGANTINE, NJ – Somebody is spraypainting seals at the Jersey Shore and it’s concerning to some beachgoers. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is clearing up confusion about an unusual sight that often…
Murphy dishes last-minute pardon of Democrat party money man’s son in fatal hit-and-run
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Outgoing Governor Phil Murphy ignited a political firestorm in his final hours in office after issuing a full pardon to Harris Jacobs, the son of prominent Democratic fundraiser…
New Jersey’s New Disaster Declaration: Sherrill Orders BPU to Develop Virtual Power Plant Based on Solar and Batteries
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a statewide energy emergency through Executive Order No. 2, a sweeping directive aimed at countering New Jersey’s worsening electricity affordability and reliability crisis. Signed…
Virginia born Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey’s first elected Democrat woman governor
Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today as New Jersey’s first Democrat woman governor, but she is not the first New Jersey born woman to serve in that role. In…
On the way out, Murphy vetoes key anti-ICE bills in final hours, leaving issue to new governor Sherrill
Trenton, NJ – In his final act before leaving office, Governor Phil Murphy vetoed two major immigration-related bills Monday, blocking efforts to permanently limit cooperation between New Jersey law enforcement and federal…
Seal found lounging on busy Jersey Shore beach gets escorted to quieter sands
Brigantine, NJ – A young harbor seal resting on a crowded stretch of Brigantine beach was relocated Friday afternoon after marine rescue workers determined the area posed risks to the animal as…
Brick police urge residents to follow new e-bike license and registration rules now in effect statewide
BRICK, N.J. – The Brick Township Police Department is reminding residents that New Jersey’s new e-bike safety laws are now in effect, bringing sweeping changes to how riders operate and register electric…
This Seaside Heights Boardwalk Bar is For Sale with a Price Tag of $2.4 Million
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A prime piece of Seaside Heights boardwalk real estate is on the market as part of an estate sale, offering investors or operators a rare oceanfront property complete…
