Toms River Council Hires Mo Hill’s ‘Pay to Play’ Political Campaign Lawyer to Fight Embattled MUA Commissioner’s Lawsuit

Toms River, NJ – The political divide at Toms River Town Hall deepened this week after the Township Council voted to hire the law firm Archer & Greiner to represent the governing…

Newark victim attacked robbed and shot at

Surveillance images show several individuals wanted after a robbery escalated into gunfire during an early morning attack, police said. NEWARK, N.J. — An early morning robbery turned violent when shots were fired…

It’s Official: Phil Murphy-Owned Gotham FC to Leave New Jersey for New York City in 2028

Harrison, NJ – NJ/NY Gotham FC, the National Women’s Soccer League club co-owned by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy, has officially announced it will relocate its home…

Brick Township Unveils First Community Mural at Windward Beach SummerFest

Brick Township, NJ – Brick Township has unveiled its first community mural, celebrating local pride and artistic collaboration with the debut of the “Greetings From Windward Beach” installation during the township’s inaugural…

Manchester Township mourns longtime community champion John P. McGuire

A familiar face at youth sports, school events and police community programs, John P. McGuire is being remembered for decades of volunteer service to Manchester Township. MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Manchester Township…

Yale Student Ari Shtein Accused of Penetrating Mom on NYC Train in Front of Her Children, Released by DA

New York, NY – An 18-year-old Yale University student from Michigan has been charged with sexual abuse after authorities say he sexually assaulted a woman aboard a crowded New York City subway…

New Jersey Sued for Allowing Non-Residents to Vote in Federal Elections

Trenton, NJ – The Republican National Committee, the New Jersey Republican State Committee, and Republican congressional candidate Michael McGuire have filed a lawsuit challenging a New Jersey law they argue allows individuals…

New Jersey Gets an F Grade as the 2nd Least Business-Friendly State in America

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey slipped one spot to 31st in CNBC’s 2026 Top States for Business rankings, reflecting continued challenges in infrastructure, business climate, and the cost of doing business despite…

Mystery man sought after incident at PNC Arts Center

Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of criminal trespass and criminal mischief at the PNC Arts Center. HOLMDEL, N.J. — New Jersey State Police are seeking the…

Freedom Fuel Expands South Jersey Footprint With Discount Gas Prices in Ocean County

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ – Drivers across South Jersey are taking notice of Freedom Fuel, a privately owned network of discount gas stations that has expanded to 25 locations throughout the Greater…

More Than 1,500 JCP&L Customers Still Without Power Nearly a Week After Devastating New Jersey Storms Began

Nearly 1,500 Jersey Central Power & Light customers remained without electricity Thursday, one week after powerful storms swept across New Jersey and left tens of thousands in the dark. HOLMDEL, N.J. —…

License Plate Reading Cameras Installed in Brick Township Targeting in DeFlocking Incident

BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township police are investigating the apparent vandalism of a Flock Safety automated license plate reader after someone cut down the pole supporting the camera at one of the…

Controversial Flock License Plate Scanners Are Collecting Driver Data at Two Jackson Intersections

JACKSON, N.J. — Drivers entering and leaving the Royal Grove neighborhood in Jackson Township are having their license plates recorded by a pair of automated license plate reader cameras mounted on private…

Victoria’s Secret: Ocean County Woman Arrested on Sexual Assault, Child Endangerment Charges

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Victoria Anne Cranmer, 25, was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Wednesday and is being held without bail on multiple felony charges involving the alleged sexual assault…

Brick Township to Buy “Triangle Lot” Once Owned by Lakewood Mother Who Said God Told Her To Kill Her Children

BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township is preparing to purchase the infamous “triangle lot” in the Herbertsville section after a Superior Court judge overturned the township’s denial of a proposal to build a…

Jackson Township Calls on Police to Enforce Five-Minute Speaking Limit at Town Meetings

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council and Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn will deploy police officers at the town hall during public meetings after a resident went two minutes over his allotted…

Toms River Council Majority Charged for Holding Illegal Secret Meeting, Violating State Law

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A dispute over legal representation has erupted into a legal Sunshine Law violation after Toms River Township Attorney Jonathan Penny accused a majority of the Township Council of…

Breakwater Beach Waterpark Offers Free Admission to New Jersey Beach Lifeguards

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Breakwater Beach Waterpark is recognizing New Jersey’s beach lifeguards with five evenings of free admission this summer as part of a partnership with the New Jersey Swim Safety…

Jackson School Sale Not Finalized as Questions Still Surround $40 Million McAuliffe Deal

JACKSON, N.J. — What appeared to be a completed transaction to sell the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School has instead emerged as an unfinished deal facing unanswered questions over zoning, municipal approvals,…

Gov. Sherrill Touts Lowering Electric Bills Across New Jersey, But Ratepayer Aren’t Seeing Any Relief Yet

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill is touting what she says are more than $1 billion in savings for New Jersey utility customers during her first six months in office, pointing to…

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