College Flags and the Jersey Shore Tradition of Alma Mater Pride

If you’ve ever taken a stroll down the Jersey Shore, you’ve probably noticed something peculiar: nearly every other home proudly flies a college flag. You can also see the beach dotted with…

August 17, 2024

Down-to-Earth Seafood Joints at the Jersey Shore You Need to Try Yesterday

If you’re heading down the Jersey Shore, forget about those fancy places with white tablecloths and dishes you can’t pronounce. What you need is a laid-back spot where you can get fresh,…

August 17, 2024

Two Brooklyn Men Plead Guilty to Gunpoint Robberies in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. — Two men from Brooklyn, New York, have admitted to their involvement in a series of gunpoint robberies targeting check cashing locations in New Jersey, as well as conspiring to…

August 17, 2024

New Jersey’s Last Drive-In Theater Continues to Wow Moviegoers

New Jersey holds a special place in the history of drive-in theaters, as the birthplace of this quintessential American experience. The first-ever drive-in theater was opened in Camden, NJ, on June 6,…

August 17, 2024

New Jersey Diner Culture is Alive and Well in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re in Toms River, NJ, and craving that classic diner experience, you’re in for a treat. This town is home to some top-notch diners where comfort food…

August 17, 2024

Remembering Action Park, Where Kids Went for Thrills and Broken Bones in the 1980s

Remember the days when summer meant pushing the limits of fun and danger? If you grew up in the 80s or 90s in the tri-state area, chances are you know about Action…

August 17, 2024

New Jerseyans Are Weird, Here’s Why

Welcome to New Jersey, where the diners are legendary, the traffic circles are confusing, and the people? Well, let’s just say they’ve got some quirks that make the Garden State one of…

August 17, 2024

Mercer County Man Convicted of Tax Evasion and Filing False Tax Returns

TRENTON, N.J. — Gordian A. Ndubizu, a 69-year-old resident of Princeton Junction, New Jersey, has been convicted of evading federal income taxes and filing false tax returns, according to an announcement by…

August 17, 2024

YouTuber Charged in New Jersey Burglaries Linked to Stolen Vehicle

FAIRFIELD, N.J. — A YouTube personality known for his high-speed antics across New York City was charged this week in connection with a series of burglaries in New Jersey, just months after…

August 17, 2024

New Jersey Caught Between the Slices of a Sandwich Controversy

New Jersey, the land of jughandles, diners, and the Jersey Devil, is facing a dilemma more divisive than the “Taylor ham” vs. “pork roll” debate (don’t even get us started). This time,…

August 17, 2024

New Jersey Transit Is Offering Free Rides – But, No Thanks! I’ll Pass on the Potential Brawls

NEWARK, NJ – Ah, New Jersey Transit. The sometimes reliable, always “eventful” transportation option we’ve all reluctantly embraced at some point. Just when you think your relationship with NJ Transit is at…

August 17, 2024

Toms River to Celebrate Skatepark Anniversary with Special Event

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township is set to celebrate the third anniversary of the Toms River Skatepark with a special event featuring live music, food trucks, and thrilling performances. The…

August 19, 2024

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Loaded Firearm Recovered After Traffic Stop in Roxbury; Newton Man Arrested

ROXBURY, Mass. — A routine traffic stop in Roxbury on Thursday night led to the arrest of a 31-year-old Newton man and the recovery of a loaded firearm with a removed serial…

August 17, 2024

Brick Township Police Join Tribute Run for Fallen Fort Worth Sergeant

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Police Department participated in a heartfelt tribute run on Thursday evening, joining Morgan from Running 4 Heroes Inc. to honor the memory of fallen Fort…

August 17, 2024

Toms River Residents Enjoy Summer Concert Series at Shelter Cove Beach

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents gathered at Shelter Cove Beach for the fifth show in the Toms River Summer Concert Series, featuring AUSTIN CITY NIGHTS. The event, presented by Mayor Dan Rodrick…

August 17, 2024

Absecon Police Investigate Series of Early Morning Vehicle Burglaries

ABSECON, N.J. — The Absecon Police Department is investigating a string of motor vehicle burglaries that took place in the early hours of Friday, August 16. The incidents occurred between 3:00 a.m.…

August 17, 2024

Road Work on Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel Township Set for Monday

HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Holmdel Township Police Department announced that pavement repairs will be conducted on Crawfords Corner Road on Monday, August 19. The repairs will take place between Holmdel Road…

August 17, 2024

Brick Township Women Sentenced to Jail for Animal Cruelty and Child Neglect

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two women from Brick Township were sentenced to 364 days in the Ocean County Jail on Friday after pleading guilty to charges of animal cruelty and child neglect.…

August 17, 2024

Brick Township Man Thought She Was 14, But She Was a Cop

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 46-year-old man from Brick Township was arrested Thursday following an investigation that uncovered possession of child p-rnography and attempts to provide obscene material to a minor. Christian…

August 17, 2024

Philly Man Arrested in Wildwood Crest on Multiple Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. — A Philadelphia man was arrested early Friday morning in Wildwood Crest after a routine traffic stop led police to uncover distribution amounts of various controlled dangerous substances (CDS).…

August 17, 2024

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