Perth Amboy Firefighter Named New Jersey Fire Chief of the Year
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Chief Edward A. Mullen received the 2023 Fire Chief of the Year Award at the annual meeting of the NJ State Fire Chiefs Association during the NJ State…
Ocean Grove Cited for Sunday Religious Beach Closures
TRENTON, NJ – Ocean Grove has been issued a Notice of Violation by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) due to the town’s practice of temporarily shutting its beach on…
Jackpot Winning Tickets for $770k Cash 5 Drawing Sold in Ocean County, North Jersey
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A lucky winner in Brick Township won last night’s Jersey Cash 5 Lottery. That’s the good news. The bad news is, the winner will have to share the…
Jenkinson’s Beach Closure is in Violation of State Law, New Jersey Officials Warn
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Last week, Jenkinson’s closed off their private beaches to the public for the season. This week, the New Jersey DEP has warned the company they are violating…
NJDEP Urges Public School Teachers to Push Climate Change to Students
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) has released guidelines encouraging teachers to incorporate climate education into their classrooms. The move aims to prepare students for the…
At Work, Giovine Says Yes to Offshore Wind Farms, As Candidate for Mayor He Dodges Question
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ben Giovine, a Democrat candidate running for mayor in Toms River said he would support offshore windmill projects as long as they are done in a way that…
Newly Built Seaside Park Oceanfront Mansion Listed for $4.25 Million
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – A stunning newly constructed mansion has just hit the market, nestled along the picturesque shores of Seaside Park, offering a taste of seaside luxury like no other. Boasting…
Glen Rock Street Fair & Craft Show Brings Downtown Family Fun
GLEN ROCK, NJ – Downtown Glen Rock will be bustling with activities on September 24 as the Glen Rock Street Fair & Craft Show takes over for a day of family entertainment,…
Italian Festival at Picturesque Historic Smithville
GALLOWAY, NJ – The Italian Fest is coming to Historic Smithville Village on September 23, offering a full day of Italian culture, from market wares to live music and bocce ball. The…
Pork Roll Eating Championship This Weekend in City Where Jersey’s Official Food Was Born
TRENTON, NJ – RiverFest returns to Trenton Thunder Ballpark on September 23, featuring the 8th Annual Trenton Thunder World Famous Case’s Pork Roll Eating Championship. The event combines culinary delights, live music,…
Pine Beach Fire Fest Features Food, Live Music and Firefighters
PINE BEACH, NJ – The Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1, Station No. 38 is hosting its seventh annual Fire Fest on September 23, from 12 noon to 7 PM at…
Jersey Shore Cake & Cookie Convention Returns to Monmouth University
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Jersey Shore Cake & Cookie Convention is back for a second installment at the OceanFirst Bank Center at Monmouth University, offering an extensive program for baking…
Edison’s Fall Family Spectacular Offers Array of Activities For All Ages
EDISON, NJ – The Township of Edison and the Edison Recreation Department are hosting Edison’s Fall Family Spectacular, a multi-faceted event spanning over eight blocks along Amboy Ave in the Clara Barton…
AsburyFest Returns with Culinary Delights and Live Music at Bradley Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Annual AsburyFest, a three-day festival featuring an array of food, crafts, and live music, will take place in Bradley Park, directly across from the iconic Asbury Park…
Spring Lake Italian Festival Celebrates Culture and Community, Spaghetti Eating Contest
SPRING LAKE, NJ – The Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Spring Lake Italian Festival, a day-long event on Morris Avenue filled with Italian food, live music, and family-friendly…
Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo Sets Sail at ShoreTown Ballpark
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Adventure meets commerce at the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo held at ShoreTown Ballpark, the home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. The event, scheduled to run from September…
New Jersey Janitor Unlikely Hero in NJEA Membership Dues Rebellion
CRANFORD, NJ – A janitor in the Cranford School District has become an advocate for union transparency and workers’ rights following an email sent by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). Intended…
Feds to Issue Permit to Offshore Wind Co. to ‘Take’ a Few Endangered Whales During Construction in New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Friday, September 22, NOAA Fisheries will initiate a 30-day public comment period for proposed regulations related to Atlantic Shores’ Atlantic Shores South Project. The offshore wind energy…
Federal Report Confirms Offshore Wind Effect on Whales Produces ‘Temporary Behavioral Changes’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With offshore wind projects being blamed for the increase in deaths in whale species in New Jersey and along the East Coast in 2023, the NOAA has issued a…
This New Jersey Scientist is Turning Fish Poop Into a Sustainable Farming Resource
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ – Mike Acquafredda, a researcher at Howard Laboratory, has successfully tested a sustainable aquaculture system that utilizes waste in a circular economy approach. The integrated multi-trophic aquaculture system he…