New Jersey’s American Dream Is Becoming Too Expensive for Young Families
For generations, New Jersey represented the promise of the American Dream—a good job, a starter home, quality schools, safe neighborhoods, and the opportunity to build wealth through homeownership. Today, that dream is…
Hazmat team cleans roadway oil spill in Berkeley
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police don’t know how it happened, but on Friday, officers responded to an oil slick on North Island Road. Upon arrival, a hazardous material team was called to…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signs Order Lifting Pandemic Public Health Emergency
TRENTON, NJ – The COVID-19 pandemic health emergency in New Jersey is officially and legally over, but Governor Phil Murphy warned residents, “Don’t let your hair down.” Murphy, after two years of…
Two thousand bags of heroin seized during traffic stop at the Jersey Shore
ABSECON, NJ – A motor vehicle stop led police to the seizure of 2,000 bags of heroin in Absecon, at the Jersey Shore. Absecon police reported at approximately 3:00 PM on February…
Toms River’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Collecting Donations for War Victims and Refugees
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the army of Vladimir Putin and Russia continue their vicious and unprovoked assault on the independent nation of Ukraine, Americans across the nation are rallying to their…
Trucker Rally to Be Held in Ocean County before Convoy Departs to D.C. this Weekend
NEW EGYPT, NJ – Even though elected officials are easing COVID-19 restrictions, a planned trucker rally and convoy to Washington, D.C. is still planned for this weekend and one of the staging…
Bucco calls for a total lift on COVID-19 mandates after governor’s health emergency ends Monday
TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy’s state public health emergency expires on Monday, so should the lingering vaccine and mask mandates in public offices and for public employees. That’s according to…
Self service gas is a “political third rail” Governor Murphy said he’s intentionally avoiding
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Murphy did not say whether or not he would support legislation in the New Jersey Senate and Assembly to end the law that prohibits residents from…
Governor Phil Murphy to lift New Jersey’s two-year pandemic healthcare state of emergency on Monday
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in his last regularly scheduled COVID-19 briefing said New Jersey is moving from a COVID-19 pandemic to an endemic and he will sign an…
Downtown Toms River Businesses Host Irish Festival this Weekend
TOMS RIVER, NJ – You might not find a pot of gold, but you’ll find plenty of pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Downtown Toms River this weekend as the community hosts an…
Governor Murphy’s COVID-19 Press Conferences End Today
TRENTON, NJ – For two years, Governor Phil Murphy has held regularly scheduled COVID-19 press briefings to defend his actions during the pandemic. Those actions included prolonged business lockdowns, school closures, mandatory…
Today is the last day for New Jersey’s school face mask mandate
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For most students across New Jersey, Friday represents the final day of Governor Phil Murphy’s school mask mandate for students, teachers, faculty, and visitors. On Monday, schools will…
Give us your clothes: Toms River launches used clothing recycling program to offset rising taxes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township has a new revenue stream to offset rising taxes in the community. After senior citizens in Holiday City were hit with tax increases as high…
Road rage leads to overturned vehicle, brick being thrown at car at the Jersey Shore
BARNEGAT, NJ – A road rage incident in Barnegat Township escalated between two men that ended with a crash and one of the vehicles overturned. Police said one of the victims later…
Police find, ticket driver caught on camera illegally passing school bus in Waretown
WARETOWN, NJ – The Ocean Township Police Department today reported they had identified the vehicle and driver caught on camera illegally passing a school bus earlier this week. The department said the…
Testa: Murphy’s Plan to Fire 60% of New Jersey’s Prison Guards is not a Smart Idea
TRENTON, NJ – Even though Governor Phil Murphy has emptied state prisons and is continuing to give early COVID-19 release to even more inmates, New Jersey Senator Michael Testa today said that’s…
Murphy vaccine mandate delay is not enough to help save cops, doctors and nurses, Bucco says
With the change in guidance from the CDC, New Jersey Governor Murphy has ordered a deadline extension before unvaccinated public workers such as firemen, police officers and healthcare workers lose their jobs.…
Vast Lawlessness in My Town: Jackson Township Homeowner Claims Over Quality of Life Inaction
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township resident Elanor Hannum, who has been battling Mayor Michael Reina and the township council for decades over multiple alleged quality of life concerns for residents said…
As Great Adventure Gets Ready to Open for 2022, Here’s What’s New at the Park
JACKSON, NJ – It’s almost that time of the year at the Jersey Shore, when you store your winter clothes and bring out the summer attire for the beach, fishing, camping, and…
Attorney General’s New Vehicle Pursuit Policy Handcuffs Police, Bergen Says
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s new vehicle pursuit policy prohibiting when a police officer can initiate the pursuit of a suspect is coming under fire today. According to the new guidelines set forth…
Wall Police Officer L.E.A.D.s Old Mill 5th Graders to Make the Right Choices
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police Officer Orin McKay visited Old Mill School on Tuesday to teach students about the dangers of drugs, drug crimes, and peer-to-peer cyberbullying. “Patrolman Orin McKay…
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