JTOWN Magazine

JACKSON, N.J. — The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is operating at full capacity as surrenders and stray dogs continue to arrive each day. The shelter reported that all dogs …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An illegal alien residing in the Toms River area is being held without bail and with a pending immigration detainer in Ocean County after being charged …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is among more than 20 states challenging new federal rules that restrict illegal immigrants from accessing certain U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …

JACKSON — The Jackson Township Council adopted a newly adopted ordinance in Jackson Township will impose sweeping changes on rental property owners, mandating annual inspections, expanded documentation requirements, and higher …

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill met with members of the Muslim American community in Parsippany over the weekend to discuss key issues affecting New Jersey residents, including property taxes, …

JACKSON, NJ — The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is seeking urgent help from approved 501(c)(3) rescue organizations for three dogs currently on its “rescue only” list. The facility reported …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 51-year-old man from Toms River has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for multiple crimes, including aggravated assault and arson, prosecutors …

JACKSON, N.J. — A brand-new playground is now open at Patriots Park on Bowman Road, part of a county-led upgrade that comes after renewed coordination between Jackson Township officials and …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Help might be coming from the White House to tackle New Jersey’s gorwing homeless and mental health crisis. This week, an exective order was signed that …

TRENTON, N.J. — A code orange air quality alert and a heat advisory are in effect across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania Friday as high temperatures and elevated …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are asking for assistance in identifying a man who fled from a traffic stop on Bennetts Mills Road while driving with a young child in …

JACKSON — The Township Council has passed an ordinance amending the municipal code to prohibit parking, stopping, or standing on a section of Pitney Lane, citing traffic safety and flow …

TOMS RIVER — Proposed state regulations from Governor Phil Murphy’s administration are drawing sharp criticism across the Jersey Shore, where local officials and residents say the measures could drive up …

TRENTON — New Jersey has lost approximately 2,708 megawatts of in-state energy generation capacity since 2017 due to the closure of seven major power plants, according to available data. The …

TRENTON, N.J. — A heat advisory is in effect for much of New Jersey as temperatures and humidity levels rise, with forecasters warning of heat index values reaching as high …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Jackson Council hosted county officials at Tuesday night’s council meeting to update residents about a series of ongoign projects to improve roadway, traffic, and pedestrian …

SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 38-year-old man has been indicted by a grand jury on murder and weapons charges in connection with the death of his wife earlier this …

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, N.J. — A waterspout that formed offshore Tuesday morning came ashore near the southern end of Island Beach State Park, the National Weather Service confirmed, classifying …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved two ordinances allocating more than $5.8 million for major government facility projects in Toms River. Under Ordinance #2025-27, …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mikie Sherrill is running for Governor of New Jersey for the Democrats and says she wants to lower taxes and make the Garden State more affordable, but …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New York man who fled justice for more than a decade has pleaded guilty to strict liability vehicular homicide in connection with a 2009 crash …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Two 18-year-old riders were seriously injured Sunday evening following a dirt bike crash on a wooded trail in Manchester Township, police said. Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A two-alarm fire tore through a multi-unit residential building Tuesday morning, displacing more than a dozen residents in Lakewood, authorities said. The Lakewood Fire Department responded around …

JACKSON, NJ — A local cat sanctuary is calling on animal lovers to lend a hand — and a scoop — to help care for dozens of rescued farm cats. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has terminated Carolyn Feinstein, a forensic accountant and nearly decade-long employee, over her undisclosed ownership in a business tied to an app …