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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention released safety guidelines Thursday morning ahead of Lag B’Omer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked with bonfires, which begins Thursday …

AQUINNAH, Mass. — A rehabilitated grey seal that was treated and released in New Jersey has been spotted more than 180 miles away, relaxing on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, …

PATERSON, N.J. — The City of Paterson has resurfaced nearly 50 streets in recent months, with Mayor Andre Sayegh announcing that ten were completed just this past week. The announcement …

KFAR AZA, Israel — Emily Damari, an Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for over 500 days, publicly condemned the Pulitzer Prize Board on social media last week for awarding …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Three newly appointed Special Law Enforcement Class I Officers were sworn in during Monday’s Township Council meeting, marking the latest additions to Manchester Township’s public safety team …

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — North Jersey’s self-proclaimed “Trumpy Mayor,” Mario Kranjac, is positioning himself as the alternative for MAGA-aligned conservatives after President Donald Trump endorsed Jack Ciattarelli in the New …

TRENTON, N.J. — New bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Senators Michael Testa (R-1) and Linda Greenstein (D-14) would establish a $500 million incentive program aimed at revitalizing New Jersey’s …

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township, like many towns across New Jersey, is being inundated with hundreds of requests for documents filed under the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Under …

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced Monday, June 23, as the opening date for hunters to purchase 2025-26 hunting and trapping licenses, including resident antlerless deer licenses for …

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Construction is officially underway on the Berkeley Park Sports Complex in Henderson County, prompting a full closure of the park to the public for the next 18 …

The Jackson Township, in its effort to focus on traffic and pedestrian safety improvements along busy roads, is making good on its promise to make the township safe.  This week, …

Listen up, New Jersey. If you woke up on Mother’s Day 2025 and didn’t slide a pork roll, egg, and cheese sandwich onto your mom’s breakfast plate, you’ve already fumbled …

TEWKSBURY, NJ – Just over year ago, on April 5th, 2024, a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, the strongest in the state in over 200 years. Major aftershocks …

HAMILTON, N.J. — Leonard Petruska, 85, of Hamilton, is marking a powerful milestone this May—25 years since receiving a lifesaving liver transplant that changed the course of his life and …

JACKSON, NJ — Police Officer Jody Benecke #261 officially retired from the Jackson Township Police Department on May 1 after 25 years in law enforcement, capping a career marked by …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, the township of Toms River and American Legion Post 129 have announced the date and time for this year’s Memorial Parade. …

MIAMI, FL — A Florida man’s attempt to evade police took a bizarre and dangerous turn this week when he fled on foot, dove into a body of water, and …

Officers recognized for symbolic journey The department commended Lieutenant Nash, Patrolman Moreno, and Patrolman Baker for taking part in the ride, which continues to grow in national significance each year. …

NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ — A delivery truck crashed through the wooden boards of the North Wildwood boardwalk Monday evening, prompting a swift response from police and the release of surveillance …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Sarah McBride, who transitioned from male to female and legally changed her name from Tim to Sarah, blasted a House Republican-backed bill to rename the Gulf …

YONKERS, N.Y. — Two Yonkers police officers were seen taking time out of patrol duties to play basketball with kids at Doyle Park, the department shared Thursday. Officers Robinson and …

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department joined law enforcement agencies from across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday for the …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Memorial High School girls bowling team clinched the Shore Conference title this year, capping off a season of precision and persistence that brought home first-place …

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is officially moving forward with plans to redevelop the long-dormant Rova Farms property into a public community park, after the Township Council approved a $438,432 …

Brick Township will host its fifth annual Town-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 17, giving residents a community-wide opportunity to sell unwanted items and shop for bargains. With hundreds of …