Jackson Honors First Responders Who Answered the Call After 9/11 Attacks
Jackson Township honored dozens of local police, firefighters and EMS members who responded after the Sept. 11 attacks as the nation marks 25 years.…
Cherry Hill Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 With Fire Headquarters Memorial Ceremony
Cherry Hill firefighters, police and local officials gathered at Fire Headquarters to commemorate 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.…
Paterson Police Plan Air Support, Heavy Security for Dominican Parade
Paterson police plan a heavy law enforcement presence and air support for Sunday’s Dominican Parade, with zero tolerance for violence or illegal activity.…
Barnegat mom accused of drunken boat crash that killed her son and injured 5 others
59-year-old released from jail months after deadly Barnegat Bay collision BARNEGAT, NJ – A Memorial Day weekend boat ride on Barnegat Bay ended with a mother accused of operating the vessel while…
CVS shoplifter accused of swiping $1,100 in merchandise from Cape May County store
New Jersey State Police release suspect image in push to identify man UPPER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A shoplifting suspect walked into a Cape May County CVS and allegedly made off with approximately…
Trenton Man Charged With Murder in East State Street Shooting That Killed Ewing Man
Trenton man Isiah Greene faces murder and weapons charges in the Aug. 2 East State Street shooting that killed Ewing resident Jemear Miller.…
Brick Residents Get First Chance at Beach Vehicle Permits for 2026-27 Season
Brick Township will begin accepting applications for its 2026-27 beach vehicle permits on Sept. 10, giving residents exclusive first-day access before applications open to the public.…
Facing Budget Crisis, Lakewood Cuts Funding For Non-Mandated Schol Bus Routes
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Families in Lakewood Township whose children live close enough to school that transportation is not required by state law are facing a sharp increase in busing costs for the…
Friday Morning NJ Traffic: Two Crashes on I-195, Route 35 Closure, Route 3 Flooding Snarls Commute
Friday morning commuters across New Jersey are facing crashes on Interstate 195, a Route 35 closure in Woodbridge, flooding in Secaucus, and typical heavy delays approaching New York City crossings.…
North Hanover Schools Superintendent Named in OCVTS Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation
North Hanover Superintendent Michael Maschi, formerly an assistant superintendent at OCVTS, is among the defendants in a pending whistleblower lawsuit alleging retaliation following reports of student safety concerns during his tenure at…
OCVTS Announces Cell Phone Ban as District Faces Scrutiny Over Abuse Lawsuits, Whistleblower Claims
Ocean County Vocational Technical School students will face a new statewide cell phone ban when classes begin, even as the district remains under intense scrutiny from civil lawsuits alleging years of sexual…
Naked Poop-Covered Burglar With Criminal Record Attacks New Jersey Cop
Hackensack police say a 29-year-old city resident was arrested after allegedly assaulting officers during an investigation into overnight vehicle burglaries at a luxury apartment building.…
Albanian Terrorist Who Threatened to Kill People in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Indicted
A man with ties to New Jersey and several foreign countries has been charged with allegedly sending repeated death threats and cyberstalking victims in New Jersey and Pennsylvania over a 15-month period.…
Third Lakewood Area Scammer Admits to Role in $11.8 Million Failed Real Estate Scam
Lakewood area resident Arthur Spitzer pleaded guilty to participating in a $10 million mortgage fraud conspiracy and fraudulently obtaining more than $1.8 million in federal COVID-19 disaster relief loans.…
Once Picturesque Lakewood Townsquare Becomes A Municipal Parking Lot
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — One of downtown Lakewood’s most recognizable public spaces is disappearing beneath fresh parking stripes this week, marking the latest chapter in the dramatic transformation of Lakewood Town Square. The…
Opinion: It’s Time to Dissolve the Jackson MUA Before It Destroys What’s Left of Our Town
Jackson MUA - Manhattan St. Jackson Township.…
Exclusive: Toms River Stops Paying Council Amid Communication Dispute, Violating Its Own Ordinance
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A series of text messages obtained by Shore News Network raises new questions about ongoing claims by Toms River Council President David Ciccozzi that Mayor Daniel Rodrick has…
Exclusive: Mystery Affordable Housing Developer Unmasked as Company With Long History of Tenant Complaints
Municipal officials continue evaluating potential development sites while balancing legal obligations, infrastructure capacity and neighborhood concerns.…
Exclusive: Jackson Gave MUA Free Land, Now They Want to Sell it For $2 Million
Jackson Township officials are negotiating with the Municipal Utilities Authority over more than five acres of land originally transferred for infrastructure purposes, with township leaders seeking to preserve the property for public…
Exclusive: Jackson Outlets Business Owner Challenges $2,000 Construction Fine, Says State Sides With Him
A Jackson Township business owner is challenging a $2,000 construction violation after state code guidance indicated his cosmetic renovations appear to qualify as ordinary maintenance. Township officials, however, maintain permits and architect-prepared…
OCVTS Appoints Accused Former Superintendent’s Son-in-Law to Take Over District Plagued by Criminal Student Sexual Abuse
OCVTS has appointed Gary McDonald, the son-in-law of former Superintendent Karen Homiek, to lead the district as it faces multiple civil lawsuits alleging institutional failures surrounding student sexual abuse at the Performing…
Fate of 148 Townhomes Near Former McAuliffe School Moved to After November Election
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Hours after the Cheder School opened at the former McAuliffe Middle School on Wednesday, an application for 148 high-density town homes was heard before the Jackson Zoning Board.…
Newark Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect Accused of Flower Pot Assault
Newark police have released surveillance images and video of a suspect accused of striking a man in the face with a flower pot inside an apartment building lobby, leaving the victim with…