State PBA Says Tices Shoal Party Still On After Deadly Week on the Barnegat Bay
Barnegat Bay, NJ – The New Jersey State PBA announced Tuesday that its annual Tices Shoal gathering remains scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, despite a deadly boating crash that occurred on Barnegat…
Train stuck at Newark Penn early this morning responsible for evening rush delays
Commuters faced significant delays Friday morning after a disabled train at Newark Penn Station caused backups across NJ Transit rail service into and out of Penn Station New York throughout the day.…
Pemberton man rams police cruiser with ATV then flees into woods before arrest
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 44-year-old man allegedly slammed a side-by-side off-road vehicle into a police cruiser multiple times Saturday night, injuring both a patrol officer and his K9 partner before fleeing…
Vivint Smart Home to pay $200K over deceptive alarm sales practices in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Vivint Smart Home, Inc. and its installation affiliate Smart Home Pros Inc. will pay $200,000 and implement significant reforms to settle allegations of deceptive and unlawful practices in connection…
13 charged in Hudson County cocaine trafficking bust involving public employees
HUDSON COUNTY, N.J. — Thirteen individuals, including multiple public employees, have been arrested following a six-month narcotics investigation that uncovered a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation in Hudson County, authorities announced Thursday. Hudson…
History marches on at Monmouth Battlefield with monthly guided walks
MANALAPAN, N.J. — Visitors can explore the grounds of one of the Revolutionary War’s most significant battles during the Monmouth Battlefield 1st Sunday Walks, held monthly at Monmouth Battlefield State Park. Organized…
Why New Jersey food is like nowhere else in America
New Jersey’s food scene is more than Taylor ham and diners—it’s a sprawling, street-level fusion born from generations of immigrants, its geography, and its location squeezed between two major cities. What you…
Carnival lights and fire trucks light up the shore at Keyport Fireman’s Fair
KEYPORT, N.J. — The Keyport Fireman’s Fair kicked off Tuesday night, returning to the borough’s waterfront for five days of rides, food, and community festivities. Located at the Keyport Fireman’s Lot at…
Manchester officer earns Traffic Safety Specialist designation for highway enforcement expertise
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Patrolman Brendan Brush of the Manchester Township Police Department has been awarded the Traffic Safety Specialist Level 1 designation, recognizing his advanced training and expertise in highway safety…
Furry Friends Veterinary Hospital to host grand opening in Brick
Furry Friends Veterinary Hospital will celebrate the opening of its new and expanded location on Saturday, August 9, at 9 a.m. at 580 Brick Blvd. in Brick, NJ, behind the former Boston…
Paranormal researchers explore Asbury Park’s ghostly past and present
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours are back this summer, leading curious visitors through the city’s haunted streets and unexplained history starting Tuesday. Running through November 1, the…
Toms River man arrested after investigators find child sex abuse images on USB drive
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 39-year-old Toms River man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material following a joint investigation led by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, officials announced…
Teens confess to vandalizing historic Camp Evans as parents agree to pay for repairs
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The juveniles behind the vandalism at the historic Camp Evans Officer Quarters have come forward and admitted their involvement, Wall Township Police confirmed Thursday. According to authorities, the…
Lakewood father charged after leaving toddler alone in hot car outside police station on hot summer day
A 34-year-old Lakewood man was arrested Tuesday after police say he left his 2-year-old son locked in a parked car outside the Lakewood Township Police Department for nearly half an hour. At…
Pedestrian clings to life after late-night collision in Galloway
A man was left critically injured after being struck by a vehicle late Tuesday night while crossing South Pomona Road in Galloway Township. At approximately 11:10 p.m., police responded to reports of…
Four men charged in Edgewater armed robbery after year-long investigation
EDGEWATER, N.J. — Four men have been charged in connection with a violent armed robbery that occurred in Edgewater in June 2024, following a year-long multi-agency investigation, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella…
Jackson Township’s Matt Thaiss enters midgame trade chaos as Rays send Caballero to Yankees
NEW YORK — In one of the most memorable midgame trades of this year’s MLB deadline, Jackson Township’s own Matt Thaiss found himself at the center of a surprising lineup shift as…
Follow the money: How Political Corruption Works in Ocean County and How Some Towns Have Had Enough
by Geri Bahar, Letter to the Editor William Mark Felt, (1913-2008) was a 30-year FBI veteran who was loyal to J. Edgar Hoover and rose to the position of Deputy Director. He…
Clamfest returns to New Jersey with clams, food, fireworks and funnel cakes
HIGHLANDS, N.J. — The 30th Annual Highlands Clam Fest kicked off Friday at Huddy Park, launching a weekend packed with seafood, live music, and a fireworks finale along the Jersey Shore. Running…
Violent Repeat Felon, Previously Deported Illegal Alien Finds Sanctuary from ICE on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro claimed in a video statement that a four-time deported felon, with multiple aggravated convictions, is currently employed on Capitol Hill…
New Jersey lawmakers say veterans unfit to serve as police officers because ‘They are trained to kill’
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A proposal to allow military service to count toward police officer hiring requirements in Toms River ignited a heated and often contentious debate at the July township council…
