New Jersey’s Ten Most Ridiculous COVID-19 Lockdown Rules: A Look Back
Trenton, NJ – Six years after New Jersey’s COVID-19 emergency orders transformed daily life, many residents still point to some of Gov. Phil Murphy’s pandemic restrictions as examples of government overreach, inconsistent…
Atlantic City teen caught with loaded handgun after ShotSpotter alert
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A 17-year-old male was arrested Saturday night after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found him carrying a loaded handgun, the Atlantic City Police Department announced. Officers…
Lacey lunatic busted for racist rant, drugs, and assault rifles
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 64-year-old Lacey Township man was sentenced Friday to five years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to bias intimidation, narcotics distribution, and weapons offenses stemming…
Brick man sentenced to jail, lifetime ban from owning animals after 157 cats found in home
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township man was sentenced Friday to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail and permanently banned from owning animals after pleading guilty to two counts of…
New Jersey man killed teen girl’s concerned dad with baseball bat
MILLVILLE, NJ — A 55-year-old man and a 17-year-old juvenile have been charged with homicide and weapons offenses following the death of Louis “Gus” Serbeck after a violent altercation at a Millville…
Howell ice cream shop reopens after years-long hiatus
HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, a longtime favorite roadside stop on Route 9, has officially reopened after an extended and unexplained closure, sparking excitement among local residents. The popular ice…
One Year Later: Toms River’s Stand Against the Twin Towers Was the Right Call
It’s been a year since Toms River, New Jersey, halted the controversial 10-story twin tower project proposed for its downtown. The decision to stop this massive redevelopment has sparked lawsuits and debates,…
Wall Township gears up for Touch-a-Truck family fest
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wall Township is set to host its annual Touch-a-Truck event this Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wall Community Park, bringing an array of…
Migrant charged with attacking cops released by Massachusetts court
CHELSEA, MA — A Guatemalan national living illegally in the U.S. was arrested by federal immigration authorities after being released by a Massachusetts court despite an ICE detainer related to serious assault…
Monmouth County rejoices after Ice Cream on 9 reopens after long closure
HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, the popular roadside ice cream shop on Route 9, has reopened its doors after a long and unexplained closure, drawing excitement from the local community.…
Phil Murphy is suing Trump again, this time over K-12 funding cuts
TRENTON, NJ — Phil Murphy is cutting aid to schools in New Jersey, forcing them to fire teachers, cut programs, and in some cases, putting them into a position where they are…
Murphy and Dems gambled New Jersey’s future on Green New Deal and lost, GOP says
TRENTON, NJ — Republican Senators Michael Testa and Carmen Amato, Jr. sharply criticized New Jersey Democrats on Friday during a committee hearing focused on the state’s rising energy costs. Sen. Testa accused…
Ciattarelli’s lead grows in New Jersey primary as Spadea tanks in latest Rutgers poll
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Former Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli is emerging as the clear front-runner among GOP voters in New Jersey’s upcoming June 10 primary, while the Democratic field remains fractured…
Manhunt launched for Newark man tied to April 19 shooting
NEWARK, NJ — Police are searching for a Newark man wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting that left one person injured on April 19, according to the city’s Department of…
Bill Spadea Refuses to Return $225,000 in Common Sense Club Donation Payments Amid Controversy
Trenton, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is facing mounting criticism for his refusal to return $225,000 in donations from his Common Sense Club, a ‘non-profit’ and ‘non-political-action-committee’, which he paid…
Murphy goes silent during raging NJ wildfire — reappears at concentration camp in Poland
TRENTON, N.J. — As a fast-moving wildfire scorched more than 15,000 acres in Ocean County, state officials were notably silent about the disappearance of Governor Phil Murphy — until social media posts…
FlavorFest heats up Pennsauken with food, beer, and a mission to mentor
PENNSAUKEN, N.J. — FlavorFest 2025, the annual food and beer tasting fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI), is set to take place Wednesday at Double Nickel Brewing Co., offering a…
Toms River Township slashes $5.5 million in payroll to keep taxes at 0%
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If you live in Toms River, you’re not going to have to worry about your municipal taxes increasing this year. Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced that the…
Forest Fire services gives Thursday night update on New Jersey fire
Inferno scorches 15,250 acres in Ocean County as crews battle Jones Road wildfire OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire stretching across Ocean and Lacey townships has scorched 15,250 acres as of…
New Jersey Needs a Real Energy Plan, Not Murphy’s Offshore Wind Pipe Dream
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy’s obsession with offshore wind has left New Jersey’s energy future in shambles. Soaring costs, project delays, and the collapse of major wind deals have exposed his…
