Three Medevac Helicopters Dispatched After Series of Emergencies on Long Beach Island
Barnegat Light, NJ – Emergency responders on Long Beach Island were called to three separate incidents requiring medical helicopter evacuations on Sunday, according to the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad. The first…
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Blames President for 76,000 Enrollment Decrease in State Healthcare Marketplace
Trenton, NJ – Between 69,000 and 76,000 people in New Jersey did not re-enroll in marketplace health plans for 2026 after federal subsidies expired, though the state has not released demographic data…
New Jersey’s Battle With FIFA Continues as State Claims $62 Million NJ Transit Bill to Transport Fans
Trenton, NJ – Moving an estimated 320,000 fans to and from eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will cost more than $62 million, with New Jersey Transit officials outlining a plan…
Wallet theft at Toms River Burger 25 sparks search for duo in silver Hyundai
Wallet swiped at Toms River restaurant as police hunt duo seen fleeing in Hyundai Toms River, NJ — A wallet theft at a local restaurant has prompted police to release images of…
Memorial Food Pantry Opens in Whiting, Expanding Support for Families in Need
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A new community food pantry opened in Whiting this week, creating an ongoing resource for residents in need while honoring the legacy of a local family member, township…
Newark Airport Baggage Scales Misread Weights 27% of the Time, Raising Overcharge Concerns in New Jersey
Newark, NJ — Travelers passing through Newark Liberty International Airport may have paid inflated baggage fees after state data analyzed by NJ Spotlight News and NYCity News Service found that 27% of…
Heartbroken shelter pup Hazel waits as search for forever home drags on
Heartbroken shelter dog Hazel waits as search for forever home drags on Jackson, NJ — A 7-year-old dog who once had a home is still waiting inside a New Jersey shelter, as…
Dozens of adorable kitties hit Jackson adoption floor as shelter opens doors for same day take home
Dozens of adorable cats hit adoption floor as shelter opens doors for same day take home Jackson, NJ — A wave of newly available cats is filling the Northern Ocean County Animal…
Twentieth Century Fad Still a Big Hit in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey collectors generated more than 150,000 online searches for sports trading cards in the past year, ranking the state among the most active markets in the country as…
New Jersey and New York Lawmakers Team Up to Fight E-ZPass and its Heavy Handed Fees and Tactics
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra is pushing a bipartisan plan to overhaul the EZ Pass system, targeting what he calls “excessive” fines and poor customer service while proposing a…
JetBlue tried to overcharge traveler heading to funeral? Here’s what happened
New York, NY – JetBlue is facing backlash after suggesting a customer use an incognito browser to book a flight following a reported $230 price jump while the traveler was trying to…
Baby O and the cocaine-fueled nightclub era that shaped Seaside Heights’ Boulevard in the 1980s
Seaside Heights, NJ – Long before Seaside Heights tried reinvented itself as a family destination, the stretch of Boulevard anchored by clubs like Baby O’s, Yakety Yak Cafe, and the Bamboo Club…
Small dog overwhelmed in Jackson shelter needs rescue
Urgent plea to save shelter dog Greg as rescue search intensifies Ocean County, NJ — A small dog described as overwhelmed and in need of specialized care is at the center of…
Reese’s real chocolate return by 2027 sparks strong reaction from New Jersey fans
Trenton, NJ – Hershey’s plan to restore real chocolate in all Reese’s products by 2027 is drawing strong reactions from New Jersey fans, where the candy remains one of the state’s top…
Jackson Township Opens Bonfire Permit Applications for Lag B’Omer, Issues Strict Safety Rules
JACKSON, N.J. — Residents planning Lag B’Omer bonfires in Jackson Township must now apply for permits and follow strict safety rules, as local fire officials warn that non-compliant fires will be shut…
New Jersey is America’s Least Free State: Understanding the Numbers Behind This Week’s Fox News Report
Trenton, NJ — Once considered a tax-friendly state that helped fuel its postwar economic rise, New Jersey now ranks 47th in overall freedom nationwide, with new analysis highlighted by Fox News showing…
Crews Knock Down Early Morning House Fire in Plumsted Township After Hours-Long Response
PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters battled an early morning structure fire for several hours Friday, bringing heavy flames under control before clearing the scene around sunrise, officials said. The fire was reported…
United Flight to LaGuardia Diverts to Pittsburgh After Bomb Concern, 165 Evacuated Safely
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A United Airlines flight carrying 159 passengers made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh on Saturday after a suspected bomb threat prompted an evacuation, though no injuries were reported. United…
Wall Stadium Kicks Off 2026 Season with NASCAR Spring Fling 50 in Wall Township
WALL, N.J. — Stock car racing returns to the Jersey Shore on April 25 as Wall Stadium Speedway opens its 2026 season with the Spring Fling 50, featuring a full slate of…
New Jersey Zone 7: What to plant and what to do in your garden this week to prepare for summer
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A late-season cold snap threatens early plantings across New Jersey just as the spring gardening season accelerates, forcing gardeners to balance frost protection with timely planting decisions, according…
Ocean County Man Held Without Bail on Animal Cruelty Charge, Multiple Traffic Offenses Filed
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 35-year-old man remains jailed without bail in Ocean County after authorities charged him with animal cruelty along with several driving-related offenses, according to county booking records. Jail…
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