Toms River Recreation Department Offers Full Slate of August and September Summer Fun and Activities
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Summer may be winding down, but the Toms River Recreation Department is keeping the calendar full with dozens of activities for children and adults throughout August and September.…
NJ father sentenced to decades in prison after infant daughter dies from severe head injuries
Lakewood father sentenced to 25 years after infant daughter dies from head injuries LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man will spend decades in state prison after admitting responsibility in the death of…
Fundraiser Launched for Jackson Township Building Department Employee Ronald Miller Jr.
A fundraiser has been launched to support the family of Ronald Miller Jr., a Jackson Township Building Department employee who died unexpectedly last week following a medical emergency while driving. According to…
Toms River Schools Approves 35% Superintendent Raise After Desperate Sell Off Of Trees and Properties
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — After years of selling off assets, clearing trees from school property and warning residents about deep financial instability, the Toms River Regional School District has approved a new…
Lakewood Father Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Death of 3-Month-Old Daughter
Lakewood, N.J. — A Lakewood man will spend 25 years in state prison after admitting responsibility in the fatal abuse death of his three-month-old daughter, whose injuries were determined to be the…
Atlantic City is the Unluckiest Place to Gamble in America, Study Claims
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — If you ever felt the deck was stacked against you when you go to Atlantic City, you’re not imagining things. A new study shows Atlantic City is the…
New Jersey Targets Early Utility Autopay Withdrawals Before Official Due Dates After Consumer Complaints
TRENTON, N.J. — Did you ever get automatically charged by a service for a bill before it was due? Well, New Jersey lawmakers want to put and end to that practice. New…
New Jersey Assembly Bill to Help Angry and Irritated Pregnant Women
Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers moved forward Monday with legislation that would require broader education and screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and after childbirth, expanding the role…
Trump Administration Releases First Wave of Declassified UFO Files Through New WAR.GOV Portal
Washington, D.C. — Americans can now access hundreds of newly declassified government records tied to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena after the Department of War on Friday launched a public online archive containing videos,…
New Jersey MVC Recalls ‘FDT-8647’ License Plate After Anti-Trump Message Draws Complaints
Hopewell, NJ — New Jersey motor vehicle officials have recalled a personalized license plate reading “FDT-8647” after the anti-Trump message circulated widely online and triggered complaints about political rhetoric targeting President Donald…
New Jersey Special Education Chief Under Fire After Skipping Hearing as Parents, Lawmakers Demand Answers
Trenton, NJ — A growing dispute over New Jersey’s special education oversight intensified Thursday after Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia publicly accused state education officials of avoiding accountability when Dr. Lily Laux, Gov. Mikie…
Federal Child Exploitation Operation Targets Disney Cruise Line Workers
San Diego, CA — Disney Cruise Line says it fully cooperated with federal investigators after multiple crew members connected to cruise ships docking in San Diego were arrested in a child sexual…
Toms River Memorial Day Parade to Honor Fallen Service Members on May 25 in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Thousands of residents, veterans, first responders and community groups are expected to line Main Street on Monday, May 25, as Toms River hosts its annual Memorial Day Parade,…
New Jersey’s Wealth Flight Accelerates as High Taxes Push Residents, Billions in Income Out of State
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lost nearly 19,400 tax filers and more than $2.5 billion in adjusted gross income between 2022 and 2023 as higher-income residents continued leaving for lower-tax states, according…
NJ Traffic Update: Parkway Crash in Cranford, Tunnel Delays Stretch Morning Commute
NEWARK, N.J. — Thursday morning commuters across New Jersey faced heavy congestion at major Hudson River crossings and multiple crashes on key highways, slowing traffic from South Jersey to North Jersey during…
New Jersey Weekend Forecast: Sunny Friday Gives Way to Saturday Storms Before Warm Sunday Rebound
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents will see a mix of sunshine, showers, and a sharp warm-up this weekend, with forecasters tracking possible thunderstorms Saturday before temperatures surge close to 80 degrees…
New Jersey Ranked Third for Antisemitic Incidents as Assaults Reach Record High, ADL Reports
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey recorded the third-highest number of antisemitic incidents in the nation in 2025, according to a new Anti-Defamation League audit that described rising violence against Jewish Americans as…
Toms River Recreation Expands Spring Lineup With Yoga, Fitness, Zumba and Chess Camps
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents looking for outdoor fitness classes, family activities, and youth programs will find a packed spring and summer schedule through the Toms River Department of Recreation, with everything…
New Jersey Bills Target Rising Pet Food Costs With Tax Breaks and $400K Assistance Program
TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey lawmakers are backing proposals aimed at easing the growing financial strain of pet ownership, including a statewide tax exemption on pet food and a $400,000 taxpayer-funded…
NJ Republicans Launch Election Integrity Task Force After Non-Citizen Voting Cases Surface
COLTS NECK, N.J. — The New Jersey Republican Party announced the formation of a statewide Election Integrity Task Force after federal prosecutors revealed new cases involving non-citizens accused of illegally voting in…
Mikie Sherrill Pushes to Roll Back SNAP Fraud Protections and Work Requirements
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging Congress and the Trump administration to roll back portions of the federal SNAP overhaul that expanded work requirements, tightened eligibility standards, and…
