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.…
Gunfire Erupts at Washington Hilton During Correspondents Dinner, Trump Escorted Out Unharmed
Washington, D.C. — Panic swept through the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night after a burst of gunfire—reported as 4 to 8 shots—rang out near the ballroom at the Washington…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Hits 45% Approval After 100 Days, Trailing Murphy’s Early Ratings in New Jersey
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill enters the end of her first 100 days in office with a 45% approval rating, trailing the early benchmark set by former Gov. Phil Murphy,…
NJ Poll Finds 75% Rate State Economy Negatively as Affordability Frustration Deepens
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Three out of four New Jersey residents now rate the state’s economy negatively, with frustration over rising costs and affordability driving growing dissatisfaction, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton…
Man with active detainer arrested in Ocean County for Posession of Lewd Images of Children
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man remains jailed in Ocean County without bail after being charged with a child exploitation offense and flagged for a detainer out of Pennsylvania, according to jail…
Manchester Mobile Home Park Murderer Gets 10 Years in Prison for Killing Elderly Mother
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 45-year-old Manchester man will serve a decade in state prison after admitting to a violent attack that left his 71-year-old mother with a fractured skull and other…
NJ Energy Bills Spiked Up 17% Since Last Year: Here’s How Much Rates Will Increase in 2026
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey households are still absorbing last year’s sharp electricity price surge—about 17% in 2025—while facing a smaller projected increase of roughly 1.3% in 2026 under the state’s mitigation…
Toms River East Little League Opens 2026 Season as Program’s World Series Legacy Endures
Toms River, NJ — Hundreds of young players, families, and local leaders filled the streets this week as Toms River East Little League launched its 2026 season with a community parade and…
Over 1 Million on Federal Benefits Unable to Prove Citizenship, New Jersey Lawmaker Says
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker is sounding the alarm over what she describes as widespread failures in verifying citizenship, enforcing work requirements, and confirming eligibility for taxpayer-funded benefits, arguing that…
NJ Lawmakers Demand FIFA Cost Hearings as Tammy Murphy’s Chairwoman Role Draws Scrutiny Over MetLife Plans
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded urgent budget hearings into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raising new concerns about taxpayer exposure, steep transit costs, and the leadership role…
Driver accused of hit-and-run crash that damaged 8 homes, downed poles in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Maryland driver faces multiple summonses after a hit-and-run crash early April 12 knocked down utility poles and damaged eight homes in Brick Township, police said. Brick Township…
New Jersey spent $1 million to have 45 teens vote in Newark school board election
Newark, NJ — Forty-five 16- and 17-year-olds cast ballots in Newark’s school board election this week, a new development that has intensified debate after a lawmaker claimed the effort cost about $1…
Toms River opens registration for 6-week special needs summer camp serving ages 7 to 21
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Families in Toms River can now register for a six-week summer camp designed for children and young adults with special needs, with township officials announcing expanded programming and…
New Jersey spends $20M to promote World Cup while ‘NY–NJ’ branding sparks political firestorm
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is committing $20 million to promote itself during the 2026 FIFA World Cup even as the event is branded globally as “New York–New Jersey,” a tension that…
Toms River and Brick Ranked New Jersey’s Safest Large Towns According to FBI Crime Data
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — It’s no secret that Ocean County is not only the most fun county in New Jersey, new data released by the FBI shows that it is also one…
Urgent rescue plea issued for four overlooked shelter dogs
Four dogs need help as urgent rescue plea intensifies in Ocean County Jackson, NJ — A growing sense of urgency is surrounding four dogs at a New Jersey shelter. The Northern Ocean…
New Jersey Advances Police Transparency, Data Privacy, and Healthcare Access in Wave of New Laws
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers approved a series of new laws in March and April that expand police transparency rules, strengthen consumer data protections, and loosen restrictions on healthcare providers, marking…
New Jersey Weather Forecast: Warm Thursday Brings 70s Before Showers, Cooler Weekend Return
Trenton, NJ – A brief warm-up will push temperatures into the low 70s Thursday across New Jersey before a cooler, wetter pattern settles in for the weekend. After a cloudy and damp…
Bruce Springsteen Preaches Against Corruption at Newark Show Where Ticket Prices Topped $3,000
Newark, NJ – Fans paying as much as $3,000 per ticket at the Prudential Center heard Bruce Springsteen deliver a message calling for “unity over division” and “ethics over unbridled corruption” during…
New Jersey Gas Prices About to Jump 15 Cents This Spring and it Has Nothing to Do with Trump
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey drivers are set to pay about 15 cents more per gallon starting in June as a required switch to summer-grade gasoline takes effect statewide. The price increase…
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…
