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.…
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…
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…
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…
Mikie Sherrill Called out on World Cup Sales Tax Double Talk
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey assemblyman is publicly challenging Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup funding strategy, arguing her administration’s push for temporary taxes conflicts with claims that most fans—and their spending—will…
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…
Curse of Mamdani: Mets on 11 Game Losing Streak Since Visit by Mayor
New York, NY – The New York Mets have lost 11 consecutive games since an April 9 visit by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Citi Field, a skid that has…
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…
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…
New Jersey Freeze Warning: Frost and Cold Weather Alert Issued Through Tuesday
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — Temperatures could plunge as low as 26 degrees across much of New Jersey late Monday into Tuesday, prompting a National Weather Service freeze watch that puts crops, gardens,…
Carnival Cruise Line has had enought: new rules announced to curb bad behavior and improve negative image
New York, NY — Carnival Cruise Line has rolled out stricter fleetwide rules for 2025–2026, including banning Bluetooth speakers and enforcing teen curfews, as the company intensifies efforts to reduce disruptive behavior…
Toms River House Fire Sparks From Rooftop Solar Panels, Leaves Home Uninhabitable
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An electrical failure in a rooftop solar panel system ignited a house fire that left a Toms River home unsafe to occupy, fire officials said in a final…
