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 Towns Continue Public Healthcare Double Taxation Hike Across the State
TRENTON, N.J. — Homeowners across New Jersey are absorbing rising property tax bills tied to municipal employee health insurance costs, a shift that effectively forces residents to pay twice as their own…
Soccer field robbery with gun sends NJ man to prison for years
Gunpoint robbery at soccer field lands NJ man decade behind bars Berkeley Township, NJ — A Jersey Shore man will spend years in state prison after admitting to a gunpoint robbery at…
Trump Already Gave New Jersey $10 Million for World Cup Train Fares, Where Did it Go?
Trump Team Says $10.4M Sent for World Cup Transit as Mikie Sherrill Battles FIFA Over $48M Bill Friday Newark, New Jersey — A widening fight over who pays to move tens of…
Watch: New Jersey Lawmaker Says Mexicans are Good at Cutting Grass and Trees Despite Being Short People
Willingboro, New Jersey — A township council meeting turned contentious after Councilwoman Rebecca Perrone said “Mexicans know what to do with grass” while discussing landscaping contracts, prompting criticism over racial stereotyping in…
FIFA fires back at New Jersey governor with strongly worded response to travel costs
Newark, New Jersey — New Jersey commuters could face long-term transit costs as Governor Mikie Sherrill complained this week that NJ TRANSIT faces a $48 million bill tied to the 2026 World…
Toms River launches beginner pickleball classes at Bey Lea Park with $60 sessions starting in May
Toms River, NJ – Residents looking to learn pickleball will have multiple chances starting in May as Toms River Recreation rolls out a series of beginner-friendly classes at Bey Lea Park, with…
FIFA Could Legally Drop New Jersey As World Cup Host as Governor Wages Last Minute Contract War
FIFA faces growing pressure over New Jersey World Cup deal after Sherrill challenges transport costs and FIFA ‘surprised’ by governor’s war of words in the public. East Rutherford, New Jersey — A…
Coldplay Enters 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium After Costs, Branding Frustrations
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — High ticket prices, steep train fares, FIFA-linked costs and even the awkward “New York New Jersey Stadium” branding were already part of the conversation—now the 2026 World Cup…
Jury Rules Against Live Nation in Antitrust Case, New Jersey Attorney General Calls Verdict ‘Landmark’
Trenton, NJ — A jury verdict against Live Nation in a major antitrust case is being called a landmark win by New Jersey’s Attorney General, who says the ruling confirms the company…
NJ Transit plan for World Cup could sideline daily commuters during rush hour
New Jersey’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup is exposing a familiar tension: major global events versus the needs of everyday residents. According to reports, NJ Transit expects to move roughly 40,000…
New Jersey lawmaker loses it on Democrats: Stop passing unenforceable laws against the federal government
Assemblywoman argues legislation targeting federal issues will face court challenges and taxpayer costs Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey lawmaker is raising concerns that recent state legislation could be unconstitutional and lead…
Hero neighbor pulls woman from burning home in Toms River
Neighbor rescue and battery concerns emerge after Toms River house fire TOMS RIVER, NJ – A fast-moving house fire on Tuyahov Boulevard left a woman hospitalized and a neighbor injured after a…
Woman injured, firefighter hurt in Toms River house fire, ruled accidental
Investigators say blaze likely started in bedroom and may be linked to lithium-ion battery failure Toms River, NJ — A house fire that left a woman seriously injured and displaced in Toms…
Manchester man charged with vehicular homicide after fatal crash in Toms River
Prosecutors say driver was impaired when head-on collision killed Freehold woman Toms River, NJ — A 37-year-old Freehold woman was killed in a head-on crash in Toms River, leading to vehicular homicide…
Shelter dog with clean record still waiting for way out
Young bulldog mix North waits as rescue plea intensifies for shelter dog JACKSON, NJ – A young bulldog mix described as calm and responsive remains in a shelter with no rescue commitment,…
Brick Township man, Brookdale College fire officer charged for suspicious device that canceled St. Patrick’s Day parade
Prosecutors say investigation found conflicting claims from caller who reported device near parade route Keansburg, NJ — A suspicious device reported near a St. Patrick’s Day parade staging area led to the…
Little dog needs break as rescue searches for foster
Shelter pup Greg waits in New Jersey as rescue seeks foster home JACKSON, NJ – A small dog named Greg is sitting in a New Jersey shelter waiting for a foster home,…
Driver busted after deadly Toms River crash leaves woman dead
Manchester man charged after fatal crash in Toms River leaves woman dead Toms River, NJ – Monday night traffic along Lakewood Road turned fatal when a southbound sedan lost control and crossed…
New Jersey renames MetLife Stadium for World Cup in New Jersey as ‘New York New Jersey Stadium’ sparks backlash
Temporary rebrand tied to FIFA rules is drawing criticism online from New Jersey residents EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Online backlash is building in New Jersey after MetLife Stadium was renamed “New York…
Toms River man pleads guilty in child abuse material case
Toms River man admits to distributing child abuse material faces prison time Toms River, NJ — A 40-year-old man admitted in court to distributing child sexual abuse material after investigators traced online…
