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.…
Jackson Township is the perfect spot for ICE’s new New Jersey detention facility after Roxbury plan meets resistance
A central location, empty warehouses and local support make a compelling case JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – As opposition continues to build against a proposed ICE detention facility in Roxbury, it’s time to…
New Jersey orders public school districts to plan funding plans with private schools for taxpayer funded programs
NJ schools ordered to hold spring talks with nonpublic schools on state-funded aid TRENTON, N.J. – There is no rest for the weary in cash strapped school districts like Lakewood, Jackson, Middletown,…
New Jersey can now arrest and jail ICE agents for six months if they wear masks during enforcement operations
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has enacted a new law prohibiting most law enforcement officers, including federal agents and ICE officers, from wearing face coverings during public interactions, after the measure passed…
Urgent need for more funding for private religious schools in New Jersey amid rise in Anti-Israel sentiment
NJ lawmakers pressed to boost security aid for private religious schools LAKEWOOD, NJ – A leading advocacy group for Jewish schools in New Jersey is urging lawmakers to increase state funding for…
Spending is Skyrocketing: Ocean County budget rises to $655.6M as tax levy jumps 4.5% for 2026
Officials approve higher spending plan while increase its public information dept. three-fold Toms River, NJ – Ocean County officials have approved a $655.6 million budget for 2026, marking a significant increase in…
Ocean County moves to acquire $2.9 half-acre waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant Beach
$2.86M deal would preserve 0.59-acre Channel Drive site for public use Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Ocean County officials are moving forward with the acquisition of a waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant…
Jackson Jewish Community Thanks Mayor for Townshipwide Religious Burn Sites Including Shop-Rite and Former Elementary School
Jewish Community Council thanks township officials for coordinating annual ritual Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Jewish Community Council has announced four designated locations across the township for the annual chometz burning ahead…
Latest Update on Teen Shot at Ocean County Mall Wednesday Night
Authorities say 17-year-old is in stable condition after Wednesday night shooting Toms River, NJ – A 17-year-old was shot Wednesday night at the Ocean County Mall, prompting a police response and an…
Breaking: New Jersey Becomes America’s First Official Sanctuary State as Governor Sherrill Signs Three Migrant Protection Bills Into Law
New laws tighten data sharing, restrict enforcement roles, and fuel sanctuary debate UPDATE: Sherrill speaks on historic sanctuary state bills Trenton, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed a package of immigration…
Warmup to 70 before rain, sharp cooldown hits New Jersey by weekend
National Weather Service tracks brief spring surge followed by showers and colder air Mount Holly, NJ – A brief stretch of warmer, spring-like weather is expected across New Jersey before rain and…
There is no such thing as Central Jersey and here’s how the debate can be settled with pork roll facts
A long-running cultural divide, not a three-region state, defines New Jersey identity Trenton, NJ – The idea of “Central Jersey” has gained traction in recent years, but a closer look at geography,…
New Jersey seniors reveal top life regrets as study highlights missed chances
Trenton, NJ – A new survey of older adults in New Jersey is shedding light on the decisions and missed opportunities that continue to weigh on residents later in life, with financial…
GOP Strategist Tells New Jersey to Stop Blaming Jack Ciattarelli’s Loss on Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theory
Sherrill’s record-setting win prompts GOP warning against fraud claims Trenton, NJ – A Republican strategist is urging New Jersey Republicans to shift focus away from voter fraud claims and toward campaign strategy…
New Jersey is one signature away from being an official, legal sanctuary state as immigrant rights bill heads to Governor’s desk
NJ Senate passes A4071, sparking sharp debate over immigration and policing. A high-profile bill codifying limits on immigration enforcement cleared the Senate as Republicans warn of public safety risks and Democrats defend…
Brick Republican suspends congressional challenge of five-decade incumbent after missing petition deadline
A first-time challenger will not appear on the ballot after failing to secure enough signatures, but says he plans to run again in 2028. Brick Township, NJ – A Republican candidate from…
Deadly Manchester Lake Could Be Township’s Answer to Affordable Housing Crisis as Council Reviews Master Plan
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s known as the “Sarco Pit” to many locals, but it’s actually an abandoned, flooded sand pit owned and operated by Heritage Minerals in Manchester Township, with a…
Is it a Mikvah? A School? Howell Resident Concerned About New Pole Barn in His Neighborhood
A newly constructed structure in a residential neighborhood is drawing scrutiny from residents and prompting a township zoning review. Howell Township, NJ – Concerns over a recently constructed pole barn at a…
Sold and Closed: Former Jackson Elementary School Used as Open Burn Site for Annual Chametz
Jackson Township, NJ – The former Rosenauer Elementary School, once a cornerstone of Jackson’s public school system, has entered a new chapter after being sold to a yeshiva, with the property now…
Jackson’s Whitesville Road warehouse project faces environmental concerns, no approval issued
A proposed office and warehouse development on Whitesville Road is drawing scrutiny from environmental officials ahead of a planning board review. Jackson Township, NJ – A proposed office and warehouse complex in…
Congress Moves to Block the Woke Left’s Planned Closure of Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot
South Carolina lawmakers move to protect a historic Marine training base amid past closure concerns tied to federal requirements. Washington, DC – A new bill introduced by a South Carolina congresswoman is…
