New Jersey News

Acting to promote fairness and economic security for New Jersey workers, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today called on eight major fast food franchisors to provide information regarding their use …

HAMILTON TWP-On Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at approximately 8:25 pm, the Township of Hamilton Police Department responded to the intersection of Tilton Road and Wrangleboro Road for a motor vehicle …

TOMS RIVER-A fire that gutted a commercial strip mall and destroyed several businesses is being called “suspicious” by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. In a post on social media, Al …

TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to move south from Mantoloking and Brick to continue replenishing the beach and dunes along the Ocean County portion of the …

Last week, Congressman Thomas MacArthur (R- NJ CD-3) Councilwoman Laurie Huryk (D) and Councilman Mo Hill (R) attended the 33rd Annual Normandy Beach 4th of July Flag Raising Ceremony. Corporal …

Lakewood-The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host a Community Yard & Vendor Sale at their main office at 815 Cedar Bridge Avenue in Lakewood, NJ, across from FirstEnergy Park, on …

by Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt WILDWOOD-Morey’s Piers will host the Sticks in the Sand Beach Hockey Tournament and the Sand Slam Beach Lacrosse Tournament on the Wildwood Beach between Schellenger and Juniper Avenues …

By Mike Wisniewski NEW EGYPT-At New Egypt Speedway’s Firecracker 40 presented by Pakenham Motorsports, Brandon Grosso scored the win in the Modified feature. Eddie Strada took the checkered flag in …

State Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin, all R-Ocean, said that in addition to $1.5 billion in tax hikes on middle class families and businesses, Gov. …

Wildwood Crest is tapping into a longstanding tradition at the New Jersey shore with the first annual Christmas in July Festival.   The event will be held on Sunday, July …

ASBURY PARK-A former Assistant City Manager died in a structure fire at his townhouse in Asbury Park on Monday afternoon, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. James Famularo, 52, …

Submitted by Deborah Hoover, ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK-Clinging jellyfish, a nonnative species with a powerful sting, have been confirmed in the north-central region of Barnegat Bay, prompting the Department of …

by  Lisa Maher MIDDLETOWN – The first annual Revolutionary Rave of Monmouth County Historical Association will bring together revelers, both costumed and not, for an afternoon of authentic period music, …

by Deborah Hoover, NJ DEP – In the interest of public safety, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reminds visitors to swim only at beaches where lifeguards are on …

The work of a new non-profit organization that was founded by a member of the Jackson Township Police Department is having a positive impact on another lifelong brotherhood, military veterans. …

Kathy Durante, Executive Director of the OceanFirst Foundation, took the show on the road to Atlantic City, NJ today when she presented grants totaling $7,500 to the Atlantic City Ballet …

VIERA, FL-Several New Jersey teams came home from Florida with hardware after a tough, hot and grueling week at the new USSSA Space Coast Stadium and sports facility in Viera, …

TOMS RIVER-Residents can now express their artistic abilities with friends and enjoy food and wine at the same time at the newest arts and crafts based business to open in …

JACKSON-Police in Jackson have arrested a man claiming to be a photographer at the scene of a fatal accident that occurred Thursday on South Hope Chapel Road.  Police said Paul …

NEW EGYPT-The Plumsted Township Police Department are announcing the arrest of Matthew Vanderbeek, 19, of Cream Ridge, NJ. He is charged with 3rd degree Terroristic Threats with a Threat to …

Jackson Township native Alyssa Wilson (Donovan Catholic) has become the first junior woman to ever qualify for Team USA in three track and field throwing events.    At the USATF …

SEASIDE PARK-A social media post for a beach party here caught officials off guard, especially after the situation took a violent turn on Saturday.   Thousands came out for “Beachnik 18”, …

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored 26 exceptional young women with the Girl Scout Gold Award on Tuesday, June 12, at Branches Catering, Long Branch. First presented more …

WASHINGTON, DC-President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports in hopes that the nation will change their unfair trade practices towards the United States.   Here’s what the President said: …

WEST WINDSOR-The Jackson Wildcats defeated the Hamilton Hurricanes by a score of 7-4 on Sunday winning first place at the 2018 West Windsor Ninja’s “Fight for First” Father’s Day fastpitch …