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WASHINGTON, March 31, 2017 – A home is the most valuable asset that you can own. A home of your own brings you a sense of security knowing that you …

NEW BRUNSWICK — In a makeover of its dining hall menus, Rutgers University plans to eliminate chicken nuggets, hash browns and other unhealthy foods from its takeout section and incorporate …

TOMS RIVER — A contractor charged with bilking homeowners after promising to repair their homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy is facing a new indictment after authorities found more victims in …

Now that spring has sprung across Ocean County it’s time to get back out on the water and enjoy a nice meal, some drinks and entertainment as the warm spring …

The Associated Humane Society rescue at Popcorn Park shared a story this week about a dog that was rescued from a horrible situation last fall. Kronk is a big, beautiful …

This week, amidst a sea of other shocking and life-altering bills, political moves, executive orders, and scandals, both the House and Senate voted on and passed a law which granted …

Tests on several water sources on and off Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst show contamination from two chemicals contained in firefighting foam used on the base for decades, the base said. On …

BRIDGETON — A member of the state Pinelands Commission has filed a defamation suit against 14 people who she says have attacked her on social media because of her backing …

There’s a new slice at the Jersey Shore, but it’s not like the usual local and New York based Italian pizzerias we’re all used to and the name doesn’t end …

Six Flags Great Adventure celebrates 2017’s opening weekend April 1 and 2. Guests can enjoy their favorite attractions such as Kingda Ka, El Toro, Nitro and Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom. …

Originally built in the 1950s, the Chadwick Beach Island Bridge has served the residents of the island well providing access from their homes to Route 35. It even weathered Superstorm …

TRENTON — Aetna, the second-largest health insurance company in New Jersey, notified 45,000 policy holders this month that unless contract negotiations improve soon with the state’s largest hospital network, patients …

This year’s baseball season officially kicks off April 2, but excitement is already in the air. The sport, of course, is as synonymous with America as apple pie and July …

Heads up, MDL! Units from the New Jersey National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve will be conducting heavy and light weapons training beginning today through the weekend. Training is slated …

A sleepover is a great opportunity for kids to bond with one another. It enables a child to practice good manners, learn social boundaries and — perhaps most important — …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS-County and local officials estimate only about 400 to 800 people will be attending this weekend’s MAGA (Make America Great Again) March being held on the boardwalk in Seaside …

Opening Weekend ­­– April 1 & 2 Six Flags Great Adventure celebrates 2017’s opening weekend April 1 and 2. Guests can enjoy their favorite attractions such as Kingda Ka, El …

For the Eisenschmied Family of Jackson, NJ, the Eagle has landed – three times! This past Sunday, the youngest of the Eisenschmied trio of Eagle Scouts, Andrew, had his formal …

Press Release from Ocean County TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials celebrated the first days of spring with a grand reopening of the Cooper Environmental Center at Cattus Island County …

Spring has sprung and now is a good time to start thinking about your summer arrangements for the kids. Jackson summer camp registration is going on now. Also, for your older …

TOMS RIVER-Have you ever dreamed of sailing the Barnegat Bay in pirate ship? Now you have that chance.   The pirate ship “Pirate Time” is up for sale and costs …

TOMS RIVER — Beach replenishment for the northern Ocean County peninsula is set to start the middle of next month, with Ortley Beach as the first spot to get the …

ROXBURY – Officials rescued Sunday morning a deer stuck in a frozen pond for nearly 24 hours in Roxbury. The deer is out of the water but is struggling to …

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ (Friday, March 17, 2017) – Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network, supported locally by Healthcare Quality Strategies, Inc. (HQSI), is continuing its partnership with Meals on Wheels of …

JACKSON-The Jackson Township clerk has announced the rescheduling of Tuesday night’s cancelled council meeting where the council was expected to vote on a controversial ordinance to ban dormitories within the …