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FAIRVIEW, N.J. — A viral video that showed a New Jersey woman driving through a crowd of protesters in Fairview has led to criminal charges. In the video, you can …

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has opened a new playground at Johnson Park, featuring modern equipment and ADA-compliant play areas. According to the Jackson Council, the playground includes a zip …

Tupelo Honey to perform Van Morrison tribute at Shelter Cove Beach concert Toms River will host a rescheduled summer concert featuring Tupelo Honey, a Van Morrison tribute band, on Wednesday, …

The Howell Township Police Department showed support at a community event led by 14-year-old leukemia survivor Riley Risden, who organized a mobile blood drive as part of her Girl Scouts …

Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli attended the Afrobeat Fest in Newark, receiving a warm reception as he joined in the celebration of African culture and community on Saturday. …

FREDERICK, Md. — Following a mass overdose event in Baltimore earlier this week, the City of Frederick is coordinating with state and local partners to reinforce preparedness and public safety …

BAYONNE, N.J. — Members of the Bayonne Police Department gathered Thursday to salute the funeral procession of retired Lieutenant Owen Ballweg, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and longtime city officer. …

On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax …

NEWARK, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill joined a growing list of New Jersey Democrats Thursday in blaming President Donald Trump and GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli for the state’s …

BRICK, N.J. — A long-vacant restaurant on Route 70 may soon get new life as Mission BBQ looks to open its first Jersey Shore location in Brick. The national barbecue …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Recreation and Coastline Adventures are offering stand-up paddleboarding camps this summer for kids ages 8 to 16, with sessions scheduled for mid and late …

NEW JERSEY — A 4-year-old German Shepherd named Nymeria remains in a New Jersey shelter as advocates continue to search for a foster home to save her from deteriorating conditions. …

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — Somerset County has reached a major milestone in its long-standing commitment to land conservation, surpassing 15,000 acres of preserved open space with the recent acquisition of the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hours after we exposed the Ocean County Board of Commissioners’ lack of action regarding the reopening of the $63 million money pit, which is the brand …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Following a turbulent Labor Day weekend in 2024 that saw large crowds and disruptive behavior, Seaside Heights has introduced a series of new ordinances to ensure …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 29-year-old woman was fatally shot in what authorities are investigating as a domestic violence-related homicide in Philadelphia on Saturday. A GoFundMe page has been set up …

KERR COUNTY, Texas — A New Jersey native is being celebrated as an American hero after saving 165 people from devastating floods in central Texas. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Recreation has teamed up with the Ocean County YMCA to offer summer swim lessons at the Toms River Municipal Pool at Snug Harbor, with …

TOMS RIVER — Military veterans will now have expanded access to law enforcement careers in Toms River after the township council approved a new ordinance removing education barriers for those …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A large demonstration took place late Saturday night outside Lakewood Police Department headquarters, as community members gathered to protest the arrest of Binyomin Kubani, a local father …

CHATHAM, N.J. — Mayor Carolyn Dempsey of Chatham Borough is facing criticism after she carried a Pride flag rather than an American flag during the town’s Fourth of July parade, …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A once sleepy farm road that has seen explosive development and massive amounts of traffic over the past decade has been approved to be expanded to become …

Toms River has approved a new ordinance spearheaded by Mayor Rodrick that removes the college degree requirement for military veterans seeking a career in law enforcement. Previously, the township mandated …

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township Council President Jennifer Kuhn announced plans for an updated landlord registration ordinance aimed at cracking down on illegal rentals and improving enforcement across the township. …

WEST TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police will step up patrols across highways and waterways beginning Thursday evening as part of a statewide effort to prevent crashes and …