Husky Found Wandering Near Route 30 in Absecon, Now Safe at Atlantic County Animal Shelter

Police say the friendly runaway dog was found roaming near Station Avenue and is waiting at the shelter for its owner. Absecon, NJ – A male husky that appeared to be on…

Monmouth County News·Pets and Animals

Camden federal judge dismisses SNAP benefits lawsuit filed by local man against Atlantic County, state agencies

Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb allows plaintiff to proceed without fees but finds no valid claims in third amended complaint CAMDEN, NJ – Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb has dismissed…

Atlantic County News

Three men sentenced for Atlantic County drug ring tied to father and son murders

MAYS LANDING, NJ – Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a violent Atlantic County drug trafficking organization linked to two related murders committed more than two years apart, prosecutors…

Police Blotter

Lucky ticket turns Atlantic County gas stop into jackpot site

Egg Harbor gas station sells winning ticket for $254K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot Egg Harbor Township, NJ – A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $254,970 was sold at a Lukoil station in…

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Ocean County GOP Chairman Goes Down With Jim McGreevey as Former Governor Loses Jersey City Election Run Off

Convicted Ocean County GOP boss George Gilmore dealt a blow as ally Jim McGreevey lost the Jersey City mayoral race in a 68% to 32% landslide JERSEY CITY, NJ – Former New…

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Trump Administration kills largest US Atlantic Ocean wind project as fishermen cheer coastal victory

BOSTON, MA — In a sweeping reversal of Biden-era energy policy, the Trump Administration has officially canceled permits for New England Wind, a massive offshore project that was set to become the…

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Ohio man arrested for assault as NYPD hunts suspect in Atlantic Terminal Mall attack on 12-year-old girl

Brooklyn, NY – Thursday — A 32-year-old Ohio man was arrested on two counts of assault as New York City police continue to search for an unidentified individual who injured a 12-year-old…

New York City News

Flooding shuts US 40 in Atlantic County as crashes and delays snarl New Jersey commute

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A wave of severe traffic disruptions swept across New Jersey on Monday evening, with flooding closing down a major highway in Egg Harbor Township and crashes clogging up…

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‘Good Trouble’ Protest planned Thursday in Ocean City by progressive activist groups

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Progressive advocacy groups are planning a protest in Ocean City on Thursday, July 17, as part of a national day of action they say is aimed at defending…

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

Air quality alert issued for Atlantic and Cape May Counties through Sunday

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A code orange air quality alert was issued Sunday for Atlantic and Cape May Counties by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, warning that air pollution levels…

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Atlantic County code enforcement officer sentenced to five years for theft

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A former Ventnor City Code Enforcement Officer has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for stealing more than $75,000 in public funds, Atlantic County…

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Phil Murphy unveils new idea as New Jersey facing 32% annual increase in electricity rates

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents are not just facing a 20% electricity rate increase in June; they will have suffered a 32% annual increase between June 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025,…

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Drunk driver who killed 8-year-old Javier Velez to be sentenced Tuesday in Atlantic County

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Edward Johnston, 25, will be sentenced Tuesday morning for the aggravated manslaughter of 8-year-old Javier “Javi” Velez, who was killed in a high-speed drunk driving crash in Atlantic…

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Meet Ocean City’s newest cute and cuddly cops

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Ocean City Police Department officially welcomed four new additions to its K-9 unit Thursday following the successful graduation of officers and their canine partners from a regional…

Jersey Shore News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter·Top Headlines

Asbury Park man charged with attempted murder after shots fired on Atlantic Avenue

An Asbury Park man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last month in the city, according to an announcement from Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

New York City cops search for nutty subway wanker in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for public lewdness after a disturbing incident on a Brooklyn subway platform Saturday night. According to the NYPD,…

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Signal Gate and the Overlooked Culpability of the Atlantic Editor Who Published “Classified War Plan” for Profit

The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, dropped a bombshell that sent shockwaves through Washington and beyond. In an article titled “I Was Accidentally Added to a Trump Administration Signal Chat About War Plans,”…

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Phil Murphy’s Atlantic Shores Wind Farm Permit Sunk ‘Dead and Gone’

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s offshore wind energy project is sinking fast. After major previous setbacks, the project was dealt a death blow this week by the Environmental…

New Jersey News·The Buzz·Top Headlines

California Dreaming: New Jersey’s clean energy push fuels soaring electricity costs

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to make New Jersey the “California of the East” through a transition to clean energy is facing mounting challenges as electricity costs surge and…

New Jersey News·Top Headlines

Electricity Prices Are Rising 20% in New Jersey This Summer, BPU Reports

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents and businesses will see higher electricity bills starting June 1, 2025, after the state’s annual Basic Generation Service (BGS) auction resulted in increased costs for electricity…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Top Headlines

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