The Annnual Toms River Halloween Parade Photo by Toms River Fire Company # 1 Halloween Parade

Tonight is the Night as Toms River Hosts its Annual Halloween Parade, the Biggest in New Jersey

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the sun casts its last golden glow on the town of Toms River, a stirring of excitement rustles through the community. The evening of October 31st isn’t…

Toms River Isn’t The Same Without This Iconic Roadside Shack Full of Taste and Memories

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As autumn leaves tumble across Route 37, the quiet yet poignant absence of Stewart’s Root Beer Stand paints a stroke of nostalgia across the hearts of Toms River…

Just-Confirmed Marine Corps Leader Admitted To Hospital After ‘Medical Emergency’

Just-Confirmed Marine Corps Leader Admitted To Hospital After ‘Medical Emergency’ Micaela Burrow on October 30, 2023 Gen. Eric Smith, the commandant of the Marine Corps, was hospitalized after an emergency Sunday night,…

Gavin Newsom Says Biden Admin Told Him Not To Bring Up Human Rights Abuses With Xi, Focus On Climate Change

Gavin Newsom Says Biden Admin Told Him Not To Bring Up Human Rights Abuses With Xi, Focus On Climate Change Nick Pope on October 30, 2023 Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said…

Mercer County College Fired Man Who Had COVID-19 Issues, Loses $50k Lawsuit

TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) revealed today a Consent Order and Decree that resolves a complaint against Mercer County Community College for…

Toms River Once Had Two Drive-In Movie Theaters, Here’s Where They Were

Toms River, NJ – The drive-in movie theaters of Toms River once stood as community icons along Route 37 and Vaughn Avenue. Their large screens illuminated the night skies, beckoning movie lovers…

Know Your Voting Rights in New Jersey: AG Promises to Safeguard Election

TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today a series of measures aimed at safeguarding the right to vote in the upcoming 2023 general election. The Department of Law and…

A future phase of the current Toms River Redevelopment plan calls for rows of apartment buildings along Route 37, replacing existing businesses.

Route 37 Redevelopment Plan Calls for Rowhouses and Apartment Buildings Along Bayfront

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A redevelopment plan sponsored by current Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill calls for a vision of rowhouses and high-density apartments along Route 37 near the bayfront between Fischer…

Paramus Veterans Home - A state run facility known for its mishandling of COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.

Phil Murphy Vows to Reform New Jersey Veteran Homes Where Hundreds Died During COVID-19

TRENTON, NJ – In response to the COVID-19 outbreak that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of elderly veterans in state-run homes, Governor Phil Murphy announced a series of reforms aimed at…

Ladybugs Everywhere! New Jersey Homes Invaded Over Warm Weekend

New Jersey residents are no strangers to the wildlife that sometimes wanders into their homes. However, this weekend’s sudden spike in temperature to the 80s brought not just summer-like conditions, but also…

Juvenile Shot and Killed in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND, MD – A series of gunshots disrupted the early hours of Saturday morning near South Mechanic Street and Merchants Alley. Cumberland Police Department officers arrived on scene shortly after 1:30AM and…

New Jersey Cop Dragged A Full Block By Suspect Fleeing Motor Vehicle Stop

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – In an incident on Friday evening, a detective from the Perth Amboy Police Department was dragged for approximately a block during a routine motor vehicle stop after the…

Multiple Shootings Across Philadelphia Send At Least Five to City Hospitals

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia witnessed a series of shootings Friday night into Saturday morning. At around 11:30 pm on Friday, police attended a double shooting on the 2800 block of West Oxford…

‘Not The Way The Constitution Works’: Medical, Science Advocacy Groups Want SCOTUS To Protect Regulatory State’s Power

‘Not The Way The Constitution Works’: Medical, Science Advocacy Groups Want SCOTUS To Protect Regulatory State’s Power Katelynn Richardson on October 29, 2023 Medical, environmental and scientific advocacy groups are urging the…

Here’s How The Israeli-Hamas Conflict Could Hit Average Americans’ Wallets

Here’s How The Israeli-Hamas Conflict Could Hit Average Americans’ Wallets Will Kessler on October 29, 2023 Israel and Hamas are currently at war after a series of surprise terror attacks were launched…

SUZANNE DOWNING: Generation Blubber — Good Times Forge Weak Men

SUZANNE DOWNING: Generation Blubber — Good Times Forge Weak Men Suzanne Downing on October 29, 2023 As the remnants of the Greatest Generation fade into the annals of history and Baby Boomers…

Candy Corn: Love It or Hate It, It’s An Iconic New Jersey Halloween Treat

NEWARK, NJ — In New Jersey, candy corn stands as a divisive figure every Halloween season. While some view it as an iconic staple, others find it a less welcome treat. The…

What Makes Pastosa’s Italian Market a Happy Go-To for New Yorkers in Jersey?

NEW YORK, NY – Pastosa’s Italian Market, a cherished name among New Yorkers for generations, has been weaving the same culinary magic in New Jersey, where it caters to a growing community…

Mike Pence Drops Out of Race, Christie, Polling at 3% Should Follow

NEW YORK, NY – In a sudden turn of events, Mike Pence has withdrawn his candidacy from the presidential race. A recent poll showcased a modest support for Pence, which has been…

Four Charged for Stealing Two Million Dimes from U.S. Mint Truck in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal prosecutors unsealed charges against four Philadelphia men linked to the theft of more than 2 million dimes from a U.S. Mint tractor-trailer earlier this year. The indictment reveals…

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