Murphy’s response to whale deaths, toxic superfund site deal could hurt his presidential aspirations

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts himself as the poster boy of choice for progressive Democrats as he continues to position himself to run for President of the United States eventually, but…

Another dead whale washed up on beach, this time in Long Island

LONG BEACH, NY – Another dead whale has washed ashore on a beach in the New York and New Jersey area. This time, the whale was found Lido Beach West Town Park…

County officials to pay $7.5 million local costs to pay for latest beach erosion replenishment

TOMS RIVER – It will cost the Jersey Shore $60 million for another round of beach replenishment after a series of coastal storms eroded large portions of the Army Corps of Engineers…

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at approximately 3:32 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Road 530 near the intersection of Lacey Road to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving two motor vehicles that crashed head on.

Manchester crash victim flown to trauma center in critical condition

MANCHESTER, NJ – A Manchester Township woman was flown to Jersey Shore Medical Center after a vehicle collided with her own in a head-on collision Tuesday afternoon. Manchester Township Police said Jorie…

Intersection of Cedarbridge and New Hampshire.

Red light runner causes crash in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A two-car collision last night at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Cedarbridge Avenue was caused when one vehicle ran a red light. Traffic flowing north and south…

Two New York City drug dealers caught targeting local pharmacy for prescription drugs

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two New York City pill pushers were arrested in Brick Township, New Jersey on Thursday after the DEA, coordinating with the Brick Township Police Department, followed their trail…

Editorial: NJ’s on the Wrong Track, but it Doesn’t Have to Stay that Way

In this response to Gov. Phil Murphy's 2023 State of the State Address, Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho said the outlook for New Jersey continues to get worse after five years of…

Duo sentenced for deadly shooting in Asbury Park

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Two men convicted of shooting and killing an Asbury Park man at the Prospect Avenue basketball courts in 2019 have been sentenced to prison. According to police, at…

Berkeley Mayor warns residents of coastal storm

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is advising residents of a possible coastal storm on Thursday that will last through Friday. According to the National Weather Service, rainfall between…

Manchester residents confused over campaign newspaper with ties to Trump, Christie, Convicted Chairman and Developers

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Newspaper mailed to Manchester residents caused a bit of confusion in the community ahead of the Tuesday run-off election between Robert Arace and Robert Hudak for mayor.…

Student stabbed during fight at Cross Street yeshiva in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 15-year-old student at a Lakewood Yeshiva was stabbed during a fight reportedly by another student and was rushed to the hospital in serious condition last night. The young…

Moment of impact in video shared by the Lakewood Scoop to Youtube.

Police searching for driver who fled the scene after striking distressed pedestrian in roadway

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver that struck a man lying in the middle of the road in downtown Lakewood early Monday morning. According to a video published…

Mayor Carmen Amato joins township officials for the grand opening of Cucina Fresca.

New Italian speciality store has Berkeley Township residents excited

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you’re Italian and living at the Jersey Shore, you know that finding a good, authentic Italian specialty store is hard to come by. We have a few,…

Berkeley Township Police Department vehicle - file photo

81-year-old man killed in Berkeley Township crash

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – An 81-year-old man driving a Honda Fit was killed in a head-on crash on Pinewald-Keswick Road on Tuesday. Police reported that at around 2:40 pm, officers responded to a…

A Monmouth County Jury has returned guilty verdicts on the most serious charges against the man who attacked and killed a stranger in Freehold Township four and a half years ago, solely because of the victim’s race, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday.

Monmouth County news photographer was murdered because he was white, suspect admits

FREEHOLD, NJ – Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced today that the death of 56-year-old Jerry Wolkowitz on May 1, 2018 was racially motivated. According to Santiago, Jamil Hubbard, 30,…

Why is Holmdel a frequent target for high end auto theft?

HOLMDEL, NJ – Two more heigh end vehicle were stolen from homes in Holmdel on Monday, as the growing crime trend continues in the affluent suburban community. On Monday, a Porshe was…

Pisces Seafood, Toms River. On Friday, the owners announced they have sold the business.

After 45 years, owners of Pisces Seafood moving on

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Remnants of Toms River’s past are quickly fading, and this week, a Jersey Shore icon, Pisces Seafood, announced the longtime business has been sold. The family that has…

Toms River Downtown Halloween art contest winners announced

TOMS RIVER – The winners of Toms River High School South’s 2022 Downtown Halloween Art contest have been announced. Each year, students from the school paint the storefront windows downtown, transforming Main…

Trunk or Treat - Photo 197831953 © Anna Kraynova

Trunk or treat in Downtown Toms River Wednesday

by Kristen KrosaContributed article TOMS RIVER – Looking to help “Scare Away Stigma,” the Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee is hosting a Trunk or Treat for a night of fun while…

Syrup pouring onto pancakes - HD Connely.

This amazing pancake chain is taking over the old Perkins restaurant in Freehold

FREEHOLD, NJ – When Perkins on Route 9 in Freehold closed, it sent shockwaves across the culinary community. Perkins had always been a favorite breakfast spot for young and old alike, but…

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