Juvenile Loggerhead sea turtle rescued from abandoned NJ power plant canal and released

Brigantine, NJ — The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) successfully rescued and released a juvenile Loggerhead sea turtle earlier this week after it was found stranded in the cooling canal of a…

Woman robbed at gunpoint in Newark as police search for suspect

Newark police searching for Irvington man wanted for questioning in armed robbery NEWARK, NJ – Detectives are asking for the public’s help to locate a 41-year-old Irvington man wanted for questioning in…

Audit Finds NJ.Com Owner Donated $400,000 to Democrats, Shocking Absolutely Nobody

NJ.com owner linked to $400K in Democrat donations as GOP slams media bias TRENTON, NJ — You might say the Star Ledger died a miserable death because it fell out of touch…

The Toms River Police Department is Hiring New Officers Under Mayor Rodrick’s New Pro-Veteran and Experienced Officers Ordinance

Toms River opens door to veterans and experienced as town ramps up police hiring push Toms River, NJ — Toms River is stepping up its police hiring efforts and opening the ranks…

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New indoor weed farm approved at former truck facilty on Route 9 in Ocean County Behind Residential Development

Former truck garage approved for cannabis grow facility in Ocean Township Ocean Township, NJ — A former truck maintenance facility off Route 9 in Ocean Township is set to become a cannabis…

Trump says Ukraine can end war ‘immediately’ by dropping NATO bid and Crimea claim

Washington, DC — Just hours before a high-stakes White House summit, President Donald Trump publicly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to give up Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership and its claim to…

SWAT teams to descend on Kearny neighborhood but officials say it’s only a drill

Kearny, NJ – Residents near Oakwood Avenue could be forgiven for thinking something serious was unfolding as armored vehicles and tactical gear-clad officers appeared on their quiet streets—but the dramatic police presence…

Hurricane Erin churns toward East Coast as rip current alerts stretch from Florida to New York

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Hurricane Erin continues its path through the Atlantic, prompting rip current warnings and surf advisories across much of the U.S. East Coast, with potential impacts expected midweek from…

I returned a library book 40 years late and the librarian didn’t even know what to do with it

Last month, while visiting my dad’s house in Toms River, I stumbled upon a time capsule wedged between old high school yearbooks and forgotten issues of Popular Science—a long-lost treasure from my…

Phil Murphy signs law to find out why energy prices are skyrocketing under his leadership

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law two bills directing state regulators to investigate New Jersey’s skyrocketing electricity costs, a crisis that has deepened under his administration as the…

Phil Murphy signs clean energy bills that blame grid operator but your energy bill isn’t changing anytime soon

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills Thursday aimed at tightening the leash on regional power grid operator PJM Interconnection amid growing public anger over surging electricity costs.…

Camera captures suspect in violent Newark street attack after late-night takeout

NEWARK, NJ – A late-night food run turned violent when two men attacked and tried to rob a customer outside a Jersey Fried Chicken on Bloomfield Avenue. Police say the assault happened…

Ocean County GOP Chairman’s Attempts to Sabotage Ciattarelli Campaign Not Working as Jack Closes Gap with Sherrill

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – For decades, the Ocean County GOP Chairman stood by the side of every Republican candidate running for state office when they visited Ocean County. This time, he hasn’t…

200-foot barge sunk off Little Egg Inlet to boost reef habitat and marine life

Little Egg Inlet, NJ – It happened in July when a 200-foot barge was carefully deployed to the bottom of the Atlantic as part of an ongoing effort to expand the Little…

BMX stunts fire up National Night Out as hundreds pack Stafford Township event

Stafford Township, NJ – It was a packed evening of high-flying stunts, live music, and neighborly spirit as hundreds gathered for Stafford Township’s annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday. Families filled…

AirFest 2025 lands ultra-rare WWII jet fighter in biggest show yet at Cape May Airport

Cape May, NJ – History takes flight once again as AirFest 2025 returns to Cape May Airport from Thursday, August 28, through Sunday, August 31, with organizers promising the biggest lineup yet…

Pediatric Affiliates celebrates grand opening of new Jackson office with town council welcome

Pediatric Affiliates officially opened its newest location in Jackson Township this week, with local councilmembers joining to welcome the trusted pediatric practice to its new home inside the Hackensack Meridian Health Village…

240-unit apartment complex coming to Route 37 and Colonial Drive in Manchester

Manchester, NJ – A major residential development is moving forward in Manchester Township after the planning board granted preliminary and final major site plan approval for a large-scale apartment complex at the…

Manchester Congregation Seeking to Convert Home into Ritual Bath House at Zoning Board

Manchester, NJ – Manchester is changing, and with those changes, new services are needed for residents relocating to the neighborhood. A congregation’s proposal to convert a single-family home at 1209 Ninth Avenue…

Mikie Sherrill Wants You to Believe She’s Not Phil Murphy, But Here’s Why She Is

EDITORIAL – New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is campaigning to be New Jersey’s next governor, pitching herself as a pragmatic alternative to Gov. Phil Murphy. She emphasizes affordability and fresh ideas, but…

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