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New Jersey forest fire grows to 13,250 acres, but state says 50% contained

LACEY TWP., N.J. — Firefighters have made significant progress in battling the massive Jones Road Wildfire burning across Ocean and Lacey Townships, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting the blaze…

April 24, 2025

New Jersey faces mounting energy crisis after shutdown of six major power plants

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is in the grip of an escalating energy crisis, triggered initially by the closure of five coal-fired power plants and one nuclear facility since 2017, leaving the…

April 23, 2025

Aerial photos reveal Pinelands devastation from New Jersey’s Jones Road fire

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Aerial surveillance photos released Wednesday revealed the extensive swaths of forestland destroyed by the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, which has torched approximately 12,000 acres and remains…

April 23, 2025

15,400 acre New Jersey wildfire stopped at edge of Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Firefighters are gaining ground on a massive wildfire burning across Ocean and Lacey Townships, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting the blaze is now 40% contained…

April 23, 2025

New Jersey Wildfire Threatens Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, named the Jones Road Forest Fire, has sparked concern as it neared the decommissioned Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, triggering evacuations and…

May 8, 2025

New Jersey declares state of emergency as 8,500 acre wildfire threatens 1,000 structures

TRENTON, N.J. – Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a State of Emergency in Ocean County on Wednesday morning as the Jones Road Wildfire continued to burn out of control, scorching thousands of…

April 23, 2025

Former New Jersey Governor McGreevey takes in $2.2M for Jersey City mayoral bid, aided by top Spadea consultant

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Former Gov. James E. McGreevey has surged ahead in the race to become Jersey City’s next mayor, racking up nearly $2.2 million in campaign contributions and showing a…

April 21, 2025

Migrant with New Jersey probationary license ran red light at 120 MPH before hitting cop

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated assault after authorities say he barreled through a red light at 106 mph, slamming into a vehicle driven by an off-duty…

April 21, 2025

Elderly women lead New Jersey protests against White House on Easter weekend

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – It wasn’t just Jesus rising on Easter weekend this year, across New Jersey, the call for protesters to “Rise Up” against the White House went out. And aging, greying…

April 21, 2025

The best pediatrict hospitals are right here in New Jersey

When it comes to caring for children, New Jersey offers several children’s hospitals equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated pediatric specialists, and emergency rooms designed specifically for young patients. Knowing where these hospitals are located and the services they…

April 20, 2025

Ten Things New Jersey and Other Places Did During the Pandemic That Went Too Far

TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory lane. During…

April 20, 2025

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New Jersey Senator Cory Booker delivers egg price hoax on Easter

NEWARK, NJ – New Jerseyans woke up to an unsettling message from U.S. Senator Cory Booker this morning, blaming President Donald J. Trump for the high price of eggs on this national…

May 8, 2025

New Jersey Needs a Buc-ee’s and There’s No Reason There Isn’t One Yet

New Jersey, with its bustling highways, vibrant tourism, and loyal convenience store culture, is primed for a bold addition to its roadside landscape: a Buc-ee’s rest stop. Right now, Wawa is the…

April 19, 2025

New York and New Jersey are both home to the English muffin pizza

If you grew up in New York or New Jersey, chances are you’ve got a soft spot for English muffin pizzas. While these tiny and delicious pizzas are known around the country,…

April 19, 2025

800-acre wildfire burns through South Jersey Wildlife Area

VINELAND, NJ — Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that has scorched approximately 800 acres in the Peaslee Wildlife Management Area in Cumberland County, officials said Friday. The fire, known as “Danny’s…

April 19, 2025

With New Jersey’s Wind Farm Dream Dead, It’s Time to Kill Phil Murphy’s Gas Car Ban

New Jersey’s push for a greener future has hit a wall, and it’s time to face reality. The state’s offshore wind farm projects, once the cornerstone of Governor Phil Murphy’s clean energy…

April 18, 2025

New Jersey’s Charles Chips nostalgia staying alive at local record shop

Oh, the memories of being a kid in the ‘70s or ‘80s, waiting for that familiar rumble of the Charles Chips truck rolling down the street. The anticipation was electric—somewhere between Christmas…

April 17, 2025

New Jersey’s most dangerous and illegal tourism destination and why you should avoid it

MANCHESTER, NJ – As spring blooms and summer approaches, the warm weather draws thrill-seekers and curious visitors to the Heritage Minerals site, colloquially known as the “ASARCO” site or “Crystal Lake,” in…

April 17, 2025

New Jersey lawmakers move to cut Murphy summer energy hike with bill to suspend taxes and fees

TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey Republican senators have introduced legislation to temporarily suspend taxes and fees on electricity bills in an effort to reduce costs for residents ahead of expected rate…

April 16, 2025

New Jersey boardwalk named one of 10 best in America

WILDWOOD, N.J. — The Wildwoods’ Boardwalk has claimed the No. 1 spot in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 for Best Boardwalk in the United States, the publication announced Wednesday. Selected…

April 16, 2025

Fatal crashes have risen in New Jersey since migrant driver’s license law took effect

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s five-year average for traffic fatalities has risen steadily over the past decade, with the sharpest increases occurring around the time the state began allowing undocumented immigrants to…

April 15, 2025

GOP strategist Chris Russel with his partner, Amanda Woloshen Glass

Top New Jersey political strategist slams candidate over party boss rejection double-talk

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea is facing criticism from within his own party after a pair of social media posts appeared to contradict his campaign message of opposing political…

April 15, 2025

Young seal found wounded on New Jersey beach recovering

BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured and stranded on a Brigantine beach earlier this month is recovering after being rescued and transported for medical care, according to the…

April 15, 2025

Rise Up! Protesters plan statewide rallies against Trump and Musk across New Jersey on Easter weekend

TRENTON, N.J. — Demonstrators are set to gather across New Jersey this Saturday, April 19, for a series of synchronized protests against President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, according to…

April 15, 2025

New Jersey’s plastic bag ban in need of legislative review

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s plastic bag ban, enacted in May 2022 under Governor Phil Murphy, aimed to curb environmental pollution by eliminating single-use plastic bags in stores. Lauded as a progressive…

April 15, 2025

Jersey Shore - Page 49

New Jersey forest fire grows to 13,250 acres, but state says 50% contained

New Jersey faces mounting energy crisis after shutdown of six major power plants

Aerial photos reveal Pinelands devastation from New Jersey’s Jones Road fire

15,400 acre New Jersey wildfire stopped at edge of Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant

New Jersey Wildfire Threatens Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant

New Jersey declares state of emergency as 8,500 acre wildfire threatens 1,000 structures

Former New Jersey Governor McGreevey takes in $2.2M for Jersey City mayoral bid, aided by top Spadea consultant

Migrant with New Jersey probationary license ran red light at 120 MPH before hitting cop

Elderly women lead New Jersey protests against White House on Easter weekend

The best pediatrict hospitals are right here in New Jersey

Ten Things New Jersey and Other Places Did During the Pandemic That Went Too Far

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker delivers egg price hoax on Easter

New Jersey Needs a Buc-ee’s and There’s No Reason There Isn’t One Yet

New York and New Jersey are both home to the English muffin pizza

800-acre wildfire burns through South Jersey Wildlife Area

With New Jersey’s Wind Farm Dream Dead, It’s Time to Kill Phil Murphy’s Gas Car Ban

New Jersey’s most dangerous and illegal tourism destination and why you should avoid it

New Jersey lawmakers move to cut Murphy summer energy hike with bill to suspend taxes and fees

New Jersey boardwalk named one of 10 best in America

Fatal crashes have risen in New Jersey since migrant driver’s license law took effect

Top New Jersey political strategist slams candidate over party boss rejection double-talk

Young seal found wounded on New Jersey beach recovering

Rise Up! Protesters plan statewide rallies against Trump and Musk across New Jersey on Easter weekend

New Jersey’s plastic bag ban in need of legislative review

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