Is the Jersey Shore’s Reputation as a Tourist Trap Really True?
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A recent viral video that mocks the cost of coming to the Jersey Shore had us thinking. Is it really as bad as the viral video claims when…
Sherrill, Dems Oppose New ICE Criminal Migrant Facility at Joint Base in New Jersey
Pentagon approves migrant detention site at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, drawing opposition from Democrats JACKSON, N.J. — The Department of Defense has approved the temporary use of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey…
Final Escaped Fugitive from New Jersey ICE Facility Captured in Los Angeles
Final ICE escapee captured in Los Angeles after fleeing New Jersey detention center LOS ANGELES — The last of four detainees who escaped from a New Jersey immigration detention facility last month…
Migrant Detention Camp at Ocean County’s Joint Base MDL Announced
LAKEHURST, N.J. — The Department of Defense has approved the temporary use of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey as a detention facility for criminal migrants, according to a letter sent to…
Thursday morning commuters face heavy delays at key New Jersey crossings, highway backups
NEWARK, N.J. — Drivers across New Jersey encountered multiple slowdowns and lane closures Thursday morning as rush hour traffic built up at major crossings and along key routes. The George Washington Bridge…
Heavy delays reported across key New Jersey commuter routes Wednesday morning
NEWARK, N.J. — Morning commuters faced widespread delays across major New Jersey roadways as of 7:49 a.m., with travel times extended at key Hudson River crossings and several congested corridors statewide. At…
A complete list of fireworks shows down the shore for Fourth of July weekend
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running through Monday, July 7. Three fireworks shows…
Ocean County to vote today on $16M in capital pet projects with no funds for homelessness response they created
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote today on over $16 million in capital improvement ordinances, funding a range of infrastructure projects across the county.…
Flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous flooding conditions…
Manchester Township Property Eyed as a Possible Answer to Ocean County’s Homeless Crisis
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Ocean County grapples with a growing homelessness crisis, the transformation of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library and its adjacent municipal parking garage into…
Delays hit George Washington Bridge and key New Jersey routes Thursday morning
NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters across New Jersey faced multiple delays and construction slowdowns Thursday morning, with traffic building at major crossings and along key corridors including the George Washington Bridge, Garden State…
Wall police make multiple arrests for DWI, drugs, and outstanding warrants
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Wall Township Police Department reported a series of arrests last week ranging from shoplifting to drug possession and multiple driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. On Tuesday, June…
Murphy Silent as Statewide Protests Target New Jersey and the Shore This Weekend
TRENTON, N.J. — A series of protests against President Trump are scheduled to take place across New Jersey this weekend, with demonstrations planned in dozens of towns and cities, including numerous locations…
Attorney General Blasts Trump Over National Guard Deployment as New Jersey Prepares for Massive Statewide Protests on Saturday
TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration on Wednesday, just days before dozens of anti-Trump protests are set to take place across…
Manchester is Ocean County’s Next Development Boomtown as Real Estate Prices Rise in Neighboring Towns
In the heart of Ocean County, New Jersey, Manchester Township is emerging as a focal point for land investors and developers seeking the next big opportunity in a region experiencing a dramatic…
Church honors fallen service members at Memorial Day Mass in North Arlington
NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, led a Memorial Day Mass on Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery to honor U.S. military personnel who died in service…
Jackson Township Ordinances Approved on First Reading
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township council has approved the following four ordinances on first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW…
Morning crashes and volume delays slow New Jersey commuters
TRENTON, N.J. — Monday morning commuters across New Jersey encountered a mix of crashes and heavy volume-related delays, especially in northern and central parts of the state. A crash on NJ 495…
Two New Jersey Candidates for Governor Sued by DOJ for Obstructing Criminal Migrant Arrests
NEWARK, N.J. – Two leading candidates in New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial race—Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka—are among the officials named in a new U.S. Department of Justice…
“Soup Kitchen” Operating Out of Ocean County Library Has Lease Extended in Final Hour
Since publishing this article, Ocean County has renewed the lease for another month: TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen pop-up restaurant, which is being labeled a soup kitchen…