Under Maruca’s Management, Toms River Animal Shelter Facing Complaints, Criticism, Council Investigation

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Animal Shelter is under fire and the Toms River Council has announced it will launch an investigation into animal welfare and adoption complaints. Residents at…

Turnbach, Maruca continue community giving in post-public life with food distribution for those in need

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It started as an effort to help families in need during the pandemic as Governor Phil Murphy forced the long-term closure of businesses and enforced a financial lockdown…

Maruca’s of Seaside Heights crowned New Jersey Pizza King, wins Pizzabowl II, Pizza Amore wins “Best Balls”

Maruca’s Tomato Pies on the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights was crowned best pizza in New Jersey in the annual Pizzabowl hosted by the Jersey Pizza Joints group. After six hours and fifteen…

Maruca defeated, Rodrick Wins in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Pizza family magnate and state MVC employee Maria Maruca was soundly defeated by Lavallette Police Sergeant Justin Lamb in the Toms River Township Republican Municipal Council primary election.…

Ortley Beach councilwoman Maruca endorses candidate for Governor who voted to defund Sandy recovery

ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – In October of 2012, Ortley Beach was essentially wiped off the map of the Jersey Shore by Superstorm Sandy. It was officially declared “Ground Zero” of the storm’s…

Maruca’s Tomato Pies gets 7.5 from Portnoy, One Bite Pizza review

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Dave Portnoy continued his Seaside Heights and Jersey Shore boardwalk pizza crawl this week. This time, he stopped at Maruca’s Tomato Pies on the boardwalk. Dave explained how…

Toms River Councilmembers Maruca, Turnbach Continue Push for Homeless Shelter

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township Democrat Terrance Turnbach made a passionate claim Tuesday night to build a homeless shelter in town. Turnbach said he urges the Ocean County Board of…

Hill, Huryk, Turnbach, Geoghegan, Maruca Close to Two Acre Synagogue Deal in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Democrat-Republican alliance in Toms River Township is close to solidifying a deal with the Orthodox Jewish community to change their 10 acre religious zoning ordinance. Behind the…

Watch: Resident Calls Out Toms River Councilwoman Maruca’s Personal Ties to Family of $8,000,000 Potential Land Sale

TOMS RIVER, NJ – I don’t personally know the owner of the former Ortley Beach Surf Club Joey Barcellona personally and I’ve lived in Ocean County nearly my entire life. You probably…

Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, Maruca Continue Fight to Overpay Landowner Friend for Surf Club Property

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the real estate investment game, the idea is to buy low and sell high. If you’re Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, you buy high and sell…

Carcinogens Found in Toms River Neighborhood Water Wells, Maruca Says “Test Your Water”

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Councilwoman Maria Maruca is calling for residents of Windsor Park, along Route 37 to test their wells for contamination. The New Jersey DEP has found concentrations of trichloroethylene and…

Toms River Mayor Kelaher, Councilwoman Maruca Bag Groceries for Hunger Relief

by Toms River Township TOMS RIVER-As part of a national effort to raise funds and awareness during National Hunger Action Month, Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher and Councilwoman Maria Maruca helped bag groceries…

New Jersey bill to allow cops to carry EpiPens advances in senate

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey cops can carry life saving Narcan for drug overdose victims, but they are not legally authorized to carry life saving allergy medication known as EpiPens. That could…

1985 footage shows a rare glimpse of Seaside Heights before the MTV era and boardwalk mayhem

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Newly discovered footage from 1985 reveals a nostalgic portrait of Seaside Heights before it became nationally known for reality TV, crowded summers, and boardwalk chaos. Released by Greenrose…

National Pizza Day: The 10 Best Pizzerias in Asbury Park

Asbury Park isn’t just known for its music scene and boardwalk charm—it’s also home to some of the best pizza spots in New Jersey. Whether you’re craving a Neapolitan-style pie, a coal-fired…

The Best Pizza on the Seaside Boardwalk

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – When it comes to the best pizza on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk, two legendary spots consistently draw rave reviews: Maruca’s Tomato Pies and The Sawmill. Both have deep…

Who Has the Best Boardwalk Pizza in Seaside Heights

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Usually, boardwalk pizza is nothing to write home about, but three pizza joints on the Seaside Heights and Seaside Park boardwalk have garnered the attention of visitors and…

More Interested in Photo Ops: Rescue Shelter Blames Previous Administration for Problems

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A volunteer from SaveRescueShelter, a non-profit group that assists area animal shelters, blamed former Mayor Maurice Hill and Maria Maruca for the conditions at the Toms River Shelter.…

Ten Pizzas in New Jersey That Go Toe to Toe with New York’s Big Names

New Jersey, often overshadowed by its neighboring New York when it comes to pizza, holds its own with an array of pizzerias serving up unique and delectable pies. Whether you are a…

Ten pizza places at the Jersey Shore that are worth planning a day trip around

When you think New Jersey, many of us immediately think pizza. Outside of New York and Connecticut, there’s just no other place in America with so much good pizza as New Jersey.…

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