Locals-Only Summer Kicks Off at the Jersey Shore
If you think summer ends with Labor Day at the Jersey Shore, think again. Starting Tuesday, the real summer fun begins—at least for the locals. As the crowds pack up their beach…
Monmouth County Launches New Domestic Violence Unit at Prosecutor’s Office
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) has launched a specialized Domestic Violence Unit, focusing on investigating and prosecuting intimate partner violence, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday. The unit…
Government Records Council Launches New Online OPRA Request Form Portal
TRENTON, N.J. – The Government Records Council (GRC) has introduced a new online portal for the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request form, the agency announced on Wednesday. The portal, now available…
Rutgers Cancer Institute Appoints New Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Dr. Jonathan H. Sherman, a specialist in neurosurgical oncology, has been named chief of Neurosurgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute, officials announced on Wednesday. Dr. Sherman will also…
Governor Murphy Unveils New Solar Energy Website to Aid Municipalities and Developers
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced the launch of a new website aimed at helping municipalities and developers navigate solar energy projects on landfills and other unusable land. The…
What’s Going There? A New Restaurant Announced at Vacant Ex-Charlie Brown’s in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Don’t tell anyone we told you, but a new restaurant is rumored to be coming to Toms River’s Silverton section, to take over the former spot of Charlie…
September is the Best Month of the Year to Dine Outdoors at the Jersey Shore, Here’s Where
September at the Jersey Shore is pure magic. The crowds have thinned, the weather is that perfect blend of lingering summer warmth with a hint of autumn’s crispness, and it’s the ideal…
The BENNYs Have Left, But Should the Jersey Shore Rejoice?
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and for many locals on the Jersey Shore, it’s not just a time to say goodbye to beach days and boardwalk nights—it’s also the…
Ten Ways GenX “Did Jersey” Better Than Kids Today
Back in the day, being a Gen Xer in New Jersey meant engaging in a host of activities that kids today might find either completely foreign or impossibly nostalgic. One of the…
Man Takes Cop’s Gun, Opens Fire in South Jersey Hospital
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — An investigation is ongoing after shots were fired inside the emergency room at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital on Saturday afternoon, according to local authorities. The incident occurred shortly…
Man Drowns in South Jersey Quarry Lake
PITMAN, NJ – Tragedy struck in Gloucester County, New Jersey, as the body of Rafael Martinez Pascual was found after a drowning incident at Cedar Lake Wildlife Management Area in Monroe Township…
Hometown Hero: How Jersey Mike’s Went from Small-Town Sub Shop to Nationwide Brand
Growing up in a small town often means everyone knows your name, and that’s especially true for Peter Cancro, the man behind Jersey Mike’s. In a place where the summers are bustling…
Three Newark Men Arrested After Stolen BMW M8 Recovered in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — Three Newark men were arrested on Saturday morning after allegedly stealing a BMW M8 from a Maplewood residence and fleeing the scene. The Maplewood Police Department responded to the…
Second Surfer’s Arrest Over Beach Badge Sparks Petition to End Fees at Jersey Shore
A recent arrest in Belmar, New Jersey, has ignited a public debate over the state’s beach badge system, leading to a petition calling for the elimination of beach access fees. The incident,…
Bergen County Player Strikes Gold with $1.3M Jersey Cash 5 Win
TRENTON, N.J. — A single Jersey Cash 5 ticket has won the $1,386,281 jackpot from the drawing on Tuesday. The ticket, which matched all five numbers, was sold in Bergen County. The…
Charges Upgraded After Pedestrian Dies in West New York Hit-and-Run
WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — The driver involved in a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in West New York has had charges upgraded, according to Hudson County Prosecutor…
Possible Shark Bite Injures Man at Jersey Shore Beach
VENTNOR, NJ — A man sustained injuries in a possible shark bite incident at Surrey Avenue Beach in Ventnor, New Jersey, on Sunday morning. The event occurred around 9:30 a.m., according to…
God’s Square Mile at the Jersey Shore Seeing Winds of Change
OCEAN GROVE, N.J. – Ocean Grove, New Jersey, is a town that wears its unique history on its sleeve—or perhaps on its steeple. Founded in 1869 by a group of Methodist ministers,…
Teen Dismembered in Jersey Shore Boating Accident
HARVEY CEDARS, NJ — A devastating boating accident claimed the life of a teenage girl off Harvey Cedars in Long Beach Island on Sunday afternoon. The Harvey Cedars Police Department, along with…
Celebration of African and Black Diaspora Culture Draws Crowds in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey African Restaurant Week Festival, a celebration of African and Black Diaspora food and culture, is currently underway, drawing food enthusiasts and cultural aficionados to the heart…