Today is the anniversary of the infamous Chris Christie beachchair photo and meme history

Christie’s beach chair moment still echoes years after viral shutdown photo TOMS RIVER, N.J. — On this day, the now-infamous photo of then-Gov. Chris Christie lounging in a beach chair on a…

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Brick Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun, Still Facing Domestic Violence Related Charges

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 42-year-old Brick Township man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun in connection with a February 2024 search that uncovered a stolen firearm and ammunition,…

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Bill Spadea Aligned Group Once Again Raising Money Using Trump’s Name, President Doesn’t Know Who He Is

TRENTON, N.J. — The political journey of Bill Spadea, a former New Jersey radio host turned gubernatorial candidate, and his affiliated group, Elect Common Sense, has been marked by a series of…

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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…

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Man Charged with Three Counts of Child Abuse In Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County man is being held in custody following multiple charges of child abuse, cruelty, and neglect, according to jail and court records. Juan A. Ramirez-Garcia was…

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Bill advancing in Trenton mandates Latino and Hispanic history in NJ schools

TRENTON, N.J. — Move over black history and LGBTQ history, there’s a new mandate coming to New Jersey’s public schools. New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation requiring public schools to teach…

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Senate approves bill to include extracurricular pay in NJ teacher pensions

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate on Monday passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina to expand pension benefits for teachers by including compensation earned from extracurricular activities in their…

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Duo Busted After Long Branch Pier Village Shooting

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A juvenile and an 18-year-old Woodbridge man have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a North Brunswick teenager earlier this month at Pier Village in Long…

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Bridgewater Grocery Trip Nets $1M Lottery Surprise

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — A Somerset County Lottery player won a $1 million top prize last week on the 100X Cash Blitz Scratch-Off ticket, New Jersey Lottery officials announced Monday. The winning $20…

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Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 Tracers, Where Are They Now?

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of workers across New Jersey served as contact tracers, playing a critical role in tracking the spread of the virus under Governor Phil Murphy’s…

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Mays Landing woman stole $147,000 from Ocean Township Senior Community

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Mays Landing woman has pleaded guilty to theft and obstruction of justice in a fraud case involving over $147,000 stolen from a senior living community in Ocean…

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Pier Village at Long Branch in New Jersey, USA. Long Branch takes its name from the long branch or south branch of the Shrewsbury River.

Thousands expected at Oceanfest in Long Branch on Fourth of July

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Oceanfest, the massive annual Fourth of July celebration on the Long Branch oceanfront, returns Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., drawing crowds in the thousands to the…

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Warren County Farmers’ Fair returns with hot air balloons, car shows and family events

PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. — The Warren County Farmers’ Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to return July 26 through August 2, offering a weeklong lineup of traditional agricultural showcases and…

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Chris Christie Spotted Flopping and Bopping on Stage with Bruce Springsteen in Germany

BERLIN — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made an unexpected appearance at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Germany over the weekend, raising eyebrows online after he was seen dancing awkwardly on…

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Decomposed humpback whale washes ashore on Long Beach Island

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A decomposed humpback whale washed up early Friday on the 130th Street beach in the Beach Haven Terrace section of Long Beach Island, officials confirmed. The whale,…

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Fifth suspect arrested in 2024 Hackensack drive-by shooting investigation

HACKENSACK, N.J. — A fifth man has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred in Hackensack last year, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Friday. TAHJEE H. GOODWIN, 35,…

Motorcycle Rider Wanted After High-Speed Escape in Jackson

JACKSON, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a motorcyclist who sped away from a traffic stop on East Veterans Highway early Saturday morning, putting himself and others at…

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Bravo Star Melissa Gorga Survives Major Car Accident

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Melissa Gorga, star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” is recovering after what she described as a “major car accident” this week, sharing details of the frightening ordeal…

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Joe Giudice pleads for second chance to visit daughters in U.S.

NEW JERSEY — Former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Joe Giudice, who was deported following a federal prison sentence, took to social media Thursday to appeal directly to former President Donald…

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Camden County Wawa sells $746K lottery ticket

LINDENWOLD, N.J. — A Camden County player claimed a Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of $746,853 on Thursday, marking the New Jersey Lottery game’s second consecutive Thursday jackpot and its 33rd top prize…