Brick Township’s SummerFest Features Garden State Radio and Fireworks

BRICK, NJ – The SummerFest Concert Series, sponsored by Pine Belt Cars, is set to entertain locals with a performance from Garden State Radio on Thursday, July 11. This free event will…

The Garden State Parkway Was Initially Built to be a Toll Free Road, What Happened?

The Garden State Parkway, an iconic roadway in New Jersey, stretches 173 miles from Cape May to the New York state line. Conceived to alleviate traffic and enhance transportation efficiency, it has…

Phil Murphy Has Made a Mockery Public Education As District Forced to Sell Its Trees

OP-ED: The Dire Budget Blues of Toms River Schools: A Humorous Yet Grim Outlook TOMS RIVER, NJ – If this wasn’t a true story, it would be funny, but there’s really nothing…

Manahawkin Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $178,000 From Engineering Company

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 1, 2024, Dona Carlo-Tanzola, 51, of Manahawkin, pled guilty to theft before the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C. This plea…

Wall Township Police Department Weekend Wrap-Up

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Wall Township Police Department reported several incidents over the weekend from Friday, July 5, to Sunday, July 7, 2024. On Friday, July 5, while investigating a motor…

NJ Powerball Player Claims $221 Million Jackpot, $1.13 Billion Prize Still Unclaimed

TRENTON – A New Jersey lottery player has stepped forward to claim a $221 million Powerball jackpot from the June 10 drawing, marking the second largest lottery win in New Jersey this…

Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Leads Domestic Violence Training for Police Recruits

Egg Harbor Township, NJ – On Wednesday, July 3, recruits at the Atlantic County Police Academy received comprehensive training on domestic violence from Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Remy and Forensic Nurse Examiner Coordinator…

7-Eleven to Close Over 250 Locations, Including In Our Area

NEWARK, NJ – Convenience store giant 7-Eleven has announced plans to close 272 locations across America in 2024. This move follows the company’s trend of shutting down underperforming stores, a strategy that…

Governor Murphy’s Environmental Policies Plagued With Hypocrisy

OP-ED: Governor Murphy’s Hypocrisy on Environmental Policies New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s recent actions reveal a glaring disconnect between his environmental rhetoric and personal practices. While urging New Jersey residents to transition…

Toms River Couple Compared to Bonnie and Clyde After Bizarre Last Stand

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Several law enforcement officials have described the relationship between cold-blooded killer Maxwell Johnston and his girlfriend Elizabeth Mascarelli, aka, Lizz Grimm, as a modern day Bonnie and Clyde.…

Running 4 Heroes Honors Fallen Trooper Marcellus Bethea

New Jersey — On Friday, Morgan from Running 4 Heroes dedicated a run to honor Trooper II Marcellus Bethea, whose end of watch was on May 5. Trooper Bethea is survived by…

Bergen County Store Sells Winning $127,453 Fast Play Jackpot Ticket

TRENTON, NJ—A $20 Mega Cashword Fast Play Progressive ticket purchased in Bergen County has won a lucky player $127,453. The winning ticket, which secured 100% of the progressive jackpot, was sold on…

York County Royal Farms Sells Million Dollar Powerball Ticket

MIDDLETOWN, PA—A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in York County has sold a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. The winning ticket from the Wednesday, July 3, 2024, drawing was sold at Royal Farms, located…

Governments Are Still Paying People for Temporary Pandemic Jobs

White House Continues Funding Pandemic Response Staff Despite End of Public Health Emergency TRENTON, NJ — It’s not sure how many pandemic-era employees such as contact tracers are still working in New…

Milton Woman Arrested Following Pursuit in Stolen Vehicle

Milton, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Jenifer Hirl of Milton for multiple offenses following a pursuit in a stolen Acura on July 4. At approximately 5:19 PM, troopers were…

York County Retailer Sells $1 Million Powerball Ticket

MIDDLETOWN, PA – A Powerball ticket worth $1 million from the Wednesday, July 3 drawing was sold by a Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in York County. The winning ticket, purchased at Royal Farms…

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Vehicle Fire Causes Lane Closure on I-295 in Westampton Township

Westampton Township, NJ – A vehicle fire on I-295 northbound, north of Exit 45 (Mount Holly Rd/Rancocas Rd), led to the closure of one right lane and the shoulder this morning. The…

Crash and Utility Pole Down on NJ 70 in Manchester Township

Manchester Township, NJ – A crash and downed utility pole caused disruptions on NJ 70 eastbound, west of CR 14/Beckersville Rd, early this morning. The incident, reported at 6:04 a.m. by the…

Fire Engulfs Popeyes Restaurant in Eatontown

Eatontown, NJ – A fire fully engulfed a Popeyes restaurant on Route 35 in Eatontown this morning, prompting a significant emergency response. The fire started at 7:41 a.m., as reported by the…

What’s Going on in Brick: Three People Arrested for Crimes Against Children

BRICK, NJ – Three people have been arrested in Brick Township this week for crimes against children, but what makes these incidents harder to swallow is that two of them were people…

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