Sun and warmth dominate New Jersey forecast before weekend showers move in

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey is enjoying a stretch of picture-perfect early September weather, with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures expected through midweek before chances of rain return heading into the…

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Ocean County man jailed after shoplifting arrest

Toms River, NJ – A 27-year-old Ocean County man is being held without bail after his arrest on shoplifting charges, according to newly released jail records. Elijah Ibrahim Mayweather was booked into…

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New Jersey small businesses report sharp slowdown as costs rise and customers cut back

WAYNE, NJ – A widely shared online discussion among New Jersey residents and owners details steep drop-offs in foot traffic, shrinking margins, and mounting closures across sectors, from auto repair and restaurants…

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Labor Day brings clear skies and cool nights to New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans can expect a picture-perfect Labor Day weekend, with sunny skies, mild temperatures, and crisp evenings setting the stage for end-of-summer gatherings. Forecasters say Saturday will be bright…

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New Jersey’s most hidden gem, and why it’s illegal to visit

MANCHESTER, NJ — As temperatures cool and fall settles in, officials are once again warning thrill-seekers to stay away from one of New Jersey’s most dangerous and illegal destinations: the Heritage Minerals…

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Motorcyclist killed after Jeep fails to yield on Route 50 in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, MD – A quiet Thursday morning in Ocean City turned tragic when a 65-year-old man was fatally struck while riding his motorcycle through a busy intersection on U.S. Route 50,…

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NASA scrubs rocket launch due to thick clouds with East Coast sky show rescheduled for Tuesday night

Wallops Island, VA — Last night’s planned launch of NASA’s TOMEX+ sounding rockets was abruptly canceled due to persistent cloud cover over the launch site and key camera stations along the East…

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Hiker airlifted to safety in daring overnight mountain rescue near Celo Knob

YANCEY COUNTY, NC — An injured hiker stranded near Celo Knob in the rugged South Toe area was rescued early Monday morning after an intense, all-night multi-agency mission involving aerial extraction in…

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White Tailed Deer Doe In A Clearing In The Woods.

Fall air sneaks in as New Jersey facing a dry, cooler week ahead

Newark, NJ — A touch of autumn is creeping into New Jersey’s late August forecast, with a week of dry, mild weather bringing cooler nights and crisp mornings—offering a break from the…

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Rockets fire in the sky tonight as NASA launches from Virginia, visible across Delaware and New Jersey

WALLOPS ISLAND, VA – Three NASA research rockets are set to blaze across the East Coast sky starting at 10 p.m. tonight, offering a rare light show visible to residents in Delaware,…

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Hurricane Erin brings ankle-deep water rule to Wildwood beaches as storm churns offshore

WILDWOOD, NJ — As Hurricane Erin continues to stir up dangerous surf along the East Coast, beachgoers in Wildwood are being told to keep their feet wet — but nothing more. Local…

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It’s a mess out there! Hurricane Erin brings rain and traffic problems to New Jersey’s morning commute

Hurricane Erin snarls New Jersey’s morning commute with crashes, delays, and debris NEWARK, NJ — Rain and high winds from Hurricane Erin added chaos to New Jersey’s already-busy Thursday morning commute, triggering…

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Hurricane Erin brushes past New York and New Jersey as flooding and dangerous surf slam coast

NEW YORK, NY — Hurricane Erin passed offshore of the New York and New Jersey region early Thursday, sparing the area from a direct hit but unleashing powerful winds, flooding tides, and…

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Pole fire shuts down stretch of Route 9 in Forked River as morning traffic snarls

FORKED RIVER, NJ — A pole fire forced a full closure of Route 9 early Thursday between Lighthouse Drive and North Main Street in Forked River, halting morning traffic as emergency crews…

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The Benjamins Rock the Bay as Toms River Summer Concert Series to End on Ortley Beach Oceanfront Finale

Toms River wraps up summer concert season with The Infernos on Ortley Beach this Sunday TOMS RIVER, NJ – With a crowd on their feet and fireworks lighting the sky, The Benjamins…

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Jackson Township set to close summer concert series with folk-rock finale this Wednesday

JACKSON, NJ – The sounds of summer are coming to a close in Jackson Township, but not before one last night of music under the stars. The 2024 Summer Concert Series will…

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Toms River Mayor Says Democrats and Republicans Need to Work Together as High Energy Prices Taking Financial Toll on Residents

Toms River residents slammed by high power bills as outages rise in summer heat TOMS RIVER, NJ – They say, “You get what you pay for,” but in Toms River, residents are…