Toms River MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant recovers from failed recall petition drive.

Toms River recall ‘hoax’ collapses as petition drive fizzles and fails

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The highly hyped effort to recall Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick has come to an abrupt end after the petition committee, led by Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority…

Photo by Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri, Jackson Township.

Jackson School Chief Who Led District Through Two School Sales, Redistricting Announces Retirement

Jackson Township, NJ – As the fight for Jackson continues, the battle is over for one of the town’s highest paid administrator who oversaw some of the darkest times the community has…

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Jackson Mayor Authorized $135 Per Hour Pay for Township Employees During Snow Cleanup

Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn authorized a never-before-seen overtime pay for Department of Public Works employees during the snowstorm, allowing some workers to earn as much as…

Mamdani proposes to tax New Yorkers to make up for alleged serious fiscal crisis

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Former Mayor Eric Adams took aim at his successor Zohran Mamdani on social media Wednesday, accusing him of misleading New Yorkers and pushing unsustainable spending after Mamdani announced…

Purcellville vice mayor files explosive federal civil rights suit as pressure mounts on governor over Senate Bill 648

Purcellville, VA – Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday in the Eastern District of Virginia, alleging a wide-ranging campaign of retaliation and misconduct by fellow…

No Celebration at New Jersey School Named After Astronaut Christa McAuliffe on 40th Anniversary of Shuttle Disaster

Jackson, NJ – It’s a frigid day in January, a day that would have seen a memorial celebration to commemorate the death of the namesake of one recently shut-down public school in…

Last minute spending bill by Democrats allocates $26 million to committee chaired by former NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers approved $128 million in new spending with almost no public notice this week, funneling millions into a series of politically connected projects just days before Governor…

Eli Shem-Tov blasts Jackson mayor over town hall tensions leading to millions in taxpayer funded lawsuits

JACKSON, NJ – Tensions ran high inside Jackson’s municipal chambers Monday night as resident and candidate for mayor Eli Shem-Tov delivered a pointed address aimed squarely at Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and members…

Snow day turns into payday for creative Virginia students

Snowed-in students invited to design thank-you cards for Virginia teachers Richmond, VA – While a winter storm keeps many Virginia students indoors, the Virginia Lottery is offering a creative way to spend…

The Hoax is Over: Toms River Mayor Rodrick Speaks Out After Political Petition to Recall Fails

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today spoke publicly for the first time about a failed effort to recall him led by Toms River MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant. Brilliant,…

Wendy’s launches new Biggie Deals menu starting at $4 with customizable meal combos

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Wendy’s is taking its value game to the next level in 2026 with the nationwide launch of its Biggie Deals menu, giving customers more flexibility and flavor at…

Red Robin launches new value meals for under $10

BRICK, NJ – Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) is rolling out a new national value menu aimed at budget-conscious diners seeking quality meals without fast-food compromise. Beginning January 26, guests…

Bill introduced to save New York’s Coal and Wood Fired Restaurant Ovens from Climate Ban

ALBANY, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would shield the use of wood-, coal-, gas-, and propane-fired cooking equipment from current and future climate-related restrictions under state…

Sen. Andy Kim says he’ll vote against funding ICE, citing ‘lawless violence’ and abuse of power

TRENTON, NJ – U.S. Senator Andy Kim said Friday he will vote to block federal funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), accusing the agency and the current administration of perpetuating “lawless…

Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick accuses Asbury Park Press reporter of bias, defends administration’s record

Toms River, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick issued a scathing statement Thursday accusing Asbury Park Press reporter Jean Mikle and the newspaper of “biased, misleading, and inaccurate” coverage of his…

New Jersey Congresswoman Votes to Defund Ice, But the Bill Passed Anyway

Trenton, NJ – Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman said Wednesday she voted against the latest Department of Homeland Security funding bill, citing ongoing concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which she described as…

Mayor Rodrick Responds to Biased Reporting by Asbury Park Press Reporter Jean Mikle

Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick issued a press release today condeming the bias reporting of Asbury Park Press writer Jean Mikle. In a statement today, he said it is his responsibility to…

BMG, World’s Largest Yeshiva to Use Former Jackson Middle School to “Fullest Potential”

JACKSON, NJ – Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG) has purchased the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School from the Jackson School District for $40 million, with officials saying the Lakewood-based yeshivah intends to use…

NJGOP blasts Sherrill’s inaugural agenda as partisan and tone-deaf amid affordability crisis

TRENTON, NJ – Hours after Governor Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural address and first-day executive actions, New Jersey Republican Party Chairwoman Christine Hanlon sharply criticized the new administration, accusing the governor of delivering a…

Sherrill declares statewide energy emergency as electric costs surge across New Jersey, is it enough?

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Monday signed Executive Order No. 1, declaring a statewide emergency in response to what she called an “electricity affordability crisis” that has left New Jersey…

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