Huddy House Bed and Breakfast offers Victorian charm steps from downtown

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A historic Victorian bed and breakfast in the heart of Toms River is drawing guests looking for a nostalgic retreat with modern comforts, just steps from the town’s…

Toms River sinkhole repaired, access to municipal pool and rec department restored

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A large sinkhole that disrupted traffic and access to several streets in the Snug Harbor area has been repaired, restoring entry to the Toms River Municipal Pool and…

Phil Murphy Sues Feds After Trump Cuts $158 Million Migrant Education Funding

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a 24-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze billions in…

Laid-Off State Department Workers Could Find Bright Future in Coding

Washington, D.C. – In a wave of recent layoffs at the U.S. State Department, thousands of workers find themselves navigating an uncertain job market. The reductions, attributed to budget reallocations and a…

Mayor Rodrick Keeps the Good Times Rolling with Another Concert on the Beach

Tupelo Honey to perform Van Morrison tribute at Shelter Cove Beach concert Toms River will host a rescheduled summer concert featuring Tupelo Honey, a Van Morrison tribute band, on Wednesday, July 23…

New Jersey unions slam Murphy’s 37 percent healthcare hike, demand emergency legislative return

TRENTON — A coalition of more than a dozen public sector unions representing over 140,000 New Jersey workers is pushing back against Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed 37% increase in healthcare costs for…

New Jersey Governor Allocates $900,000 to New York Comsos as 75 School Districts Left Underfunded

PATERSON, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has sparked controversy by allocating $900,000 in state funds to support the New York Cosmos soccer team, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from…

Sherrill joins Dem chorus blaming Trump and Ciattarelli for skyrocketing energy costs under Phil Murphy

NEWARK, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill joined a growing list of New Jersey Democrats Thursday in blaming President Donald Trump and GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli for the state’s rising utility…

Days After Expose on Failed Building Project Ocean County Announces Limited Opening

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hours after we exposed the Ocean County Board of Commissioners’ lack of action regarding the reopening of the $63 million money pit, which is the brand new social…

Seaside Heights announces new boardwalk rules after chaotic Memorial Day weekend mayhem

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Following a turbulent Labor Day weekend in 2024 that saw large crowds and disruptive behavior, Seaside Heights has introduced a series of new ordinances to ensure a safer…

Former New York Governor Says Mamdani Not the Best Person, But Democrats Should Rally Behind Him Anyway

NEW YORK, NY — Former New York Governor David Paterson issued a statement Tuesday urging Democratic unity ahead of the November general election, warning that continued division in the mayoral race could…

County Board Needs $2 Million More to Complete Repairs at Historical Money Pit House

Barnegat home restoration now expected to cost $7 million after latest funding request BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The cost to restore the historic Mary Etta Cox House in Barnegat has surged again,…

Trump takes shots at Elon Musk’s third party threat as he departs from weekend in New Jersey

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump took fresh jabs at tech billionaire Elon Musk over the weekend while departing his golf club in New Jersey, dismissing speculation of a third party effort…

Phil Murphy’s Flawed School Funding Formula Sends One Of New Jersey’s Largest Districts Into Bankruptcy

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District is warning of potential summer school cancellations and exploring Chapter 9 bankruptcy as it faces a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, despite increases in…

Phil Murphy Says GOP Spending Bill is ‘Betrayal of the American People’

Murphy slams GOP spending bill, urges NJ Republicans to oppose it TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sharply criticized a Republican-backed federal spending bill Wednesday, warning that it would jeopardize…

Scratch-Off Turns Into $500K Dream for Suffolk Woman

CARROLLTON, Va. — Chomedy Hatton of Suffolk is celebrating after winning the $500,000 top prize on the Virginia Lottery’s Jewel 7s scratch-off game, officials confirmed. Hatton bought the ticket at the Food…

New Jersey Gas Prices Would Drop 15% Overnight if Phil Murphy Did This

As summer travel peaks and families hit the road, the idea of a gas tax holiday in New Jersey has surfaced as a potential relief measure for residents grappling with high fuel…

Cory Booker Tells Followers: Turn Our Anger Into Action

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cory Booker voiced strong opposition Tuesday to the Republican-backed budget bill that cleared the Senate following a marathon overnight session, calling it a “moral obscenity” and urging…

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…

Ocean County Social Services Continues to be Vacant Taxpayer Funded $63 Million Money Pit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A long-promised Ocean County Social Services complex remains unfinished nearly three years after its scheduled completion date, as the Ocean County Commissioners move to extend a shared services…

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