PBA Responds: Sherill, Kim Silent as Anti-ICE Protesters in New Jersey Openly Chant for Death of Police Officers

Protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark escalated tensions Saturday when a chant calling for police officers and federal agents to kill themselves spread widely across X and other social media platforms. “Every…

North Jersey News·Politics

Tommy’s Tavern + Tap in Toms River Draws Crowds as Latest Name in Growing Local Restaurant Scene

If you miss TGI Fridays in Toms River and Brick, one of those once vacant restaurants have a new tenant. Tommy’s Tavern + Tap, located at 1279 Hooper Avenue in Toms River,…

Food & Dining

Toms River Councilman Who Doesn’t Like Guns Wants Indoor Gun Range “Off the Property”

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A proposed indoor shooting range at the nearly $20 million Ocean County Sports Complex has sparked growing political debate in Toms River, with Councilman Tom Nivison voicing opposition…

Toms River News·Politics

Has New Jersey’s Economic Bubble Burst? More Than 7,300 Layoffs Announced at Major Companies

WARN notices show thousands of layoffs planned across New Jersey this year as economic uncertainty grows A growing wave of layoffs across New Jersey is raising new concerns about the state’s economy…

Business News·New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Tech and Gaming

NJ FamilyCare Members Receive Warning Letters as New Federal Medicaid Work Rules Near

Trenton, NJ — Thousands of New Jersey residents enrolled in NJ FamilyCare are beginning to receive letters warning about upcoming federal Medicaid eligibility changes tied to a new law backed by President…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Vin Gopal Wants to Turn New Jersey Movie Theaters Into Bars to Survive Industry Demise

New Jersey lawmakers want to give movie theaters a new way to survive as streaming services continue to cut into ticket sales: turning cinemas into places where customers can drink beer, wine,…

Community News·Business News·Entertainment News·Jersey Shore News

Federal Judge Denies Habeas Petition Filed by Guatemalan Man Challenging ICE Detention in New Jersey

Newark, NJ — A federal judge in New Jersey denied a habeas corpus petition filed by a Guatemalan national challenging his immigration detention, ruling that federal law requires his continued custody while…

North Jersey News

New Jersey Senate Panel Advances Bill to Ban Voter Identification Requirements

TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping New Jersey voting rights bill moved closer to becoming law Tuesday after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the “John Lewis Voter Empowerment Act” in a 7-2 vote,…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Political Crime and Corruption

Rikers Island Correction Officer Accused of Taking Bribes to Smuggle Drug-Soaked Papers to Inmate

Bronx, NY – A New York City correction officer assigned to Rikers Island faces felony charges after prosecutors said he accepted thousands of dollars in bribes to smuggle documents purportedly laced with…

New York City News

NJ Republicans Push Bill Blocking MVC From Prompting Non-Citizens to Register to Vote

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at preventing non-citizens from being prompted to register to vote during Motor Vehicle Commission transactions, arguing the change would close what…

Government News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

NJ Democrats Advance Bill Allowing Campaign Funds for Family, Staff Security Costs

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would allow elected officials and political candidates to use campaign funds to pay for security measures protecting themselves, family members living in…

Government News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

NJ Senate Committee Advances Vin Gopal Bill Making June Officially ‘LGBTQIA+ Pride Month’

Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal that would formally designate June as “LGBTQIA+ Pride Month” in New Jersey, framing the move as…

Community News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News·Ocean County News

Toms River Mayor Taking Fight To Stop Illegal Cadillac Health Benefits for Part-Time MUA Political Insiders to Court

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A growing political battle inside Toms River Township government is now headed toward a possible courtroom showdown after Mayor Dan Rodrick vowed to challenge what he says are…

Local Politics·Toms River News

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill is Using Affordable Housing as a Wider Democratic Plot to Take Over New Jersey, GOP Voice Crispi Claims

ALPINE, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s affordable housing agenda is drawing fierce backlash from conservative activists after many suburban voters heard little during the governor’s campaign about how aggressively her administration would…

Business News·Government News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News

Virginia Lottery winner could lose $100K fortune as deadline closes in fast

A Powerball ticket sold in Chesterfield County will expire in days if nobody claims it NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Va. — Someone in Virginia may be sitting on a Powerball ticket worth $100,000 without…

Lottery Results·Virginia News

Satirical recreation of Tom Nivison, banjo played in transgendered bluegrass band.

Update: “I don’t like guns!” Transitioning Toms River Republican Says No to Indoor Gun Range

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Tom Nivison, who says he’s a Republican, is leading the charge along with former Toms River Mayor Mark Mutter to block a gun range, restaurant,…

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NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Retreats From World Cup Tax Hikes After Backlash Across State

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and top Democratic lawmakers are backing away from a controversial plan to raise taxes and impose temporary surcharges during the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

Business News·Community News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Bucks County Resolved Treasury Audit After Replacing $111K in Questioned COVID Relief Costs

Doylestown, Pa. — Bucks County avoided repaying federal COVID-19 relief funds after Treasury auditors accepted replacement expenses tied to public health and safety payroll costs, resolving more than $111,000 in questioned pandemic…

Pennsylvania News

Lancaster County Cleared After Treasury Review Questioned $38.7 Million in COVID Relief Spending

Lancaster, PA — Lancaster County resolved all questioned COVID-19 relief spending flagged by federal auditors after providing additional records that satisfied Treasury investigators reviewing the county’s pandemic-era expenditures. A final determination letter…