Sherrill nominates Lily Laux of Texas School Exec as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced the nomination of Lily Laux to serve as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education, selecting a career educator and policy leader with nearly two decades…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·Political Crime and Corruption

Sherrill names Evan Weiss to lead New Jersey Economic Development Authority

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has appointed Evan Weiss as Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, selecting a veteran economic strategist with a history of public and…

Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Political Crime and Corruption

Governor-elect Sherrill meets with transition team as power transfer from Murphy gains momentum

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill met this week with her transition team and policy advisors as the state moves closer to the formal handoff of power from outgoing Governor…

Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Verizon faces scrutiny after 1,319 layoffs in New Jersey triggers WARN Act probe

BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Verizon is under investigation by a class action law firm after announcing 1,319 layoffs at its Basking Ridge facility, raising questions about whether the company complied with federal…

Business News·New Jersey News

NJ bill would waive pet adoption fees for veterans at public shelters

TRENTON, N.J. – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow military veterans to adopt dogs or cats from publicly operated shelters free of charge, part of an effort…

Pets and Animals·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

Latin Kings gang member with criminal history arrested for attack on FBI vehicles, theft

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Federal authorities have arrested one suspect connected to the vandalism and theft of government property from FBI vehicles in Minneapolis following a coordinated law enforcement operation Thursday evening. Officials…

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New Jersey bill seeks to ban discrimination against unvaccinated residents

TRENTON, N.J. – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would make it illegal in New Jersey to ask about, require, or discriminate based on an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status.…

Community News·Health and Wellness·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Shore lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for texting and driving

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator James W. Holzapfel of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has introduced new legislation to toughen New Jersey’s penalties on distracted driving, aiming to crack down on texting behind the…

Community News·Government News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

Jackson Leaders Discuss Limitations of new New Rental Housing Bureau, Leaving Residents Frustrated

JACKSON, N.J. – At a town hall roundtable this week, Jackson Township leaders openly acknowledged this week that while residents are demanding tougher enforcement against illegal rentals and overcrowded housing, many of…

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Monmouth County Sheriff Faces Civil Rights Lawsuit for Allegedly Banning Woman from Facebook Page

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County resident has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Sheriff Shaun Golden and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, alleging her critical comments on the agency’s official Facebook…

Community News·Investigative Report·Monmouth County News·Ocean County News

Shoplifting suspect hauled off after Cumberland attempted stabbing scare

Attempted stabbing call leads to Cumberland arrest as suspect held without bond CUMBERLAND, MD – A Tuesday morning disturbance at a Queen City Drive business escalated into an arrest after police say…

Police Blotter·Maryland News

Center: Political insider Noriko Kowaleski parties with member of the Toms River Council aligned against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick

Rodrick Says ‘No Way’ To New Political Patronage Job Created by ‘Mo Hill Gang’ Council

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – It’s the first regular township council meeting of 2026 and the newly elected township council is already creating jobs for their close friends and political allies by restoring…

Community News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

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New Jersey’s Sanctuary Safe Spaces Law Creates Dangerous Havens for Criminals Assemblywoman Says

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Republican lawmaker Dawn Fantasia is blasting a new Democratic-backed plan to establish “sanctuary spaces” in schools, hospitals, churches, and homeless shelters — arguing that the measure would…

Community News·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

Artist's rendering representing the state's authority over vaccinations.

New Jersey set to officially dump CDC as top vaccine authority for residents

Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Health could soon be the ruling authority when it comes to vaccination requirements, not the federal Centers for Disease Control. A bill declaring a…

Health and Wellness·Jackson Township News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Jon Bon Jovi’s downtown Toms River soup kitchen to close down

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up, a community dining initiative founded by musician Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea, will close its doors at the Ocean County Library…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

New Ocean County Commissioner faces scrutiny over continued ratepayer-funded health benefits at Toms River MUA

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Newly elected Ocean County Commissioner Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen is drawing renewed criticism for continuing to receive free, high-value health benefits from the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority, where…

Community News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

New Jersey’s $300 Million Money Pit Needs More Cash as Dems Investigate Environmental Plan for Statehouse

TRENTON, N.J. – Just three years after completing a massive $300 million renovation of the New Jersey State House, lawmakers are now turning their attention to the building’s long-term environmental footprint with…

School and Education News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

New Jersey seeks to toughen law that would allow school bus video to be used to ticket illegal passers

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would allow school buses to be equipped with monitoring cameras to capture motorists who illegally pass while children are boarding or…

Police Blotter·Jackson Township News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

Jackson under fire for appointing wives of planning board members, councilman to MUA

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A pair of appointments to the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority has sparked controversy over potential conflicts of interest after one of Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn’s appointees were identified…

Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·Ocean County News

Toms River promotes winter party fun at Winding River Ice Rink

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Government is inviting residents to celebrate the winter season with parties at Winding River Ice Rink, offering a mix of skating and social fun…

Community News·Toms River News

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