All eyes are on Manchester as Ocean County’s next big development rush begins

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Manchester Township is rapidly becoming the center of attention in Ocean County’s latest real estate boom, as developers and investors target the town’s abundant open space and affordable land…

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Convicted Federal Felon, Ocean County GOP Chairman Blames “Fake News” for Crushing Election Loss

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore, once a kingmaker in New Jersey politics is reeling from a devastating blow where his endorsed candidate for New Jersey Governor, Bill…

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New Jersey spa owner suspended for performing ‘unlicensed procedures’

FAIR LAWN, NJ — A Bergen County spa owner has been suspended from practice for five years and permanently barred from owning a massage business after performing invasive medical procedures without proper…

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Pennsylvania considers statewide ban on single-use plastic bags as lawmakers push new bill

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags statewide, following similar measures already enacted in cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Phoenixville. Sen. Judith Schwank, D-Berks County,…

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Convicted Felon Leading Political Campaign to Takeover Plumsted Council

PLUMSTED, NJ – Politics in New Jersey is usually an ugly sport, but in Plumsted, it has become dirty. One slate of candidates is being backed by a convicted federal felon who…

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Manchester is Ocean County’s Next Development Boomtown as Real Estate Prices Rise in Neighboring Towns

In the heart of Ocean County, New Jersey, Manchester Township is emerging as a focal point for land investors and developers seeking the next big opportunity in a region experiencing a dramatic…

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Lottery bonanza nets $1.7M for NJ Pick-3 players

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Lottery’s recent Green Ball promotion led to more than $1.7 million in additional winnings for Pick-3 players, lottery officials announced Thursday. Running from May 5 through…

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Sunrise at the Pearl Street Pavilion in Beach Haven, NJ. The Pearl Street pavilion on Long Beach Island is still lit as sunrise peeks through morning clouds

EPA Cites Save LBI Opposition to Offshore Wind Projects as Shell Submits Letter to Withdraw

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — A citizens’ group opposing offshore wind development off New Jersey’s coast has gained federal recognition in its campaign against the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project, as the…

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Five Reasons Why Bill Spadea Is Not the Guy New Jersey Republicans Need on the Ballot in November

Why Bill Spadea Isn’t the Right Choice for New Jersey Republicans As a Trump supporter, I’ve watched Bill Spadea charm his way into the hearts of many New Jersey Republicans. With his…

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Library safety concerns grow in Toms River as county shelter debate looms

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A decision by Ocean County officials to host a pop-up café operated by Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen inside the Ocean County Library has ignited controversy and…

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The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It

The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…

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New Jersey’s Plastic Ban: A Confusing and Overreaching Policy Leaves Residents and Businesses Scratching Their Heads

TRENTON, NJ – Since its implementation on May 4, 2022, New Jersey’s “Get Past Plastic” law has been hailed by some as a bold step toward environmental protection, but for many residents…

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Dog fighting ring smashed as final suspect sentenced in Georgia

ALBANY, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that all 14 individuals convicted in a major federal dog fighting case have now been sentenced, closing a two-year investigation that spanned…

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Oil Spill Turns Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Red Near Fells Point

BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland environmental crews responded Tuesday to an estimated 100-gallon oil spill in the Fells Point area, according to a statement from the Maryland Department of the Environment. The spill,…

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New Jersey’s Push to Preserve 30% of Land Clashes with Murphy’s Affordable Housing Demands

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is now seeking to preserve open space as it continues to pressure municipalities across the state to build more large, high-density affordable housing complexes. Governor Phil Murphy…

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Cops Warn Public to Avoid this Beautiful, But Deadly Oasis at the Jersey Shore

Manchester police intensify crackdown at deadly Heritage Minerals site as summer nears MANCHESTER, N.J. — It’s home to the bluest water at the Jersey Shore, but police are warning locals and tourists…

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Bird Feeders Banned in New Jersey Town As Legislators Push for State Ban

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The village of Ridgewood has enacted new restrictions on wildlife feeding on private property, becoming the first municipality in New Jersey to impose local limits on bird feeders amid…

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Kayaker exposes New Jersey’s polluted Passaic River enroute to Paterson’s Great Falls

HAWTHORNE, NJ — Visitors marvel at the Paterson Great Falls, but many visitors don’t realize the level of filth and pollution along the stretch of the Passaic River just beyond the falls.…

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Meet Officer Scooby, Woodbury’s Newest Police Recruit

WOODBURY, NJ — The Woodbury City Police Department has welcomed its newest member, a two-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever named Scooby, who will serve as the department’s Community Resource Canine. Scooby was trained…

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Hammerstone and D’Amico backed by convicted federal felon in June 10th Plumsted primary election

PLUMSTED, NJ – Ousted former Plumsted Councilman Michael Hammerstone is running to get himself back on the township council next Tuesday, along with his running mate Sebastian D’Amico. The pair is the…

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