Phil Murphy Just Hit the Pause Button on Reopening New Jersey as COVID-19 Remains in Decline Statewide

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has hit the pause button on reopening New Jersey and signaled that the return of indoor dining, movie theaters, concert venues, bars and gyms might be…

July 7, 2020

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Andrew McCutchen Hit .253 In 30 Games as a Yankee now Complaining About Team’s Grooming Standards Two Years Later

Local Sports News

NEW YORK, NY – The New York Yankees have a grooming standard. No long hair. No facial hair. It was radically enforced by the Boss, George Steinbrenner, who in 1973, when long…

July 6, 2020

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Bamboo, Karma Not Sold At Auction As Seaside Heights Continues to Wrestle with Ghosts of Parties Past

New Jersey News

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – It was once the epicenter of nightlife at the Jersey Shore. The boulevard in Seaside Heights from the 1980’s through the 2000’s was the epitome of Jersey Shore’s…

July 5, 2020

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Atlantic City Mayor Calls July 4th Protest “Selfish” and “Clownish”; Arrested Organizer, Protesters

Atlantic County News·Police Blotter

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Black Lives Matter protesters in Atlantic City blocked the Atlantic City Causeway on July 4th in an attempt to block traffic into the city, but this time, police…

July 5, 2020

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$150,000 IN ARTS & CULTURAL GRANTS AWARDED BY OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION Funding will support nonprofits in central and southern New Jersey as many work to reopen to patrons.

In the News

Toms River, NJ – OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River has awarded $150,000 in grants to 66 nonprofits throughout central and southern New Jersey through its Arts and Cultural Grant Program. Supporting local…

July 2, 2020

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Richter: Kate Gibbs and Her Union in Support of Former Governor Christie’s 23-Cent Gas Tax Hike

Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ– David Richter, Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s Third District, criticized his opponent, tax raiser, career politician and union leader, Kate Gibbs. Citing the Reason Foundation, SaveJersey.com is…

July 1, 2020

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Houston COVID-19 Rate Up 30% Since Floyd Protests, Cops See Rise too

New Jersey News

HOUSTON, TEXAS – The Houston Chronicle has reported that there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases among police officers and protesters since the May 30th George Floyd protests, contradicting accounts from…

June 27, 2020

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Huge Endorsement: NRA Backs David Richter for U.S. Congress

New Jersey News·Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Rifle Association (NRA) Political Victory Fund announced today that David Richter has received their endorsement in his race for the U.S. House of Representatives in New…

June 26, 2020

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Murphy: Black Lives Matter, Floyd Protests Had Nothing to Do with COVID-19 Spike in Young Adults Statewide

Community News·New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – A recent spike in cases of COVID-19 among younger New Jerseyans has caught the attention of Governor Phil Murphy and state health chief, Judith Persichilli. When asked if that…

June 25, 2020

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Corruption Watch: Toms River’s New $500,000 Head Lawyer Misses Another Public Council Meeting

New Jersey News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River has hired a new lawyer to be head of the township’s legal department. Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin, who has dozens of public legal service contracts in…

June 25, 2020

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Toms River Business Administration Passed Out During Town Meeting, Nobody Knew Until Later

Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to township officials, Toms River Business Administrator Don Guardian passed out and fell to the floor while in town hall on June 9th during of a closed-to-the-public…

June 25, 2020

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Toms River Doubles Homes to Be Built in North Dover & Approves “Meeting Rooms” on Open Space.

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A zoning change approved by the township council last night will double the number of homes that can be built on a 50-acre tract of land near the Lakewood…

June 24, 2020

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Open Letter to Mayor Michael Reina: McGuckin Loses for Jackson Again, It’s Time to Fire Him and Hire a Winner

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

JACKSON, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin was promoted by Mayor Michael Reina to the lead legal counsel in January of 2020, but McGuckin saw the denial of Jackson Parke North…

June 23, 2020

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Murphy: We are in the middle phase of stage two in New Jersey

New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – On Monday. June 22nd, Governor Phil Murphy gave a speech on the state of affairs in New Jersey. Here is what he said: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for…

June 23, 2020

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Murphy Says Italian-Americans Can Celebrate Their Heritage Without Columbus as Part of it

New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – When asked last week, Governor Murphy said he’s not opposed to tearing down statues of symbols and individuals that some may find offensive. On Monday, he took his position…

June 23, 2020

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Governor Murphy Gives $110k Per Year Personal Chef Night Off as He Dines Out in Long Branch

New Jersey News

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has given his $110,000 per year person chef at the Governor’s mansion in Princeton the night off and instead opted to dine alfresco at the…

June 15, 2020

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Gay Pride Flag Proudly Raised at Toms River Town Hall; Drive-Through “Pride Festival” Coming

Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In recent years, the Toms River Township administration and council have become a diverse group of individuals and on Tuesday, they celebrated that diversity on Pride Day with…

June 10, 2020

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$500,000 Lawyer McGuckin No Show at at Second Toms River Council Meeting

Ocean County News·Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and the Toms River Council, minus one council-member approved a nearly half-million-dollar legal contract for New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin last…

June 10, 2020

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Police Chief: African-American Point Pleasant Beach Party Threatened Quality of Life for Residents

New Jersey News

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – A large crowd of mostly African American young adults converged on the beach and boardwalk in Point Pleasant on Tuesday for an impromptu beach party that was…

June 10, 2020

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Delaware Passes 10,000 Positive COVID-19 Cases

Delaware News

SMYRNA, DE – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 12 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases…

June 10, 2020

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