Things ’90s Kids in New Jersey Did That Today’s Kids Probably Couldn’t — and Shouldn’t — Do

Growing up in New Jersey during the 1990s came with a level of independence that would raise eyebrows today. Kids across the Garden State roamed neighborhoods, beaches, malls, and parks with minimal…

Jackson Council to Vote on Rent Control Changes, Parking Rules at Tuesday Meeting

Officials will hold public hearings on new traffic restrictions, portable toilet regulations, and a major overhaul of the township’s rent control ordinance. Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is set to…

Berkeley Council Introduces Parking Ordinance, Advances Budget Transfers at Meeting

Township officials also approved shared service agreements and authorized action targeting a zoning board member. Berkeley Township, NJ – The Berkeley Township Council introduced a new parking ordinance and approved several financial…

Tyler Oliveira Hints Part Two of Controversial Lakewood Documentary Coming After Being Banned and Deplatformed

The YouTuber’s video about Lakewood’s Orthodox community has sparked national criticism, platform bans, and political fallout in Ocean County. Lakewood, NJ – YouTuber Tyler Oliveira is facing mounting backlash and platform consequences…

Toms River Recreation Opens Registration for Summer Kayak Storage Racks

Residents will be able to reserve kayak storage racks at several waterfront locations across Toms River starting March 25. Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Recreation Department is opening registration for…

Large Disturbance at Piscataway High School Basketball Game Prompts Police Response

Authorities say order was restored after a crowd disturbance outside the gym led police to request assistance from neighboring departments. Piscataway, NJ – A large disturbance involving numerous individuals broke out Tuesday…

New York Assembly advances Whale Awareness Act to curb vessel strikes

Lawmakers propose statewide education mandate as whale deaths rise off New York coast. Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would require the development and distribution of…

New Jersey’s most unique amusement park Diggerland announces 2026 opening date

The construction-themed amusement park in West Berlin will reopen March 14, with its water park set to follow in May. West Berlin, NJ – Diggerland USA will kick off its 2026 season…

Philadelphia grand jury indicts 17 in multi-year shooting spree tied to rival street groups

Prosecutors say the defendants are connected to more than 35 shootings and five homicides across South and Southwest Philadelphia between 2022 and 2024. PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced…

Assemblyman Proposes Bill to Wrap Utility Boxes with New Jersey Tourism Ads

Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced by Assemblyman Alex Sauickie (R-12) would transform everyday utility boxes at intersections across New Jersey into colorful advertisements promoting tourism. The proposal directs the Division…

Manchester Police Rally Community to Help 11-Year-Old Miles Win Adaptive Bike

Manchester Township, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department is calling on the community to help 11-year-old Miles Zimerla win an adaptive jogging bike through the Great Bike Giveaway, a national program…

Five charged after drugs gun and cash seized in Ocean County raid

Five Ocean County residents charged in multi agency narcotics and weapons probe TOMS RIVER, NJ – A coordinated investigation spanning multiple law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of five Ocean County…

Mikie Sherrill’s Anti-ICE Executive Order Forces Constitutional Showdown with Trump Administration

Sherrill escalates immigration clash with Trump administration over ICE authority Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s Executive Order No. 12 has set the stage for a direct constitutional confrontation with…

Over 100 Canadanian geese found dead at Monmouth reservoir amid suspected bird flu outbreak

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Wildlife officials are investigating a mass die-off of more than 100 Canada geese at the Swimming River Reservoir in Monmouth County, believed to be linked to an outbreak of…

Maryland travel stop turns into huge lottery shock

Haircut pit stop sparks $100000 scratch off explosion for Baltimore corrections vet JESSUP, MD — A Baltimore corrections officer who usually stuck to $1 scratch-offs walked away with a $100,000 top prize…

DC apartment blaze reveals homicide victim

Man found dead after apartment fire on Rhode Island Avenue sparks homicide probe WASHINGTON, DC — A small apartment fire on Rhode Island Avenue early Wednesday led firefighters to a grim discovery…

Maryland scratch off winner follows grandmas lead

Grandmother’s influence sparks 50K lottery win for Annapolis man Annapolis, MD – A childhood memory spent watching his grandmother scratch lottery tickets came full circle when an Annapolis man followed her example…

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Icy snow storm uncovers 136-year-old shipwreck hidden beneath the Jersey Shore sands

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, NJ – Powerful winter storms that battered the Jersey Shore with wind, rough surf, and freezing temperatures have revealed a long-buried piece of maritime history beneath the sand…

Note passed to clerk ends with quick Claymont arrest

Note handed to clerk sparks quick arrest in Claymont store robbery Claymont, DE – A brief robbery inside a neighborhood discount store ended swiftly after troopers spotted a suspect walking nearby and…

Ocean County crews worked tirelessly push through massive snow and ice cleanup; It wasn’t lousy

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officials say road crews completed the bulk of snow and ice cleanup following last week’s powerful winter storm that blanketed the region, leaving behind days of…

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