Northern Ocean County’s Transformation: How Decades of Growth Are Reshaping Lakewood and Jackson

Jackson Township, NJ – Few places in New Jersey have experienced a transformation as dramatic as northern Ocean County. Over the past several decades, Lakewood has evolved from a quiet resort destination…

Fair Lawn Launches New Noise Complaint Line to Track Boom Box Disturbances from Paterson

Fair Lawn, NJ – Residents of Fair Lawn now have a new way to report persistent noise they say is carrying across the Passaic River from neighboring Paterson. Mayor Cristina Cutrone announced…

Community News·North Jersey News

NJ Gov. Sherrill Still Has Not Frozen or Lowered Electric Bills, Instead They Have Gone Up for Most Since January

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey continues to face growing economic headwinds as residents contend with some of the nation’s highest electric rates, persistent affordability concerns, and a state budget that is beginning…

Ocean County News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Political Crime and Corruption

Road Raging Gen Z and Millenials Blamed for Deadly New Jersey Road Rage Incidents

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey ranked third in the nation for the share of fatal crashes involving aggressive or careless driving behaviors, according to a new analysis by LendingTree using federal crash…

Police Blotter·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News

Four New Jersey counties contribute to most of the state’s gun violence: Here they are

A decade of New Jersey Attorney General data shows shootings have steadily declined statewide, but gun violence remains heavily concentrated in Essex, Mercer, Camden, and Passaic counties, while many suburban and rural…

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Cape May County launches major traffic crackdown ahead of busy summer season

Every police department in the county is joining a new highway safety task force targeting speeding, drunk driving, distracted driving and other dangerous behaviors CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — Drivers traveling…

Police Blotter·Cape May County News·New Jersey News

Jersey City Touted as Safest City, but Report Shows Ex-Mayor Underreported Crime

Mayor James Solomon says an internal audit uncovered thousands of criminal incidents that were never properly entered into state crime databases, raising questions about crime statistics reported during the Fulop administration. JERSEY…

New Jersey News·Community News·Government News·Local Politics

Ocean County Mall Seeking to Expand Along Hooper Avenue Frontage

Two highly visible development sites near Macy’s at Ocean County Mall are being marketed for new commercial uses as the Toms River retail corridor continues to evolve. Toms River, NJ – Ocean…

Business News·Ocean County News·The Buzz·Toms River News

Eight Months After New Jersey HQ Launch, Samsung Shifts 1,000 Jobs to Texas

Englewood Cliffs, NJ — Samsung is relocating its U.S. headquarters from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to Plano, Texas, affecting roughly 1,000 employees and marking a rapid reversal after the company announced its…

Business News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Kathy Hochul Calls GOP Rival Bruce Blakeman a ‘Spineless MAGA Coward’ After Trump Warning

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul escalated her attacks on Republican rival Bruce Blakeman after former President Donald Trump warned the Democratic governor, “You better watch yourself, Kathy,” during a…

Local Politics·New York City News·New York News·Political Crime and Corruption

Suspect Hunted After Boxcutter Attack Inside Manhattan Subway Station

NEW YORK, NY — A late-night argument inside a Manhattan subway station turned violent early Friday when a man allegedly pulled a boxcutter and slashed another rider in the neck before fleeing…

New York City News

Why Sagging Pants Remain Common in New Jersey Communities Decades After the Trend Began

Newark, NJ – Fashion trends come and go, but one has stood the test of time from the 1990s through today. From city blocks in Newark and Camden to smaller towns across…

Community News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Bao Kosher Chinese Restaurant Planned for Jackson Crossing Space Long Occupied by Koto Sushi and Hibachi

Jackson, NJ — A longtime Jackson Township restaurant location known for years as the home of Koto Sushi and Hibachi is preparing for a major transformation, with a new sit-down Chinese restaurant…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Food & Dining·Jackson Township News

Lakewood Drivers 14.5% More Likely to Die in Fatal Crash Than New Jersey Average, Study Claims, But Data Disputed

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents and drivers in Lakewood face a significantly higher lifetime risk of dying in a traffic crash than the average New Jersey resident, according to a newly released traffic…

Investigative Report·Jackson Township News·Ocean County News

New Jersey’s Wealth Flight Accelerates as High Taxes Push Residents, Billions in Income Out of State

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lost nearly 19,400 tax filers and more than $2.5 billion in adjusted gross income between 2022 and 2023 as higher-income residents continued leaving for lower-tax states, according…

Government News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

Crime in Brick: Here’s What’s Happening and Where

Top 5 Crimes Driving Arrests in Brick Township: A Closer Look at Where and Why It’s Happening A closer review of Brick Township arrest records from early February through early March shows…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News

New Jersey Records Coldest Winter in 23 Years as Snowfall Totals Hit Over 53 Inches Across State

Mount Holly, NJ — A colder-than-normal winter combined with multiple high-impact storms pushed New Jersey into one of its snowiest seasons in over a decade, with some North Jersey towns topping 30…

Weather Reports and News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

Smiling real estate agents and clients outside a house with a 'For Sale' sign and a yellow 'Sold' sticker.

Manchester’s Leaders Are Leaving, Selling Homes, Resigning as Township Enters Uncertain Period of Predicted Growth

Manchester Township, NJ — Two of Manchester’s most prominent local officials have exited the community within days of each other, just as township leaders approved a key infrastructure deal that could unlock…

Community News·Government News·Jackson Township News·Ocean County News

Heavy highway traffic near Jackson, New Jersey, with a large green exit sign reading 'Next Exit JACKSON' over multiple lanes.

Jackson Township Growth Surge Could Triple Population to 200,000, Reshaping All of Ocean County

Jackson, NJ — A quiet Ocean County township known for suburban neighborhoods and open land could see its population triple from about 65,000 to nearly 200,000 residents within the next decade, according…

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

White SUV towing a U-Haul trailer on a highway with guardrails and dry roadside vegetation in the background.

Escape From New Jersey: State Leads Nation in Outbound Moves for 8th Year as Residents Leave Over Taxes and Costs

Trenton, NJ — More New Jersey residents are leaving than arriving for the eighth straight year, with about 62% of moves in 2025 classified as outbound, according to the United Van Lines…

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