Shore News

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A potential tragedy was narrowly avoided Friday in the Westgate neighborhood when a parked MonseyTrail bus began rolling uncontrolled down the street after reportedly losing its brakes. …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 27-year-old man is being held without bail in Ocean County after authorities charged him with aggravated assault involving strangulation, false imprisonment, and attempting to cause …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A large demonstration took place late Saturday night outside Lakewood Police Department headquarters, as community members gathered to protest the arrest of Binyomin Kubani, a local father …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Four individuals are being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following a series of charges including home invasion, aggravated assault, and criminal restraint, according …

HAMILTON TWP., N.J. — Police are investigating a burglary that occurred early Thursday morning at the Macy’s department store on Black Horse Pike. According to the Township of Hamilton Police …

I have been a resident at Providence House in Toms River, NJ for the past two months, and I am writing to expose the truth about what happens inside this shelter — a …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River will kick off its Neighborhood Movie Night in the Park series on Tuesday with a showing of Finding Nemo at Silverton Park. The event, …

DENVILLE, N.J. — Temporary signs marked with cryptic abbreviations like “MB” are drawing attention across multiple towns in New Jersey, with many residents asking what they mean. According to film …

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Bats are now being recognized as unexpected allies in the fight against spotted lanternflies, a major threat to New Jersey’s agriculture, according to new research from …

MAPLE SHADE, N.J. — A Clementon man has been convicted in the 2022 shooting death of a Maple Shade resident outside his apartment, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced …

BELMAR, N.J. — Belmar will host a laser light show and fireworks display on Saturday night at Silver Lake in celebration of Independence Day. The free event begins at 8:45 …

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Meadowlands Racetrack will host its annual Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday evening, offering discounted concessions and a fireworks show following live horse racing. The event is …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Monday that she is introducing legislation to make weather modification and geoengineering a federal felony, citing concerns about chemical dispersion into …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thanks to votes by New Jersey’s two Democrat senators, undocumented migrants can keep their free federally funded healthcare plans. On June 30, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and …

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A violent early morning in Philadelphia left eight people injured in a shooting following a balcony altercation. At approximately 3:54 a.m., officers from the 3rd District responded …

58,000 abortions in 1 year: NJ lawmaker criticizes state abortion fund for covering out-of-state and non-citizen procedures TRENTON, N.J. — A North Jersey lawmaker is raising concerns over the state’s …

CHATHAM, N.J. — Mayor Carolyn Dempsey of Chatham Borough is facing criticism after she carried a Pride flag rather than an American flag during the town’s Fourth of July parade, …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Fourth of July celebrations at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk remained mostly peaceful Thursday, though local authorities responded to multiple disturbances involving juveniles, including fights and reports …

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal and local law enforcement arrested 18 individuals on Monday in a major drug trafficking operation that dismantled an open-air narcotics market based in the Bradley Court …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A once sleepy farm road that has seen explosive development and massive amounts of traffic over the past decade has been approved to be expanded to become …

NUTLEY, N.J. — Police in Nutley are investigating an early morning shooting that occurred Friday on Passaic Avenue, authorities said. According to the Nutley Police Department, the incident happened at …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities are investigating a series of refuse fires reported overnight at trash collection sites across the city, officials announced Friday. The Philadelphia Police Department confirmed that no …

BEACHWOOD, NJ — Beachwood Police issued traffic and safety guidelines Saturday ahead of the town’s annual fireworks display, which is scheduled to begin at dusk. Starting at 8 a.m., Bayside …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Lakewood Police Department has launched a new advanced drone program aimed at enhancing public safety and accelerating emergency response times, officials announced at a soft launch …

Toms River has approved a new ordinance spearheaded by Mayor Rodrick that removes the college degree requirement for military veterans seeking a career in law enforcement. Previously, the township mandated …