Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Mikie Sherrill’s Forced LGBTQ School Curriculum Plan Sparks Outrage Among New Jersey Gay Rights Activists
Trenton, NJ – The battle for New Jersey’s governor’s office erupted this week after Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would push LGBTQ curriculum in state schools without allowing parents to opt…
Fair Lawn student sworn in as Chief for a Day
FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Fair Lawn Police Department hosted a special event Thursday, swearing in 14-year-old David Parian, a student from Memorial Middle School, as Chief for a Day. The day…
Delaware announces winners of 39th annual youth fishing tournament
DOVER, DE — The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced the winners of the 39th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament held Saturday, as over 150 young anglers braved rainy…
Whale Watching in Cape May: Nature’s Spectacle on the Jersey Shore
Nestled at the southern tip of New Jersey, Cape May offers more than its iconic Victorian architecture and beautiful beaches — it’s also one of the finest whale watching destinations on the…
Jackson Unanimously Chooses Former Mayor, Vietnam Veteran to Fill Temporary Vacancy on Township Council
JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township Council has appointed former mayor and longtime councilman Ken Bressi to fill the vacant council seat left by the recent passing of Councilman Scott Sargent. The…
Plumsted Town Hall Blasphemized with Satanic Ritual Services, One Year Later
PLUMSTED, N.J. — Plumsted, New Jersey, a small Pinelands town near the Jersey Shore is finally recovering from last year’s debacle over satantic services held regularly at town hall. Former Plumsted Mayor…
Abandoned husky mix at Jackson shelter needs a loving family to take her home
JACKSON, N.J. — Across New Jersey, animal shelters are dealing with a similar problem. COVID pandemic era pets are being given up, and the economy is making it hard for many to…
Jackson’s new Wawa opens with giveaways, coffee and heroes hoagie competition
JACKSON, NJ — Wawa officially opened its newest location in Jackson on Thursday morning, welcoming customers with free coffee, giveaways, and a hoagie-building competition between local police and fire departments. The grand…
Toms River launches annual farmer’s market in downtown courtyard
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The annual Downtown Toms River Farmer’s Market officially opened Wednesday, drawing crowds eager to shop for fresh produce, crafts, and treats. Running every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to…
Crash Demo Shows Teens Reality of Bad Choices Behind the Wheel
CLARKSTOWN, NY — Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh joined multiple local agencies Monday for a mock DWI accident demonstration held for students at Nanuet High School, officials announced. The event, held…
Toms River offers final chance to register for summer surfing, bodyboarding and paddleboarding camps
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Recreation is reminding residents that registration is still open for its summer Surfing, Bodyboarding, and Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Camps, held in partnership with Coastline Adventures.…
Youth sailors set to race in Wildwoods back bays for summer regatta
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ — Youth sailors from across southern and coastal New Jersey will compete June 26 in the Mid-Atlantic Yacht Racing Association’s South Jersey Summer Series Regatta at Sunset Lake in…
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,…
Small Protest Against Trump in Fizzles Out After Rain Shower in Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A group of roughly 30 protesters gathered along Water Street in downtown Toms River Tuesday morning, opposing President Donald Trump’s deployment of military personnel in California following violent…
Paul Bernhardt to perform free midday concerts at Toms River Senior Center
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Local residents can enjoy live music next week as vocalist Paul Bernhardt brings his “Savor the Sounds” summer concert to the Toms River Senior Center. Bernhardt is scheduled…
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…
Something Smells in Manchester and it’s Not the Landfill, as Former Mayor Dishes Out $20.5 Million to Political Donor
Manchester, NJ – Editorial – Something smells in Manchester, and this time, it’s not the Ocean County landfill. While the landfill story is its own tale of political corruption and patronage, this…
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…
New Jersey Candidate for Governor Jailed for Failing to Pay Child Support
SALEM, N.J. — Justin Barbera, a Republican candidate in Tuesday’s New Jersey gubernatorial primary, was arrested last week and spent over twelve hours in the Salem County Correctional Facility for failing to…
Manchester Residents Hit With Massive 8.17% Tax Increase Under New Mayor
MANCHESTER, N.J. — If you live in Manchester Township, the new 20% electricity increase isn’t your only new expense in 2025. Manchester just passed a budget that raises taxes by an incredible…
Hill Allies Seek to Regain Power in Toms River, Push Downtown Development Plans
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A new slate of candidates loyal to, and backed by former Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill are hoping their protests against Mayor Dan Rodrick will turn into results in…