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…
Ocean County commissioners to vote on over $70 million in new spending bills
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote Wednesday on a series of ordinances totaling more than $70 million in infrastructure and facility upgrades, including road…
Bill advances to require sober homes and boarding houses to comply with local land use rules
TRENTON, NJ — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require certain rooming and boarding houses, including cooperative sober living residences, to comply with municipal land use regulations and obtain…
Hail and Waterspout Warning Issued for Ocean County Region of Atlantic Ocean
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Special Marine Warning for sections of the Jersey Shore coastline, warning of hazardous marine weather conditions including the…
Dem Leader Appears Shocked to Learn Murphy Policies Have Made Life in New Jersey Unaffordable for Many
TRENTON, N.J. — A top New Jersey Democrat acknowledged this week that the state’s cost of living has surged in recent years and pledged to prioritize affordability in ongoing budget negotiations. Assembly…
Diamond Dance Academy named Jackson business spotlight for May
JACKSON, NJ — Diamond Dance Academy has been selected as Jackson Township’s Small Business Highlight for the month of May, Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri announced this week. Palmeri visited the studio to celebrate…
South River Police to host 16th annual Junior Police Academy in June
SOUTH RIVER, NJ — The South River Police Department announced it will hold its 16th annual Junior Police Academy this summer for local students entering grades 6 through 8 in the fall.…
It’s a boy! Tiffany Trump gives birth to son Alexander
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Tiffany Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy named Alexander Trump Boulos, on Wednesday. In a social media…
Toms River issues fire safety guidelines ahead of Lag B’Omer celebrations
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention released safety guidelines Thursday morning ahead of Lag B’Omer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked with bonfires, which begins Thursday evening and…
Stranded, sick seal recovered in New Jersey this year, makes an appearance at Martha’s Vineyard
AQUINNAH, Mass. — A rehabilitated grey seal that was treated and released in New Jersey has been spotted more than 180 miles away, relaxing on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, according to…
Paterson repaves 50 streets in citywide resurfacing push
PATERSON, N.J. — The City of Paterson has resurfaced nearly 50 streets in recent months, with Mayor Andre Sayegh announcing that ten were completed just this past week. The announcement was made…
Former Hamas hostage criticizes Pulitzer board for honoring writer who questioned captivity claims
KFAR AZA, Israel — Emily Damari, an Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for over 500 days, publicly condemned the Pulitzer Prize Board on social media last week for awarding a prize…
Manchester Township welcomes three new Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Three newly appointed Special Law Enforcement Class I Officers were sworn in during Monday’s Township Council meeting, marking the latest additions to Manchester Township’s public safety team ahead of…
Kranjac pitches New Jersey MAGA voters as Spadea campaign implodes over Trump endorsement
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — North Jersey’s self-proclaimed “Trumpy Mayor,” Mario Kranjac, is positioning himself as the alternative for MAGA-aligned conservatives after President Donald Trump endorsed Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey gubernatorial…
Republican lawmakers introduce $500M plan to boost New Jersey manufacturing industry
TRENTON, N.J. — New bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Senators Michael Testa (R-1) and Linda Greenstein (D-14) would establish a $500 million incentive program aimed at revitalizing New Jersey’s manufacturing sector,…
Jackson hires deputy clerk to help with OPRA backlog
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township, like many towns across New Jersey, is being inundated with hundreds of requests for documents filed under the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Under OPRA, the…
Construction begins on Berkeley Park Sports Complex in Henderson County
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Construction is officially underway on the Berkeley Park Sports Complex in Henderson County, prompting a full closure of the park to the public for the next 18 months, county…
Jackson Township to approve multiple roadway safety projects
The Jackson Township, in its effort to focus on traffic and pedestrian safety improvements along busy roads, is making good on its promise to make the township safe. This week, the township…
Mother’s Day in New Jersey should start with Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese, here’s why
Listen up, New Jersey. If you woke up on Mother’s Day 2025 and didn’t slide a pork roll, egg, and cheese sandwich onto your mom’s breakfast plate, you’ve already fumbled the ball.…
New Jersey’s earthquake, one year later: Is it safe yet?
TEWKSBURY, NJ – Just over year ago, on April 5th, 2024, a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, the strongest in the state in over 200 years. Major aftershocks continued through…
New Jersey man celebrates 25 years of life after liver transplant
HAMILTON, N.J. — Leonard Petruska, 85, of Hamilton, is marking a powerful milestone this May—25 years since receiving a lifesaving liver transplant that changed the course of his life and deepened his…