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…
Trump budget seeks $163 billion cut to non-defense spending in budget
President Donald Trump is proposing a sweeping $163 billion reduction in non-defense discretionary spending for the upcoming fiscal year, while significantly increasing funding for the U.S. military and border security, according to…
Ice Cream on 9 reopens in Howell after long closure
HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, a beloved ice cream shop along Route 9 in Monmouth County, has reopened after an extended and unexplained closure, prompting excitement among loyal customers and…
Tunnels to Towers Car Show at South Jersey Craft Fair
LANDISVILLE, N.J. — The 3rd Annual Buena Fine Crafts & Artisans Spring Festival is underway today at 201 Kennedy Drive, offering a full day of fine arts, local vendors, family fun, and…
Public invited to Skyview Park spring cleanup
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Recreation & Parks Department, in collaboration with the Toms River Green Team, will host a park cleanup at Skyview Park on Saturday, May 10, from…
NGO Funding Phil Murphy’s Global Travel is Also Promoting New Jersey Abortion Industry and Tourism
AUSTIN, TX — New Jersey has launched a bold new campaign aimed at attracting medical professionals from Texas by highlighting the Garden State’s reproductive rights protections in stark contrast to Texas’ strict…
New Jersey residents don’t need to pay for spring garden soil and mulch, here’s how
TRENTON, NJ — As spring planting ramps up across the state, many New Jersey residents are spending heavily on topsoil, compost, mulch, and garden soil at home improvement and garden stores. But…
Stafford police report uptick in vandalism at township parks
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — A wave of vandalism targeting public park bathrooms has prompted increased police patrols and the installation of security equipment across Stafford Township, according to a statement released Friday…
Four months, no leads — Old Bridge dogs still missing
Old Bridge, NJ — Two friendly male huskies named Mako and Blue have been missing since January 6, and their owners are continuing to ask for the public’s help in locating them.…
It has been over 100 years since a Jackson resident served on Ocean County Board of Commissioners
JACKSON, NJ — For over 100 years, the tradition will continue. Jackson Township will not have a representative on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, continuing the longest stretch of nonrepresentation for…
The hummingbirds are back in New Jersey—here’s how to welcome them safely
Each spring, like clockwork, ruby-throated hummingbirds return to New Jersey after a long migration from Central America. Their arrival is a joyful sign that warmer days are here, and for bird lovers…
Brick Farmers Market returns this Saturday with 60+ vendors, live music at Windward Beach
BRICK, N.J. — The Brick Farmers Market is back for its 11th season, kicking off Saturday, May 3, at Windward Beach Park with more than 60 vendors and live music to welcome…
Mayor Crate slams rumors on affordable housing, says Brick will plan for 29 new units—not 322
BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate is pushing back against what she called “misconceptions and misinformation” surrounding the Council’s recent action on affordable housing, clarifying that the township will not…
Middletown school board split over 10% tax hike as school closures loom
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — As the Middletown school board prepares to vote on a proposed 10.09% tax levy increase for the 2025–26 school year, at least two board members say they will oppose…
World’s tallest and shortest dogs meet each other in cute encounter
NEW YORK — In a head-turning encounter orchestrated by Guinness World Records, the world’s shortest dog and tallest dog met for the first time this month — and the height difference was…
Beeler Elementary raises $38K in Read-a-Thon; officer slimed in celebration
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Beeler Elementary School students raised over $38,000 during a Read-a-Thon fundraiser, with $30,000 earmarked for new gym and playground equipment, according to Evesham Township Police. To celebrate the…
Fiery crash kills young driver, ignites forest fire in Manchester Township
Manchester, NJ — A 22-year-old Manchester man was killed and another driver injured in a violent two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon that sparked a massive fire in a wooded area off Pasadena Road,…
Litter crackdown: Suffolk County joins national ‘Take Back 25’ cleanup effort
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — Communities across Suffolk County rolled up their sleeves over the weekend to participate in the 2025 Take Back 25 Clean Up event, a nationwide initiative aimed at clearing…
Wildwood’s Second Retro Wawa, Embraces Shore Town’s Doo-Wop Charm
WILDWOOD, NJ – Wildwood, known for its iconic 1950s and 1960s doo-wop architecture, will soon open a second Wawa store designed to celebrate the town’s retro heritage. The new store, replacing a…
Dawn Fantasia honored with Legislator of the Year Award by NJ Sportsmen’s Federation
TRENTON, NJ — Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia was awarded the Legislator of the Year Award Saturday evening by the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, recognizing her advocacy for the state’s hunters,…
Lacey lunatic busted for racist rant, drugs, and assault rifles
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 64-year-old Lacey Township man was sentenced Friday to five years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to bias intimidation, narcotics distribution, and weapons offenses stemming…