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…
Senior dog waits for rescue in Jackson after owner passes
JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy is waiting for help at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility after his owner passed away, and volunteers are seeking a rescue…
New Jersey’s Charles Chips nostalgia staying alive at local record shop
Oh, the memories of being a kid in the ‘70s or ‘80s, waiting for that familiar rumble of the Charles Chips truck rolling down the street. The anticipation was electric—somewhere between Christmas…
Easter Bunny hops into Somers Point for community egg hunt at JFK Park
SOMERS POINT, N.J. — Families in Somers Point are gearing up for an Easter celebration Thursday afternoon at JFK Park, where the Somers Point Police Department is hosting a community egg hunt…
Barnegat Bay Blitz returns with student-powered cleanup in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ — Volunteers across the Barnegat Bay Watershed will take to streets, parks, and shorelines Thursday for the Barnegat Bay Blitz, an annual large-scale litter cleanup aimed at protecting New Jersey’s…
Buc-ee’s eyes Stafford County as next Virginia stop, zoning process underway
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based travel center chain known for its massive stores and clean restrooms, is pushing forward with plans to open a new location in Stafford County as…
Ocean City appoints Raymond J. Austin as new police chief
OCEAN CITY, MD — Raymond J. Austin has been named the next Chief of Police for the Ocean City Police Department, town officials announced Monday. A veteran law enforcement officer with over…
Skydiving Easter bunny greets guests in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Wall Township Police Department teamed up with the Glendola Fire Department this past weekend to help the Easter Bunny complete a busy schedule of community appearances, including…
New four-way stop coming to busy Beachwood intersection
BEACHWOOD, NJ — The Beachwood Police Department announced that a new full four-way stop will be implemented at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Chestnut Street starting Wednesday, April 16. The intersection,…
Manchester Township mayor honors emergency dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
MANCHESTER, NJ — Mayor Joseph T. Hankins has officially proclaimed April 13–19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Manchester Township, recognizing the critical role of telecommunications personnel who serve as…
Jackson schools prepare for upcoming mergers and mascots
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Will Jackson Liberty High School retain its name and mascot when it merges with Jackson Memorial High School in September? Will the new high school merger result in…
Jackson Township announces spring bulk pickup schedule
JACKSON, NJ – If you have brush and bulk items to get rid, now is the time, as the Jackson Township Department of Public Works is in full spring swing on their…
Liberty roars: Jackson cheer champs crowned state and national victors, honored by township council
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team was honored by the township council this month after capturing both state and national championship titles, along with top accolades for sportsmanship…
Rise Up! Protesters plan statewide rallies against Trump and Musk across New Jersey on Easter weekend
TRENTON, N.J. — Demonstrators are set to gather across New Jersey this Saturday, April 19, for a series of synchronized protests against President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, according to…
$500,000 Federal Funding for Lucy the Elephant Revoked by DOGE
MARGATE, NJ The iconic Lucy the Elephant, a 143-year-old National Historic Landmark, has found itself at the center of controversy after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) abruptly rescinded $500,000 in discretionary…
Christ Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years of faith, community, and service in Great Kills
Christ Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years of faith, community, and service in Great Kills STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On a record-warm March morning, Christ Lutheran Church in Great Kills was bustling with…
New York knicker thief busted after underwear heist, high-speed chase in Virginia
STAFFORD, VA — A 60-year-old New York man was arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed chase Friday night with a suitcase stuffed with stolen women’s lingerie, shoes, and clothing worth over…
New traffic signal shake-up set for Barnegat: Changes coming to West Bay Avenue and beyond
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Drivers in Barnegat should expect changes at several key intersections this week as Ocean County Engineering prepares to overhaul traffic light timing along West Bay Avenue, Lighthouse Drive, and…
Grief and unity in Millville as Community steps up after fire kills two sisters and displaces dozens
MILLVILLE, NJ — A South Jersey community is mourning the loss of two young sisters after a ferocious fire ripped through a Millville neighborhood late Wednesday night, killing the girls and leaving…
New Jersey’s Top 10 vintage vinyl record stores
America celebrated Record Store Day on Saturday, but missing the annual celebration of vintage vinyl is no reason to not visit a record store any day of the year. Vinyl records continue…
Suffolk police join Take Back the Night event to support domestic violence survivors
BRENTWOOD, NY — Suffolk County Police officers attended the annual Take Back the Night event at Suffolk County Community College on Thursday to support survivors of domestic violence and raise awareness. The…