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…
Beloved Anne Arundel County Crossing Guard Retires After 33 Years of Service
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — The Anne Arundel County Police Department announced the retirement of Crossing Guard Carol Van Pelt, who has dedicated 33 years to ensuring the safety of schoolchildren in…
Traffic and Parking Changes Announced for Utica’s Rescheduled Party in the Park
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department has announced temporary traffic and parking changes in anticipation of the 2024 Party in FT Proctor Park and Fireworks Event, which is scheduled to take…
Utica Police Department Promotes Three Officers at Public Meeting
UTICA, NEW YORK — The Utica Police Department announced the promotion of three officers during a ceremony held on Friday, August 23. The promotions include Lieutenant Howard Brodt, who has been elevated…
Dutchess County Sheriff’s Sgt. Alonzo Montanya Honored as New York State Youth Officer of the Year
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK — Sgt. Alonzo Montanya of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office was recognized as the New York State Youth Officer of the Year by the State of New York Police…
Boston Police Celebrate Last Day of School with Kwong Kow Chinese School Students
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — Officers from District A-1 and the Bureau of Community Engagement of the Boston Police Department celebrated the last day of school at the Kwong Kow Chinese School in Chinatown…
Jackson Day 2024 to Feature Food, Fun, and Drone Show at John Johnson Memorial Park
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is set to celebrate its annual Jackson Day on Sunday, September 15, at Johnson Memorial Park. Organized by the Jackson Recreation Department, this year’s event promises a…
Toms River Puts Brakes on Illegal Homeless Shelter Operating Inside Public Park
Toms River, NJ – For years, the recreation building at Toms River’s Riverwood Park has been used each winter to house the homeless during cold winter days. That was under a program…
Downtown Red Bank Building Revisioned as Co-Working Office Space
Red Bank, NJ — Denholtz Properties, a prominent commercial real estate development and investment firm, has entered into an operating agreement with Regus to manage a 9,729-square-foot coworking space at 140 Broad…
Toms River To Host Another Free Movie Night Featuring The Incredibles at Huddy Park
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents of Toms River can look forward to a family-friendly evening at Huddy Park on September 3, as the township hosts a free outdoor screening of The Incredibles.…
Gloucester Township Officer Gets Tangled Up Solving Playground Problem
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Gloucester Township police officer brought smiles to children at Wye Oak Park on Thursday after resolving an unusual predicament involving the park’s swing set. Officer Pat Martina…
Lakewood Rabbi, Father Drowned While Saving Children in the Delaware River
BUSHKILL, Pa. — A 39-year-old man from Lakewood, New Jersey, drowned Monday afternoon while saving his children from the waters of the Delaware River. The incident occurred near the Bushkill Access within…
Toms River Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary of Skatepark with Skate Jam
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River residents gathered over the weekend to celebrate the three-year anniversary of the Toms River Skatepark with a special event hosted by Mayor Dan Rodrick Toms River…
Suspicious Package in Seaside Heights, Possible Bomb Scare at Community Medical Center
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Police were dispatched to Kearney Avenue in Seaside Heights on Monday after reports of a suspicious backpack left unattended. In a separate but related incident, authorities responded to Community…
Jackson Mayor Meets With DOT Commissioner for Plan to Address Six Flags Traffic Nightmares
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Mayor Michael Reina hosted New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT) Commissioner Francis O’Connor and Deputy Commissioner Joseph Bertoni on Thursday to discuss concerns regarding traffic and infrastructure…
Fishing Flotilla Protests at Still-Damaged Vineyard Wind Turbine As Debris Continues to Wash Ashore
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — A flotilla of fishermen from across the East Coast gathered yesterday near the site of a damaged Vineyard Wind turbine to protest the perceived risks posed by offshore…
Florida Housing Market Shows Eased Prices and Increased Inventory in July
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s housing market in July 2024 exhibited signs of stabilization, with median sales prices showing modest changes and an uptick in new listings, according to the latest data from…
Private Equity Firm Acquires Waretown Town Center, Expanding Presence in New Jersey
WARETOWN, N.J. — First National Realty Partners (FNRP), a prominent private equity commercial real estate firm, has announced the acquisition of Waretown Town Center, an 87,735-square-foot shopping center in Waretown, New Jersey.…
Transforming the Seaside Heights Oceanfront: A Major Redevelopment Is on the Horizon
Seaside Heights, NJ, is about to undergo a dramatic transformation, and it’s starting with one of the most prominent oceanfront blocks in town. The area around Lincoln Avenue and Ocean Terrace, once…
Teen Severely Injured in Car Accident Receives Community Support Through Fundraiser
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — A recent graduate of Pinelands High School is receiving an outpouring of support from the community after a life-altering car accident left him with serious injuries. Sam Parker, who…
Egg Harbor City Community School Hosts Annual Back to School Cookout
EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ — The Egg Harbor City Community School held its annual Back to School Cookout on Thursday night, providing students and their families with an opportunity to prepare for…