By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick As the Mayor of Toms River, I firmly believe in the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in governance. Today, … Read more
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has officially joined forces with seven Northeastern states and New York City in a new regional health partnership aimed at … Read more
Harrisburg, PA – As hunters gear up for archery season, state officials are reminding sportsmen that respecting property boundaries is just as important as tracking … Read more
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 … Read more
By Ann Tomoko Rosen New Jersey is considering sweeping changes to its public health rules (N.J.A.C 8:57). At first glance, the changes sound reasonable: protect … Read more
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Jack Kelly’s reportedly declining health is sparking questions about the smooth operation of county government, potential succession plans, … Read more
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and three other states in a proposed settlement that would require UnitedHealth Group … Read more
Princeton, NJ – A New Jersey trauma expert is spotlighting what he calls a cultural and emotional crisis in his new book, framing rigid, traditional … Read more
Pediatric Affiliates officially opened its newest location in Jackson Township this week, with local councilmembers joining to welcome the trusted pediatric practice to its new … Read more
New Jersey Senate Republicans are demanding an emergency legislative session to address a proposed 37% spike in public employee health premiums, warning of widespread consequences … Read more
New Jersey has had enough. For the second summer in a row, Canadian wildfires are fouling up our skies, tanking air quality across the Northeast … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of states in a lawsuit challenging a federal rule issued by … Read more
CAMDEN, N.J. — The Camden County Office of Emergency Management has issued a Code Red Alert for Thursday due to dangerously high temperatures expected to … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy praised New Jersey’s strong showing in CNBC’s annual quality of life rankings Wednesday, even as data shows the state … Read more
FREDERICK, Md. — Following a mass overdose event in Baltimore earlier this week, the City of Frederick is coordinating with state and local partners to … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River’s director of Health and Human Services shares a personal story about her dedication to her job and the community. … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey health insurers will soon be required to cover advanced prosthetic devices for physical and recreational activity under a bill signed … Read more
Philadelphia’s Trash Crisis Deepens Amid Sanitation Strike, Exposing Health Risks and Leadership Failures Philadelphia, PA – – Philadelphia is grappling with a worsening trash crisis … Read more
I have been a resident at Providence House in Toms River, NJ for the past two months, and I am writing to expose the truth about what happens … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Monday that she is introducing legislation to make weather modification and geoengineering a federal felony, citing … Read more
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Debbie Harry, the groundbreaking lead singer of Blondie and a defining voice of New York’s punk and new wave scene, turned … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Trash and recycling collection across Philadelphia has been suspended as of Tuesday due to a city worker strike involving AFSCME District Council … Read more
JOPPA, Md. — Harford County Sheriff’s deputies safely took a man into custody Saturday afternoon following a reported mental health crisis at a residence in … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — In a deeply personal and wide-ranging interview on Talking Toms River with host Jeff Dings, Laura Piccirillo, Director of Health and … Read more
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has closed the bayfront kiddie beach at Fifth Avenue in Seaside Park due … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly emerging strain of COVID-19, known as Nimbus (NB.1.8.1), is now the leading variant circulating in New Jersey, with health officials … Read more
Republican gubernatorial candidate and radio host Bill Spadea is under fire after a resurfaced video on X showed him advocating for increased health insurance premiums … Read more
Manchester police intensify crackdown at deadly Heritage Minerals site as summer nears MANCHESTER, N.J. — It’s home to the bluest water at the Jersey Shore, … Read more
MONROE TWP., N.J. — Three Monroe Township police officers pulled a man from a burning bedroom during a mental health crisis on May 17, despite … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey anglers can cast their lines without a license on two designated Free Fishing Days this year—Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) expressed strong support for the Kids Online Safety Act in a letter to constituents this week, emphasizing … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is warning residents of possible exposure to measles after an out-of-state individual who later tested … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will require new clinical trials before approving annual COVID-19 booster shots for healthy … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed advanced generations of adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors capable of targeting key brain cells … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into UnitedHealth Group, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, for potential Medicare fraud, according … Read more
PEARL RIVER, N.Y. — A Bronx woman has been convicted of multiple felonies for using a knife to extort nearly $19,000 from a 78-year-old man … Read more
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed a package of bills Wednesday affecting health care procedures, licensure compacts, and service credit for military and police … Read more
Two Bay County Sheriff’s deputies are being recognized for their calm and compassionate response after assisting an autistic child who fled from his father’s vehicle … Read more
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that New Jersey has joined 19 other states in suing the Trump administration over what officials … Read more
TRENTON, NJ – Millions of Americans’ DNA samples on file with a DNA sequencing service are at risk of being sold, and that’s bad new … Read more
As spring blooms across New Jersey, pollen levels are hitting their peak, triggering sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion for millions of residents. In April and … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill that would exempt nursing mothers with infants under one year old from jury duty advanced unanimously through the New Jersey … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House has updated its official COVID-19 origins webpage with documents supporting the consensus that the virus may have originated from … Read more
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — A Virginia locksmith scored a $30,734 Racetrax prize at a dual-state restaurant on April 6, joining the Maryland Lottery’s Winner’s Circle … Read more
President Donald J. Trump underwent his annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, as detailed in a memorandum from Physician to the … Read more
PAOLI, PA — A Wayne-based dentist pleaded guilty Thursday to simple assault by physical menace after admitting to inappropriately touching a female patient during a … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Citing a surge in measles cases across the United States and falling childhood immunization rates, the New Jersey Senate has introduced Resolution … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is drawing fire after a video of him calling for a vaccine tax on his radio show … Read more
Anglers across the Garden State are gearing up for an exciting weekend as the 2025 spring trout season officially began today, Saturday, April 5, at … Read more
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Police Department will hold its third annual “Cops and Bobbers” youth fishing event on Wednesday, April 16, from 8:30 to … Read more