Rodrick Cuts Budget 9% – No Municipal Tax Increase
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
California Voters Reject Record-High Minimum Wage Increase
California voters rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the minimum wage to the highest in the country. Proposition 32 was rejected by a slim margin, with 50.8% opposing and 49.2%…
Stamford police warn of increase in stolen Honda CRVs resold with fake VINs
STAMFORD, Conn. — The Stamford Police Department is alerting residents to a surge in stolen vehicle activity, specifically involving Honda CRVs, as criminals increasingly target these vehicles to resell them with altered…
Halloween Candy 20% Cost Increase Forcing Many in New Jersey to Scale Back Treats
TRENTON, NJ – There’s no treat in the ongoing federal inflation trick. New Jersey families cut back their Halloween candy spending significantly this year. This Halloween, many Americans are facing a frightening…
Deal Police increase patrols around synagogues for Rosh Hashanah, High Holy Days
DEAL, N.J. — The Deal Police Department has heightened patrols around synagogues and houses of worship during Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days as a precautionary measure in response to global…
Woodbury Police Issue Crime Warning Following Increase in Daytime Burglaries
WOODBURY, NJ — The Woodbury City Police Department has issued a crime alert in response to a recent spike in daytime residential burglaries in the Delaware Street area and nearby side streets.…
Toms River’s Budget Sees 0% Tax Increase in 2024
Toms River Mayor Announces 0% Tax Increase Despite Financial Challenges TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Dan Rodrick announced a 0% tax increase for 2024, despite rising costs and the end of federal…
State Threatens Toms River School Officials After 9% Tax Increase Falls $12 Million Short
The Administration of Governor Phil Murphy Threatens to Remove Superindendent if Boad Does Not Raise Taxes Even Higher, or Sell Buildings TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional School District has…
Police Warn Maryland Residents of Increase in Jugging
Rising Crime: Jugging Hits Maryland Annapolis, MD – A new trend in theft known as “jugging” is gaining traction in Maryland. Jugging involves a perpetrator following a victim from a bank, ATM,…
Spotify Announces Rate Increase for Premium Subscription
Spotify, the popular music streaming service, has announced an upcoming price hike for its Premium Family subscription. Starting in July, the monthly rate will increase from $16.99 to $19.99. According to the…
Police Warn of Increase in Telephone Scams
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ – The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Sheriff Robert Nolan, is warning the public about a rise in telephone scams…
Clifton Police Report Increase in Nighttime Residential Burglaries
CLIFTON, NJ – The Clifton Police Department is alerting residents to a recent surge in nighttime residential burglaries, including a significant incident in the Montclair Heights section of the city. Early this…
Stafford Police Report Increase in Package Thefts
STAFFORD, VA—Stafford County witnessed multiple thefts on Monday, involving high-value electronics taken under alarming circumstances. The first incident occurred at 3:27 PM on Lotus Lane, where a victim reported a brazen theft…
Biden Says Food Prices Down 0.2% in Past Year, Touting Success After 25% Increase
Amid ongoing debates over inflation and rising living costs, Jared Bernstein, Chair of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers, defended the administration’s economic strategies during a recent discussion on gas and food…
Hill Agreement with Federal Government Leads to Increase in Home Synagogue Applications
TOMS RIVER, NJ (update)—A deal signed between Toms River Township and the federal government under the previous administration is leading to more applications to convert and expand single-family homes into religious houses…
Mo Hill Synagogue Deal With Feds Leads to Increase In Toms River Applications
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River is seeing an increase in applications for synagogues in private residences and small land parcels after a major land use agreement signed by former Mayor Maurice…
Toms River Announces No Tax Increase in 2024 Municipal Budget Amid Inflation, Rising Costs
TOMS RIVER, NJ (UPDATE) – The Toms River Township Council has voted on the first reading to move the 2024 township municipal budget on first reading. That budget delivers a 0% tax…
Toms River Mayor Announces 2024 Budget with 0% Tax Increase Amid Rising Costs and Inflation
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Facing across-the-board salary increases, double-digit increases in healthcare costs, global inflation, and the end of the American Rescue Plan’s federal funding, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced a…
Security Measures to Increase at Dover High School Following Threat
DOVER, DE – An investigation into a recent threat against Dover High School has led to increased security measures. The Dover Police Department reported that a student’s school email account was hacked,…
Increase in Vehicle Thefts and Fraudulent Banking Activity Reported in Roanoke County
Roanoke County, Virginia—The Roanoke County Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are noticing a rise in vehicle thefts and fraudulent banking practices in the region. Criminals are targeting cars in various…
Lawmaker Opposes Proposed New Jersey Sales Tax Increase
Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio staunchly opposes the proposal to increase the sales tax to address NJ Transit’s budget deficit. Lobbyists suggested raising the tax from 6.625% to 7% to substitute Governor…
Feds Increase Boater Exclusionary Zone Around Maryland Natural Gas Terminal
BALTIMORE, MD – The U.S. Coast Guard, in cooperation with federal, state, and local agencies, has announced the establishment of a ‘Safety and Security Zone’ around the Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas…
New Jersey Train Fare Hikes Increase Mass Transit Cost by 15%
TRENTON, NJ – Mass transit services in New Jersey are running out of money. Mass transit, one of the cornerstones of Governor Murphy’s green energy agenda is about to get more expensive…
US services sector cooling; input price increase slows considerably
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. services industry growth slowed further in March, while a measure of prices paid by businesses for inputs dropped to a four-year low, which bodes well…
US factory orders increase solidly in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods rebounded more than expected in February, boosted by demand for machinery and commercial aircraft as manufacturing regains its footing. Factory orders increased 1.4% after…
New Jersey Gun Violence Down as Conceal Carry Permits Increase 3000%
Surge in New Jersey’s Concealed Carry Permits Amid Historic Low in Shootings TRENTON, NJ – A new report highlights a significant increase in concealed carry permits in New Jersey, revealing over 33,044…
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