Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens
In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…
Governor Shares Dance With Trans Woman at Drumthwacket Pride Reception
PRINCETON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy hosted his final LGBTQ+ Pride reception at the governor’s residence on Sunday, marking the end of a tradition held throughout his administration and highlighting what he…
Phil Murphy’s Flawed School Funding Formula Sends One Of New Jersey’s Largest Districts Into Bankruptcy
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District is warning of potential summer school cancellations and exploring Chapter 9 bankruptcy as it faces a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, despite increases in…
Ocean County Commissioner Spends Day at the Boardwalk with Murphy’s Trump Hating Attorney General
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace, a Republican, appeared alongside New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, a Democrat and appointee of Gov. Phil Murphy, on the Seaside Heights…
Toms River Senior Softball All-Stars win Section 3 championship
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Little League Senior Softball All-Stars secured the New Jersey Section 3 Championship title Tuesday night, advancing to the state tournament. The team clinched the win…
Phil Murphy Says GOP Spending Bill is ‘Betrayal of the American People’
Murphy slams GOP spending bill, urges NJ Republicans to oppose it TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sharply criticized a Republican-backed federal spending bill Wednesday, warning that it would jeopardize…
New Jersey bird feeder ban remains stalled but it’s not dead yet
TRENTON, NJ — A proposed bill to restrict bird feeders during black bear season remains in limbo as lawmakers in Trenton work to reconcile language between Assembly and Senate versions. Bill A360…
Mikie Sherrill urges Republicans to oppose Trump-backed bill
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Rep. Mikie Sherrill is calling on her Republican colleagues in Congress to reject a bill she says would harm New Jersey families, accusing GOP lawmakers of backing the legislation…
SnapChat: Snapping turtle removed from outside Promenade store in Evesham
EVESHAM TWP., NJ — A snapping turtle caused a brief stir Tuesday morning when it was found in front of the Sunglass Hut at the Promenade shopping center, according to Evesham Township…
Letter: Mayor Rodrick’s Eminent Domain Stragety: A Genuine Plan or a Political Ploy?
Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick’s proposal to seize Christ Episcopal Church’s 10.8-acre downtown property through eminent domain has sparked a heated debate, pitting the township’s vision for recreational development against the church’s…
Child Fights for Life After Route 18 Crash in New Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Sabo announced a serious crash Sunday night is under investigation. Police say around 10:15 p.m. on June…
New Jersey’s No Affordable Housing Plan Doesn’t Care About Your Town’s Problems
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s ambitious plan to address its affordable housing crisis has ignited fierce debate, as a new mandate requires the construction of over 80,000 housing units within the next…
Teen cancer survivor to host July 4 lemonade stand fundraiser in Brigantine
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A 17-year-old leukemia survivor will host a July 4 fundraiser in Brigantine to support childhood cancer research, returning to the beach town where she spent summers during her treatment.…
Brooklyn woman charged in $220K New Jersey email fraud scheme
SECAUCUS, N.J. — A Brooklyn woman was arrested Monday after investigators linked her to a six-figure theft carried out through a fraudulent email targeting a financial transaction in early 2022, officials said.…
They’re Here: Mexican Drug Cartel Member Arrested in Lakewood Township
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Federal immigration authorities arrested a Mexican national with ties to the Cartel del Noreste on Sunday in Ocean County, officials said. ICE is officially operating in Ocean County. Jose…
Northern Ocean County shelter makes urgent plea for dog rescues and fosters
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility are pleading for help from 501(c)(3) rescues and dedicated fosters to give five adoptable dogs a second chance. Among the…
Cops: Toms River Man Brought Gun to Fatal Fight
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 30-year-old Toms River man has been charged with multiple weapons offenses stemming from a violent altercation that left one man dead and another injured on May 9,…
New Jersey Gas Prices Would Drop 15% Overnight if Phil Murphy Did This
As summer travel peaks and families hit the road, the idea of a gas tax holiday in New Jersey has surfaced as a potential relief measure for residents grappling with high fuel…
Rainy start won’t dampen Jersey Shore’s sunny July 4th weekend forecast
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Don’t let midweek showers fool you — weather conditions are shaping up to be ideal along the Jersey Shore for Fourth of July weekend. While there’s a slight…
A complete list of fireworks shows down the shore for Fourth of July weekend
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running through Monday, July 7. Three fireworks shows…
Stormy Night Brings $446K Lottery Luck to Neptune Shopper
NEPTUNE, N.J. — Another big Lottery prize has landed at the ShopRite complex on Route 66, where a player braved stormy weather Tuesday to score the $446,593 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, officials…