As we find ourselves in the midst of a scorching summer in Toms River, our community is grappling with a distressing challenge: rapidly rising electric … Read more
Paterson, NJ – A sitting Paterson councilman and current mayoral candidate has been arrested and charged with triggering a false fire alarm inside city hall … Read more
Tupelo Honey to perform Van Morrison tribute at Shelter Cove Beach concert Toms River will host a rescheduled summer concert featuring Tupelo Honey, a Van … Read more
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re a Republican elected official in Ocean County, there’s a good chance shortly after your election, you’ll find yourself employed … Read more
CHATHAM, N.J. — Mayor Carolyn Dempsey of Chatham Borough is facing criticism after she carried a Pride flag rather than an American flag during the … Read more
Toms River, NJ – Mayor Daniel Rodrick has recently taken proactive measures to address homelessness in Downtown Toms River, securing emergency housing vouchers from the … Read more
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 … Read more
TEANECK, N.J. — Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli said Thursday that Teaneck Deputy Mayor Elie Y. Katz and his family remain stranded in … Read more
ISLAND HEIGHTS, NJ — Island Heights Elementary School students gathered with Mayor Doyle and community members to celebrate Flag Day, reflecting on the significance of … Read more
JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township Council has appointed former mayor and longtime councilman Ken Bressi to fill the vacant council seat left by the … Read more
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Mayor Mario Kranjac, known as the “Trumpy Mayor of Englewood Cliffs,” issued a statement Wednesday following the 2025 New Jersey GOP … Read more
Manchester, NJ – Editorial – Something smells in Manchester, and this time, it’s not the Ocean County landfill. While the landfill story is its own … Read more
MANCHESTER, N.J. — If you live in Manchester Township, the new 20% electricity increase isn’t your only new expense in 2025. Manchester just passed a … Read more
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Daniel Rodrick is pleased to announce that Toms River will meet its fourth round of the state’s affordable housing obligation … Read more
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A Monmouth County man is facing a possible federal prison sentence after admitting to concealing his interest in multiple real … Read more
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Tensions flared between the Toms River council members and candidates aligned with Mayor Dan Rodrick and those candidates and council members … Read more
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A violent Memorial Day weekend in Ocean County left one person dead, three people stabbed, and 70 arrested in Seaside Heights, … Read more
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A long-promised redevelopment project in Seaside Heights remains stalled as other construction surges forward around it, leaving a prime piece of … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, a rising figure in New Jersey Republican politics and a leading contender to succeed George Gilmore as Ocean … Read more
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — As Memorial Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial start of summer along the Jersey Shore, Seaside Heights is gearing up to … Read more
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry formally endorsed Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday night, declaring Republican rival Bill Spadea’s campaign “over” following former President Donald … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. — The Department of Homeland Security issued a sharp reminder over the weekend that members of Congress and their staff must comply with … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. — A decades-old connection between Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and freshman Congresswoman LaMonica McIver has taken on new relevance after both were involved … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday outside Delaney Hall Detention Facility during a ‘peaceful protest’ against a federal immigration detention center … Read more
BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued a statement Friday denouncing the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka during a protest outside an … Read more
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after allegedly committing trespass and defying multiple warnings from federal authorities to … Read more
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steve Fulop, a Democratic candidate for governor, is under fire after his administration attempted to suppress media coverage of a … Read more
BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate is pushing back against what she called “misconceptions and misinformation” surrounding the Council’s recent action on affordable … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill made a rare public appearance Saturday as he and his political allies rallied at the … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River residents will see no increase in their municipal property taxes this year, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced, marking the second … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced that municipal property taxes will remain flat this year, crediting deep payroll cuts and a … Read more
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 … Read more
ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – The small borough of Englishtown, New Jersey, a quiet community of just 2,300 residents, is reeling after Mayor Daniel Francisco appointed John … Read more
PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, NJ — A longtime municipal employee has filed a lawsuit against the Township of Plumsted and Mayor Dominick Cuozzo, alleging years of gender-based … Read more
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Mario M. Kranjac released his second web campaign ad Tuesday, reinforcing his positioning as the leading conservative alternative … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A new soup kitchen supported by rock icon Jon Bon Jovi has ignited a political firestorm in Ocean County, where Toms … Read more
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Former New Jersey 101.5 radio shock jock Bill Spadea is back in court this week in a second attempt to remove … Read more
Trenton, NJ – – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has publicly called for the resignation of Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca following her arrest on … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick is asking county officials to cease and desist the transportation of homeless people from all of the … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beach replenishment project is moving forward at a … Read more
ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Robbinsville Township Mayor Dave Fried will not seek reelection, bringing an end to a 25-year tenure marked by strong support for public … Read more
Lumberton, NJ — A new video released this week shows the arrest of drunk-driving New Jersey mayor Gina LaPlaca. The Democrat mayor is seen in … Read more
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina has suspended Code Enforcement Officer William “Bill” Campbell after he posted a threatening message directed at Jackson … Read more
Lumberton, NJ — In a tense and packed one-hour public comments session during Monday night’s Lumberton Township Committee meeting, residents voiced outrage and called for … Read more
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry met with the township’s Board of Education members to discuss the district’s controversial budget proposal that could result … Read more
LUMBERTON, NJ — Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca was arrested Monday night after allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run while intoxicated, with her child in … Read more
Lumberton, NJ – It was a wild St. Patrick’s Day celebration for one Democrat mayor in New Jersey, but it ended with her arrest. Lumberton … Read more
BALTIMORE— Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE) released a report Wednesday detailing significant advancements in broadband … Read more
Newark, NJ – March 8, 2025 – Mayor Ras Baraka spent International Women’s Day engaging with women across Newark, just hours after a devastating shooting … Read more
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry participated in the town’s Read Across America celebration at Village School, engaging with students in a day of … Read more