Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks prior to crash earlier this year
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to financial disclosures…
Famous ex-New Jersey radio star invites you to $5,800 Mother’s Day weekend Photo-Op Brunch
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is set to host a high-priced campaign brunch Saturday at Ocean View on the Seaside Heights boardwalk, with former Trump National Security…
New bill in Trenton could send utility bills soaring even higher, lawmaker warns
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee has advanced Senate Bill No. 249, which would require electric utilities to create and implement plans to electrify building systems and…
Towns told to build homes in cemeteries, playgrounds, and swamps to meet New Jersey housing mandate
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Municipalities across New Jersey are being instructed to consider building affordable housing in unexpected locations — including cemeteries, playgrounds, swamps, and even highway medians — as the state…
Meet Ocean City’s newest cute and cuddly cops
OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Ocean City Police Department officially welcomed four new additions to its K-9 unit Thursday following the successful graduation of officers and their canine partners from a regional…
10-year-old boy fatally shot in apparent accident inside New Jersey home
WASHINGTON TWP., N.J. — A 10-year-old boy died Tuesday afternoon after being shot in the head inside a home on Westminster Boulevard, police in Gloucester County confirmed. The incident occurred around 2:30…
Lawmakers demand Democrats practice inclusion before looming energy crisis slams New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Trenton Democrats are all about inclusion, diversity, and equity, except when it comes to official state business. They routinely ignore assembly and senate…
Marlboro Township honors Marine veterans with new Military Appreciation banners
MARLBORO, N.J. — Marlboro Township Police unveiled its first Military Appreciation banners on Wednesday, honoring two officers who served in the United States Marine Corps before joining the force. The banners, now…
Jackson Memorial bowling program wins another state title
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Memorial High School girls bowling team clinched the Shore Conference title this year, capping off a season of precision and persistence that brought home first-place honors for…
Gilmore sidelined as dueling Ocean County GOP candidates refuse chairman’s endorsement
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The death of the party line in New Jersey has lead to the political death rattle of a once powerful Republican powerbroker in Ocean County. Ocean County Republican…
Murphy backs nuclear energy as state pivots from failed wind projects
Governor. Phil Murphy formally endorsed expanding New Jersey’s nuclear power capacity this week, marking a public pivot toward atomic energy after setbacks in offshore wind development and growing regional energy demands. The…
One New Jersey candidate refuses to back winning candidate in June GOP primary election
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary debate on May 7 turned contentious as conservative radio host Bill Spadea declined to commit to supporting the party’s nominee if he loses…
Murphy signs new laws on health protocols, military credit, and social work compact
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed a package of bills Wednesday affecting health care procedures, licensure compacts, and service credit for military and police academy graduates, while conditionally vetoing legislation on…
Philadelphia man charged after officer shot during high school fight
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia man is facing multiple felony charges after a police officer was shot and wounded Wednesday during a violent altercation near Overbrook High School, authorities announced late Wednesday night.…
Dave Portnoy Missed the Mark at Romeo’s Pizzeria in Freehold
Look, I’m a Jersey Shore pizza fanatic, and when Dave Portnoy rolls into town for one of his iconic One Bite reviews, I pay attention. The man’s got a knack for slicing…
Vatican white smoke reveals American as next pope
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope in historic Vatican vote VATICAN CITY — In a historic and unexpected decision, Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been elected pope, becoming the…
Jackson approves $438K plan to turn historic Rova Farms into community park
JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is officially moving forward with plans to redevelop the long-dormant Rova Farms property into a public community park, after the Township Council approved a $438,432 agreement with…
Toms River GOP Primary Could Have Big Impact on Downtown Twin Tower Apartments
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Mo Hill Team for Toms River, led by incumbent Councilmen James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi, has kicked off its re-election campaign ahead of a heated Republican primary…
Lakewood parents charged with murder in death of 3-month-old daughter
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood couple has been charged with murder following the death of their three-month-old daughter, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Wednesday. Ruben Santiago, 36, and Caitlin Gibson,…
Murphy administration launches $5.25M literacy initiative for New Jersey schools
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer on Thursday announced the release of a statewide literacy framework and two new grant programs aimed at strengthening reading skills among…
Murphy defends wind energy as Trump administration blocks federal approvals
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is vowing to keep New Jersey’s wind energy plans on course, despite a new federal directive from the Trump administration that has halted all approvals for…