Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Mikie Sherrill’s Forced LGBTQ School Curriculum Plan Sparks Outrage Among New Jersey Gay Rights Activists
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 state schools without allowing parents to opt…
The Edge in Jackson to close after five years of service, owners thank community
JACKSON, N.J. — The Edge, a prominent dining and gathering spot on North County Line Road, will be closing its doors after five years of operation, the restaurant announced this week. Built…
RNC sues New Jersey over delayed access to voter records
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey’s Division of Elections, alleging that state officials have failed to produce records related to voter roll maintenance and…
Watchdog finds over 32,000 questionable voter records in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A new report by the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) has identified more than 32,000 potentially problematic voter records in New Jersey, raising concerns about election roll accuracy ahead…
Dog fighting, gang activity lands Jackson man in prison for 17 years
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that connected multiple street gangs and fueled violent crime…
Jackson Police Update on Deadly Lightning Strike that Killed One, Injured 14 at Cub Scout Outing
JACKSON, N.J. — A 61-year-old man is dead and 14 others were injured after a lightning strike during an archery event in Ocean County on Wednesday evening, authorities said. Emergency services were…
Jackson Zoning Board halts 1,100-home project, sends developer back to the drawing board
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Zoning Board, under the legal advice of attorney Jean Cipriani, scored a victory against a contentious proposed high-density developent at Adventure Crossing. The decision is a victory…
New Jersey’s Senators are Just ‘Meh’, According to New Poll
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — New Jersey’s U.S. senators are facing lukewarm approval from voters, with a significant number of residents either holding unfavorable views or expressing no opinion at all, according to…
85% of New Jersey is Fed Up With Phil Murphy Citing Taxes, Transportation and Education as Key Problems
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — An overwhelming 85% of New Jersey residents are dissatisfied with how the state government is handling the cost of living and affordability, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released…
1 dead, 13 injured after lightning strike at Jackson Township archery range
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A lightning strike at an outdoor archery range in Ocean County left one man dead and 13 others injured Wednesday evening, according to police. The incident occurred just…
Jimmy Buffett tribute band Parrot Beach to headline Toms River concert with fireworks show
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department will host Jimmy Buffett tribute band Parrot Beach as part of the township’s ongoing Summer Concert Series on Sunday,…
New Jersey GOP Congressman backs bill to release Epstein files despite AG dismissal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced Tuesday he has cosponsored legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie aimed at releasing the full set of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, joining a…
Krispy Kreme celebrates 88th birthday with 88-cent dozens at New Jersey locations this Friday
NEWARK, N.J. — Krispy Kreme fans in New Jersey can score a sweet deal this Friday, July 18, as the doughnut chain marks its 88th anniversary with a special offer: an Original…
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…
Barack Obama Visits Phil Murphy’s Riverfront Mansion to Raise Millions for Mikie Sherrill
RED BANK, N.J. — Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign fundraising circuit Friday night, joining DNC Chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar Democratic fundraiser at New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s…
Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick to close nightly for drainage and gas line work
TRENTON — A section of Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick will be closed and detoured nightly from Tuesday through Friday as part of an ongoing pavement and drainage improvement project, the…
Phil Murphy Sues Feds After Trump Cuts $158 Million Migrant Education Funding
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a 24-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze billions in…
Berkeley Township man pleads guilty in hit-and-run that injured teen bicyclist
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Berkeley Township man has pleaded guilty to causing serious bodily injury while driving without a license in connection with an April crash that seriously injured a 17-year-old…
Party Like it’s 1885 with the Amish Outlaws on the Beach in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River’s Summer Concert Series continues Tuesday night with a live performance by The Amish Outlaws at Shelter Cove Beach, followed by a fireworks display, township officials announced.…
Heavy rains could bring flash flooding across New Jersey Monday night into Tuesday
A Flood Watch has been issued for much of the Mid-Atlantic as the National Weather Service in Mount Holly upgraded the flash flooding threat to a Moderate Risk for parts of New…
Mayor Rodrick Keeps the Good Times Rolling with Another Concert on the Beach
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 Morrison tribute band, on Wednesday, July 23…