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TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sean Kean’s legislative effort to revitalize vacant properties in Jersey Shore towns received a significant advancement with the signing of his bill into law on Tuesday. …

LAVALLETTE, NJ – Today marks the founding day of Lavallette, a borough that was officially incorporated on December 21, 1887. Originating from portions of Dover Township, now known as Toms …

NEW JERSEY – A new bill in the New Jersey legislature will force coastal municipalities to ensure wheelchair ramp access to municipal-owned beaches and nearby recreational facilities. The bill stipulates …

New Jersey has a rich history, diverse culture, and some rather perplexing city names that even locals sometimes stumble over. Frelinghuysen, Lavallette, and Ho-Ho-Kus are just a few examples. Imagine …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Democrats are pushing a new law to force local school boards and county colleges to buy only electric vehicles, removing local and home rules …

The Division on Civil Rights (DCR) under the guidance of Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, announced the resolution of its inaugural enforcement actions as part of the Marriage Equality Enforcement …

New Jersey is a state teeming with bustling cities, quaint small towns, and sprawling suburbs. Yet, within its intricate geography lie several anomalies: landlocked towns, municipalities entirely surrounded by a …

TRENTON, NJ – Leafwell, a health research organization, has released a study identifying the healthiest cities across New Jersey. The study is based on the frequency with which residents in …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A van collided head-on with a stationary school bus early Monday morning, injuring at least two individuals. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Central Avenue and …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department paid tribute to its female officers this September in honor of National Police Woman Day. Police Chief Gregory Meyer extended his appreciation to …

New Jersey is much more than its famous shorelines and proximity to New York City. It’s a state full of hidden gems that offer rich history, natural beauty, and unique …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has reported favorably on Senate Bill No. 3989, introducing key amendments to establish the “Boardwalk Preservation Fund.” This fund is …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An ordinance signed into law by Mayor Michael Reina in Jackson Township will preserve the highly esteemed title of police chaplain but will limit the honor …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Fire Department is calling on all community members to answer the call of duty and join their ranks as volunteer firefighters. To encourage recruitment and …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – One person was injured and seven people were displaced from their home after an overnight fire damaged a home in Lakewood. The fire was reported at 19 …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – It’s hot and muggy out there, but an emergency power outage is still planned for today in Lakewood Township. Later today, there is a possibility that residents …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township has become a cultural and religious center for the growing Orthodox Jewish community in America, but there’s more to Lakewood when you look closer. In …

Lakewood, NJ – Police are investigating after a woman was pinned under her car while unloading groceries. At approximately 9:45 pm yesterday evening, a 62-year-old woman experienced an unfortunate incident …

Newark, N.J. – Alexander Schleider, a 57-year-old resident of Lakewood, New Jersey, has admitted his involvement in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Betty Perry was found dead in her Lakewood home, nude, covered in a blue ink or paint and on the floor of her bedroom when police arrived …

Lakewood, NJ – In a dangerous road rage incident that occurred late last night, a Lakewood man became the target of an aggressive driver, resulting in damage to his vehicle. …