ICE operation in Lakewood nets three repeat illegal Mexican border crossers
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Federal immigration agents took three Mexican nationals into custody on Sunday, alleging each had returned to the United States after multiple prior deportations. The Aug. 10 arrests were confirmed…
New Jersey Memorial Day Weekend Offers Mixed Bag of Warm Weather, Sunshine and Passing Storms
NEW JERSEY – As Memorial Day weekend unfolds, New Jersey residents can expect a mix of sun and storms, according to the latest weather forecasts. Today, the weather will be mostly sunny…
Volunteers Pitch In To Clean Up Jackson Township Roads
Jackson, NJ—A grant from Jackson’s Clean Communities program helped a local organization clear hundreds of trash bags of litter from the city’s roadways this weekend. New Jersey Clean Communities is a statewide…
Chants of USA, American Flags, Too Much For Anti-Israeli Protesters at Jackson War Memorial
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Chants of USA, waving Israeli flags and American flags, bring them home, and loud music drove away a pro-Palestine protest at a veterans war memorial in Jackson on…
Stafford, Barnegat Named Two of New Jersey’s Safest Towns
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Stafford Township community is celebrating a significant achievement, having been recognized as one of the safest towns in New Jersey. This honor reflects not just the low crime rates…
Here’s Why So Many New Jersey Towns Have Such Weird Names
The Influence of Native American Heritage on New Jersey Town Names New Jersey’s landscape is rich with the echoes of its original inhabitants through the names of its towns and features. These…
North Jersey Criminals Targeting Peaceful Ocean County Towns Like Jackson, Toms River
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A rash of armed break-ins and home invasions in Toms River have put law enforcement officials in Ocean County on high alert. These brazen attacks, according to Jackson…
Shore Towns Unite in Fight Against Phil Murphy’s Offshore Wind Projects
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Eight New Jersey shore towns, through legal representation by Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C., have reiterated their opposition to proposed offshore wind projects. The towns filed a public…
New Jersey School Board Member Explains Why Phil Murphy S2 Funding is Killing Education in Some Towns
JACKSON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his administration are touting their success with the S2 school funding formula. Still, that formula has made it almost impossible for one New…
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Ban Towns from Declaring Sanctuary City Status
New Jersey Legislature Seeks to Ban Sanctuary City Policies TRENTON, NJ – New legislation has been introduced in the New Jersey Legislature aiming to prohibit municipalities from enacting sanctuary city ordinances and…
Maryland Towns Could Soon Be Powerless to Combat Vagrancy, Loitering at Local Businesses
ANNAPOLIS, MD — A new bill that seeks to repeal the authority of municipalities to prohibit vagrancy is under consideration. The legislation aims to remove the power of municipal governments to enact…
$50,000 Powerball Prizes Awarded in Three West Virginia Towns
CHARLESTON, W.VA. – While the $563 million Mega Millions jackpot remains unclaimed, three lucky Powerball players in West Virginia are celebrating $50,000 wins from the latest drawing. The winning tickets were sold…
Five Forgotten New Jersey Towns You Should Probably Visit Before You Die
New Jersey, often overshadowed by the allure of New York City and the historical significance of Philadelphia, holds its own treasure trove of hidden gems. Among these are towns that have slipped…
New Jersey Shore Towns Get Boost as Governor Signs Vacant Property Bill Into Law
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. The new…
Happy Birthday Lavallette as One of New Jersey’s Best Towns to Live in Turns 136
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 River Township,…
New Jersey Beach Towns to Provide Wheelchair Access to Beaches, Staff to Assist Under New Law
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 that the…
Watch These Californians Try to Pronounce Names of New Jersey Towns
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 the hilarity…
New Jersey Dems Seek Immediate Gas Vehicle Ban for Schools, Colleges, and Towns
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 on vehicle…
New Jersey’s Equality Police Say These Five Towns Violated LGBTQ Marriage Rights
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 Initiative. This…
New Jersey’s Landlocked Towns: A Closer Look at Municipal Islands
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 single neighboring…
Here Are The Healthiest Towns in New Jersey, Can You Guess Which is at the Bottom?
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 109 different…
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