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Eric ‘EJ’ Johnson

Bayonne came home to a hero’s welcome — now the city’s planning a parade.
After 75 years, Bayonne's Little League finally made it to Williamsport. The run ended in heartbreak, but the real victory happened back home.

Another NJ town pushes back — this is basically a weekly column now
North Brunswick residents spoke up, and the township listened. That massive warehouse project at Fidelity Plaza is officially off the table.

Locals summer is coming — here’s the best fall beach in each Shore county
After Labor Day, the Jersey Shore transforms into something locals actually get to enjoy. Fewer crowds, warm water, open restaurants, and September all to yourself.

UPDATED: The history of Atlantic City Race Course, and what’s next
Frank Sinatra was a partial owner. The Rat Pack showed up regularly. And somehow, this place also hosted one of the biggest music festivals of 1969.

I’ve been hoping for this since 2021 — Convention Hall is finally saved
After decades of decline, Asbury Park's 1929 Convention Hall complex is being transformed into a year-round arts destination.

Bass Pro Sayreville targets late September opening, officials say
A new hub for outdoor enthusiasts is rising in Sayreville, bringing the thrill of fishing and hiking gear right to your backyard.

I saw this coming — Strathmere’s free beach is officially no more
Free beach days are ending in Strathmere. The township is banking on forty-five dollar seasonal tags to help pay for upkeep and that hefty replenishment debt.

When your neighbor won’t stop picking fights, the whole block feels it
Wildwood has hotels named the Quebec, the Royal Canadian, and the Fleur-de-lis. Those names tell you everything about how deep the Canada connection runs at the Jersey Shore.

New Jersey’s ‘flock you’ pushback: A revolt against Flock cameras
A Change.org petition is asking New Jersey leaders to put rules around license plate reader cameras before the technology spreads any further across the state.

Two people died a block from my old school — I still can’t believe it
A stolen car taken from Longport ended up at a Mays Landing intersection Saturday morning, and the consequences were devastating for two families.
