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Husband slams public shaming of mayor charged with DWI with child
Mayor Gina LaPlaca still holds the office and is due to preside over a meeting where she could be a topic of discussion as her husband continues to defend her following charges of driving under the influence while her 2-year-old son was in the car.

Biggest NJ layoffs 2025: Novartis, Walmart, Geodis lead the pack
In the first quarter of 2025, New Jersey employers announced over 3,000 layoffs, alone.

NJ man gets 65 years in prison for shooting at ShopRite
An Orange Township man has been sentenced to 65 years behind bars for fatally shooting another man outside of a Shoprite in East Orange in 2022.

Fear and mass resignations in town where mayor appointed hitman
More than half of Englishtown's elected officials have resigned in protest of a mayor they say is consolidating power and demanding only "yes men."

Latest online scam targets former shoppers of bankrupt store
Scammers have pounced on the news Joann Fabrics declaring bankruptcy and moving to close all of their physical stores.

Sea Hear Now festival 2025 in Asbury Park with Blink 182, Hozier
The oceanfront music, art and surf festival has announced its dates and lineup for a seventh year in 2025.

Joint funeral for Toms River couple killed in crash is Friday
Kiley Anne Armstrong, 21, and Evan Fiore were crossing Route 37 at Route 166 on their way home from a New Jersey Devils game when they were struck by a sedan driven by an unlicensed underage driver.

Baby dies after being left inside minivan, NJ officials say
An infant found "in distress" inside a parked minivan Tuesday afternoon later died, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer.

NJ airline is offering free checked bags on flights this summer
A popular airline in New Jersey plans to offer free checked bags on flights this summer to help rebound customers move away from Southwest Airlines.

Atlantic City will have an airshow this summer after all
The Visit Atlantic City Soar & Shore Festival will take place Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16.