T.R. Island Neighborhood Celebrates Independence Day With Lt. Governor

The Normandy Beach neighborhood, split between Brick and Toms River townships, held its annual Independence Day flag rising ceremony Tuesday on...

Christie Defends Beach Visit, Saying He Didn’t Want to Disappoint His Kids

Gov. Chris Christie on Monday night defended his visit to the governor’s seasonal residence on Island Beach State Park, which was...

Island Beach State Park to Reopen Tuesday; Budget Deal in Place

All state parks, including Island Beach State Park, will reopen Tuesday, as a state budget deal has been hatched, Shorebeat has...

N.J. Government Shutdown: Island Beach State Park Closed; Here’s What Else is Open and Shut Down

Beachgoers looking to spend a long Independence Day weekend at Island Beach State Park will be out of luck, at least...

N.J. State Police, Coast Guard Will Step up Drunk Boating Enforcement This Weekend

As the July 4 holiday approaches, the U.S. Coast Guard and N.J. State Police will partner in what is being called...

Beachwood Man Arrested for Child Porn Possession

A Beachwood man was the subject of an investigation by local, county and federal agencies that resulted in his being charged...

6 More Lakewood Residents Arrested in $673K Welfare Fraud

Two days after eight Lakewood residents, including a rabbi, were arrested over alleged abuses of the social welfare system, six more...

Developer Proposes 141 Unit Apartment Complex, Shopping Center in Toms River

A developer has submitted plans to Toms River officials, seeking permission to build a nine-building, 141 unit apartment complex, plus about...

T.R. School Officials Take on N.J. Senator Sweeney Over $3.3M Funding Cut

Toms River Regional school officials came out swinging Tuesday over an editorial sent to several New Jersey newspaper by state Sen....

Mobile Map Can Steer Boaters Away From Sensitive Areas of Barnegat Bay

The state Department of Environmental Protection has developed a map that can be accessed on a desktop or mobile device, allowing...