Beach replenishment is futile — so why must we keep doing it?
New Jersey's beach towns are not just pretty. They drive nearly $51 billion in visitor spending and support more than half a million jobs statewide.
Long Branch
Stabbed in the head, NJ officer fought on to save a woman
This Long Branch cop was badly wounded — but he saved her life
Long Branch officer stabbed while saving woman
A Long Branch cop tackled a knife-wielding man to save a woman's life early Saturday. The officer was stabbed in the head during the arrest.
Another Shore town, another police department that got ahead of trouble
North Wildwood had every officer on duty the Fourth of July weekend — and still, some moments slipped through the cracks in ways that left residents talking.
NJ police are getting ahead of pop-up parties — and it’s working
A fresh approach to community safety is taking shape along the coast, and families are rejoicing. It's all about timely action and strong police presence.
After NJ chaotic pop-ups, lawmakers differ on how to handle teens
With new laws on the books to discourage NJ public teen chaos, other lawmakers want to focus on the lack of third spaces for safe socializing in public.
You had 7,800 things to say about NJ’s teen disruption problem
Picture this: a once-peaceful carnival disrupted by rowdy teenagers. This growing trend is raising eyebrows and prompting serious conversations about accountability in our town.
Carnivals canceled, boardwalks locked down — NJ can’t have nice things
The recent rise in youth mischief has a ripple effect, stirring up debates about parenting and community responsibility—we're all feeling the impact.
More horses than people on the Wildwood boardwalk — and it worked
A foggy Memorial Day weekend brought an unexpected peace to the Jersey Shore, giving locals a moment to breathe.
Girls abused by Long Branch, NJ teacher settle for $3.7M
A local school district settles for millions, shedding light on the dark experiences of young survivors.