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.
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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.
Pier Village pop-up party ends in arrests, most from North Jersey
Hundreds of young party-goers caused chaos at Pier Village leading to an emergency curfew in Long Branch Tuesday night.
Long Branch locks down Pier Village after chaotic teen takeover
Long Branch enforces an 8 p.m. curfew Tuesday night after a chaotic gathering of teens in Pier Village.
From dirt bikes to Pier Village — NJ has a parent problem
Remember when reckless teen antics came with a hefty dose of accountability? Times have changed, and the reasons behind it are pretty eye-opening.
Fighting, cars jumped, curfew at 8 — and Memorial Day hasn’t even started
When beach vibes meet rowdy crowds, even the warmest evenings can take an unexpected dive into chaos.
Long Branch nonprofit leads powerful push for accessible beaches
Moceans Center for Independent Living is hosting its Annual Beach Bash later this month to help bring beach access to everyone including those with disabilities.