Tropical storm system in Atlantic could dampen Memorial Day in N.J.
System near Florida could develop into a tropical storm this weekend, potentially bringing steady rain to N.J., forecasters say. Forecasters are keeping a close eye on a storm system that is swirling...
View Article2016 hurricane season could be more active than in recent years
Experts say there's lots of uncertainty, but even a normal hurricane season would be more active than the past three years. Climate experts from the U.S. Climate Prediction Center are expecting a...
View ArticleSea Bright ends free beachfront parking
Business owners had objected to paid parking but borough officials say they think they worked out a compromise SEA BRIGHT -- It just got more expensive to shop, eat or go to the beach in downtown Sea...
View ArticleN.J. attorney indicted for falsely accusing detective, officials say
An attorney in Hopewell has been indicted for allegedly falsely incriminating a detective in the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Gavel and blind justice for online use on October, 9, 2013. Ed...
View ArticleJersey Shore beachgoers get head start on holiday weekend (PHOTOS)
Crowds flocked to the Jersey Shore on Friday to get an early start on Memorial Day weekend. Visitors flocked to the Jersey Shore's beaches and boardwalk on Friday, as thousands of beachgoers got a...
View ArticlePopular Shore seafood shop damaged in fire
No one was hurt in the blaze at Belford Seafood Co-op, police said. BELFORD -- Fire broke out at the Belford Seafood Co-op early Friday night as Shore communities braced for the oncoming crowds headed...
View ArticleFood truck frenzy: Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival at Monmouth Park this...
A staggering 50 food trucks will be at the Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival at Monmouth Park this weekend. The Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival, formerly known as the Jersey Shore Food Truck Wars, was...
View ArticleBeachgoers jump into summer at the Jersey Shore (PHOTOS)
Visitors flocked to the Jersey Shore on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. LONG BRANCH - Continued sunny skies and temperatures above the 80-degree mark brought thousands of visitors to the Jersey...
View ArticlePopular N.J. seafood shop opens after firefighters contain blaze
About 65 firefighters responded to the call Friday MIDDLETOWN -- Firefighters contained a blaze at a popular shore seafood shop before flames could spread to other nearby structures in the township's...
View ArticleAs the weather heats up, so does crime at the Jersey Shore
As populations swell during the summer, they also bring crime to the Jersey Shore. Most of it involves petty offenses, fueled by underage drinking. But nearly all shore towns say they hire seasonal...
View ArticleWATCH: Do N.J. beachgoers support a smoking ban?
The state Legislature passed a bill that would prohibit smoking and vaping on all beaches across New Jersey. Watch video ASBURY PARK -- The summer season is ramping up, and some beachgoers are...
View ArticleSmall fire at Holmdel High under investigation
Fire was spotted on the roof around 1 p.m. HOLMDEL -- No one was hurt and there was no damage to the interior when a fire broke out at Holmdel High School Sunday afternoon, police said. Fire was seen...
View ArticleRainy weather forcing several towns to cancel Memorial Day parades
Steady rain with the possibility of thunderstorms in the forecast for Monday Several communities across the state have cancelled scheduled parades in honor of Memorial Day Monday due to rainy weather...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: May 30, 2016
Dogs and cats hoping for homes in northern and central New Jersey. Kitten season has begun, and rescue groups and shelters throughout New Jersey are dealing with the annual influx of felines. No cat...
View ArticleMemorial Day weather: When will the rain end?
Memorial Day will be a washout for much of New Jersey. Memorial Day will be a washout for much of New Jersey, but there could be a few periods of dry weather throughout the day, according to the...
View ArticleLive results: Last chance to vote in Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll showdown
More than 38,000 votes have been cast. Voting ends Monday night. New Jersey sure takes its homegrown pig products seriously. It's been more than four days since we began our Taylor ham vs. Pork Roll...
View ArticleFollowing Hurricane Sandy washout, a lakehouse is turned into a red-hot beauty
You can visit this Spring Lake residence on June 2 as part of the Spring Lake Historical Society House Tour N.J. Home Makeover is a new feature on NJ.com. To submit your renovation for consideration,...
View ArticleSoggy, foggy Memorial Day caps busy weekend for the Shore (PHOTOS)
Rainy and chilly weather conditions weren't enough to keep visitors away from the Jersey Shore's beaches and boardwalks on Memorial Day. With the remnants of a tropical depression lingering along the...
View ArticleN.J. therapy program leaves 'Hoof Prints on the Heart'
Those who have been around horses for years know that they leave hoof prints on the heart, but now individuals working through personal and emotional challenges will learn what horses can do for...
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