Townsquare Staff
The 2018 Polar Bear Plunge is underway at Seaside Heights
Last year about 7,000 swimmers took to the icy waters to help raise more than $1.9 million for Special Olympics NJ — a record haul.
NJ has the highest property taxes — Is that news to you?
Data released by the Murphy administration shows the average property tax levy went up in 2017 to $8,690 from $8,549 in 2016.
NJ women — and men — return for women’s march anniversary
Hundreds of women and men in New Jersey participated in worldwide marches in support of women's rights.
Killer babysitter from Toms River thinks her punishment is too harsh
Michelle Heale was convicted on aggravated manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child after a child she was watching died.
Walmart giving raises and bonuses to employees after tax reform
Walmart and Sam's Club will offer a starting salary of $11 an hour while giving existing employees a cash bonus of up to $1,000.
Christie pardons sex worker, drug users, ex-cop before Christmas
The pardon of former Mount Olive officer Ryan Eastridge was one of ten announced Friday by Christie's office.
Murphy calls NJ Transit a ‘national disgrace’
Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti served for more than 20 years at New Jersey's DOT, including nearly 12 years as deputy executive director before going to Florida.
NJ man’s crazy holiday light display has neighbors glowing mad
Thomas Apruzzi's Christmas light display earned him a spot on a national television show and has brought throngs of locals to his quiet street.
Ben McAdoo, Jerry Reese fired in Giants housecleaning
The team is facing a losing season after making the playoffs last year during McAdoo's first season as coach.
NJ streets that are sort of named for Chris Christie already
From Goaway to Wits End Drive, we've been living with the governor's spirit in our streets for years.
Only 1 congressman from NJ voted for GOP tax overhaul plan
New Jersey would be one of the states hardest hit by the tax bill, critics have pointed out, because it would limit the ability of taxpayers to deduct state income, sales and property taxes from their federal income taxes.
Young woman a ‘missing person’ after vanishing into ocean at Point Pleasant Beach
Authorities have identified her as Zuzana Oravcova, 24.