First, a sad but fond farewell to our rock star Pope Francis. Here’s hoping his grassroots holiness and dedication to equality carry over to his successor – announced when white smoke next arises from ...

DESTRUCTION: According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the wildfire, which started in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in Barnegat Township, had burned 3,200 acres and was 5% contained as ...

In an 8-0 vote last week, the Harvey Cedars Land Use Board denied an application by the owners of Azzurri Italian Cucina to expand their horizons by establishing a restaurant, Harvey Cedars House, at ...

The Long Beach Island of 1950 would be almost completely unrecognizable today. Few institutions remain, but a familiar face stands strong against the picturesque backdrop of Manahawkin Bay: Howard’s ...

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It’s that time of year again, with welcome warmer weather, spring break and, of course, the Easter Bunny. Woohoo! But not only at Easter but other times of the year – Halloween, Christmas, etc. – our ...

At last Thursday’s meeting of the land use board meeting in Harvey Cedars, I witnessed a missed chance for the north end of the Island. Experienced restaurant entrepreneurs had proposed converting the ...

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State since 2013, died Monday, April 21. As requested in his will, he is to be buried in an unadorned tomb at the ...

Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey’s Ben Wurst recently announced some exciting news for osprey watchers: Duke, who has long occupied a nest in Barnegat Light that is the focus of a CWF ...

On April 16, Harvey Cedars Mayor John M. Imperiale was sworn in to the Ocean County Planning Board. He fills an unexpired term effective until the end of the year. County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi ...

Any New Jersey resident who watches a fair amount of television knows that the 2025 gubernatorial election is heating up because the political advertisements are starting to pile up before the June 10 ...

For as long as anyone can reasonably remember, maintaining and operating most of New Jersey’s beaches have been equally divided among all beachgoers via the purchase of a badge. But that could all ...