TRENTON, NJ -- NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli today, during the governor's COVID-19 press briefing, warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a twin-demic,” ...

NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey school districts, this week will mark the first day of class. 

While all have prepared — opting for in-person, remote or a hybrid of the two — new coronavirus cases are to be expected, state officials said Tuesday. 

“We have all the public health protocols and procedures in place to safeguard our children, our educators, ...

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – The number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases in Ocean County increased by seven percent from the beginning of August according to the Ocean County Health Department. A total of 11,151 individuals came back with positive COVID-19 test results since the county health department began keeping a record.

Over two percent of the population in four Ocean County communities ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND - A global pandemic couldn't stop people from enjoying the lovely beaches of Long Beach Island this summer.

Labor Day has passed but don't expect to summer to sizzle out too soon.  

There will be more people here in September primarily because there are many home owners will stay put here on LBI and work remotely from home. 

Here is the current ...

TRENTON, NJ — Marking the milestone of six months since the confirmation of the first coronavirus case in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy kicked off the holiday weekend by signing an Executive Order to allow for the resumption of indoor dining, albeit at 25 percent capacity. The order also allows for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses to open, limited to 25 percent ...

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SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – The start of the 2020/2021 school year is a novel change and has created its share of wide-ranged anxiety.  One ...

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY — The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce has been working with consumers and the business community to assist with a safe reopening and summer season. With the fall approaching, the 106-year business organization is taking their popular Women in Business series outdoors to resume in person events. The September 29 meeting will take place at Sassafras ...

LBI Region, NJ - This year the Southern Ocean County Chamber joins the US Small Business Administration in celebrating National Small Business online with a series of virtual conferences running from Tuesday, September 22 at 1 pm through Thursday, September 24. This year's National Small Business Week activities will include numerous educational panels providing retooling and innovative ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION —  The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce has been working with consumers and the business community to assist with a safe reopening and summer season. With the fall approaching, the 106 year business organization is taking their popular Women in Business series outdoors to resume in person events. The September 29 meeting will take place at ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A chilling video shows four men emerging from a car with guns drawn and unleashing a hail of bullets that left two dead and six injured early Sunday morning.

In the video provided to TAPinto New Brunswick, the shooters can be seen emerging from the four-door sedan with hoods pulled down in front of their faces. They open fire in the direction of 32 Delafield Street, ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — When Livingston sisters Victoria and Lauren Belcuore saw a young woman sitting at the edge of a bridge in Seaside at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, they did not hesitate to pull over—risking their own safety until they successfully convinced her not to jump.

In an essay written about the incident, Lauren, a senior at Livingston High School, ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - The fatal shooting of 36-year-old Jermaine Lewis of Barnegat is under active investigation, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Elizabeth Police Department Chief Giacomo Sacca and Director Earl Graves jointly announced Friday.

Shortly after 11 p.m. on September 1, members of the Elizabeth Police Department responded to the 600 block of Marshall Street and ...

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SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – The start of the 2020/2021 school year is a novel change and has created its share of wide-ranged anxiety.  One ...

County colleges say any reduction in state support will mean losses for students and workers and will hamper the economic recovery

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New Jersey’s county colleges say they can be an ...

TRENTON, NJ – More than half the public school districts and private schools that are working with the state on drafting their reopening plans will start the school year with a hybrid model of in-person and remote learning, officials said Wednesday.

Gov. Phil Murphy said 434 school districts will be using the hybrid model, 242 will start with all-remote instruction, 68 will utilize ...

BARNEGAT, NJ – The name of the initiative actually speaks for itself. Barnegat’s Communities that Care (CTC) a coalition of local groups that share a common goal. Their emphasis is on promoting positive youth development while coordinating their efforts.

Representatives from twelve different sectors make up the CTC community board. These range from the governing body, the schools, ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — When Livingston sisters Victoria and Lauren Belcuore saw a young woman sitting at the edge of a bridge in Seaside at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, they did not hesitate to pull over—risking their own safety until they successfully convinced her not to jump.

In an essay written about the incident, Lauren, a senior at Livingston High School, ...

STAFFORD — Closed due to coronavirus, MVC is back with massive delays and a call by Gov. Phil Murphy to make some things more expensive

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Lawmakers grilled the head of the ...

TRENTON, NJ -- NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli today, during the governor's COVID-19 press briefing, warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a twin-demic,” ...

LBI Region, NJ - This year the Southern Ocean County Chamber joins the US Small Business Administration in celebrating National Small Business online with a series of virtual conferences running from Tuesday, September 22 at 1 pm through Thursday, September 24. This year's National Small Business Week activities will include numerous educational panels providing retooling and innovative ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – NJSIAA (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association), the governing body for high school sports in New Jersey, has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the NFL. The organization will host a two-day, virtual diversity, bias, and cultural competence workshop for football game officials. The two-day session’s goal is to increase awareness ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Labor Day weekend has just passed in Southern Ocean County, and many vacationers are heading home. The fishing however, continues to be red-hot with action good in the bay, in the surf, and for boaters in the ocean.

The head-boat “Miss Beach Haven” has been scoring well for its anglers on the inshore artificial reefs. Max the first mate, reports ...

TRENTON – The Division of Highway Traffic Safety is celebrating milestone anniversaries of New Jersey's nationally acclaimed teen driver laws. In a recent press release issued by the Office of the Attorney General the state recognized successes by launching "Stick to It" campaign.  

As crashes involving teen drivers continue to trend downward in New ...

NEW JERSEY — Less than two months from Election Day, Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday said a new website will allow New Jersey residents to register to vote and track their mail-in ballot all while on the go or from the comfort of their home.

“This online form is safe and secure, and can be accessed anywhere – whether from a library computer or your smartphone,” Gov. Phil ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND — A potentially record-breaking boat rally took place on Saturday at the Jersey Shore. Saturday’s Jersey Shore parade began at 9:30 a.m. in Toms River. According to a Facebook post promoting the event, the parade split into different groups, with one ending at Morrison’s Marina in Beach Haven.  One group of boaters headed north of Toms River and the ...

Postage, drop boxes and PPE will add to the tab for an election to be held nearly entirely through the mail.

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November general election is going to cost millions more than usual, in large ...