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We often get some negative news when it comes to schools, but this time it's a very positive report on education here in the Garden State. According to a new survey 2016 survey by Wallethub. The new data shows New Jersey schools ranking 2nd in the nation! ...

First let me say I'm a fan of AMC 's the Walking Dead. I know the characters and their stories and really like the show, I tune in every episode. That being said I have two children who are both in college and young adults ... so I am a former "child" parent. I a...

An investigation into the incident found two children who were approached by the woman in the green car, one of who said the driver asked for them to assist in the search.

Your support is essential to us - it enables us to staff our Agency with case managers who are educated and experienced in social work, counseling and psychology. Our case managers are the backbone of the Big Brothers Big Sisters model, along with the Bigs who volunteer in our programs...

We raised thousands of dollars today at the Ocean County Mall .... Thank You! This will greatly help Children's Miracle Network and Children's Specialized Hospitals in Toms River. Thanks to all the sponsors ... who made this happen!   This is a great fundraiser to help the children of the Jersey Shore and we just want to say THANK YOU! ~ S...

Liza Baker, Vice President and Editorial Director of Scholastic Books, Joined Shawn & Sue to talk about "young" readers and how to motivate and engage kids with books. As Sue mentioned her 9 year old Abby hasn't been bitten by the "reading bug" ... so we...

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Art Exhibition & Auction will take place Thursday, December 3rd from 5 - 7 pm at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on the campus of Ocean County College in Toms River. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ocean County will celebrate the art work of the "littles" .......

When it comes to programs designed to care for children, New Jersey is among the best in the nation in some areas, however, more work still needs to be done.

I had the chance to go and see the children's art work with "Compassionate Toms River" and I must say the kids have done a fantastic job! Their assignment was to create an art piece that depicts their idea of what "compassion" is ...

Summer is here and your looking for some fun for your kids .... well the Ocean County Library has a fun time ...The Ocean County Library will host the duo “Presley and Melody” for a family-friendly, interactive concert based around America’s heroes at four branches in July. Thr...