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Police Are Investigating Reports of a Child Being Placed In Trunk
Police are investigating a report of a woman being seen placing a child in her car trunk
What Are Those Black Hoses on New Jersey Roads?
Picture this: you're cruising down the road, jamming to your favorite tunes on the radio, when you spot what seems like a black hose sprawled across the street. Sometimes, there's a whole group of these hoses lying out there. As you roll over them, you hear this thump-thump sound, and you're on your way to your destination...
Residents Describe the Jersey Shore in One Word
The Jersey Shore is paradise and a place of powerful attractions. Boardwalks, casinos and 'shorelicious' fun!
2023: Top Baby Names in New Jersey
Find out which are the most popular baby names this year with Names.org.
Do our NJ Restaurants Pass the Inspectors Test?
Unsatisfactory restaurant ratings can be a cause for alarm, but most local eateries are in compliance with state health codes. Check out the latest health inspection reports for Monmouth and Ocean County here.
Two New Jersey Cities Rank Among Top 100 Best for Video Gamers
Check this out: New Jersey just scored big in the gaming world! One of our cities has snagged a spot among the top 15 gaming cities. If you're into games like Minecraft, Hitman 3, or Call of Duty, you want to live in one of these places. The Privacy Journal recently spilled the beans on the best gaming cities.
New Jersey is One of the Least Friendly States According to Touri
Hey, what are they talkin' about? Screw the tourists, what do they know, right? Okay, why am I rantin'?
Don't Bother Trying to Donate These Items to New Jersey Goodwill
Don't Bother Trying to Donate These Items to New Jersey Goodwill
We are currently in the midst of a cleaning and reorganizing initiative here at the radio station. We got new people in the office and changed things around. As we did that, we found stuff we don't need anymore...
Where New Jerseyans Would Rather Live
We decided to have some fun by asking our social media followers a quirky question: "If New Jerseyans didn't reside in the Garden State, where would we dream of living?"
Before we explore the responses we received, which ranged from idyllic Aruba getaways, in which I can picture endless sunshine, pristine beaches, and a lifestyle that's more "one happy island" than "shore
New Jersey's Childcare Costs Soar: Where Does It Rank?
For parents, it's no secret that raising children can come with a hefty price tag. And with the Federal childcare assistance provided under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 expired at the end of September, the financial burden for many families is even more significant...