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Tragedy prompts Seaside Heights to limit beach access

Mayor says the move is about protecting people after a man drowned Monday night.

School bus companies get failing grade on driver safeguards

State review reveals hundreds of bus companies had not submitted required documentation.

Check for ticks: NJ is seeing more tick-borne Lyme disease

State: 3,842 positive Lyme cases so far in 2025

Battle brewing after EPA eliminates solar funding

NJ lawmakers argue funding for “Solar for All” program cannot legally be clawed back.