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Owners of a termite and pest control business branched out to create a unique museum where humans and bugs can co-exist in a kind of ‘Insectropolis.
The facility has kids crawling in for a closer look at incredible critters.
In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, the Toms River Police Department is celebrating the crucial role of their Police & Fire Dispatchers. These professionals work tirelessly around the clock, providing a vital link between the community and emergency services.
The department praises these dispatchers for their professionalism and dedication, emphasizing their role as the backbone of the emergency response system. Chief Mitchell Little expressed deep gratitude, stating, “They are literally our first line of defense in a crisis and we could not operate without them.” Sergeant Daniel Ruiz also acknowledged their sacrifices, noting their commitment to creating a safer world.
It is one of our great New Jersey “things”, the classic “Jersey Diner”. Even though the first diner in America opened in 1872 and was NOT in Jersey (Rhode Island) it has become a “Jersey Thang”. According to Only In Your State, the oldest diner in New Jersey is in Bergen County. The Dumont Crystal Diner reportedly opened in 1925. Next year it will celebrate its 100th anniversary.
I recently went out to eat for breakfast at a local diner here in New Jersey (Stafford Diner) and of course, it was delicious. Nothing beats a Jersey diner! From the classic design and look to the menu and the coffee, a trip to a Jersey diner is truly a piece of “Americana”. As you can see I went with the classic breakfast combo and it was spot on. As we had breakfast I thought “Where would you at home say is the best diner here at the Jersey Shore?” So I took the question to social media and you answered the question.
The Toms River Township Government is excited to announce the opening of Netty’s Sweets, a new candy store located at 53 Main Street. Council President Craig Coleman participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony and presented a special proclamation to celebrate the store’s opening.
Netty’s Sweets offers a delightful array of handmade confections, including chocolates, fudge, caramels, and more. Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the store to indulge in these sweet treats.
Toms River Recreation will host a Marine Science Camp at Shelter Cove Beach this summer, designed for students in grades K-8.
The camp offers a unique educational experience, including live marine animals, scientific sampling, hands-on experiments, and new lessons on topics such as Beluga Whales, Marine Reptiles, and Bioacoustics.
Who Won The Jersey Shore Pizza War? Keep reading to find out.
Last night I was happy to attend the maiden voyage of the Jersey Shore Pizza War Competition.
The event took place Monday April 8, 2024 at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center on Route 37 in Toms River. Hosted by my long-time friend, chef Umberto Turelli, owner of Toms River restaurant, Zi Marie’s Original Pizzeria Trattoria.
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from April 9-16, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Music, Theatre, Comedy, Dance, Film, Community, Event Listings.
Thursday, April 11 – bergenPAC presents Tower of Power. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) — Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Tower of Power – 56th Anniversary Tour on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:00pm. For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music.
Mary Rice’s hectic lifestyle, filled with work, pursuing a second master’s degree, participating in 5K events, and capturing picturesque beach scenes, went to a halt in January 2018 when she was struck by a sudden, agonizing pain in her face.
Living in Toms River, New Jersey, at the time, Mary, then 38, found herself grappling with hundreds of daily “electric zaps” on the left side of her face and forehead, confused by their origin. Eventually diagnosed with atypical facial pain and a variant of trigeminal neuralgia—a relentless chronic pain condition—Mary was forced to stop working and seek disability benefits.
There are so many great places you can go to satisfy your sweet tooth.
We have the BEST ice cream shops and bakeries right here in New Jersey.
There’s no shortage of delicious cupcakes, pies, cakes, cookies, and donuts.
The April 8 total solar eclipse is almost here. While we’re not among some 32 million Americans living in the path of totality, we won’t miss out on the celestial sensation.
In the United States, the path of totality extends from Texas to Maine, but each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon slips between our bright star and Earth.
In Toms River, the moon will cover about 87.1 percent of the sun at the peak of the eclipse, according to a NASA map that is searchable by ZIP code.
