TOMS RIVER, NJ – Tired of the usual Dunkin, McCafe and Starbucks Coffee? A new coffee house opened today in Toms River near the border of Brick Township. Spire Coffee House in the Shoppes at Hooper in Toms River opened their door today to much fanfare, including dollar drinks all day long. The business if… Keep Reading
Lavett Ballard’s studio is tucked away in a former classroom at the Kennedy Center, which was previously a high school. Up a set of stairs, Ballard’s second-floor studio is filled with some of her finished work and artwork in progress. Paint, cutouts, wood, wooden fences, wiring — it’s all there. There are telltale signs with… Keep Reading
I am always happy to bring you news of new businesses here at the Jersey Shore. Let’s face it, whether it’s a locally-owned business or a national brand, these businesses mean jobs for local residents and services for our local communities as well. So any new businesses are a good addition to our local economy… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Chick-fil-A, a beloved brand all across New Jersey where people line up in lines sometimes as long as a football field has announced they’re dipping their toes into vegan cuisine. Last Monday, the company rolled out the Chick-fil-A Cauliflower Sandwich. Right now, it’s only in a test area that includes Denver,… Keep Reading
It is cold, maybe not as cold as some New Jersey winters, but it’s still cold. These restaurants will make you feel good that you actually got out and enjoyed a night out. These are warm and cozy, the atmosphere that we absolutely need right now. Most of these spectacular restaurants I have been to.… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) boys and girls track and field teams both excelled in the North 1, Group IV State Sectional Championships in Toms River, where the boys came away with two sectional champions and a second-place finish overall with 64 team points, and the girls came away with one sectional… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ (OCEAN)–Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today announced Toms River Fire District No. 1 will receive $508,256 in federal funds to help recruit and retain volunteers as part of the federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The Fire District oversees six of the township’s nine fire stations. “The vitality of Toms River’s… Keep Reading
Back in the late 1800s as industry made inventive strides in making it easier to live in this country, there were two guys from Jersey, by way of Norway, who would take on a feat of stamina, a feat of strength and perseverance without the help of any new-fangled equipment, just themselves and an oak… Keep Reading
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys and girls indoor track-and-field teams, under head coach Terry Iavarone, enjoyed solid performances at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 state Championships at the Bennett Center in Toms River on Friday, Feb. 10. The boys team took ninth place overall… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Richard Boccio’s eyes lit up and he smiled, rubbing his hands together like he was about to sample an exquisite dish. “She’s fearless,” he said, looking across the table at his wife, Joanne. “I love to go on adventures,” she said, a smile spreading across her face. The Toms River couple,… Keep Reading
