The administration of Mayor Dan Rodrick is seeking to make good on plans to revive a themed “seaport” district in downtown Toms River, beginning with a project to install about 70 jet-ski ports at Huddy Park and build a dock that will allow boaters to access restaurants and businesses downtown. The jet-ski ports will be… Keep Reading
New Jersey has basically ruined breakfast foods for me, so thanks a lot for that. What I mean by that is that breakfast foods in New Jersey are so good that any time I get my “usual” when I travel, it pales in comparison and just leaves me disappointed. In Jersey, my usual is a… Keep Reading
The 2024 winter season has brought a great amount of attention to the migratory seal population at the Jersey Shore, but recently in Lavallette, a less common visitor found himself in need of assistance on the beach. According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, based in Brigantine, the center received a call about a very… Keep Reading
When people think of Toms River, a boardwalk is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. After all, the boardwalk is across the Mathis Bridge in Seaside Heights. However, any longtime Toms River resident knows we do have a boardwalk of our own. In Ortley Beach. The Ortley boardwalk is the responsibility of Toms… Keep Reading
For seven months, Jacqueline Czarnecki spent each Saturday training for the Miss Dominican Republic of New Jersey pageant. She took etiquette classes, participated in community service projects, shopped for gowns and shared her personal story as best as she could. In last Saturday’s finale, the 31-year-old Toms River resident received a crown as a top-10… Keep Reading
A Toms River teacher has been awarded a grant to support her science classroom and instruction from the Society for Science. Jessica Kurtz, a biology teacher at Toms River High School East, is one of 41 teachers honored for the 2023-24 school year by the society, a nonprofit that aims to advance STEM education and… Keep Reading
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 20-27, 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 Music, Theatre,… Keep Reading
The township’s planning board recently memorialized its decision to grant approval to a local entrepreneur seeking to open a Bed and Breakfast in a historic home in Downtown Toms River. The home, located at 801 Main Street, was built in 1888, according to deed records registered at the Ocean County Clerk’s office. The B&B would… Keep Reading
We had a very nice 36th Annual United States Super 8 Film + DV Festival over the last two days although the in-person screening on Saturday was cancelled due to a major snowstorm that hit Central Jersey. Luckily folks could still see the program online. Attendance was good and it looks like we will break… Keep Reading
It’s a story that marries gastronomy with generosity, where the humble yet universally adored dish of pizza becomes the centerpiece of a grand charitable effort. The upcoming Jersey Shore Pizza War, set to unfold on April 8 at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Toms River, New Jersey, isn’t just another culinary competition. It’s… Keep Reading
