We asked you to tell us which New Jersey sandwich place made the best in the area. The votes are in and so are the results. New Jersey is home to some of the best sandwich and sub shops in America, so choosing the top ones is no easy task. That is why we went… Keep Reading
Lisa Maratto, a distinguished educator from Toms River High School East, has been honored with the “Teacher Who Rocks” award by local radio stations 95.9 WRAT-FM and 100.1 WJRZ-FM. This prestigious recognition highlights her exceptional contributions to education and her impact on students. Nominated by Principal Erin Anders, Marotto has dedicated 40 years to the… Keep Reading
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
If you’re ever tempted to run away and join the circus, one Shore woman surely can provide some tips. Brick native Ashley Budinick is the performance director of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which is coming to New Jersey for the first time since 2017. It’s at Prudential Center in Newark through Sunday. The show… 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
