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A new nationwide survey analyzing more than 88,000 independent restaurants ranks Salt & Pepper in Atlantic City as the top-rated non-chain eatery in New Jersey.

Last weekend brought a mix of danger and delight for one local gardener—who knew yard work could feel so rewarding yet risky at the same time?

In just a week, over 600 New Jersey workers have received heartbreaking news. Factory closures are reshaping lives in communities we know well.

NJ Transit has reduced the price that World Cup spectators will pay for a train ticket from New York Penn Station to the Meadowlands.

If you love great food and amazing restaurants, here are three suggestions. I love these Jersey Shore restaurants, and I'll always go back to them.

At least three bald eagles from a cluster of sick birds found in one area of Warren County, have been released after being cared for at The Raptor Trust.

Justin McCafferty, a young man with severe autism, died after a terrible fall at the Fort Monmouth Day Program in Oceanport, his grieving family says.

Jude Gill, a beloved young basketball player from Mount Laurel, was struck and killed while walking Sunday night.

We will be drying out, clearing out, and cooling down a bit Thursday, while the Mother's Day Weekend forecast carries mixed news.

Nori's recent ping near the Jersey Shore has beachgoers talking, but the real worries might be those beach blankets taking up too much space.

From classic Jersey diners to local hidden gems, these are the 10 best breakfast spots in Ocean County that locals can’t stop talking about this spring.

Residents are speaking up about the proposed cuts to property tax relief, with a powerful message about keeping financial support intact during tough times.

These are the top stories we're following on NJ 101.5 for Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Caesars Atlantic City is planning a new beach club set to bring DJs, cocktails, cabanas, and ocean views to the Jersey Shore this summer, blending laid-back daytime vibes with nightlife energy.

A domestic dispute escalates into chaos on Front Street, with one man facing serious charges in Warren County.

Charges against the charges against a driver that struck and killed tow truck driver Daniel Ortiz as he assisted a broken down driver on Route 287 were announced Wednesday.

Rutgers University rescinds an invite to CEO Rami Elghandour amid student protests over his views on Israel and Gaza.

This Mother’s Day, support moms who need it most in NJ

RFK Jr.’s health push inspires major fast-food shakeup at Steak ’n Shake

In a heartbreaking turn of events, an 80-year-old crossing guard lost her life helping kids cross the street. The community is reeling from this devastating news.

Joshua Huddy had an issue with authority long before he took up arms against the British during the American Revolution.

A Camden County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after investigators seized meth, cocaine, and cash in a major South Jersey drug trafficking case following a long-term investigation.

A 57-year-old woman faces charges for convincing her mother to transfer nearly $300,000 into a fake trust account.

Just imagine flipping through dusty old albums, where family history meets modern technology — it's an emotional journey worth taking.

What happens when a funeral home meets fine dining? This New Jersey funeral home might be turned into a high-scale restaurant.

A new roller coaster is set to debut at Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant this summer, with a theme that's a nod to America's 250th birthday.

With millions of homes at risk and billions already spent on flooding, a new report finds an urgency for action in New Jersey.

In a shocking twist, two young suspects are facing serious charges after a shooting at a Monmouth County library.

Ted Turner’s legacy as CNN's founder reshaped news media and philanthropy.

A fire in Belleville displaces 50 residents and leads to school closures as officials assess air quality and recovery efforts.

A ride-share driver's solicitation attempts leave Princeton University students uneasy,

Unsettled, damp weather returns to New Jersey Wednesday, although it is not going to be a sloppy, soggy, all-day kind of rain and severe weather is unlikely.

Learn how a shocking clemency case has prompted Trenton lawmakers to try and rein in the governor’s power to pardon and issue clemency.

Can you believe a plain pizza on the boardwalk is now $24? Let’s talk about what’s really cooking behind those prices.

Learn how a decision by Gov. Mikie Sherrill has placed 1.7 million jobs in jeopardy in New Jersey. New rules would virtually eliminate independent contractors.