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Garden State Parkway backed up for 15 miles after portion buckles in New Jersey
A portion of the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey buckled Tuesday night, forcing emergency repairs that led to major delays.Officials say a "pavement heave" occurred in the southbound lanes in Toms River, causing southbound traffic to be backed up for up to 15 miles in Ocean and Monmouth counties.Heaving happens when moisture trapped under asphalt is subjected to extreme temperatures.They said it could take several hours, but many of the delays cleared up late Tuesday.Officials with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority said the GSP was repaired and reopened by 10 p.m.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Heatwave Highlights Ocean County’s Homeless Crisis
TOMS RIVER – As Ocean County sweltered in a heat wave, the plight of the county’s homeless population remains a “hot” topic of concern. While many residents seek relief in air-conditioned homes, others struggle to find shelter from the brutal sun. The Toms River Housing and Homeless Coalition, a collaborative group of faith-based The post Heatwave Highlights Ocean County’s Homeless Crisis appeared first on Jersey Shore Online.
Brick Summerfest Begins July 4 With Concert, Fireworks; Shuttle Buses Will Be Running
Brick’s annual Summerfest celebration begins on Thursday – Independence Day in 2024 – with plenty of food, friends, and fireworks to enjoy. Summerfest begins at 6:30 p.m. at Windward Beach Park off Princeton Avenue, with a performance by Super Trans Am, which performs pop and classic rock hits from the 1970s as a “tribute to the decade.” The concert, as usual, is followed by fireworks which can be seen from the park and beach, as well as from boats in the Metedeconk River.
Two Jersey Shore beaches under fecal bacteria advisories on Wednesday, July 3
High levels of fecal bacteria were discovered at two beaches in Ocean County this week, according to the Ocean County Health Department. High levels of enterococcus and E. coli were found in water samples collected at beaches in Stafford and Beachwood. Health officials use the bacteria, which are common in the intestines and excrement of humans and animals, to indicate whether water contains other pathogens that are likely to cause illness.
NJ shore town enforcing huge fine for parents of uncooperative teens
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — This Ocean County borough is taking its 10 p.m. curfew seriously, starting now. Ahead of July 4, the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department is warning residents on Facebook that it'll be enforcing several ordinances regarding the "ongoing issue of unaccompanied juveniles in town." And it's...
Toms River OKs first synagogue under rules brought about by federal government pressure
TOMS RIVER - The first new Orthodox Jewish synagogue, or shul, in Toms River has been approved by the township's Board of Adjustment, which voted last week to legitimize the operations of Khal Bnei Yisuschur in North Dover. This is the first shul to be approved in Toms River since...
Toms River school board must decide big cuts — teachers, sports, activities on the line
TOMS RIVER - The Toms River Regional school board will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. July 3 to vote on an tentative 2024-2025 budget made more complicated by a loss of state education aid. Superintendent Mike Citta said the meeting was scheduled for July 3 because New Jersey requires that school budgets be submitted to the county superintendent's office by July 5. The meeting will be held at the auditorium in Toms River High School...
A New Ice Cream Shop Opening in New Jersey
There's nothing better on a warm summer night than going out for ice cream with the family. Those are some of my favorite summertime memories. Even with the line wrapped around the corner, you'll wait because it's time spent together and you know the ice cream will be worth the wait.
It was 54 years ago when music saved Asbury Park
It has been said that music can be a cure-all for many things — a respite from a difficult day, a bad break up or just a conduit to chill out. Never was music so important and instrumental in helping an entire community rise from the ashes of what would be one of the worst moments in New Jersey history.
Public Info Session on Traders Cove Dredging, Marshland Project to be Held in Brick
A project that will dredge the area beneath the slips at Traders Cove Marina, the municipal marina owned by Brick Township, is set to begin later this year, mated with a marshland restoration project in partnership with the state and the federal Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Officials announced this week that an information session on the projects will be offered later this month.
Brick’s Expanding Dialysis Transport Program Has Provided 595 Runs So Far
In its first year, Brick Township’s unique dialysis transportation program has provided over 595 rides, representing a lifeline for senior citizens in need of a ride to their appointments. Now, the program is confirmed to be expanding. Despite the number of runs undertaken by two designated buses, the need...
Adopt These 5 Adorable Pets in Ocean County Today
Adopt These 5 Adorable Pets in Ocean County Today — These adorable pets are only some of the animals that are available for adoption in Ocean County. Please contact the shelters located throughout Ocean County with any inquires. There are two locations in Ocean County, one in Manahawkin and...
Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls
Lawmakers introduced a package of public safety bills after police say a community event in South Jersey devolved into chaos. The post Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Mike Arnone, seven-term assemblyman, dies at 91
Dr. Michael J. Arnone, an affable dentist from Red Bank who served more than fourteen years as a Republican assemblyman from Monmouth County, died on July 1. He was 91. Arnone chaired the Assembly Local Government and Housing Committee. He played a role in rolling back Gov. Jim Florio’s $2.8 billion tax increase after the GOP took control of the legislature in 1991, advocated for consolidated municipal services for small towns, and pushed for a constitutional amendment to permit a two-tiered property tax rate in urban areas. He was a staunch supporter of Monmouth County’s horse racing industry. He was a sponsor of Megan’s Law.
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