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Clock Is Ticking On NJ Rock Star's Controversial Cafe
The JBJ Soul Foundation Pop-Up cafe at the Ocean County Library could shut down in January, and urges the public to buy more meals to help.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Ocean County Homelessness
Toms River|News|
Ordinance Would Bar People From Sheltering In Toms River Parking Garage
The new proposed ordinance comes in the wake of wrangling over groups of homeless people staying in the town's garage during a heat wave.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Deadline Arrives For Homeless To Remove Belongings From Toms River Parking Garage
Toms River gave a group of homeless people 48 hours to remove their belongings. No one has said where they might go.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Toms River Homeless Forced From Downtown As Heat Index Soars Over 100
As officials warn of dangerously high temps, people who have been taking shelter downtown are being forced to move with few options.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Monthly Barbecues Beginning At JBJ Soul Kitchen In Toms River
The barbecue events do not require tickets or reservations and will include live entertainment, the organization said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Church's Homeless Shelter Proposal Decided By Toms River Zoning Board
Christ Episcopal Church had applied to build a 949-square-foot addition on its outreach center to host 17 beds year-round for the homeless.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Church Eminent Domain Ordinance Vote Postponed In Toms River
Mayor Dan Rodrick says the postponement gives the town time to talk with the owners of the four properties targeted in the ordinance.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Voices For The Voiceless Rally Spotlights Homeless Issue In Ocean Co.
Advocates aim to remind Toms River politicians that those who are homeless are human beings, in the wake of recent Toms River controversies.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Church Eminent Domain Threatens 'Sacred Ground', Toms River Man Says
Turning Christ Episcopal Church into a recreation site would disrupt a memorial garden and loved ones honored there, a Toms River man says.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Toms River Takes 1st Step In Eminent Domain Against Church
Supporters of Christ Episcopal Church filled the Toms River council meeting to oppose it. The church diocese leaders say they will fight.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Eminent Domain Takeover Planned For Toms River Church
Christ Episcopal Church has been seeking to open a homeless shelter. Mayor Dan Rodrick says he would make the property a recreation area.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Toms River Mayor Weighs Legal Action Vs. Nonprofits Over Homeless
Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick said he is exploring action against nonprofits he says have dumped people in the area, creating problems.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Ocean County 'Dumping' Homeless In Toms River, Mayor Reiterates
Mayor Daniel Rodrick insists Ocean County officials are exaggerating the homelessness issue and are making downtown unsafe in the process.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River|News|
Bon Jovi, Wife Push Back On Toms River Mayor's 'Soup Kitchen' Claim
The couple who head JBJ Soul Foundation responded to comments Mayor Daniel Rodrick made regarding homeless in downtown Toms River.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
