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Community members donated gifts to over 300 local seniors through Home Instead Senior Care’s “Be a Santa to a Senior” program.
The Hammonton ShopRite sold a lottery ticket that matched the $529,030 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot Wednesday night.
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying an additional person of interest on a surveillance video.
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying an additional person of interest on a surveillance video.
Danielle Passarelli set up a “Letters For Santa” mailbox to boost kids' spirits. She replied to nearly 100 letters and hand-delivered them.
Forecasters placed Galloway under a high wind warning for Christmas Eve and morning.
Severe storms are expected to hit Lacey and possibly cause power outages. Here is what’s expected to happen.
Severe storms are expected to hit Barnegat and Manahawkin and possibly cause power outages. Here is what’s expected to happen.
Severe storms are expected to hit Berkeley and possibly cause power outages. Here is what’s expected to happen.
Severe storms are expected to hit Ocean City and possibly cause power outages. Here is what’s expected to happen.
Berkeley Township officials expect water to return by 5 p.m. Monday.
Peace of Wood, a store that sells work of local artists, spread positivity through virtual art lessons amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Shore Good Donuts will permanently close their Manahawkin store at the end of December.
Captain Ryan Dugan celebrated his retirement Tuesday after serving the Barnegat Township Police Department for nearly 31 years.
The Recreation Department announced the top 15 houses for "Lacey In Lights," the township's annual Christmas light competition.
The owner of Salon Bellissimo invited Santa Claus to pass out candy canes and spread cheer at the salon Friday afternoon.
A GoFundMe campaign is rooting for former First Lady Hillary Clinton to push the button that will demolish the vacant hotel and casino.
Annual Mobile Sport Fishing permits for the North Brigantine Natural Area can now be purchased online.
Annual Mobile Sport Fishing permits for Corson's Inlet State Park can now be purchased online.