These Monmouth County High Schools Named Among NJ's Best In New U.S. News Rankings These Monmouth County High Schools Named Among NJ's Best In New U.S. News Rankings These Monmouth County High Schools Named Among NJ's Best In New U.S. News Rankings
These Monmouth County High Schools Named Among NJ's Best In New U.S. News Rankings These Are New Jersey's 30 Best High Schools, New U.S. News Ranking Says U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-27 list of the best high schools in the country, ranking nearly 18,000 public schools across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. In New Jersey, 30 schools cracked the top 500 nationally, with several landing among the best 100 in the country (scroll down to see the top 30 best high schools in the Garden State). U.S. News reviewed more than 27,000 public high schools and ranked nearly 18,000 for its 2026-27 list. Schools were scored on six factors: college readiness, whi…
New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate
New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate A new website is helping drivers see whether their license plate has been searched in Flock Safety's controversial surveillance system. HaveIBeenFlocked.com says it has compiled data on nearly 242 million unique searches involving more than 4.6 million plates. The records range between December 2021 and July 2026. According to the website, the data comes from audit logs released through Freedom of Information Act requests and Flock-provided transparency portals. "The dataset is incomplete," the website says on its FAQ page. "Few governments provide easy access to these …
Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash
Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Safety is making major changes to how it stores data as nationwide privacy concerns rise over the controversial surveillance cameras. The company announced the updates in a blog post on Thursday, Aug. 13. Flock says it will cut its recommended default retention period for automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data from 30 to seven days. The changes also include new safeguards that Flock says will prevent law enforcement from misusing data. Flock will require agencies to use a system that flags unusual searches, automatically locks some users out pending review…
Undercover 'Cops In The Crosswalk' Operation Nets 38 Stops In NJ Town Undercover 'Cops In The Crosswalk' Operation Nets 38 Stops In NJ Town Undercover 'Cops In The Crosswalk' Operation Nets 38 Stops In NJ Town
Undercover 'Cops In The Crosswalk' Operation Nets 38 Stops In NJ Town Drivers in one Jersey Shore town were put to the test, and dozens got caught. Long Beach Township police officers posed as pedestrians in crosswalks on Tuesday, Aug. 4, waiting to see whether approaching motorists would stop, the department said (click here to watch). The aptly named "Cops in the Crosswalk" detail was conducted by the department's Traffic Safety Unit to improve pedestrian safety, police said. When a driver failed to stop for an officer crossing in a designated crosswalk, a marked patrol vehicle was waiting to make the traffic stop, police said. The four-hour operation…
NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…
These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate
These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…
NJ Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show NJ Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show NJ Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show
NJ Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show A Pilates instructor and single mom from Bergen County is putting her heart on the line for a reality TV star with a reputation for being a "walking red flag." Sammy Gotay, 29, an Upper Saddle River native who now appears to live in Boca Raton, FL, is one of 20 women picked to date Harry Jowsey on Netflix's "Let's Marry Harry." Jowsey, 29, of Queensland, Australia, is known from Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle" and has a reputation as a womanizer. One contestant on his new show calls him a "walking red flag." But this time, Jowsey's goal is marriage — once and forever. The show follows J…
Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly
Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly Shawn Stimmel, a Wildwood police officer who spent more than two decades serving the community, has died suddenly, the department announced on Saturday, Aug. 8. Stimmel began his career with the Wildwood Police Department in 2001, serving in the Patrol Division, Community Policing/Bike Unit and Field Training Unit. He also worked as a school resource officer in the Wildwood School District. A lifelong resident of the Wildwoods, Stimmel owned Bill's Getty and, as a youngster, worked at Schumann's Restaurant. "Shawn was always the officer who could bring a smile and/or a heavy laugher t…
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Some people spend a lifetime lifting others up. Now, a Maryland family is hoping the favor comes back around. The call for help starts in Hagerstown, where Gina Gabianelli has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her cousin, nationally recognized comic book artist Andy Fish, who was diagnosed with two rare blood cancers and is preparing for a life-saving stem-cell transplant. Fish, a father of three and longtime Massachusetts resident, has spent nearly three decades building a career as a professional artist, writer and educator.  His work has appeared in Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, War…
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies Two beagles are making history after scientists said they created the first genetically edited dogs without the major protein responsible for most canine allergies. New York-based Kindred Companion Sciences unveiled the two female dogs named Alfie and Bailey on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The beagles were born in September 2024 after researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to eliminate Can f 1, the primary dog allergen.  Kindred's findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in The CRISPR Journal. The company said researchers didn't detect Can f 1 prote…
Future Of NJ Nudist Resort Revealed: Realtors Bare All After $1.35M Sale Future Of NJ Nudist Resort Revealed: Realtors Bare All After $1.35M Sale Future Of NJ Nudist Resort Revealed: Realtors Bare All After $1.35M Sale
Future Of NJ Nudist Resort Revealed: Realtors Bare All After $1.35M Sale A former North Jersey nudist resort that closed in 2024 has sold — and the realtors are baring all to celebrate the deal. The 35-acre former Goodland Country Club property at 50 Drakestown Rd. in Mount Olive changed hands after being listed for $2.9 million. Last month, it closed for $1.35 million, according to Coldwell Banker Realty listing agents Jessica Craig and Michele Blinn-Barreiro.  The buyers are local entrepreneurs with plans to transform the longtime clothing-optional resort into a wellness, health, and spa retreat, Craig and Blinn-Barreiro tell Daily Voice. "We'r…
Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' NJSIAA For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' NJSIAA For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' NJSIAA For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl
Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' Njsiaa For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Anthony Knox is no longer a four-time state champion in New Jersey. The wrestler saw his fourth title stripped by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association earlier this month for his involvement in a brawl last year that resulted in criminal charges. “We do not come to this conclusion lightly and understand that some may disagree with our revocation of the title won by Knox,” the NJSIAA wrote in a statement announcing its decision. “Athletics teach sportsmanship, cooperation and respect for others. Knox did not demonstrate those qualities at the tournament on Feb. 22, 2025.&…