Monmouth/Ocean News

Kelly Ripa's witty sarcasm and charm. JBJ's talent and good looks. Your holiday celebrations could be a bit more lively and eventful if these stars native to the Garden State showed up.

The USPS has announced some new technology to the public that will allegedly get our packages where they need to go faster in 2022.

Every year, without fail we have to get a tree. I don't mean setting up an artificial tree or getting one of those pre-cut live trees either, I mean I have to go to a tree farm, and cut down my own Christmas tree. It's something that my family has been doing since before I was born, and it's a tradition that I'm proud to carry on with my wife in our house.

Like it or not, rats are everywhere; cities, parks, subway terminals, basements, and yes, even at the Jersey Shore. But just because you see one of these squeaky rodents doesn't mean you necessarily have an infestation.

If you do find yourself in need of medical attention, you should be comforted to know that New Jersey has some of the best hospitals in the country. I'm not just saying that out of Jersey pride or anything either, there's actual evidence to this claim!

Now that I'm living at the Jersey Shore it's a whole new environment to get used to, and I'm curious about what to expect. Exactly how bitter cold does it get? Is snow super common? Do people drive like animals in bad weather? What should I expect? What should I prepare for?

My mom urged me not to hang Christmas lights or any other decorations in Lavallette. Do you agree with her reasoning?

You know those red reusable cups that Starbucks gives out every year at the start of the holiday season? You might have a harder time getting one this year. Here's why:

Calling all Christmas movie lovers -- we have found your dream job.

New Jersey: we've had some good wins for the Powerball. But a majority of the time, the major jackpots wins are not in the Garden State. Let's try and fix that.

The space in front of you is empty and it is 10X easier to just pull forward. But is it illegal....

Back in 2003, Boston started the transformation of putting all their main highways underground. See the final result and should it be done in New Jersey.