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On Thursday, Photographer Craig Matthews and I went On The Road to the quiet beach community of Harvey Cedars. I interviewed Police Chief Robert Burnaford and Lifeguard Captain Randy Townsend. If you don't know Chief Burnaford by name, you might…

RIO GRANDE — Four people were arrested on drug possession and disorderly persons charges Wednesday, following the search of a Rio Grande motel, police said.

Beaches in Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean counties will remain open even in the event of a state shutdown, which Gov. Phil Murphy told his cabinet to start making preparations for.

Atlantic County has turned over evidence to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office accusing employees inside its Welfare Office of giving out aid to people who did not qualify for it, county Executive Dennis Levinson said Thursday.

TRENTON — The Assembly on Thursday approved legislation prohibiting the marriage or civil union of anyone under the age of 18 in New Jersey.

Resorts Casino and Hotel will host a talk next month discussing the past, present and future of gaming in Atlantic City.

Barnegat Bay Blitz, an annual event that invites locals to help cleanup the watershed, will take place Friday.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Thursday kicks off its 36th annual festival, which has been an event since the church's founding.

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP — State Police say the body of a college student who went missing last month has been found near a marsh area in southern New Jersey.