The Berkeley Times

09/09/2026

A memorial honoring Charlie Kirk will be held September 10 at VFW Post 8867 in Brick, featuring speakers, live music, food trucks and a candlelight vigil. 🕯️🇺🇸 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/brick/charlie-kirk-memorial-planned-in-brick/

09/09/2026

⚖️ A developer is suing Toms River over its handling of the downtown waterfront redevelopment plan, alleging the township violated its civil rights. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/builder-sues-toms-river-over-downtown-redevelopment/

09/09/2026

🚨 An Ocean County man has been charged with murder after authorities accused him of killing his wife inside their home. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/ocean-county-man-charged-with-murder-in-wifes-death/

09/09/2026

🚔 Police say a Brick driver reached 73 mph in a school zone, nearly hit two crossing guards and fled through backyards.
https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/brick/driver-accused-of-speeding-through-brick-school-zone/

09/08/2026

Major Parkway upgrades could reshape interchanges 80 through 83 in Ocean County. 🚗 A public hearing is set for September 16 in Toms River. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/garden-state-parkway-expansion-plans-head-to-public-hearing/

09/08/2026

🚨 A Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated arson following a structure fire on Delaware Trail, authorities said. 🔥 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/ocean-county-man-charged-with-arson-pros1/

09/08/2026

🇺🇸 Twenty-five years later, an Ocean County community will honor the lives lost on 9/11 through powerful firsthand stories from survivors, responders and recovery workers. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/hear-9-11-stories-from-those-who-lived-them-in-ocean-county/

09/08/2026

🚣 From Cape May Lighthouse to the Statue of Liberty! Two former lifeguards raised over $13,000 for coastal preservation and scholarships. 🌊🗽

JERSEY SHORE — Ryan Fisher and Kyle Rumaker completed a demanding rowing expedition along the Jersey Shore, traveling from the Cape May Lighthouse to the Statue of Liberty while raising money for coastal preservation and a lifeguard scholarship. The pair generated more than $13,000 in donations du...

09/07/2026

Today is Labor Day. Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. (Photo by Kylie Monica)

09/06/2026

😮 “NO BENNYS” AT THE JERSEY SHORE? 🌊🏖️

This homemade sign was spotted near Route 9 and Gunning River Road in Barnegat. Do you find the term “Benny” offensive, or is it simply part of Jersey Shore culture? 🤔

While summer visitors bring traffic and crowds, they also support local restaurants, shops, and jobs that power the Shore economy. 💵

What do you think: funny, offensive or fair? Sound off in the comments! 👇

📸 Photo by Stacey Christine, who spotted the sign but did not put it up.