NJ's Coronavirus Deaths Surpass 1,500, Murphy Moves Primary NJ's Coronavirus Deaths Surpass 1,500, Murphy Moves Primary
NJ's Coronavirus Deaths Surpass 1,500, Murphy Moves Primary New Jersey's primary election will be moved from Tuesday June 2 until Tuesday July 7, Gov. Phil Murphy announced at Wednesday's briefing, noting an additional 3,088 new positive cases had been reported. The state has recorded 47,437 positive cases of COVID-19, Murphy said. Another 275 state residents have died of coronavirus, bringing New Jersey's total deaths to 1,504, Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday. "It is still increasing,'' Murphy said. "We need to tighten rather than loosen (restrictions). Sadly, fatalities are continuing to spike." Murphy also announced new executive order…
VIDEO: Belmar Police Write 25 Tickets At Muscle Car 'Meet-Up' VIDEO: Belmar Police Write 25 Tickets At Muscle Car 'Meet-Up'
Video: Belmar Police Write 25 Tickets At Muscle Car 'Meet-Up'  When dozens of car drivers "showed off" in front of the fans in Belmar, police responded by ticketing at least 25 motorists for violations -- including parking tickets. Monday night’s car meet was the second impromptu event this year in Belmar.  Videos and photos shows hundreds of attendees and dozens of cars crowded around the 7-Eleven on Ocean Avenue at the beach, with cars bumping up and down and burning tire rubber. In January, a similar car meet-up drew a large police presence and tickets were written for violations of local and motor-vehicle laws. A sports car "meet-up" on Ocea…
10 Most Popular Jersey Shore Bars 10 Most Popular Jersey Shore Bars
10 Most Popular Jersey Shore Bars Is it the wings? The atmosphere? The super cheap drinks? Everyone's got a favorite bar for every occasion. Here are the most popular bars down the Jersey Shore. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant: Rooney’s features both a top and bottom-level deck with plenty of ocean views. 100 Ocean Ave N., Long Branch Margarita flight from Rooney's in Long BranchRooney's Oceanfront Restaurant via Facebook Wonder Bar: Wonder Bar is renowned particul…
MTV Crime Series Examines Belmar Bridge Murder MTV Crime Series Examines Belmar Bridge Murder
MTV Crime Series Examines Belmar Bridge Murder MTV aired an episode of its "True Life Crime" series that explored the murder of Sarah Stern, whose body was thrown off a bridge in Monmouth County. Dometi Pongo investigated the December 2016 death of Sarah Stern, a teenager whose car was found abandoned on a bridge overlooking Shark River, leaving police to suspect a suicide. The episode included interviews with Stern's father, Michael Stern, as well as Stern's teachers and a student who helped police crack the case.  The student, Anthony Curry, was friends with McAtasney and was able to record McAtasney's confession to her murder w…
10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Monmouth County 10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Monmouth County
10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Monmouth County Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings in Monmouth County? Here are 10 places you can try today. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. Federici's: The Federici family has been serving up thin-crust pizza and "unsurpassed" hospitality for the better part of a century, now with locations in Belmar, F…
Arrest Made In Hit-Run That Seriously Injured Westfield Woman Arrest Made In Hit-Run That Seriously Injured Westfield Woman
Arrest Made In Hit-Run That Seriously Injured Westfield Woman A Belmar man has been arrested for allegedly leaving the scene after he struck a Westfield woman with his vehicle earlier this year, crushing her lower body and causing other serious injuries, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.  Michael J. Spivak, 30, was charged with aggravated assault, endangering an injured victim, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault by auto in connection with the June 1 incident.  Carly Friedman was walking with a group around 1:30 a.m. in Belmar when authorities say Spivak struck her and a friend at E Street near 15th Avenue.…