What do you think? Were Jersey drivers "born under a bad sign," or are we given a bad rap? trib.al/XBKuo24

Also in this week's news: "Taco Tuesday" trademark beef; more near-shore shark sightings off the Shore; lawsuit in fall at beach bar. trib.al/BVx44IN

Check out the latest homes on the market in and near the Barnegat-Manahawkin area. trib.al/ceuvLmk

The travel media company Far and Wide recently ranked the 100 best towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. trib.al/wIHKjrN

The victim was swimming near a floating dock at a waterfront residence at the time of the crash, state police said. trib.al/sbwn5db

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/gZh8t3P

An isolated tornado could also form during the severe thunderstorms, which are forecast to arrive Monday evening and linger into Tuesday. trib.al/iuZNVZB

The Prime Video documentary "Kelce" follows the Eagles captain and All-Pro center over the 2022-23 season. It will be available Sept. 12. trib.al/IHSTvZD

One New Jersey borough has typical home values upwards of $3.5 million. See which ZIP codes top $1 million based on Zillow data: trib.al/dfiFGvx

This Sayreville War Memorial High School graduate and a Brookdale community college student drowned while saving his brother and cousin: trib.al/nZhYHol

The free, fun-filled evening of fishing at Manahawkin Lake falls on Aug. 28 this year. trib.al/4mikCxQ

A large section of Sayreville lost electric power Saturday after none other than a bird dropped a fish on a transformer. trib.al/dAC3zSu

Nestlé USA said it's recalling some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough products that could be contaminated with wood. trib.al/dyOTG79

A weekly roundup of homes now on the market in the Barnegat-Manahawkin area. trib.al/CzSpbef

Officials said items found near the explosion site were "consistent with the production of commercial grade fireworks." Four people died. trib.al/m7TV5Lc

Trump said he will present an "irrefutable report" on his claims of 2020 election fraud in Georgia during a news conference Aug. 21. trib.al/IIl1Sac

Strong storms are expected to impact the state again Tuesday afternoon and into the evening, according to forecasters. See the latest info: trib.al/cNFHuY2

Parents in Barnegat and Manahawkin can mark the first day of school coming later this summer. trib.al/sQ6AJqh

Officials cited 27 Boston Market locations in NJ for failure to pay minimum wage, failure to pay earned sick leave, and other violations. trib.al/MEGQLK1

Homelessness has steadily increased in Ocean County since 2020, and more people are unsheltered in 2023. Find the latest data here: trib.al/02hLKvZ