Weather: 96° ncreasing clouds with thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Storms could contain damaging winds. Chance of rain 60%. heat index feels like feels like 101°
There is a possible risk of severe weather today. Wind is the greatest threat.
- 5:00 pm A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect. Prepare to take shelter if necessary. Today's outlook: There is a possible risk of severe weather.
- The Ocean county Library Lakewood Branch will be closing at 5pm today July 8th due to maintenance.
- Lakewood Police statement 5 days later:
The Lakewood Police Department is aware of the public concern and recent media reports regarding a July 3rd incident that has shaken trust within our community.
We recognize the seriousness of these concerns and the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability. While we are limited in what we can share at this time due to an active internal affairs investigation, we want to reassure the public that this matter is being taken with the utmost seriousness and is being investigated thoroughly and objectively in accordance with established protocols.
We ask for the community’s patience as we allow the process to properly unfold.
We remain committed to transparency, to accountability, and most importantly to the trust of those we serve.
Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith #264, CPM. PMP
Investigations Commander & Media Relations
- Amazon Prime day today through July 11
Walmart also has deal from today to July 13
- Lakewood planning board meeting today July 8 at 6PM watch live stream Here see agenda Here on the agenda
Mesivta of Central Jersey Chestnut Street, Florence Street Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision a to create 10 lots
- United Airlines to Resume Flights to Israel starting on July 21.
-Texas floods death toll at 104 including the loss of 27 campers and counselors from camp mystic.
- Jackson: Cedar Swamp Road will be closed to thru-traffic beginning Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., for a road improvement project expected to last between 45 and 60 days. The closure will remain in effect 24 hours a day until all work is completed.The affected section runs between the West Veterans Highway/Bennetts Mills Road intersection and the East and West Commodore Boulevard intersection. While local traffic will still be permitted to access driveways and businesses, through-traffic will not be allowed. Multiple detour routes will be posted and vary depending on travel direction and destination.
- BMG has purchased the property at 651 7th Street, which was under construction for a Bais Hatavshil and shul. Apparently, the previous owners decided to sell it
-Fundraiser launched to family of freed youngerman here
- After nearly 20 years, the TSA is ending the shoe removal policy, allowing passengers to keep shoes on in all screening lanes starting Sunday, per an internal memo.
This change applies to airports like New York's LaGuardia, Baltimore/Washington International, Fort Lauderdale International and Los Angeles International.
President Trump is expected to attend Sunday's Club World Cup final at MetLife stadium in New Jersey, a senior administration official tells
- IRS says that churches and other houses of worship can now endorse candidates from the pulpit -- granting them an exemption from a 70 year-old ban on politicking by tax-exempt groups.(NYT)
- Trump: As per letters sent to various countries yesterday, in addition to letters that will be sent today, tomorrow, and for the next short period of time, TARIFFS WILL START BEING PAID ON AUGUST 1, 2025. There has been no change to this date, and there will be no change. In other words, all money will be due and payable starting AUGUST 1, 2025 - No extensions will be granted. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
- Lakewood Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller and Manchester Township Council President Roxanne Conniff were both landed lucrative jobs and placed in new positions within Ocean county. Both are allies of Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore. Conniff, was appointed as a community service aide with the county, earning $85,000 annually. Miller was hired as a private clerk for the administration office at an hourly rate that would pay him roughly $72,000 annually.(SNN)
- Jackson shul Nachlas Avos under the leadership of Rabbi Mordechai Hirsch and Eich Roberts was granted approval by planning board.
- Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein recently wrote that eating Shabbos foods during the week, especially cholent, a dish traditionally prepared for Shabbos day is inappropriate and undermines the honor due to Shabbos Kodesh. “Cholent is a dish created specifically for Shabbos. Therefore, it is very appropriate to refrain from eating it on weekdays, in order to properly honor Shabbos with this special dish. Especially since it is not considered a healthy food, and only the sanctity of Shabbos imbues it with blessing and delight, as well as protection for the one who eats it.”
- A Lakewood restaurant proprietor posted this We’re thinking of putting up this sign at my restaurant. "For parties of 7 or more a minimum spend of $300 is required we appreciate your understanding"
In a facebook post they explained It’s not that we don’t love big groups…
We just don’t love when big groups order one hummus, three waters, and camp out till closing Real talk: Is this fair? Too much? Totally reasonable?
Would this stop you from booking a table? Or do you actually expect policies like this in 2025? people have opinions — let’s hear ’em .
