Weather 89° Partly cloudy with scattered strong storms developing during the afternoon. Damaging winds with some storms. Chance of rain 40%.
Severe thunderstorms could hit New Jersey with heavy rain on Sunday and Monday. A flood watch has been issued and high winds could cause additional power
- Trump: I would like to congratulate Freedom 250, a Great White House Commission, and Pyrotecnico, on producing the Most Spectacular Fireworks Show I have ever seen, and I’ve seen them all. Congratulations on a job well done! President DONALD J. TRUMP
- 8:00pm Severe weather:Flood watch issued for entire state with multiple rounds of fierce thunderstorms in forecast
More than 65K without power with more severe thunderstorms ahead today
- Satmar rebbe aRav Aaron heads to Hatlaam
New Hampshire for summer vacation.
- Following the completion of this afternoon's F-IFA World Cup match between Brazil and Norway at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, a bomb threat was phoned into Secaucus Police regarding an explosive device at the stadium
- Trump: GET SMART REPUBLICANS, IF YOU DON'T, YOU WON'T BE IN OFFICE FOR LONG!"
President Trump is renewing his push to end the Senate filibuster, saying Republicans should act before Democrats have the opportunity to do so if they return to power. Trump argued that failing to act could have long-term political consequences for the GOP.
- Lalewood Shomrim distributing generators for those who need due to the storm
-A seaplane made a hard landing and went down in the East River near FDR Drive in Manhattan, officials said. FDNY crews transported all occupants safely to shore, with no immediate reports of serious injuries.
2pm Lakewood Affected
331 of 37,021 (< 1%
Estimated Time of Restoration
07/08/2026 11:30 PM
- Expect heavy traffic today in the GSP Jersey shore area.
- Ocean county park and Shanandoa are closed due to fallen trees & fire.(submitted)
Updated: POSPPONED TO LATER DATE DUE TO WEATHER
Lakewood fireworks show: Weather permitting rain in forecast this evening.
America 250: Tonight Lakewood Township to Host Un “Drones and Fireworks” Independence Day Celebration at Lake Carasaljo viewable from both North and South Lake Drives.Sunday July 5th. Drone Show will begin at 8:45 pm; and lead into the fireworks show at approximately 9:00 pm.
- Giyus: Sharp opinion of the Treasury against a Basic Law for Torah study. "Restoring the allowances will prevent going out to work, which will severely harm growth and the welfare of all citizens, and will force the state to raise direct taxes by 16% in the future"
- The Israeli Outreach Center and Moon Night Org are hosting a lecture in Lakewood by attorney Moshe Cohen-Eliya, a participant on Israel's Channel 14 program The Patriots, on "Media and the Social Struggle in Israel." The event will take place on Sunday, July 5, at 8:45 p.m. at 978 River Ave., Lakewood, with separate seating and a $35 admission fee. Registration is required.
- President Donald Trump used a speech at Mount Rushmore National Memorial ahead of Independence Day to warn that communism threatens American freedom and the Constitution. He urged Americans to uphold the ideals of the Founding Fathers, calling communism the opposite of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" and stating that communist regimes caused about 100 million deaths in the 20th century."
- Giyus: After years in which the gezeiras giyus and the arrests of yeshiva bochurim received little or no coverage in the U.S. frum newspapers, those publications have begun⁰ reporting on these developments over the past few weeks. This shift comes as the number of arrests has increased significantly, with reports indicating that approximately 50 yeshiva bochurim were in military custody over Shabbos.
- The Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) recently closed on a $4.9 million loan with the New Jersey Water Bank to construct a public sanitary sewer conveyance system in the Old Pine Acres neighborhood of Lakewood Township. The project will allow existing homeowners in the neighborhood to connect to the public sanitary sewer system and eliminate reliance on individual septic systems and septic fields.
- A coalition of Roshei Yeshiva has introduced new summer camp standards aimed at strengthening the Torah atmosphere. The guidelines include a ban on cell phones for 9th–11th graders, a zero-tolerance alcohol policy for campers and staff, and stricter standards for camp programming, trips, and entertainment. Participating camps have agreed to follow the guidelines, and yeshivos may discourage attendance at camps that do not comply
Maintain a true Torah atmosphere: Programming, trips, concerts, and kumzitzes should reflect Torah values. Destinations should be carefully vetted, performers and music should meet high standards of ruchniyus, and disco or colored lights are prohibited.
- Crust Co. Pizza in West long Branch now under JSOR hashgacha
- Thousands of residents across Lakewood were left without power over Shabbos after a record-breaking heat wave placed heavy demand on the electrical grid and powerful storm winds knocked out electricity just as Shabbos began. Many families spent most of Shabbos without power and were unable to prepare in advance or enjoy hot meals. While some remained in their homes despite the difficult conditions, others were welcomed by neighbors and relatives with electricity for meals and sleeping accommodations. Because the outages occurred with little warning shortly before Shabbos, many families had no opportunity to make alternative arrangements in advance
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