About Jersey Ledger
Jersey Ledger is an independent, locally owned and operated digital news publication dedicated to in-depth coverage of Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore.
Publisher Statement
Jersey Ledger is independently owned and operated. We are not affiliated with any political party, corporation, or media conglomerate. Our editorial decisions are made solely by our newsroom staff based on journalistic merit and community relevance.
Jersey Ledger
21 Main St Suite 2
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Our Mission
We believe New Jersey deserves journalism that goes beyond headlines. Our mission is to provide the context, analysis, and investigative reporting that helps residents understand the forces shaping their community — from Trenton to the Shore, from the pharmaceutical corridors to neighborhood development.
Jersey Ledger launched in 2026 to fill a growing need for local news coverage. As legacy media contracts, we're expanding — investing in the reporters and resources needed to cover a state as dynamic and diverse as New Jersey.
What We Cover
- Politics & Government: State politics, Trenton, local government, elections
- Business & Economy: Pharma, healthcare, labor, development, economic trends
- Shore: Jersey Shore news, beach communities, boardwalk culture, tourism
- Food & Dining: Restaurant openings, reviews, diners, Shore fare
- Arts & Culture: Music, theater, Stone Pony, cultural events
- Real Estate: Housing market, development, zoning, neighborhood change
- People: Profiles of the people making New Jersey interesting
- Environment: Climate, conservation, sustainability issues
Our Standards
Jersey Ledger adheres to professional journalism standards. We verify information before publication, seek comment from all parties in disputes, correct errors promptly, and maintain a clear separation between news reporting and opinion content.
Read our full Editorial Standards for details on our ethics policies, corrections process, and commitment to accuracy.
Contact Us
Have a news tip? Want to share feedback? Reach us at tips@jerseyledger.com or visit our Contact page.
Our Team
Anthony Ferraro
Editor-in-Chief
Anthony Ferraro is the founding editor of Jersey Ledger. A Bergen County lifer with 25 years at the Star-Ledger, he covers breaking news and state politics with the institutional memory and Jersey attitude the Garden State deserves.
Michelle Torres
Senior Reporter, Local News
Michelle Torres covers urban issues, Newark, Jersey City, and local government. A Newark native and Ironbound kid, she spent six years at NJ.com before joining Jersey Ledger.
Raj Patel
Staff Writer, People
Raj Patel profiles the people who make Central Jersey interesting. An Edison resident who grew up when the township became the center of Jersey's South Asian community.
Karen O'Brien
Staff Writer, Business
Karen O'Brien covers New Jersey's economy — pharma, healthcare, logistics, the industries that actually employ people. A Morristown resident with a Rutgers MBA.
Darnell Jackson
Staff Writer, National
Darnell Jackson brings a Jersey lens to national stories — how federal policy hits the state, what the delegation is doing. A Trenton native who covered the statehouse for WHYY.
Jessica Moran
Staff Writer, Entertainment
Jessica Moran covers Shore culture, the music scene, dining, and nightlife. An Asbury Park resident who has seen Springsteen seventeen times.
Luis Vega
Reporter, General Assignment
Luis Vega covers breaking news across North and Central Jersey. A Paterson native and William Paterson journalism grad, bilingual and often first to sources in Spanish-speaking communities.