Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens
In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…
Man charged in fatal Atlantic City shooting outside Shore Park apartments
An Atlantic City man has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred last month on the sidewalk outside a city apartment complex. Kelsey Smith, 37, was arrested…
NYPD seeks suspect in two Manhattan sexual assault cases
The New York City Police Department is searching for a man wanted in connection with two reported sexual abuse incidents that occurred over consecutive nights in Manhattan’s 1st Precinct area. The first…
East Flatbush Gang Takedown Ends with Multiple Arrests
Seven alleged members of the 8-Trey Crips gang have been indicted in Brooklyn on charges ranging from attempted murder to weapons possession in connection with five separate incidents that took place over…
County Commissioners Extend Toms River Library Soup Kitchen Lease Again
TOMS RIVER — Many of the homeless who were living in a downtown parking garage homeless encampment are gone, and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners has once again extended the lease…
Toms River Homeless Group Behind Parking Garage Shelter Scour the Woods for New Clients
TOMS RIVER — Days after officials cleared homeless individuals from a downtown parking garage and placed them in housing, a local nonprofit resumed efforts to locate unsheltered residents elsewhere in the area.…
Three puppies found abandoned near Allaire Park as Monmouth SPCA seeks information
WALL TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County SPCA is asking for the public’s help after three puppies were found abandoned near Allaire State Park over the weekend in poor condition. The puppies were…
Trenton Dems Let Life in Prison Bill for Teen Murders Stall in Legislature
TRENTON — A proposed New Jersey law that would mandate life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted of murdering a child under the age of 16 has not advanced since its introduction…
Maryland awards $4.6 million in heritage grants to boost local tourism and development
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced more than $4.6 million in matching grant awards through the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to support 91 projects aimed at strengthening local economies through…
Man charged with attempted homicide in West Chester arson that trapped residents
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly setting a fire that trapped residents inside a home on South Matlack Street earlier this week, authorities said.…
Three dead, one injured in Coram from suspected bad batch of narcotics, police warn
CORAM — The Suffolk County Police Department issued a warning Friday after three people died and one person was seriously injured from apparent overdoses tied to a suspected bad batch of narcotics.…
Brooklyn teen last seen leaving home Tuesday reported missing
BROOKLYN — A 16-year-old girl from Brownsville has been reported missing after she was last seen leaving her home on Rockaway Avenue earlier this week, police said. Maria Lassend was last seen…
Driver killed after fleeing attempted traffic stop on moped in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — A 26-year-old man from Elizabeth died early Sunday after fleeing from a police-initiated traffic stop on a motorized scooter, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The incident began…
Pennsylvania man dead in four-vehicle crash on Coastal Highway in Milford
A 71-year-old man was killed Friday morning in a four-vehicle collision on Coastal Highway in Milford, Delaware, according to state police. The crash occurred at approximately 7:33 a.m., when a Chevrolet Tahoe…
Two found dead after boat capsizes off New Haven coast
Two people were found dead Thursday evening after their capsized vessel was located near the west break wall in New Haven Harbor, Connecticut, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The vessel had…
Fishing tournament in Little Egg Harbor to fund Disney Cruise for child with rare condition
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Volunteers from the Southern Ocean County Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation will host their 28th Annual Fishing Tournament on Saturday, raising funds to send a local…
Bergen County juvenile charged after falsely reporting accidental shooting in Elmwood Park
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after authorities determined he accidentally shot himself and falsely reported a drive-by shooting, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Wednesday. On…
Two arrested, one charged in July 4 shooting investigation at North Beach pub
NORTH BEACH, Md. — Detectives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two men and charged a third in connection with a shooting that occurred outside Neptune’s Seafood Pub early on…
Police seek suspect in robbery of elderly woman on Pine Street in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted for robbing an 81-year-old woman in the city’s 9th District late last month. The incident occurred around 11:25…
Frederick responds to Baltimore overdose incident with preparedness efforts and public resources
FREDERICK, Md. — Following a mass overdose event in Baltimore earlier this week, the City of Frederick is coordinating with state and local partners to reinforce preparedness and public safety measures related…
Sunny weekend expected in Toms River with activities open at beach, golf course and pool
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With favorable weather in the forecast, Toms River Township is encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy local outdoor facilities including Ortley Beach, Bey Lea Golf Course, and the…