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…
Waterford resident hits jackpot on lottery ticket
WATERFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut Lottery player from Waterford, identified as Thayden B., claimed a $20,000 prize after purchasing a winning 20X Cash 9th Edition scratch-off ticket. The ticket was sold at…
Gun-wielding SUV driver opens fire in Glen Burnie
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A driver reported being targeted in a roadside shooting late Tuesday night after a gunman in a black SUV pulled alongside his vehicle and fired a shot, according…
Connecticut scratch-off brings Maine woman big bucks
BIDDEFORD, Maine — A player identified as Abby L. claimed a $50,000 top prize from the Connecticut Lottery’s $50,000 Cashword game, after purchasing her winning ticket at Quik-Pik in Meriden. The win…
Glen Burnie man jumped by four masked robbers at 2 a.m.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A man was assaulted and robbed by four masked individuals during a strong-arm robbery early Tuesday in Glen Burnie, police reported. The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on…
Mansfield VFW player taps into big bingo prize
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A lucky player walked away with a $20,000 prize after playing the Ohio Lottery’s “Pot O’ Gold Bingo” Tap game at VFW Post #3494 in Mansfield this week. The…
Fugitive found hiding in subdivision after hours-long search
NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A 41-year-old man wanted on multiple charges was captured Thursday after fleeing deputies and triggering an hours-long search in the Country Wood Estates Subdivision. Christopher Stanley, wanted out…
Wallingford draw delivers $40K payday to ticket holder
WATERBURY, Conn. — A lucky Connecticut Lottery player claimed a $40,000 Keno prize after purchasing a winning ticket at A & D Package Store in Waterbury, according to results released on Thursday.…
Smash-and-grab suspect seen fleeing Newark streets
NEWARK, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man connected to two overnight vehicle break-ins that occurred between July 6 and July 7 in the city’s South…
Lancaster man hits $1M lottery jackpot
LANCASTER, Ohio — A Lancaster man has claimed a $1 million top prize after purchasing a winning VIP Millions scratch-off ticket, the Ohio Lottery announced Thursday. The winner opted for the $500,000…
Police sergeant arrested in disturbing Carroll County case
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A 20-year veteran of the Montgomery County Department of Police was arrested Thursday by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office on multiple counts of possession of child pornography. Sergeant Mark…
Supreme Court Allows South Seaside Park to Leave Berkeley and Merge with Neighbor to the North
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling allowing the barrier island community of South Seaside Park to deannex from Berkeley Township and annex to…
Feds Raid North Jersey Liquor Warehouse, Twenty Detained
EDISON, N.J. — Federal immigration agents detained 20 people during a raid Tuesday at the Alba Wine & Spirits warehouse in Edison, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed. The operation, conducted…
Findlay store dishes out $50K Powerball surprise
FINDLAY, Ohio — A Powerball ticket purchased in Findlay has earned one local man a $50,000 prize from the June 28 drawing, the Ohio Lottery announced Thursday. The winner, identified as Andrew,…
Van Drew urges Treasury to include casino workers in tax relief for tipped employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) on Thursday pressed the U.S. Department of the Treasury to explicitly include casino workers in the implementation of a new federal tax deduction for…
New Jersey Governor Allocates $900,000 to New York Comsos as 75 School Districts Left Underfunded
PATERSON, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has sparked controversy by allocating $900,000 in state funds to support the New York Cosmos soccer team, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from…
Gun-wielding suspect sparks barricade in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man who allegedly pointed a handgun at another individual early Wednesday in Southeast D.C. was arrested after a brief barricade situation at a nearby residence. The incident occurred…
Teen girl missing after late-night disappearance in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Police are searching for 16-year-old Cayden Grace Ellis, who was last seen around midnight on Friday, July 11, in the 19300 block of Montgomery Village Avenue. Cayden is…
Retiree hits $30K on scratch-off after grocery run
SEVERN, Md. — A routine grocery trip turned into a life-changing moment for a Severn retiree who claimed the first $30,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s new Diamond Bingo 6th Edition…
Scratch-off joy Jessup man grabs $50K in Maryland game
JESSUP, Md. — A longtime Maryland Lottery player from Jessup claimed a $50,000 prize after scratching off a winning $30 Cash is King ticket, officials announced Thursday. The winner, who has been…
Air Force employee pleads guilty to leaking classified defense information on foreign dating site
OMAHA, Neb. — A 64-year-old civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force has pleaded guilty to conspiring to disclose classified national defense information to an individual he believed was a foreign national…