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…
New Jersey Senators Booker and Kim Oppose Strong Independent Woman Nominated to be U.S. Attorney
Glass ceilings be damned: New Jersey’s “Me Too” Senators slam Trump’s female pick for U.S. Attorney. NEWARK, N.J. — Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker issued a joint statement this week opposing…
Mikie Sherrill Just Blamed Republicans For New Jersey’s 20% Energy Price Spike
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill is criticizing House Republicans for what she calls a “Republican Price Hike Bill,” claiming it would drive up utility costs for New Jersey families already facing…
Toms River Mayor Rodrick Places Downtown Homeless into Housing with State Funds
Toms River, NJ – Mayor Daniel Rodrick has recently taken proactive measures to address homelessness in Downtown Toms River, securing emergency housing vouchers from the State Department of Community Affairs, led by…
Governor Shares Dance With Trans Woman at Drumthwacket Pride Reception
PRINCETON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy hosted his final LGBTQ+ Pride reception at the governor’s residence on Sunday, marking the end of a tradition held throughout his administration and highlighting what he…
Phil Murphy’s Flawed School Funding Formula Sends One Of New Jersey’s Largest Districts Into Bankruptcy
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District is warning of potential summer school cancellations and exploring Chapter 9 bankruptcy as it faces a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, despite increases in…
Ocean County Commissioner Spends Day at the Boardwalk with Murphy’s Trump Hating Attorney General
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace, a Republican, appeared alongside New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, a Democrat and appointee of Gov. Phil Murphy, on the Seaside Heights…
Phil Murphy Says GOP Spending Bill is ‘Betrayal of the American People’
Murphy slams GOP spending bill, urges NJ Republicans to oppose it TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sharply criticized a Republican-backed federal spending bill Wednesday, warning that it would jeopardize…
New Jersey bird feeder ban remains stalled but it’s not dead yet
TRENTON, NJ — A proposed bill to restrict bird feeders during black bear season remains in limbo as lawmakers in Trenton work to reconcile language between Assembly and Senate versions. Bill A360…
Mikie Sherrill urges Republicans to oppose Trump-backed bill
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Rep. Mikie Sherrill is calling on her Republican colleagues in Congress to reject a bill she says would harm New Jersey families, accusing GOP lawmakers of backing the legislation…
Police say a crash led to a weapons arrest after a suspect tried to hide a bag of stolen guns behind a tree.
HARBESON, DE — A 33-year-old Ellendale man was arrested Tuesday morning after crashing a commercial truck and attempting to hide stolen firearms, according to Delaware State Police. Troopers say James Fisher was…
SnapChat: Snapping turtle removed from outside Promenade store in Evesham
EVESHAM TWP., NJ — A snapping turtle caused a brief stir Tuesday morning when it was found in front of the Sunglass Hut at the Promenade shopping center, according to Evesham Township…
Letter: Mayor Rodrick’s Eminent Domain Stragety: A Genuine Plan or a Political Ploy?
Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick’s proposal to seize Christ Episcopal Church’s 10.8-acre downtown property through eminent domain has sparked a heated debate, pitting the township’s vision for recreational development against the church’s…
North Potomac Girl, 14, Missing After Night Disappearance
NORTH POTOMAC, Md. — Authorities are searching for 14-year-old Persia Sasha Lopez, who was reported missing Tuesday night in North Potomac, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. Persia was last seen…
Three Busted in Killing of Akron 15-Year-Old
AKRON, Ohio — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Javion Fort, Akron Police announced Wednesday. An operation coordinated with the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task…
Connecticut Lottery Player Scores $100K in Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. — Ciera W. of Norwalk is celebrating after hitting a $100,000 prize in the Connecticut Lottery’s Cash5 game on July 1, officials confirmed. She purchased the winning ticket at C…
Child Fights for Life After Route 18 Crash in New Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Sabo announced a serious crash Sunday night is under investigation. Police say around 10:15 p.m. on June…
Two killed, three injured in Oxon Hill single-vehicle crash on Indian Head Highway
OXON HILL, Md. — Prince George’s County Police say two people were killed and three others injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night on Indian Head Highway. The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction…
Teen Nabbed After Snatching AirPods on M Street
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 17-year-old from Northwest D.C. was arrested after police say he stole a pair of AirPods from a pedestrian Monday evening, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident…
New Jersey’s No Affordable Housing Plan Doesn’t Care About Your Town’s Problems
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s ambitious plan to address its affordable housing crisis has ignited fierce debate, as a new mandate requires the construction of over 80,000 housing units within the next…
Bronx man charged with murder in fatal June shooting near East 149th Street
BRONX, N.Y. — A 27-year-old Bronx resident has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last month in the South Bronx, police announced. Pedro Cruz, of 235…