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…
Bronx Lotto Fever as $31K Prize Hits Local Grocery
BRONX, N.Y. — A lucky Bronx player grabbed a $31,266.50 top prize in Thursday’s Take 5 Evening drawing, New York Lottery officials confirmed. The winning ticket was sold at AL-Rehman Grocery &…
Ticket-Taker Turned Victim in Wild DC Street Robbery
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was arrested Thursday in connection with a broad daylight robbery that targeted a city parking officer on L Street in Northwest, police said. On Wednesday around 3…
Bravo Star Melissa Gorga Survives Major Car Accident
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Melissa Gorga, star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” is recovering after what she described as a “major car accident” this week, sharing details of the frightening ordeal…
Joe Giudice pleads for second chance to visit daughters in U.S.
NEW JERSEY — Former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Joe Giudice, who was deported following a federal prison sentence, took to social media Thursday to appeal directly to former President Donald…
Influencer dad dies weeks after daughter’s birth
NASHVILLE, TN — Tanner Martin, a social media creator known for chronicling his battle with late-stage colorectal cancer, has died at the age of 30 — just five weeks after the birth…
Crime Caught on Cam as DC Suspect Threatens, Escapes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A confrontation over stolen property turned tense Wednesday night when a man threatened a security officer and another person inside a Southeast business before fleeing, according to the Metropolitan…
Camden County Wawa sells $746K lottery ticket
LINDENWOLD, N.J. — A Camden County player claimed a Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of $746,853 on Thursday, marking the New Jersey Lottery game’s second consecutive Thursday jackpot and its 33rd top prize…
Tax White People More: NYC Mayoral Candidate Wants White People to Pay Higher Taxes
NEW YORK, N.Y. — City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani is backing a plan to overhaul New York City’s property tax system by shifting the tax burden from working-class homeowners in the outer boroughs…
Motorcyclist and passenger killed in Philadelphia crash following police attempt to stop stolen bike
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Two people are dead after a high-speed motorcycle crash Wednesday night on Roosevelt Boulevard, just minutes after police attempted to stop the vehicle, which had been reported stolen. The…
One dead, three injured in drive-by shooting in Trenton
TRENTON, N.J. — A 24-year-old man is dead and three others were injured following a drive-by shooting Thursday night on the 100 block of Passaic Street, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s…
Fourth of July Fireworks on the Beach to Kick Off Toms River’s Summer of Family Fun
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River is launching its summer season with a lineup of free, family-friendly events featuring live music, fireworks, and a classic animated movie—all beginning next week. Toms River…
If Florida Can Have Alligator Alley, Why Can’t New Jersey Have the Pinelands Purgatory?
A Case for Pinelands Purgatory in New Jersey New Jersey, the Garden State, is a land of contrasts—bustling urban centers, serene shorelines, and the sprawling, enigmatic Pine Barrens. Yet, despite its diversity…
Friday morning NJ Transit delays blamed on late Amtrak train
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced delays of up to 20 minutes Friday morning after the agency reported rail congestion stemming from a late Amtrak train entering Penn Station New York.…
FBI offers $25,000 reward for migrant fugitive who murdered his wife in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The FBI is seeking the public’s help in locating Miguel Angel Aguilar Ojeda, a fugitive wanted in connection with the 2024 murder of his wife in Philadelphia. Authorities consider…
USDA warns Cranbury officials to halt planned seizure of 175-year old 21-acre historic New Jersey farm
CRANBURY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal warning to the Cranbury Township Council, urging officials to delay action on a proposed plan to seize and redevelop a…
Sherrill says Murphy will campaign for her, highlighting his successes as governor
TRENTON, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill confirmed in an interview that Governor Phil Murphy will campaign on her behalf as she runs for governor, saying his record on school and pension funding…
Murphy increases tax for high-end home sales in new budget
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has approved changes to New Jersey’s real estate transfer fee, increasing the so-called “mansion tax” on high-value property sales as part of the state’s new budget.…
Back to Back Shootings Blocks Away From New Jersey Statehouse Leave 1 Dead, 7 Injured
TRENTON, N.J. — At least seven people were shot in two separate incidents in Trenton’s West Ward on Thursday, with one confirmed fatality, according to the Trenton Police Department. The shootings took…
Clerk’s reminder nets woman $50K in lottery win
COLUMBIA, MD — A Howard County woman walked away with a $50,000 top prize from a Mosaic Money scratch-off ticket after nearly skipping her regular Lottery purchase during a routine visit to…
Wilkes-Barre man found with paraphernalia during arrest
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A man was taken into custody late Wednesday night after officers discovered he had an outstanding warrant and was carrying drug paraphernalia. At approximately 11:48 p.m., officers patrolling the…