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…
Beatdown on Lansing Street ends in teen, two adults charged
UTICA, N.Y. — A man was beaten and robbed by a group he had just met up with in the area of Lansing Street and Nichols Street on Wednesday, prompting a swift…
Horoscope leads Laurel woman to $50K lottery win
LAUREL, Md. — A retired business owner from Laurel scored a $50,000 top prize in Maryland’s Pick 5 game after playing a number combination inspired by her daily horoscope. The longtime Maryland…
Ocean County allocates $2.1M for Phase II renovations at Juvenile Detention Center
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-21, authorizing $2.1 million in capital funding for Phase II renovations at the Juvenile Detention Center in Toms River.…
Loud music sparks savage stabbing in Maryland
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly storming into a bedroom and repeatedly stabbing another resident during a heated dispute over loud music, leaving the victim with multiple knife…
Ocean County approves $3.25M ordinance to replace Commonwealth Bridge in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-17, authorizing the replacement of the Commonwealth Bridge in Manchester Township at a total cost of $3,250,000. The ordinance allocates…
Jonas Brothers, Martin Brodeur among 2025 New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees, nearly one year after opening its permanent location at American Dream. This year’s group includes…
Kitten Thief Arrested, Cat Returned to Owner
BENSALEM, Pa. — A woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing a British Shorthair kitten from Pets Plus in Bensalem, police said. The stolen animal was safely recovered at the suspect’s home…
Philadelphia Police Cap Busy Night with Barricaded Suspect
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating a series of serious incidents that occurred across the city Wednesday, including a deadly shooting, a developing barricade situation, and a critical…
Allentown man charged with domestic assault after stabbing incident on Whitehall Street
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A 37-year-old Allentown man was arrested Wednesday evening following a domestic assault and stabbing incident in the 1900 block of W. Whitehall Street, police said. Marcus Raymond White was…
Seven teens indicted for attempted murder in brutal Kissena Park assault
QUEENS, N.Y. — Seven 17-year-olds have been indicted in a violent gang-style assault on two younger teenagers in Kissena Park, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Wednesday. The defendants are accused of…
NJ Transit Train Catches Fire Forcing Commuters to Seek Alternative Transportation on Wednesday Commute
SPRING LAKE, N.J. — A small fire in the engine compartment of a southbound NJ Transit train caused delays Wednesday night on the North Jersey Coast Line, according to transit officials. The…
Ciattarelli slams Sherrill for endorsing cop and Jew hating NYC Democrat mayoral candidate
TRENTON, N.J. — Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli on Wednesday issued a public statement condemning Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) for endorsing New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, accusing both lawmakers of supporting…
Demolition begins at New Jersey’s Lucy the Elephant Historic Tourist Site
MARGATE, N.J. — A major accessibility upgrade is underway at Lucy the Elephant, the iconic six-story roadside attraction in Margate. On Wednesday, crews began demolishing the 50-year-old gift shop to make way…
Virginia man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal 2021 Long Island City shooting
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Virginia man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Kayron Wilson in Long Island City in 2021, Queens District…
Former Queens couple indicted for wage theft scheme targeting cleaning company workers
QUEENS, N.Y. — A former Queens husband and wife have been indicted for allegedly stealing wages from employees of two cleaning companies they operated, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Wednesday. Christian…
News helicopters compromised morning police operation in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a request to all news outlets operating aerial units near an active barricade situation on the 7000 block of Tulip Street, urging immediate…
Off-duty NYPD detective arrested in Brooklyn on assault and harassment charges
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD detective was arrested Wednesday morning in the 72nd Precinct and charged with assault and harassment, police said. Michael L. Caccavale, 37, was taken into custody at…
Middlesex County woman pleads guilty to $194K COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
TRENTON, N.J. — A Perth Amboy woman admitted to fraudulently obtaining more than $190,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds, including loans and unemployment benefits, by submitting false applications, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba…
Man stabbed to death in early morning attack on Seneca Avenue in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — A 35-year-old man died early Thursday after being stabbed in the abdomen during an assault in front of 675 Seneca Avenue, police said. Officers from the 104th Precinct responded…
Overdose reported at growing homeless encampment in Toms River parking garage
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 20-year-old individual suffered an apparent overdose Tuesday evening at the top level of the Toms River municipal parking garage, where a homeless encampment has recently formed, officials…