A night out at a waterfront bar turned into a scene of chaos when pepper spray flew during a downtown brawl
ANNAPOLIS, MD – It happened early Saturday morning when a woman walked out of Dock Street Bar and Grill and was sprayed in the face with pepper spray during a street brawl.…
Annual Food Festival Returning to Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was once an eclectic celebration of the history of Toms River that dates back to the early 1970s, but under Mayor Maurice Hill, the event ceased. The…
Disorderly Conduct Leads to Arrest in Downtown Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, MD – A disturbance in downtown Cumberland led to the arrest of Nicholas L. Craig, 31, from Folkston, GA, on charges of disorderly conduct. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 11,…
Baltimore Unveils ‘Downtown RISE’ Plan for Revitalization
BALTIMORE, MD – Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a new action plan for downtown Baltimore, titled “Downtown RISE: Roadmap for Investment, Support, and Equity,” at the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore’s Annual Meeting.…
Louisville Man Sentenced to Over 2 Years in Federal Prison for Downtown Louisville Bomb Threat Hoax
Louisville, KY – A local man was sentenced today to 2 years and 9 months in federal prison for a downtown Louisville bomb threat hoax. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the…
Gunfire Erupts in Downtown Newark, One Injured, No Arrests
NEWARK, NJ – Early Saturday morning, a shooting incident shook the downtown Newark area in the 900 block of Broad Street. Reports of gunfire around 3:30 a.m. brought an immediate response from…
Downtown Halloween Window Painting Winners Announced
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Kiwanis Club announced the victors of the annual Halloween Parade Downtown Toms River window painting event hosted by High School South. Maya Corsaro earned the top spot,…
Givione Supports Plan That Calls for 20 More 12-Story High Rises in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A project to build two twin towers along Water Street and the Toms River has been approved as a centerpiece of a larger downtown redevelopment plan. That plan,…
Toms River Honors Fallen Veterans with Commemorative Banners Downtown
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Township of Toms River paid tribute to local veterans who have been killed or are missing in action by unveiling commemorative banners in a recent council meeting.…
A New Vision Of Downtown Toms River Emerges That Doesn’t Include Hi-Rise Apartments
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayoral hopeful Dan Roderick laid bare his vision for Downtown Toms River, distancing himself from the current administration’s plan for high-rise apartments and high-density residential buildings. Roderick said…
Trunk or Treat Event in Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee is hosting a Trunk or Treat event aimed at “Scaring Away Stigma” related to mental health. Scheduled for October 25 from…
Jail Guard Who Carried Illegal Ghost Gun in Downtown Saratoga Springs Pleads Guilty
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Timothy J. Feldman, born January 12, 2001, pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a Class D felony under New York State Penal…
Man Injured in Downtown Wilmington Shooting
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Wilmington Police Department is looking into a shooting that transpired in downtown Wilmington early Sunday morning. While on 2nd Street, officers heard multiple gunshots around 2:15 a.m. Moving towards…
The Top Downtown Village Areas to Visit in New Jersey
New Jersey is much more than its proximity to New York City and its beautiful shorelines. It’s a state filled with charming downtown village areas that offer a unique blend of cultural…
Harrisburg Police Investigating Downtown Robbery
HARRISBURG, PA – The Harrisburg Police are actively investigating a robbery that occurred in the downtown area on Sunday, September 17, around 2:30 am. The male suspect, distinguishable in surveillance images by…
Downtown Bridgeport Shooting Sends One to Hospital
BRIDGEPORT, CT – On Tuesday night, an incident occurred in Bridgeport, resulting in one man being shot. A lieutenant from the Bridgeport Police Department was on patrol near West Avenue when he…
Glen Rock Street Fair & Craft Show Brings Downtown Family Fun
GLEN ROCK, NJ – Downtown Glen Rock will be bustling with activities on September 24 as the Glen Rock Street Fair & Craft Show takes over for a day of family entertainment,…
Woman Robbed at Gunpoint in Downtown Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – A 33-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday at 167 Sands Street, prompting an NYPD investigation. The incident occurred at around 1:20 p.m. in the rear of…
Downtown Freehold Launches Metered Parking; Will it Affect Business?
FREEHOLD, NJ – One of the benefits of having a night out in Downtown Freehold was that, unlike other busy area entertainment centers, parking was free. This week, officials launched parking meters…
Montclair Jazz Festival to Transform Downtown into Musical Mecca
MONTCLAIR, NJ – The 14th Annual Montclair Jazz Festival Jamboree turned the downtown streets into a hub of musical and artisanal activity, aimed at supporting the area’s main business district. Five stages…
Ikea opens small-format store in subdued San Francisco downtown
By Marie Mannes (Reuters) – Swedish flat-pack furniture giant Ikea opened its doors to a new store in downtown San Francisco on Wednesday, bucking the trend of big retailers such as Nordstrom…
Ocean City Police Investigating Theft at Downtown Restaurant
OCEAN CITY, MD – The Ocean City Police Department is seeking public assistance in investigating a theft that took place at a downtown restaurant near 5th Street and the Boardwalk. The incident…
Downtown Toms River Host to Hidden Homeless Encampent
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A large homeless encampment was discovered just blocks away from the proposed Downtown Toms River apartment complex, which is supposed to be the anchor to the small village’s…
Water Taxis Part of Plan to Control Traffic in an Overdeveloped Toms River Downtown
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As lame duck Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill finishes out his final months in office, town officials are feverishly working to push through the current mayor’s vision of…
Downtown Toms River, Route 37 Flooded After Passing Storm
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Flooding across Toms River was reported by Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy Tuesday night. Mastronardy reported flooding at the foot of the Route 37 bridges to the barrier…
Changes to Controversial Downtown Towers Approved by Lame Duck Council
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River council recently announced a revision to the twin tower apartment project in Downtown Toms River. Originally planned as a ten-story structure, the project has been…
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