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…
Trump fires Labor Commissioner Who Once Overestimated Job Report by 818,000
President Donald Trump on Friday removed Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Dr. Erika McEntarfer from her post, citing what he claims was politically motivated manipulation of federal employment figures ahead of…
Tractor-trailer crash spills 1,000 pounds of hot dogs on highway, injuring four people
A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 83 turned into a messy scene Tuesday morning when the vehicle split open and scattered thousands of frozen hot dogs across the highway in Shrewsbury Township, Pennsylvania.…
Gary Busey Once Snorted Cocaine Off a Dog, Admits to Groping Women at New Jersey Horror Convention
Gary Busey, the 81-year-old actor known for wild antics and cult film roles, has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual contact after admitting he groped a woman during a fan meet-and-greet at a…
Jersey Shore forecast calls for perfect beach weather all weekend
The Jersey Shore is set to enjoy a stretch of ideal weather this weekend, making it prime time for beachgoers, boardwalk fans, and late-summer travelers. Today, visitors can expect mostly sunny skies…
Watch: A school of sharks attacked dolphin at the Jersey Shore just feet from beach
A group of beachgoers at Island Beach State Park were stunned Thursday as they witnessed a dolphin being attacked by a school of sharks just feet from the shoreline, according to officials…
Road worker killed by drunk driver in Toms River
A 50-year-old road construction worker was fatally struck early Thursday morning in Toms River by a pickup truck driven by a man now charged with driving while intoxicated, officials said. The crash…
Fugitive Oscar Vasquez Barraza Wanted for Rape in North Jersey
A 45-year-old Plainfield man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 20, in North Plainfield, but remains at large, officials…
Deadly Shark Attack Caught on Camera at New Jersey Beach
Dolphin killed in shallow water by pack of sharks near Jersey Shore beach Beachgoers at Island Beach State Park witnessed a deadly shark attack just feet from the shoreline Thursday, as a…
Jerry Seinfeld to perform two stand-up shows in New Jersey on Halloween
NEWARK, N.J. — Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is set to return to the stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Halloween night for two performances, officials announced Friday.…
New Jersey prison guard found guilty of assaulting inmate at South Woods State Prison
BRIDGETON, N.J. — A Cumberland County jury on Thursday convicted a former senior corrections officer of assaulting an inmate at South Woods State Prison in 2017, following a two-week trial. Cortlen S.…
Three rehabilitated seals released back into the wild by Marine Mammal Stranding Center
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) released three rehabilitated seals back into the wild this week, including an entanglement survivor, bringing the total number of successful releases this season…
Dog accidentally starts kitchen fire, Toms River fire bureau warns on pet safety
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A home security camera captured the moment a dog accidentally started a kitchen fire prompting the township’s Fire Prevention Bureau to highlight the risks pets can pose in…
The Edge in Jackson to close after five years of service, owners thank community
JACKSON, N.J. — The Edge, a prominent dining and gathering spot on North County Line Road, will be closing its doors after five years of operation, the restaurant announced this week. Built…
Hudson County launches Blue Envelope program to aid law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism
JERSEY CITY — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has rolled out a countywide Blue Envelope program aimed at improving communication between law enforcement and individuals with autism or other communication disorders during…
New Jersey Files Charges Against GOP Chairman Over $382 Tax Fraud
TRENTON — A Sussex County resident has been indicted for filing a fraudulent tax return in which he falsely claimed a veteran’s exemption, state officials announced Friday. William Hayden, 58, of Branchville,…
Booker clashes with Senate Republicans over judicial nominee in heated committee exchange
NEWARK, NJ— Sen. Cory Booker drew sharp criticism Thursday after a tense exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the nomination of Emil Bove to a federal judgeship. The incident drew…
Newark police searching for man missing since January
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Akeim J. Richard, a 53-year-old Newark man who has been missing since January and was officially reported missing on June…
RNC sues New Jersey over delayed access to voter records
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey’s Division of Elections, alleging that state officials have failed to produce records related to voter roll maintenance and…
Pork Roll Takes a Back Seat to the Jersey Tomato Sandwich in Summer
There’s nothing like a pork roll egg and cheese. This is true, but in the summer, in New Jersey, nothing beats a Jersey tomato sandwich. As the sun’s warmth ripens the fields…
Watchdog finds over 32,000 questionable voter records in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A new report by the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) has identified more than 32,000 potentially problematic voter records in New Jersey, raising concerns about election roll accuracy ahead…