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…
Rutgers approves $5.9B budget with sharp tuition hike and expanded aid for low-income students
Rutgers University’s Board of Governors on Tuesday approved a $5.9 billion operating budget for the 2025–2026 academic year, including a 5% tuition increase for in-state students and a 6% increase for out-of-state…
Newark man sentenced to 8 years for setting Boonton warehouse fire and stealing copper
A Newark man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for setting fire to a Boonton commercial warehouse last fall and stealing over $200,000 worth of copper, authorities announced Friday.…
Cory Booker Meets With Gaza’s Wanted War Criminal, Benjamim Netanyahu
Senator Cory Booker joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Washington this week for a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting backlash as photos emerged of smiling senators alongside a…
Obama Headlines Phil Murphy Fundraiser to Help Mikie Sherrill
Former President Barack Obama re-entered the political arena Friday night with a campaign appearance in Red Bank, New Jersey, to support Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill. The fundraiser, hosted by Governor…
Man charged in fatal Atlantic City shooting outside Shore Park apartments
An Atlantic City man has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred last month on the sidewalk outside a city apartment complex. Kelsey Smith, 37, was arrested…
County Commissioners Extend Toms River Library Soup Kitchen Lease Again
TOMS RIVER — Many of the homeless who were living in a downtown parking garage homeless encampment are gone, and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners has once again extended the lease…
Toms River Homeless Group Behind Parking Garage Shelter Scour the Woods for New Clients
TOMS RIVER — Days after officials cleared homeless individuals from a downtown parking garage and placed them in housing, a local nonprofit resumed efforts to locate unsheltered residents elsewhere in the area.…
Three puppies found abandoned near Allaire Park as Monmouth SPCA seeks information
WALL TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County SPCA is asking for the public’s help after three puppies were found abandoned near Allaire State Park over the weekend in poor condition. The puppies were…
Trenton Dems Let Life in Prison Bill for Teen Murders Stall in Legislature
TRENTON — A proposed New Jersey law that would mandate life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted of murdering a child under the age of 16 has not advanced since its introduction…
Driver killed after fleeing attempted traffic stop on moped in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — A 26-year-old man from Elizabeth died early Sunday after fleeing from a police-initiated traffic stop on a motorized scooter, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The incident began…
Lost dog found near Cambridge Road in Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a lost dog found near Cambridge Road. The dog was recovered recently, and efforts are underway to reunite…
Fishing tournament in Little Egg Harbor to fund Disney Cruise for child with rare condition
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Volunteers from the Southern Ocean County Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation will host their 28th Annual Fishing Tournament on Saturday, raising funds to send a local…
Bergen County juvenile charged after falsely reporting accidental shooting in Elmwood Park
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after authorities determined he accidentally shot himself and falsely reported a drive-by shooting, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Wednesday. On…
Sunny weekend expected in Toms River with activities open at beach, golf course and pool
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With favorable weather in the forecast, Toms River Township is encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy local outdoor facilities including Ortley Beach, Bey Lea Golf Course, and the…
Smash-and-grab suspect seen fleeing Newark streets
NEWARK, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man connected to two overnight vehicle break-ins that occurred between July 6 and July 7 in the city’s South…
Supreme Court Allows South Seaside Park to Leave Berkeley and Merge with Neighbor to the North
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling allowing the barrier island community of South Seaside Park to deannex from Berkeley Township and annex to…
Feds Raid North Jersey Liquor Warehouse, Twenty Detained
EDISON, N.J. — Federal immigration agents detained 20 people during a raid Tuesday at the Alba Wine & Spirits warehouse in Edison, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed. The operation, conducted…
Van Drew urges Treasury to include casino workers in tax relief for tipped employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) on Thursday pressed the U.S. Department of the Treasury to explicitly include casino workers in the implementation of a new federal tax deduction for…
New Jersey Governor Allocates $900,000 to New York Comsos as 75 School Districts Left Underfunded
PATERSON, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has sparked controversy by allocating $900,000 in state funds to support the New York Cosmos soccer team, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from…
Two injured after boat runs aground on Long Beach Island
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two people were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when a boat ran aground in the bayfront area of Tebco Terrace in Holgate, according to the Long Beach Township…