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…
Union County player hits $5M top prize on lottery ticket
TRENTON, NJ — Three New Jersey Lottery players claimed scratch-off prizes of at least $1 million last week, including one Union County resident who won the top prize in the state’s highest-paying…
Sleepless night ends with $1.5M lottery payday in Sussex County
TRENTON, NJ — A Sussex County lottery player is New Jersey’s newest millionaire after winning the $1,517,266 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Saturday’s drawing, marking the game’s 30th jackpot win of the…
Trump says he doesn’t even know this New Jersey candidate who has been saying he’s backed by the President
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump reaffirmed his endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli in the upcoming New Jersey Republican primary, publicly dismissing claims from other candidates suggesting they have his backing. One of…
Lottery bonanza nets $1.7M for NJ Pick-3 players
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Lottery’s recent Green Ball promotion led to more than $1.7 million in additional winnings for Pick-3 players, lottery officials announced Thursday. Running from May 5 through…
Spadea relying heavily on Lakewood to win Ocean County in election day hail mary
Lakewood, NJ – As the New Jersey Republican primary for governor approaches its climax on June 10, the battle for Lakewood’s influential block vote has emerged as a pivotal factor in the…
Hill Allies Seek to Regain Power in Toms River, Push Downtown Development Plans
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A new slate of candidates loyal to, and backed by former Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill are hoping their protests against Mayor Dan Rodrick will turn into results in…
Amish Teens at the Jersey Shore for Rumspringa Adventures Leave Locals Intrigued
The sandy beaches and bustling boardwalks of the Jersey Shore have long been a magnet for teens seeking summer thrills, but this spring, a surprising new group has joined the crowd: Amish…
Pemberton man sentenced to 4 years after fleeing police on Garden State Parkway, nearly crashing
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Pemberton man was sentenced Friday to four years in New Jersey State Prison for second-degree eluding after leading state police on a high-speed chase in 2023, authorities…
Missing cat Olaf last seen in Byram Township on May 29
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A male cat named Olaf has been reported missing in the Bramer Court area of Byram Township. He was last seen on May 29. Olaf is described as…
Lost dog found in Voorhees Alluvium neighborhood, now at police HQ
VOORHEES, N.J. — The Voorhees Police Department announced Monday that a black, curly-haired dog without tags was found roaming Bradford Way in the Alluvium development earlier in the day. The dog, described…
EPA Cites Save LBI Opposition to Offshore Wind Projects as Shell Submits Letter to Withdraw
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — A citizens’ group opposing offshore wind development off New Jersey’s coast has gained federal recognition in its campaign against the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project, as the…
Major Wind Company Wants Out of Phil Murphy’s Offshore Energy Project
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Shell and EDF Renewables, is seeking to withdraw from its flagship New Jersey offshore wind project just months after publicly…
New Jersey Republicans Propose Bill to Exempt Personal Hygiene Products from Sales Tax
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate seeks to exempt grooming, hygiene, and specific baby care items from the state’s 6.625% sales and use tax. Senate Bill…
New Jersey wants to control when your school district can schedule spring break under proposed bill
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill requiring the state’s top education official to annually recommend spring break dates for New Jersey school districts has been approved by the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill…
New Jersey Senate advances bill to offer paid leave for school events with employer tax credit
TRENTON, N.J. — Imagine getting two additional days off from your job each year to attend your child’s student-teacher conferences, meetings, and other school programs. In New Jersey, that could soon be…
Rain to linger in North Jersey through Tuesday before sun and warmth return midweek
NEWARK, N.J. — Rain and cloud cover are expected to persist across North Jersey early this week, with clearer skies and warmer temperatures arriving by Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.…
Rain and fog to start the week at Jersey Shore before midweek sunshine returns
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Patchy rain and cloudy skies are expected to dominate the start of the week along the Jersey Shore, with improving conditions by midweek, according to the National Weather…
Monday Morning Commute: Wet Roads, Rain, and Delays Kick Off New Jersey Work Week
UNION, N.J. — Morning traffic across New Jersey saw multiple incidents and delays Monday, including crashes and lane closures affecting major highways and commuter routes, according to the state’s 511 traffic system.…
Cinnaminson police issue teen warning ahead of St. Charles Carnival amid statewide concerns
CINNAMINSON, N.J. — With rising concerns about group disturbances at public events across New Jersey, the Cinnaminson Police Department has issued a statement reassuring residents that the annual St. Charles Borromeo Carnival…
81-year-old driver crashes into Manchester home after apparent medical episode
MANCHESTER, N.J. — An 81-year-old woman was hospitalized Friday after her car crashed into a home in the Renaissance community, damaging multiple vehicles and a garage, according to Manchester Township Police. Officers…