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…
Brooklyn man threatened to shoot workers at Lakewood Supermarket, police report
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Brooklyn man was arrested and charged for making terroristic threats at the Evergreen Supermarket located on River Avenue early Tuesday morning. According to Lakewood Police Department Captain Greg…
$30K Mega Millions Ticket Bought In Essex County
TRENTON, NJ – There was a prize-winning third-tier ticket sold for the March 17th drawing that matched four of five white balls, and the Gold Mega Ball winning $10,000. A Megaplier option…
West Deptford man finds out his indecent pics were sent to cop posing as a 14-year-old girl
WEST DEPTFORD, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor’s office arrested Todd Merinuk, 27, of West Deptford after he sent indecent photos of himself over the internet to a person he believed to…
Mega Millions Ticket Worth $10K Sold in Essex County
TRENTON, NJ – In the March 17th drawing, a third-tier prize-winning ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball to win $10,000. The ticket was purchased at…
The Arc to host step up walk at ShoreTown Ballpark
by Jasmine Walker Lakewood, NJ – On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Ocean County Chapter of The Arc will host its 21st Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk at ShoreTown Ballpark,…
Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Worth $161K Sold in Essex County
TRENTON, NJ – There was one lucky ticket that matched all five numbers of the drawing to win $161,534 from the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Saturday. The winning Jersey Cash 5 numbers were: 04,…
Senate Clears Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids
Health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina and approved today by…
Senate Clears Corrado Bill That Encourages Participation in State Water Assistance Program
The New Jersey Senate cleared legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households receive assistance with their water bills.…
Senate Approves Bucco Bill Honoring New Jersey Military Veteran
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco that designates a portion of Interstate Highway Route 287 as the Warren E. Wilhide Interchange.…
Committee Approves Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
New Jersey Gun Owners Struggle To Get Concealed Carry Permits After Landmark Case
Bronson Winslow on March 20, 2023 Thousands of residents are struggling to obtain concealed carry permits in New Jersey following a landmark Supreme Court case in June that struck down many gun…
Gopal funding bill falls short to ‘save’ Jersey Shore school funding slashes by Murphy
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An emergency school funding bill is being criticized as election time political theater by a prominent North Jersey legislator. A bill introduced by Monmouth County Democrat Vin Gopal…
Lakewood Strand Theater seeking new manager
by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Strand Theater of Lakewood is seeking a new manager to assist in managing operations at the historic theater. The board of the Strand Theater, 400…
Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children Raises $91K at Inaugural Irish American Breakfast
by Sean Quinn, Newark, N.J. – The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) raised $91,000 — which is $16,000 more than its target goal — to fund partial tuition assistance scholarships for…
Police in Cape May continue the search for 89-year-old woman missing for four years
CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY – The Township of Hamilton Police Department is still requesting the public’s assistance with locating Kathleen Elkow, an 85-year-old female (at the time of her disappearance) of Mays…
Fire officials investigating fatal fire in Cedar Glen West
MANCHESTER, NJ – One person was killed in a residential structure fire in Cedar Glen West in Manchester on Sunday. Heavy smoke and flames prevented police and firefighter from attempting a rescue…
Armed carjackers sought by Newark police
NEWARK, NJ – Police are asking the public to assist in identifying suspects involved in a carjacking last week in Newark. Detectives were able to identify the suspects after they attempted to…
Atlantic City Councilman Charged with Voter Fraud and Unemployment Benefits Scam
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – MD Hossain Morshed, a 49-year-old councilman elected to Atlantic City’s Fourth Ward, faces charges of falsifying voter registrations, making false statements to the FBI, and submitting false unemployment…
Bloomfield Man Sentenced to 29 Years for Attempted Murder and Carjacking
BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY – A Bloomfield man, Farrakhan Howard, 31, has been sentenced to a total of 29 years in State Prison after being convicted in November for attempting to murder a…
Perth Amboy Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Execution-Style Shooting
PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY – Last week, a Perth Amboy man, Shannon Assing, 26, has been sentenced to 25 years in State Prison for the shooting death of 24-year-old Isaiah Spicer of…