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…
Oroho Introduces “Energy Security and Affordability Act” to Ensure Reliable Service, Lower Bills
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho has introduced legislation to ensure that New Jersey is powered by reliable, diverse, and affordable energy sources.…
Bramnick Says Fox News Reports Denying Events of January 6 Are Absurd
Sen. Jon Bramnick said Fox News reports denying the events of January 6 at the United States Capitol are absurd.…
Toms River Senior Center gets new bocce ball court
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new bocce ball court is coming to the Toms River Senior Center complete with seating and an overhead canopy for shade. According to Art Gallagher, a spokesman…
Toms River fire deemed accidental, here’s what happened
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office today revealed that a fire that took place yesterday in Toms River that injured one person with severe burns was ruled as accidental…
U.S. Attorney to host violence and crime town hall in Jersey City
Jersey City, N.J. – At the second in a series of planned town hall meetings, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and his staff will meet with Jersey City residents later this month.…
Under Phil Murphy’s clean energy plan, New Jersey can expect at least 4,000 wind turbines offshore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy initially told New Jersey he wants to increase offshore wind energy production to get 7,500 megawatts of usage by 2035. Last week, when he announced…
Belleville student robbed while walking to school
BELLEVILLE, NJ – What was being reported on social media as a possible kidnapping or luring attempt turned out to be a strong-armed robber of a Belleville juvenile on their way to…
Police investigate overnight double shooting in Paterson
PATERSON, NJ – Two people were shot overnight in Paterson in a shooting incident near the area of 12th Avenue and Straight Street. The shooting was reported at around 11:10 pm by…
150 acre forest fire threatened nearby homes in Ocean County
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 150-acre forest fire in the Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area took firefighters from area companies about seven hours to put out on Tuesday. The fire…
District 10 Lawmakers to Governor: ‘Why Are You Choosing Criminals Over Children?’
Gov. Phil Murphy gets a failing grade on his state school aid proposal, say Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano.…
Corrado & Stanfield Launch “Socks for Soldiers” Collection Drive to Support Troops
Sen. Kristin Corrado and Sen. Jean Stanfield are teaming up for a 'Socks for Soldiers' collection drive throughout the month of March.…
Photo: Manchester Police participate in annual Special Olympics Snowbowl
MANCHESTER, NJ – Members of the Manchester Police Department took part in the annual Snowbowl at MetLife Stadium this weekend. “This past weekend, members of the Manchester Township PBA Local #246 participated in the…
Feeding the community, Newark police officer pop-up food giveaway
NEWARK, NJ – When it comes to winning hearts and minds, nothing gets the job done quicker than providing those you serve with a good meal along with good police work. That’s…
Socks for Soldiers to protect the military’s most vital asset, their feet
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For anyone who served in the military, or at least in the Army and Marines, where soldiers and Marines spend large amounts of time in the field, their…
Cape May legislators blast Murphy for shortchanging K-12 students at the Jersey Shore
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts himself as being fair an equitable, but legislators at the Jersey Shore doubt his sincerity after the governor cut tens more than hundred…
New Jersey governor announces zero percent loans for security upgrades at family planning centers
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced $5 million in state funding that will allow family planning centers and abortion clinics interest-free loans of up to $100,000 to upgrade…
Former New Jersey governor jabs Trump over this being so small
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and President Donald Trump have had issues throughout their tumultuous on-and-off bromance dating back to 2015. Now, with Christie polling below 0% for…
The future of the Toms River GOP hangs once again with this influential voting bloc
OP-ED TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, the Ocean County GOP leadership will either fall in line with previously convicted party chairman George Gilmore or show him they can stand on their…
O’Scanlon Bill to Increase Awareness About Women’s Health Issues Advances
Sen. O'Scanlon's bill that establishes a public awareness campaign to promote women's reproductive health was advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.…
Bucco Bill Helping Newlyweds with Name Changes Clears Committee
Sen. Bucco's bill that makes it easier for newlyweds to change their names was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizen Committee.…