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…
NJ 101.5 shock jock Spadea’s political SuperPAC with “Political Shill” Jack Ciattarelli
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Bill Spadea, the New Jersey 101.5 political shock jock, has announced he will put other people’s money where his mouth is. In an odd twist of events, Spadea,…
Lonegan shifts left with latest assault on conservative legislator
NEWTON, NJ (OP-ED) – Steve Lonegan is at it again. This time, in Sparta. He is a candidate that hops from district to district each year, hoping to win an election, but…
Bucco Bill to Enhance Punishment for Auto Theft Crimes Advances
Sen. Bucco's bill that increases penalties for auto theft crimes was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
10th District Legislators Introduce Toll Relief Program Legislation for E-ZPass Commuters
To provide some financial relief for commuters, Senator Holzapfel and Assemblymen McGuckin and Catalano have introduced a bill to appropriate $250 million to the NJTA and SJTA in the form of a toll…
Police searching for man who held gun to juvenile’s head in Lawrence Township
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey State Police have released a sketch of a man alleged to have put a gun to the head of a juvenile in Lawrence Township. According…
Another dead whale washes up at the Jersey Shore
MANASQUAN, NJ – Another dead humpback whale has washed up along the Jersey Shore, adding to the increasing body count that some are blaming on work being conducted to build a massive…
Ocean County GOP Chairman suffers setback in ill-conceived power play for state seats
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore suffered a setback in his quest to unseat incumbent assemblyman Greg McGuckin and to replace John Catalano with his own picks. Gilmore’s…
Repairs from DWI crash in Downtown Toms River expected to cause traffic problems today
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A drunk driver in a pickup truck took out a utility pole on Water Street in Downtown Toms River overnight. Repairs of the downed wires are expected to…
Stanfield Bill to Reduce The Human Trafficking of Women and Children of Color Approved
Sen. Stanfield's bill expanding the duties of the Commission on Human Trafficking to protect women and children of color was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.…
Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.…
Committee Advances Singer/Bucco Bill that Would Increase Funding for Cancer Research
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Anthony Bucco that provides more tax revenue from tobacco products to the NJ Cancer Research Fund was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services…
Bramnick Bill to Help More Victims of Stalking Qualify for Restraining Orders Advances
Sen. Bramnick's bill that allows restraining orders to be issued to more victims of stalking was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee.…
Bucco: Murphy Passes the Buck on Public Employee Pension & Health Benefit Costs to Property Taxpayers
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy is passing the buck to property taxpayers after his mismanagement led to surging costs in public employee pensions and health benefits for local governments.…
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Ocean County
TRENTON, NJ – A lucky NJ Powerball ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drew on Saturday to win $50,000. Toms River’s Fischer Bay Exxon, located on…
New Jersey Councilman shot over work dispute detectives reveal
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Milford Councilman Russell Heller was shot and killed over a workplace dispute according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald. Heller, the second New Jersey councilperson gunned down…
Hudson County winning Fast Play Ticket Worth $24K
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky player purchased a ticket for the $2 Jersey Jackpot winning $24,916. The ticket was purchased for the $2 Jersey Jackpot and won 20% of the progressive jackpot. The winning…
Central Regional superintendent resigns in light of bullying, harassment scandal
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – In New Jersey, school districts make a big deal about zero-tolerance for harassment, bullying and intimidation, but anyone with a child who experienced bullying in school, know that’s…
Newark police searching for missing 13-year-old, who possibly traveled to the Bronx
NEWARK, NJ – A 13-year-old girl has gone missing in Newark and today, police are asking the public to assist in finding her. Jhanny Victoria Baez De La Cruz, 13, who was…
Fire Dept. says Cherry Hill hi-rise fire caused by discarded smoking materials
Cherry Hill, NJ – A fire in a hi-rise condominium complex in Cherry Hill was sparked by improperly discarded smoking materials, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. Early Saturday morning, Cherry…
Atlantic City drug dealer arrested in hotel room
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Atlantic City police arrested a suspected known drug dealer during a warrant search fo a hotel room on Thursday. An approved search warrant was executed by detectives from…