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…
State Troopers Roll Up their Sleeves to Clean Up Camden Park and Neighborhood
CAMDEN, NJ – For troopers of the New Jersey State Police, policing goes beyond wearing a badge and keeping communities safe. Now, they’re also keeping communities clean. “Recently, a contingent of New…
Two New Jersey Barter Networks Merge into One
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There is good news today for businesses working to climb out of the post-pandemic New Jersey economy. Business bartering services Barter Depot, Inc. of Jackson and Barter Saves…
Berkeley Police Investigating Claim of Gun at Middle School Bus Stop
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Berkeley Township are continuing to investigate a report of a gun present at a middle school bus stop Tuesday morning. According to police, at 7:45 am,…
Two Men Wearing Ski Masks In Stolen Car ‘Looking for School’ After Being Caught in Jackson Garage
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Police say two males driving a car stolen out of Asbury Park were spotted in the garage of a home that also wasn’t theirs. A property manager…
Singer Says NYC Jewish Museum that Canceled Ron DeSantis Event was Wrong
LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jersey Senator Robert Singer said Manhattan’s Museum of Jewish Heritage was wrong to cancel a planned Jewish Leadership Conference event after the museum learned that Florida Governor Ron…
Outdoor Dining Night Out Returns to Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – When the lights go dark on Friday the 13th, this week, they will be coming out. Yes, the tables of restaurants in Downtown Toms River will be out…
Toms River Lowes Store Makes Suprise Donation to Toms River SPEAR Program
Toms River Schools Brief Toms River Lowe’s—inspired by store manager Tim Ansbach and rep Joe Pompilio—surprised High School South teacher Tim O’Leary with an impromptu donation for his Project SPEAR-IT program. Approximately…
Successful Toms River School Program Featured in United Way Documentary
Toms River Regional Schools Brief May 5, 2022— A few weeks ago, Colossus Media Group– on behalf of the United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties– visited High School South to produce a…
Progressive New Jersey is Actually the Worst State for Electric Car Owners, Report
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey is one of the top blue-state and progressive strongholds in America, led by a highly progressive governor, but ironically, it’s the worst state in America to…
Jackson Township “Cat” Thieves Arrested
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Sunday, Jackson Police officers arrested two Browns Mills men for stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle on Monmouth Road. According to Jackson Police Officer David DeJesus,…
Over Six Pounds of Fentanyl, Seized During Plainfield Traffic Stop
PLAINFIELD IN – The Plainfield Police Department found guns and over 6.5 pounds of fentanyl pills during a traffic stop last week. Correction: originally posted as Plainfield, NJ in error On Wednesday,…
New Jersey Legislators Seek to Investigate Learning Loss at Hands of Murphy Lockdown
PRESS RELEASE Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Andrew Zwicker, which would require the Department of Education to quantify the impact remote instruction has had…
New Jersey Dems Want to Excuse Public School Students’ Absences for Civic Events
PRESS RELEASE Trenton – A bill sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal and Senator James Beach that would permit public school students in grades six through 12 one excused absence per school year in…
Lacey Township Crime Report: DWI, Motor Vehicle Burglary and Forgery
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Lacey Township Police Department has issued the following four police blotter releases of crimes committed in the past two weeks. Motor Vehicle Burglary- On April 28, 2022,…
Lawmaker Wants to See State Police Ticket Revenue Split with Municipalities
By John DiMaio Press Release TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee on Monday released Assemblyman John DiMaio’s bill that will give municipalities one-third of fine money generated by State…
NJ DEMS: No Child Should Miss Class Due to Lack of Access to Menstrual Products
by Teresa Ruiz PRESS RELEASE Trenton – In an effort to advance period equity in the state, legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Vin Gopal, which would…
New Jersey Legislators Propose $25 Million in Home Buying Grants
by Teresa Ruiz Press Release Trenton – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and M. Teresa Ruiz that would establish the “New Jersey American…
Democrat Ex-Red Bank Councilman, Treasure of Education Foundation Charged for Theft
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office today announced the arrest of the former treasurer of the Red Bank Education Foundation and a former Red Bank councilman for stealing thousands of dollars…
New Law Says All New Jersey School Bathrooms Should be Stocked with Feminine Hygiene Products
TRENTON, NJ – Republicans in New Jersey are calling on local Democrats to amend a new law requiring school districts to properly stock feminine hygiene products in both boys’ and girls’ bathrooms…
Police Say Secaucus Gas Station Robbery Suspect Linked to Others
SECAUCUS, NJ – Police in Secaucus say a man arrested for the April 30th robbery of a Shell gas station on Route 3 east was also a suspect in similar armed robberies…