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…
Did the Wildwood Boardwalk Really Change the “Watch the Tram Car” Recording?
WILDWOOD, NJ – It started out as a Facebook April Fool’s Day meme. The Wildwood Boardwalk allegedly announced it was retiring “Watch the Tram Car” for something more politically correct. BREAKING NEWS:…
Did Governor Murphy Just Change the State Bird?
TRENTON, NJ – From deep within his COVID-19 quarantine, Governor Phil Murphy made an April Fool’s Day appearance to announce an executive order to change the state bird. Let us not kid…
Asbury Park Smash and Grab Burglar Arrested
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A man who has been terrorizing local businesses with smash and grab style robberies, stealing as much as $1,000 in cash from some of the businesses, has been…
New Egypt Man Gets 5 Years in Prison for Cybercrimes
NEW EGYPT, NJ – A New Egypt man, Richard Knight, 40 is heading to prison for five years after pleading guilty to charges lodged against him by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.…
Cranford High School Student Charged for Making Social Media Threat
CRANFORD, NJ – Police in Cranford have announced that a 17-year-old Cranford Juvenile was charged for making a social media threat involving Cranford High School after a month-long investigation. According to police,…
Mount Olive Carjacker Robbed Bank Twenty Minutes Later
MOUNT OLIVE, NJ – A 54-year-old man wanted for a carjacking at the Flanders Walmart later robbed a nearby bank. It was no April Fool’s joke for his initial victim, who he…
Jersey City Murder Suspect Found Guilty by Jury
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A man suspected of murdering 23-year-old Eric Crocker of Bayonne on September 4th, 2018 has been convicted by a jury in Hudson County Court. James Crawford, 24, of…
Vehicle Fire Spread into Nearby Brush in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Friday, a vehicle fire spread to nearby brush after becoming fully engulfed in flames. Police in Berkeley Township responded to a fire in the vicinity of 910…
Middlesex County Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Wins $999,965 Jackpot
TRENTON , NEW JERSEY – One lucky lottery ticket bought in Middlesex County matched all five numbers winning the $999,965 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The drawing took place on March 30th. The winning Cash…
Jersey City School Security Guard Charged for Insurance Fraud
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A Jersey City Public Schools employee has been charged after filing over 50 fraudulent medical claims to his insurance company. “A security guard employed by the Jersey City…
Charlie Brown’s Reopening One New Jersey Location
WOODBURY, NJ – Of the 14 Charlie Brown’s restaurants closed during the pandemic, the company has announced that one of them is returning this month. Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill, formally Charlie Brown’s…
Newark Housing Authority Director of Technology Embezzled $594,000
NEWARK, NJ – The former Information Technology Director at the Newark Housing Authority has admitted to embezzling $594,425 from the agency by selling the authority’s electronic assets online and keeping the money.…
Cumberland County Drug Dealer Gets 4 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl
MILLVILLE, NJ – A Millville man, Emanuel Figueroa-Martinez, 36, is heading to federal prison for more than four years after being convicted and sentenced for distributing fentanyl along the Jersey Shore. Martinez…
New Jersey Mayor, Town Paid Off Whistleblower Who Recorded His Racial, Misogynistic Rants
CLARK, NJ – The town of Clark, New Jersey, paid off a police officer who secretly recorded Mayor Sal Bonaccorso using racial slurs and derogatory language about female cops. According to a…
South Brunswick High School Says Outbreak Due to School Concert
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The South Brunswick High School released students early for a second day after 150 students either tested positive for COVID-19 or were experiencing symptoms. School officials believe the…
Fox News Host Dana Perino Book Signing Down the Shore This Weekend
POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Fox News host and former George W. Bush Press Secretary Dana Perino will be visiting a Jersey Shore bookstore on Saturday. Perino will be at the Little Point…
Teen Charged for Murder of 15-Year-Old Devin Bryant
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A Jersey City teen has been charged with murder as the suspect in a shooting of another city teenager. “A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with the…
One Reported Dead in Four Vehicle Crash in Manchester
MANCHESTER, NJ – One man was killed, and four others were sent to the hospital during a four-vehicle collision near the intersection of Route 571 and Whitesville Road close to the Toms…
Howell Police Chief Kudrick Announces Retirement
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell Township Police Chief Andrew Kudrick has announced his retirement after a 32-year career with the department. The announcement comes less than 24 hours after the Howell Police…
Lacey Investor Scammed After Allowing “Help Desk” Caller Access to Accounts
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The infamous “Help Desk” scam claimed a victim in Lacey Township last week. Police here said a resident was scammed by the help desk caller who convinced them…