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…
New Ocean Township Waterfront Park Being Soiled By Discarded Pet Waste, Officials Say
Waretown, NJ – Dog owners are being advised to curb their dogs and to properly discard waste when visiting the Waretown Bayfront Park and Pier. “The Township of Ocean has received numerous…
New Jersey State Police Recruits Arrive in Sea Girt for Training
SEA GIRT, NJ – They were all up day since the rising sun and they were going to run all day until the running was done. On Wednesday, the 163rd class of…
Monroe man charged for 2021 murder of child, released under bail reform back in jail
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 29-year-old Monroe man has been charged with murder, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer. According to Prosecutor Billhimer, Christopher Gregor, of Monroe Township, was charged with…
Two charged for “deplorable” living conditions for young children in Wildwood
WILDWOOD, NJ – A Wildwood couple has been charged with child neglect after police showed up at a residence for an unrelated child welfare check. According to the Wildwood Police Department, on…
New Jersey Governor Passes Law Barring Public Investments in Russia
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a law that forbids public investments in Belarus and Russia in the wake of the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. During that invasion,…
After the deaths of six dogs, Shamong pet owner pleads guilty to animal cruelty
SHAMONG, NJ – A Shamong woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of six dogs that were being kept at her property by failing to provide them with proper care. That’s…
Evesham Police Investigating After Man Arranged to Meet 13-Year-Old Girl at Walmart
EVESHAM, NJ – A Somerdale man has been accused and charged by the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) for allegedly traveling to the Walmart on Route…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Helps Young Seal Pup Find Peace and Quiet after Medical Exam
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center not only saves marine mammals such as seals from dangerous situations at the Jersey Shore, sometimes they save the seals from ourselves. While seal sightings are relatively…
Frank Holman, Ocean County GOP bans reporters, elected committee officials, public from annual convention
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The annual Ocean County GOP annual convention has always been an open and transparent process where political leaders publicly choose and endorse their candidates for an upcoming election…
Lakewood’s Strand Theater to host fundraiser for the people of Ukraine
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Gary Schiavone, Strand Theater executive director, several Strand board members, and Kasia Pawka from Polish School, Lakewood, will be holding “Voices for Ukraine,” a fundraiser at the Strand Theater on…
$126 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Won in NY, Monmouth County Ticket Wins $10K
TRENTON, NJ – A Mega Millions ticket from New York won the $126 Million Mega Millions jackpot. The cash value for the ticket was $84.5 million. There was another ticket that matched four…
Jackson residents blamed by township attorney, mayor as town settles lawsuit with Jackson Trails
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council and Mayor Michael Reina on Tuesday night agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a developer seeking to build a residential project. In the…
Newark police seeking to identify assault suspect
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark police department is seeking to identify a suspect wanted for an assault at the Irvington Avenue Walgreens store last Thursday. According to a release issued by the…
Three charged in Toms River drug bust
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Three people have been charged in a multi-agency drug operation based out of Lakewood Township this week. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office today reported an investigation that identified two…
Pennachio: Murphy budget will be the anchor that sinks New Jersey families
“Since taking office, Murphy has increased spending by an outlandish 40 percent. He is trying to hide behind what he calls the ANCHOR Property Tax Program, which comes far short of delivering…
Murphy’s budget too little tax relief too late for New Jersey, says Oroho
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s 2023 budget is too little tax relief, too late. That’s what New Jersey Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho said on Tuesday after the governor…
Gunfire rings out in Lodi neighborhood, leaving one dead, prosecutor’s office
Lodi, NJ – Police responded to a shooting call on Victor Street Tuesday evening and reported a man shot and killed. According to witnesses, multiple gunshots rang out in the neighborhood. “The…
Start your spring with Allentown’s first annual Daffodil Days Festival
by Michael McCormick Allentown, NJ – Are you ready for spring? Then come on over to the historic village of Allentown New Jersey for its first-ever Daffodil Days Festival, held from March…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Targets American Owned Lukoil Gas Stations to Punish Russia
ELIZABETH, NJ – Lukoil, a Russian-based, multinational gas and energy corporation, headquartered in Moscow, but operating thousands of independently owned gas stations across America is now in the crosshairs of New Jersey…
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Making Threatening Interstate Communications to Black Maryland Woman and Her Family
Baltimore, Maryland – Michael Marotta, age 26, of Sewell, New Jersey, pleaded guilty today to making threatening interstate communications. Marotta admitted that he used an anonymizing text message service to threaten physical…