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…
Governor Murphy’s COVID-19 Press Conferences End Today
TRENTON, NJ – For two years, Governor Phil Murphy has held regularly scheduled COVID-19 press briefings to defend his actions during the pandemic. Those actions included prolonged business lockdowns, school closures, mandatory…
Today is the last day for New Jersey’s school face mask mandate
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For most students across New Jersey, Friday represents the final day of Governor Phil Murphy’s school mask mandate for students, teachers, faculty, and visitors. On Monday, schools will…
Gas Prices Spike to Over $4 Per Gallon in New Jersey and it’s going to go higher
TRENTON, NJ – In the New Jersey state capital city of Trenton, on Friday, gas prices spiked over $4 per gallon, reaching as high as $4.07 at some stations. Across New Jersey…
Durr says Murphy giving too many excuses and not enough answers on closed state offices
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Ed Durr said he’s tired of Governor Phil Murphy’s long line of excuses to keep state offices closed to the public as the March 7th pandemic…
Woodbury Police Seeking to Identify Smash and Grab Suspect
WOODBURY, NJ – A smash and grab style burglary occurred at a business on South Broad Street in Woodbury and now police are trying to identify the suspect. “The Woodbury City Police…
New Jersey lawmakers pass bill to prohibit Russian investments
TRENTON, NJ – Democrats and Republicans in Trenton united in solidarity with Ukraine as the country continues to be attacked and bombed by Russian forces. Now heading into its second week, the…
Senator Gopal Seeks Harsher Punishment for Human Traffickers in New Jersey
Freehold, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal is breaking away from his progressive party’s stance against law enforcement and criminal justice reforms. Instead of calling for defunding the police and…
Rare bipartisan vote in Trenton signals unity against Phil Murphy’s Labor Department prolonged closures
TRENTON, NJ – Democrats in Trenton finally joined Republicans against New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s extended pandemic shutdown of state labor officers. On Thursday, Republican Senator Michael Testa complimented the Senate’s unanimous…
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison for Stealing more than $450,000 in Unemployment Insurance Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 80 months in prison for illegally obtaining more than $450,000 in unemployment insurance benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. …
Lacey Township Police Blotter
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following incidents were reported by the Lacey Township Police Department. Shoplifting On Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 7:34 p.m., officers responded to Kohl’s, 304 Main Street for…
Pedestrian struck and killed in morning crash
NEW CARROLLTON, MD – An adult male was struck and killed in a crash near the 7100 block of Good Luck Road in New Carrollton on Wednesday. According to police, at approximately…
Bergmann: Jackson Mayor’s Contempt for Average Citizens Comes Through Loud and Clear at Adventure Crossing
The following article was written by Randy Bergmann, a former editor at the Asbury Park Press and now independent journalist, originally published on his Facebook Page and republished with permission. Randy Bergmann…
Give us your clothes: Toms River launches used clothing recycling program to offset rising taxes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township has a new revenue stream to offset rising taxes in the community. After senior citizens in Holiday City were hit with tax increases as high…
Road rage leads to overturned vehicle, brick being thrown at car at the Jersey Shore
BARNEGAT, NJ – A road rage incident in Barnegat Township escalated between two men that ended with a crash and one of the vehicles overturned. Police said one of the victims later…
Motorcyclist on stolen bike injured in crash near Wilbur Watts School
BURLINGTON, NJ – Burlington police officers on Tuesday responded to a motorcycle crash at around 3:00 am after the operator, a Georgia man crashed into a fence. According to police, the operator,…
Howell police searching for suspect caught ransacking home
HOWELL, NJ – The Howell Police Department is trying to identify an individual who broke into a home on Seattle Slew Drive in the Oak Hill Development on March 1st at around…
Police find, ticket driver caught on camera illegally passing school bus in Waretown
WARETOWN, NJ – The Ocean Township Police Department today reported they had identified the vehicle and driver caught on camera illegally passing a school bus earlier this week. The department said the…
Six Students Arrested After Newark High School Brawl
NEWARK, NJ – There was no social distancing at Newark High School on Monday as multiple fights broke out across the school, even as police officers were trying to break up other…
Testa: Murphy’s Plan to Fire 60% of New Jersey’s Prison Guards is not a Smart Idea
TRENTON, NJ – Even though Governor Phil Murphy has emptied state prisons and is continuing to give early COVID-19 release to even more inmates, New Jersey Senator Michael Testa today said that’s…
Murphy vaccine mandate delay is not enough to help save cops, doctors and nurses, Bucco says
With the change in guidance from the CDC, New Jersey Governor Murphy has ordered a deadline extension before unvaccinated public workers such as firemen, police officers and healthcare workers lose their jobs.…