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 Jersey Senate President Scaturi condemns rise in anti-semitic attacks against the Jewish community
Trenton – In light of recent attacks against the Jewish community locally and across the nation, Senator Troy Singleton and Senate President Nicholas Scutari introduced SCR-153, which would condemn all forms of anti-Semitism…
It is what it is, Toms River Council President says after seniors hit with 40% tax hike
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill set the stage to raise salaries for employees in his inner circle and confidential appointments. At Monday’s meeting, Council President Kevin Geoghegan presented,…
Pennsylvania Man Admits Bank Fraud Conspiracy that Operated in South Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man today admitted his role in a bank fraud conspiracy that targeted 12 financial institutions in southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…
$150k Powerball Ticket Sold in Essex County
TRENTON, NJ – One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Wednesday, January 26, drawing winning the $50,000 third-tier prize. That ticket was purchased with the Power…
Adorably cute baby seal stranded in Seaside Park dunes now recovering
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center has taken in its first patient of 2022, a young grey seal pup that was stranded on the dunes in Seaside Park. “On…
A message from Berkeley Mayor Amato ahead of anticipated weekend snowstorm
BERKELEY TWP, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato has issued a statement for residents regarding the impending major snowstorm that is being forecasted for the community starting Friday night and lasting…
Two Brick Township juveniles arrested for Garden State Parkway culvert fire
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey State Police have announced two juvenile arrests for the fire that shut down the Garden State Parkway in both directions last Wednesday. The New Jersey…
Willingboro woman gets 15 years for sexually assaulting young child in her home
WILLINGBORO, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 26-year-old Willingboro Township woman has been sentenced to an aggregate of 15 years in New Jersey state prison for sexually assaulting…
After two days, Newark firefighters get scrapyard pile fire under control
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Fire Department has reported a scrapyard fire that burned and smoldered for nearly two full days has been extinguished. “This fire posed some unique challenges for the…
Egg Harbor police seeking to find car thieves who went on Atlantic County crime spree
On Monday and Tuesday, January 24 and 25, 2022, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department and other jurisdictions responded to a reported crime spree involving occupants of a stolen vehicle out of…
Trenton police hope latest drug bust shuts down citywide drug operation
Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director (TPD) Steve E. Wilson today announced a successful drug enforcement operation at the Budget Inn Hotel resulting in 12 arrests as well as the seizure of more than…
Phil Murphy’s predictably inaccurate COVID-19 predictions continue, O’Scanlon says
FREEHOLD, NJ – Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) called for the Murphy administration to stop the scare tactics with their continued use of inaccurate, mysterious covid model predictions. “I’m sorry folks, but this…
Cory Booker, Dems push for permanent child tax credit as ‘A Signature Domestic Policy Achievement’
Five Senate Democrats are urging the White House to prioritize making the expanded child tax credit permanent as part of any potential spending package. The senators, Michael Bennet of Colorado, Sherrod Brown…
Police find illegal loaded gun after DWI driver crashed into tree
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Police responding to a single-vehicle crash into a tree in Manahawkin found two suprises. First, the driver was found to be intoxicated and second, he was armed with a…
Political consultant pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot
NEWARK, N.J. — (AP) A political consultant in New Jersey has admitted paying two men to kill a longtime associate in 2014 who worked with him on various campaigns. Sean Caddle, 44,…
Two black men have NJ robbery convictions overturned citing racial bias
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Black men who went to prison for the armed robbery of a convenience store had their convictions reversed Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme Court, which ruled…
Three New Jersey Lottery Tickets Win $10K
TRENTON, NJ – There were three third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Tuesday, January 25, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. Those tickets were…
Cash 5 Ticket Wins $100K Jackpot in Warren County
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Tuesday, January 25, drawing. The winning numbers were: 06, 18, 20, 21, and 31 and the XTRA number was: 04. The retailer will receive…
Leaping Lizards, New Jersey man sentenced for illegally shipping reptiles to Hong Kong
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey man who illegally tried to send 10 live lizards to Hong Kong has been sentenced to three years of probation, including with six months of home…
Wall Eyecare Associates Coming to Wall Towne Center in Manasquan
MANASQUAN, N.J. – Optical provider Wall Eyecare Associates is coming to Wall Towne Center in Manasquan, announced Levin Management Corporation (LMC). The 100,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored retail property sits on Route 34, less than one quarter mile from the intersection of Route 35. LMC…