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 Governor Murphy vetoes small business relief bill, stiffing small business owners while catering to movie moguls
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has stiffed Main Street, New Jersey says Senator Joe Pennacchio while creating a sweetheart deal for the Hollywood elite to set up shop in…
Ocean County leadership verbally endorses Sheriff Michael Mastronardy for GOP Chairman
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After meeting for a sit-down dinner among the Ocean County GOP’s top brass last Wednesday at Artisan’s Restaurant, a unanimous decision was verbally made to Sheriff Michael Mastronardy…
Governor Murphy signs bill that decriminalizes knowingly spreading AIDS to another person
TRENTON, NJ – While you can lose your business, your job and be declined service in New Jersey in some places for not being vaccinated for COVID-19 or wearing a facemask, you…
Newark assemblywoman says her son was victim of armed robbery
NEWARK, NJ – Nobody is exempt from the violence that plagues America’s inner cities, not even the families of elected politicians who support groups like Black Lives Matter, which call for the…
Two victims slashed during gas station robbery in Jackson Township, suspect at large
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department is seeking to identify and locate a Hispanic male that tried to rob two men at the Sunoco station located at the intersection…
Paterson police officer indicted for assaulting victim, then trying to cover it up
PATERSON, NJ – A Paterson Police officer was indicted today for physically assaulting a victim and then attempting to cover it up, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Kevin Patino, 29, of…
Couple arrested for stealing $4,500 in lottery tickets, vape products
EVESHAM, NJ – On December 30, 2021 at 5:51 AM, a male suspect conducted a smash and grab style burglary at the Pantry One, 479 West Marlton Pike. The suspect approached the…
New Jersey bill signed into law aims to help farmers reduce crop damage from deer
TRENTON, NJ – Farmers throughout New Jersey may soon be able to apply for agricultural grants to help cover the cost of deer fencing thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senate Republican…
New law allows towns like Toms River to issue tax credits instead of cash for reassessment appeal refunds
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As towns such as Toms River, in Ocean County move forward with a very unpopular tax reassessment project during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s good news in sight for…
New Senate President Scutari congratulates Murphy on start of second term in office
TRENTON – Senate President Nicholas Scutari issued the following statement today congratulating Governor Phil Murphy on the start of his second term of office: “I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Governor…
Phil Murphy takes a shot at the right, shouting about how much you love your country is no substitute for showing it
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday used his second term inauguration speech to launch an attack on the Republican party and conservatives in his state and in Washington,…
Phil Murphy: If you want to see the future of America, come to New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A week after declaring a second pandemic state of emergency that gives New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy a near sole authoritarian level of power, Murphy said this is what…
New Jersey law increase penalties for stolen valor
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio that would upgrade certain crimes of misrepresenting oneself as a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces was signed into law today by Governor…
Cape May Prosecutor’s Office is hiring
CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE, NJ – The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office is currently seeking to hire dedicated and honorable individuals for the position of County Detective. Annual Salary starting at $42,250-Two weeks…
War era veterans could get civil service preference if new law passes
TRENTON, NJ – Military service members who did not serve in a theater of operation but did serve during a war or conflict may soon be eligible for state civil service preference…
Atlantic City bouncing back from pandemic with 29% revenue jump in December
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Is Atlantic City back? Joe Lupo, President of the Atlantic City Casino association thinks so after it was announced the industry was up nearly $100 million in December,…
Monmouth County Commissioner announces bid for Congress
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Commissioner is challenging career Democrat Frank Pallone’s seat in Congress in 2022. Kiley is the second Republican candidate to announce after the former U.S. Senate candidate, Rik…
Driver of stolen vehicle charged after ramming into two Atlantic City Police cars
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On January 14, 2022, a 40-year-old man was arrested after stealing an Atlantic City Police Department prisoner van and ramming it into two marked patrol cars. At approximately…
Gannett slashes 136 Saturday papers weeks after discontinuing local community weeklies
NEPTUNE, NJ – Gannett, Inc., a publicly-traded company and a struggling national print newspaper corporation that operates nine daily newspapers across New Jersey including our local Asbury Park Press and Home News…
Man shot and killed in parking lot in Maple Shade Sunday night
MAPLE SHADE, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher J. Fletcher announced that a 32-year-old resident of the Fox Meadow apartments in Maple Shade was fatally…