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…
Five Alleged Jersey City Gang Members Charged with Murders of Rival Gang Member and 17-Year-Old Bystander
NEWARK, N.J. – Five alleged members and associates of a neighborhood-based Jersey City, New Jersey, gang were charged for their roles in two gang-related shootings, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. …
New Jersey reports 39,000 new COVID-19 cases as omicron spread increases
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey has broken another single-day record of COVID-19 cases, with 39,389 new cases reported on Friday. This total includes 33,459 positive PCR tests and 5,930 antigen tests. This…
In redistricting shuffle Hyland drops out of race and endorses Chris Smith for Congress
Berkeley, N.J. — On Friday, January 7th, surrounded by his closest supporters and Congressman Chris Smith of New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District, Shawn Hyland announced the suspension of his campaign and officially…
Ocean County mourns loss of AHS animal advocate icon, Barbara Lathrop
by Sandy Hickman LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – How do you tell a story about a storyteller? It’s hard. In fact, this may be the most difficult story we’ve ever had to tell…
Two Brooklyn women charged for attempted murder of female victim in North Arlington
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of BRIANA BUESO (DOB: 10/27/2003; single; cashier) of 322 Bain Bridge Street, Brooklyn, New York and KEYANA COATES (DOB: 9/05/1999;…
Pleasantville man pleads down to manslaughter for brutal murder of woman in 2018
MAYS LANDING – A Pleasantville man has pleaded guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter in connection to the killing of a woman in Atlantic City in April 2018, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill…
Haines, Vicari feud exposes deep rifts in Ocean County GOP machine as public political executions continue to divide the party
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County GOP machine was once a well-oiled syndicate where everyone discussed deals behind closed doors, then presented a united front in front of the public. Now,…
Here are 5 reasons why New Jersey lawmakers should not renew Phil Murphy’s pandemic powers
If there was ever a time for Democrats and Republicans in the New Jersey Senate and Assembly to come together on an issue, rejecting Governor Phil Murphy’s request to extend his pandemic…
Two years into the pandemic, Murphy deploys Army National Guard to nursing homes again
TRENTON – COVID-19 is once again spreading through nursing homes across New Jersey despite high vaccination rates and booster rates statewide. Two years into the global COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s…
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 over 12 financial institutions in southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…
Blood on Murphy’s hands, Republicans say after latest black bear attack
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – An encounter with a black bear on her own property sent an 81-year-old Sussex County woman to the hospital and claimed the life of her pet dog this…
Barnegat man charged for crack possession after police observe aggressive driving
BRICK, NJ – On New Year’s Eve, just after 12:00 Noon, Detectives from the Street Crimes Unit observed an aggressive driver on Beaverson Blvd. cutting other drivers off. The ensuring motor vehicle…
Driver arrested for DUI after officers spot suspicious vehicle in Lacey Historical Society parking lot
LACEY TWP, NJ – On Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 11:01 a.m., Officers Michael Hyle and Michael Hein responded to a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the Lacey Historical Society. …
Two Winners to Split $632.6 Million Powerball Jackpot
TRENTON, NJ – One California and one Wisconsin Lottery players split the $632.6 million Powerball jackpot from the Wednesday, January 5, drawing. This was the seventh largest Powerball jackpot on record. In addition, one…
Governor Murphy: We’re literally breaking records every day, as COVID-19 continues to surge
LONG BRANCH, NJ – New Jersey reported over 30,000 new COVID-19 cases once again on Thursday as the omicron virus positivity rate is at 40%. That means 40% of people tested for…
Phil Murphy says January 6th was domestic terrorism, but when D.C. burned a year earlier it was a peaceful protest
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to this day insists that the rioters that burned Washington, D.C. and dozens of other cities across America were peaceful protesters exercising their American…
Phil Murphy: If more people used public libraries, Democracy would not be threatened today
LONG BRANCH, NJ – As Americans use at-home and online resources to access the services once provided by public libraries, fewer people are actually using libraries. That has made the entire New…
Phil Murphy’s nursing home death payout does equal justice for victims or families, DiMaio
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader-Elect John DiMaio says the state’s settlement with 119 families of veterans who died of Covid-19 in state-run homes is a first step, not a substitution for answers…
Phil Murphy benching unvaccinated children from school activities is cruel and unscientific
TRENTON, NJ (editorial/opinion) – This week, the New Jersey Department of Health, under the direction of Governor Phil Murphy announced it will ban unvaccinated students from participating in extracurricular activities including sports,…
DePhillips says Murphy wrong to ban unvaccinated children from sports and extracurricular activities
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips blasted the Murphy administration over their updated guidance for K-12 schools that excludes unvaccinated students from sports or extracurricular activities in areas where Covid-19 activity is very…