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…
Man killed in Pleasantville shooting
PLEASANTVILLE- The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit has responded to investigate a fatal shooting of a man in Pleasantville this morning, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. The shooting…
Everything you need to know about Six Flags Great Adventure Holiday in the Park for 2021
It’s that time of year in Jackson Township, New Jersey, the celebration of the holidays at one of the world’s best rollercoaster amusement parks, Six Flags Great Adventure. Here’s what Six Flags…
The PNC Bank Art Center Light Show: Take a ride through the holidays with the Magic of Lights
Located just off the Garden State Parkway at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, the Magic of Lights is one of the biggest and best light displays in New Jersey, but…
Rediscover Christmas at Historic Smithville, including a Lakeside holiday light show
If you want to slow down your holiday rush, one of the best places to do it in New Jersey during December is Historic Smithville, New Jersey. Smithville is located on Route…
In New Jersey, refugee school children photographed unmasked while public school students masked
JOINT BASE MDL – It took a visit from Prince Harry and Meghan Markel, the Duchess of Sussex to give New Jersey residents their first look inside a refugee camp as Joint…
Man who flew into space with William Shatner dead in North Jersey plane crash
When Strek Trek’s Captain Kirk, William Shatner actually went to space aboard a Blue Origin rocketship last month, he was joined by Gen de Vries, the CEO of Medidata Solutions. According to…
Chris Daughtry’s Atlantic City concert canceled after daughter Hannah found dead in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN – American Idol success story Chris Daughtry has canceled his current tour after learning about the death of his 25-year-old stepdaughter Hannah’s death. Daughtry was scheduled to play live in…
Teens, 15 and 16 charged with attempted murder after shooting at cops during an investigation
New Castle, DE – On Thursday, two New Castle County Police detectives, along with a Delaware Juvenile Probation Officer, all assigned to the Division’s Safe Streets Team were operating in an undercover…
In New Jersey, Lemonade stands run by kids will no longer be shut down by overzealous local government enforcers
Legislation sponsored by Senator Michael Doherty that would allow children to run temporary businesses such as lemonade stands without municipal permits was signed into law yesterday by Governor Murphy. “There’s an endless…
New Jersey lawmakers baffled after Murphy sends $1 billion in federal aid to New York
Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) and Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) questioned why the Murphy administration would agree to give New York $1 billion of federal transportation aid that should have gone to New…
Court ends Pennsylvania school mask mandate, could New Jersey be next?
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s school mask mandate has been overturned by a Pennsylvania court. According to the Associated Press, “Commonwealth Court sided 4-1 with the ranking Republican in the…
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A New Jersey man pleaded guilty today in connection with his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Omar Thompson, 39, of Paterson, N.J., pleaded guilty to…
Murphy accepts Ciattarelli surrender, says New Jersey voters chose to continue moving forward
TRENTON, NJ – Aided by a large Democrat voting base that outnumbers Republicans by one million voters and a vote-by-mail system that typically benefits Democrats, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy accepted his…
Ciattarelli snubs Chris Christie: I’m more worried about New Jersey
Defeated New Jersey Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli took a shot at former Governor Chris Christie during his concessions speech on Friday. When asked what his opinion was about the Chris Christie…
Ciattarelli says 2021 defeat was not a failure, announces 2025 candidacy for New Jersey Governor
RARITAN, NJ – New Jersey GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli returned to where it all began, a podium in his hometown of Raritan to concede his election defeat to incumbent Democrat Governor Phil…
Trenton police using social policing, not charges and arrests to address panhandling problem
Trenton, N.J. – Acting Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced that the Trenton Police Department (TPD) partnered with Recovery Advocates of America as part of a recent joint operation using addiction…
New Jersey child predator who attacked 7-year-old girl extradited after fleeing to Columbia
On Sunday, November 7, 2021, Colombian law enforcement, in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service Colombia Foreign Field Office and the United States Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task…
Police say rumor of a possible threat to Brick students was unfounded
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – School officials and police in Brick are dismissing a possible threat to students at Brick Township High School after an investigation found no credible threats. Police issued the…
Burglary and fraud highlight Lacey weekly police blotter
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following incidents were reported by the Lacey Township Police Department between November 4-11, 2021. Burglary- On Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10:32 a.m., Officer Michael Hein was dispatched…
Phil Murphy proposes 9-mile long State Park in New Jersey’s densely populated urban center
BLOOMFIELD – Governor Phil Murphy, joined by state and local officials, today announced the State’s intention to purchase nearly nine miles of property stretching from Jersey City to Montclair, for the creation of…