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…
AWA Hosts Barking Lot Sips & Brews to Benefit Homeless Animals
VOORHEES, NJ – The Animal Welfare Association (AWA) is hosting Barking Lot Sips & Brews on Friday, June 21, from 5:50 PM to 8:30 PM. This event aims to support homeless animals…
Passaic Man Arrested for Child Abuse Material Charges
FREEHOLD, NJ—Joseph S. Velazquez, 25, of Passaic, has been charged with multiple offenses related to the possession and distribution of child abuse materials (CSAM), announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on…
Haddon Township Hosts 7th Annual Summer Solstice Music Festival
HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Haddon Township’s 7th Annual Summer Solstice Music Festival will take place on Friday, June 21, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM along Haddon Avenue, between Strawbridge Avenue and…
Black Bear Spotted Near Robbinsville and West Windsor Border
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – This morning, a small black bear was reported along the border between Robbinsville Township (Windsor Area) and West Windsor Township. The Robbinsville Township Police Department has informed the NJDEP…
Robbinsville Sets Up Cooling and Charging Station Amid Power Outage
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The Robbinsville Township Police Department and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are responding to a power outage affecting local residents. Authorities are actively setting up a cooling and charging…
Newark Police Request Public Assistance to Identify Armed Robbery Suspect
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is calling for public assistance to identify a male suspect involved in recent armed robberies. Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced the…
Jersey Shore Beach Patrol Member Sentenced for Child Sexual Assault
OCEAN CITY, NJ – Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland revealed on Tuesday that Jonathan Howell, a 42-year-old from Marmora and a former Ocean City Beach Patrol member, has been sentenced…
Millions to Escape the Heat This Weekend at the Jersey Shore with Clear Blue Water
TRENTON, NJ – It’s going to be a hot weekend at the Jersey Shore, but a cool, clear blue ocean awaits millions of potential visitors from Sandy Hook to Cape May. With…
New Jersey Students Honor Fallen Officer with Bake Sale Fundraiser
PASSAIC, NJ – In a touching tribute to the late Officer Brian Lora, students at the Phoenix Center recently held a bake sale fundraiser, successfully raising $1,400. The Passaic Police Department and…
Ocean Township Police Host “Cone with a Cop” Event
WARETOWN, NJ – The Ocean Township Police Department is excited to invite the community to their Annual “Cone with a Cop” event. This family-friendly gathering will take place at Trailside Gardens, located…
New Bill Seeks to Regulate Obscene and Perverse Books in New Jersey School Libraries
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in New Jersey would force every school district in the state to adopt an official policy on obscene reading materials in school libraries. The move…
Amato Seeks to Overturn State Ban on ICE Detainers for Immigration Crimes
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill, unlikely to be moved by Senate Democrats in New Jersey would allow police to work with ICE and the federal government to allow criminal illegal aliens…
Large Brush Fire Extinguished Near New Jersey Turnpike
Secaucus Police Department has announced that a large brush fire near the New Jersey Turnpike marsh area between exits 15X and 16E has been successfully extinguished as of 4:45 PM today. Officers…
Toms River Kicks Off Summer Concert Series with Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Toms River is set to launch its first summer concert of the season this Wednesday, June 26th, featuring the Bruce Springsteen tribute band, TRAMPS LIKE US. Hosted by Mayor Dan Rodrick and…
New Jersey Grand Jury Clears Officers in Fatal Shooting of Las Vegas Man
A state grand jury in Trenton, New Jersey, has decided not to file criminal charges against the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mohamed Bounaouar, a 42-year-old man from Las Vegas,…
New Jersey Restauranteur Arrested for Multiple Sexual Assaults
Trenton, NJ – Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri, Lawrence Township Police Chief Christopher Longo, and Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson announced the arrest of Gerald Araya, a local restaurant owner, for…
Former New Jersey Court Officer Arrested for Theft and Misapplication of Funds
Hackensack, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Bruce Piekarsky, 69, of Davie, FL, on charges of theft, misapplication of entrusted property, and tampering with public records. The…
New Jersey Woman on Vacation Strikes Big with Maryland Lottery Win
MANCHESTER, NJ – A resident of Manchester, New Jersey, who seldom engages in lottery games, struck it big with Racetrax during a visit to Maryland. Her lucky ticket, purchased at Seaside Restaurant…
New Jersey Sets Guidelines for Police Request of Blood Taken from Every Newborn Baby in State
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today a significant policy shift aimed at tightening control over law enforcement’s access to newborn bloodspot information in New Jersey. This move comes with…
Winning Numbers Lead to Nearly $1 Million Jersey Cash 5 Prize For Camden County Resident
CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ – On Wednesday, a single ticket matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing, winning a $972,775 jackpot. The numbers drawn were 06, 14, 21, 25, and…