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…
Chris Christie Says Trump Ordered Stop on Epstein Files Release
WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized President Donald Trump over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, warning that Trump’s support base may turn on him as calls grow…
Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick to close nightly for drainage and gas line work
TRENTON — A section of Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick will be closed and detoured nightly from Tuesday through Friday as part of an ongoing pavement and drainage improvement project, the…
New Jersey’s largest animal welfare group merges with South Jersey shelter to expand services statewide
VINELAND, N.J. — Associated Humane Societies, the largest animal welfare organization in New Jersey, has formally merged with the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, extending its services into Cumberland County and expanding…
Newark police search for woman who stole phone in Facebook sale
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman caught on surveillance video who allegedly stole a cellphone during a meetup arranged through Facebook Marketplace, officials announced Monday.…
New Jersey man indicted for defrauding elderly victims in $1M investment scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A Hudson County man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly defrauding elderly and other victims out of more than $1 million through a long-running investment and money…
English is now the official language of the U.S., Here’s what you need to know
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice on Monday released formal guidance for federal agencies to comply with President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14224, which declares English as the official language of the…
Phil Murphy Sues Feds After Trump Cuts $158 Million Migrant Education Funding
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a 24-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze billions in…
Berkeley Township man pleads guilty in hit-and-run that injured teen bicyclist
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Berkeley Township man has pleaded guilty to causing serious bodily injury while driving without a license in connection with an April crash that seriously injured a 17-year-old…
Party Like it’s 1885 with the Amish Outlaws on the Beach in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River’s Summer Concert Series continues Tuesday night with a live performance by The Amish Outlaws at Shelter Cove Beach, followed by a fireworks display, township officials announced.…
Twenty Arrested in New Jersey ICE Immigration Enforcement Operation
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 20 individuals last Monday during a joint worksite inspection at a warehouse facility in Edison, according to a statement from ICE. The enforcement…
Cops spot gun in plain sight, uncover arsenal in vehicle
BURLINGTON, N.J. — Two men were taken into custody Sunday night after officers recovered two handguns, high-capacity magazines, and hollow-point ammunition during a vehicle stop near The Mill Apartments, authorities confirmed. At…
Nearly $400K Quick Draw jackpot won at Freehold 7-Eleven
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lottery player scored a big payday Saturday, winning $394,323 on a Quick Draw progressive jackpot ticket purchased in Monmouth County, officials announced Monday. The winning ticket…
Million-dollar lottery pot split between two Jersey counties
TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey lottery tickets sold in Ocean and Bergen counties matched all five winning numbers Sunday, securing a combined Jersey Cash 5 jackpot totaling $1,142,000. The winning tickets…
Eggs, avocados, beef among top 10 grocery items New Jersey shoppers are skipping as prices surge
TRENTON, N.J. — Soaring food costs are changing shopping habits across New Jersey, where residents are increasingly avoiding once-staple grocery items that have seen dramatic price spikes since January. According to recent…
The weirdest facts about New Jersey that most people don’t know
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey may be small in size, but it’s packed with bizarre trivia, historical firsts, and claims to fame that set it apart from the rest of the country.…
Watch: New Jersey woman charged after driving through protest crowd in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, N.J. — A viral video that showed a New Jersey woman driving through a crowd of protesters in Fairview has led to criminal charges. In the video, you can see a…
Laid-Off State Department Workers Could Find Bright Future in Coding
Washington, D.C. – In a wave of recent layoffs at the U.S. State Department, thousands of workers find themselves navigating an uncertain job market. The reductions, attributed to budget reallocations and a…
Heavy rains could bring flash flooding across New Jersey Monday night into Tuesday
A Flood Watch has been issued for much of the Mid-Atlantic as the National Weather Service in Mount Holly upgraded the flash flooding threat to a Moderate Risk for parts of New…
Watch: Gunfire erupts near New Jersey Boardwalk causing panic and fear
A 17-year-old male from Pennsauken was arrested Saturday in connection with a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours on the Wildwood boardwalk, authorities said. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday,…
Three arrested after explosion destroys porta john in Jackson Township park
Three males were arrested Monday evening after a large explosion destroyed a porta john near Flair Ridge Park in Jackson Township, according to police. At approximately 5:02 p.m., Officers Brown, Fox, Scheuerman,…