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 Phil Murphy Signs Order Lifting Pandemic Public Health Emergency
TRENTON, NJ – The COVID-19 pandemic health emergency in New Jersey is officially and legally over, but Governor Phil Murphy warned residents, “Don’t let your hair down.” Murphy, after two years of…
North Jersey man illegally towed vehicles from Newark to file false insurance claims
NEWARK, NJ – An elaborate insurance scam operated by an Orange resident in the City of Newark came to an end after police began investigating. Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara…
Jersey City Recreation Department Who Clerk Inflated Payroll for Relatives and Friends Heading to Prison
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A Jersey City woman has been convicted of stealing approximately $80,000 from the City of Jersey City where she worked as a payroll clerk for the city’s recreation…
Two thousand bags of heroin seized during traffic stop at the Jersey Shore
ABSECON, NJ – A motor vehicle stop led police to the seizure of 2,000 bags of heroin in Absecon, at the Jersey Shore. Absecon police reported at approximately 3:00 PM on February…
Bill to allow remote learning days to count toward 180 day school year in New Jersey advances
TRENTON, NJ – A bill that would allow remote learning days for pandemic shutdowns and even snow and other weather-related closures count toward the New Jersey 180 day public school year advanced…
Toms River’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Collecting Donations for War Victims and Refugees
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the army of Vladimir Putin and Russia continue their vicious and unprovoked assault on the independent nation of Ukraine, Americans across the nation are rallying to their…
As New Jersey Utility Shutoff Moratorium Ends, JCP&L Offers Solutions to Customers
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In ten days, a state moratorium on utility bill shutoffs will expire and utility companies can proceed against delinquent customers with collections notices and shutoffs. New Jersey energy…
Drug dealer arrested after surveillance operation
MAYS LANDING- One suspect has been arrested after a month-long drug and gang investigation in Galloway Township. “Following a month-long investigation by the ACPO Gangs, Guns & Narcotics Unit a Galloway Township…
Trucker Rally to Be Held in Ocean County before Convoy Departs to D.C. this Weekend
NEW EGYPT, NJ – Even though elected officials are easing COVID-19 restrictions, a planned trucker rally and convoy to Washington, D.C. is still planned for this weekend and one of the staging…
New Jersey Senator Issues Resolution Supporting This Weekend’s Truck Convoy
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Ed Durr today announced his support for the New Jersey Freedom Convoy truck rallies taking place in Ocean County and South Jersey this weekend. Durr, a…
Bucco calls for a total lift on COVID-19 mandates after governor’s health emergency ends Monday
TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy’s state public health emergency expires on Monday, so should the lingering vaccine and mask mandates in public offices and for public employees. That’s according to…
Governor Murphy Volunteers New Jersey to House Ukrainian Refugees
BROWNS MILLS, NJ – Joint Base MDL, located in the middle of the New Jersey Pinelands has successfully completed its mission to house and relocate thousands of refugees that fled Afghanistan in…
Self service gas is a “political third rail” Governor Murphy said he’s intentionally avoiding
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Murphy did not say whether or not he would support legislation in the New Jersey Senate and Assembly to end the law that prohibits residents from…
Governor Phil Murphy to lift New Jersey’s two-year pandemic healthcare state of emergency on Monday
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in his last regularly scheduled COVID-19 briefing said New Jersey is moving from a COVID-19 pandemic to an endemic and he will sign an…
Downtown Toms River Businesses Host Irish Festival this Weekend
TOMS RIVER, NJ – You might not find a pot of gold, but you’ll find plenty of pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Downtown Toms River this weekend as the community hosts an…
Two arrested on Drug Charges in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two people have been arrested after a drug investigation that has been ongoing for several months by the Berkeley Township Police Department. After receiving tips from the community…
New Jersey plastic bag ban starts a two months from today
TRENTON, NJ – If you’re tired of sucking your drink from a withering paper straw from a super-sized plastic container or bottle, buckle up New Jersey, things are about to go from…
Hackensack High School Evacuated, Everyone is Safe, Police Say
HACKENSACK, NJ – An ongoing police investigation of an unknown matter has forced the closure and evacuation of Hackensack High School today, police said. Police issued the following statement, “Hackensack high school…
Governor Murphy’s COVID-19 Press Conferences End Today
TRENTON, NJ – For two years, Governor Phil Murphy has held regularly scheduled COVID-19 press briefings to defend his actions during the pandemic. Those actions included prolonged business lockdowns, school closures, mandatory…
Today is the last day for New Jersey’s school face mask mandate
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For most students across New Jersey, Friday represents the final day of Governor Phil Murphy’s school mask mandate for students, teachers, faculty, and visitors. On Monday, schools will…