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…
Stormy Night Brings $446K Lottery Luck to Neptune Shopper
NEPTUNE, N.J. — Another big Lottery prize has landed at the ShopRite complex on Route 66, where a player braved stormy weather Tuesday to score the $446,593 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, officials…
Cory Booker Tells Followers: Turn Our Anger Into Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cory Booker voiced strong opposition Tuesday to the Republican-backed budget bill that cleared the Senate following a marathon overnight session, calling it a “moral obscenity” and urging…
Sherrill slams GOP-backed budget in heated social media thread as governor’s race heats up
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill launched a pointed series of attacks on a Republican-backed federal budget proposal Tuesday, calling it a “reckless” plan that would raise taxes and healthcare costs…
New Jersey Redditors seek non-triggering alternatives to MAGA-infested beach escapes along the shore
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — With summer in full swing, a growing number of New Jersey beachgoers are turning to online forums for advice on where to enjoy the shore without crossing paths…
Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry turns 80, still a punk icon from NYC to NJ
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Debbie Harry, the groundbreaking lead singer of Blondie and a defining voice of New York’s punk and new wave scene, turned 80 on Monday, marking a milestone for…
Roy Rogers opens third New Jersey location as classic chain mounts Garden State revival
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Roy Rogers Restaurants has officially opened its third New Jersey location, continuing its comeback in the Garden State with a new outpost in Cherry Hill. The classic American…
Today is the anniversary of the infamous Chris Christie beachchair photo and meme history
Christie’s beach chair moment still echoes years after viral shutdown photo TOMS RIVER, N.J. — On this day, the now-infamous photo of then-Gov. Chris Christie lounging in a beach chair on a…
Alina Habba Nominated to Serve Four Year Term as U.S. Attorney For New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. — Alina Habba, who has served as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey since March, was formally nominated Tuesday by the Trump administration to hold the post for a full…
NJ Transit service resumes near schedule after disabled train causes delays at Penn Station
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service is operating on or close to schedule Tuesday following earlier congestion caused by a disabled train, the agency announced. Residual delays continue to affect some…
Twenty-four charged in Newark Bloods gang-linked drug and firearms conspiracy
NEWARK, N.J. — Twenty-four individuals connected to the Bloods-affiliated gang “Sex, Money, Murder” were charged Wednesday with narcotics and firearms offenses following a 14-month federal investigation into drug trafficking at the Bradley…
Alina Habba’s New Drug Strikeforce Arrests New Jersey Man for Dealing Deadly Fentanyl Dose
NEWARK, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been indicted for distributing fentanyl and heroin that led to the death of a victim in Plainfield, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Thomas Kane Miller,…
New Jersey man who shot home intruder will not be charged, prosecutor says
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A homeowner who fatally shot a man during a March home invasion at the Hamilton Green Apartments will not face charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced following…
Ocean County Social Services Continues to be Vacant Taxpayer Funded $63 Million Money Pit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A long-promised Ocean County Social Services complex remains unfinished nearly three years after its scheduled completion date, as the Ocean County Commissioners move to extend a shared services…
Playful Pup Kenny Stuck in Shelter Awaits Lifeline
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is searching for a 501(c)(3) rescue group to help rehome Kenny, an energetic 18-month-old black Labrador retriever currently at the…
Ocean County to vote today on $16M in capital pet projects with no funds for homelessness response they created
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote today on over $16 million in capital improvement ordinances, funding a range of infrastructure projects across the county.…
Suspect Sought in June Newark Shooting
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a shooting that occurred earlier this month in the area of South Orange Avenue and Dover Street,…
Brick Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun, Still Facing Domestic Violence Related Charges
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 42-year-old Brick Township man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun in connection with a February 2024 search that uncovered a stolen firearm and ammunition,…
Multi-bus crash shuts down New York Port Authority terminal, NJ Transit buses diverted
NEW YORK, N.Y. — A multi-bus accident forced the closure of the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal on Tuesday morning, causing major disruptions across regional transit routes. According to NJ TRANSIT,…
New Toms River Law Helps Military Veterans Become Cops
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new ordinance introduced by Mayor Rodrick and approved by the Toms River Township Council has made it easier for America’s military veterans to pursue a career in…
Bill Spadea Aligned Group Once Again Raising Money Using Trump’s Name, President Doesn’t Know Who He Is
TRENTON, N.J. — The political journey of Bill Spadea, a former New Jersey radio host turned gubernatorial candidate, and his affiliated group, Elect Common Sense, has been marked by a series of…