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…
Middletown School Board Member Arrested on Multiple Serious Illegal Gun Charges
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Board of Education member Joe Fitzgerald was arrested Monday evening and charged with six weapons offenses, according to local authorities. Police said Fitzgerald was caught with multiple illegal…
Flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous flooding conditions…
Eight Charged in New Jersey Human Trafficking Bust
TRENTON, N.J. — Eight individuals have been charged with first-degree racketeering and human trafficking for allegedly operating a prostitution ring in Trenton and Camden, where several women were reportedly coerced into sex…
New Jersey’s Bubbakoo’s Burritos acquired by private equity firm
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the fast-casual Mexican-fusion chain founded in New Jersey, has been acquired by Thompson Street Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in St. Louis, the companies…
More Pets Go Missing on Fourth of July Than Any Other Day in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Animal welfare groups across New Jersey are urging pet owners to take precautions as the Fourth of July approaches, warning that more pets go missing on Independence Day than…
Four-year-old dog Jelly Roll available for adoption at Popcorn Park Shelter
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is highlighting a 4-year-old dog named Jelly Roll, who is currently available for adoption. The shelter describes Jelly Roll as energetic and…
Trump slams Elon Musk over EV stance and opposition to spending bill
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump took aim at Elon Musk on Tuesday in a sharply worded social media post, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of hypocrisy and dependence on…
Heavy rain and storms forecast for New Jersey through Wednesday
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents should brace for periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms through Wednesday, with the potential for localized flooding due to significant rainfall amounts, according to the latest…
New Jersey to spend millions on reproductive travel warning system for pregnant men and women
NJ bill would launch reproductive health travel advisory for pregnant residents TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation that would establish a statewide advisory to inform residents about the reproductive…
New Jersey Lawmakers Throw Governor Murphy’s Flailing Offshore Wind Agenda an Economic Lifeline
TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed bill in the New Jersey Legislature would create a new tax credit program aimed at supporting manufacturers and clean energy product manufacturers, allocating up to $500 million…
Suspect facing child welfare charge held on ICE immigration detainer at Ocean County Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Monday on charges of child endangerment and providing false information to law enforcement, according to official inmate records. The…
New Jersey to Provide Social Services Coordinators to Defendants on Pre-trial Release
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would allow counties to appoint a pretrial release coordinator tasked with connecting eligible criminal defendants to social services and public…
Mays Landing Woman Admits Stealing From Senior Community
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 37-year-old Mays Landing woman admitted in court Friday to stealing nearly $147,000 and obstructing justice in connection with her role as a lifestyle director at a senior…
Big Beautiful Bill Could Put Final Nail in Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Offshore Wind Coffin
TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping new federal proposal in Congress, backed by President Donald Trump includes tax penalties and funding restrictions that could severely impact New Jersey’s offshore wind initiatives, a key…
New Jersey bill would raise age limit for pediatric long-term care to 26
TRENTON, N.J. — A bipartisan group of New Jersey senators has introduced a bill that would raise the maximum age for residents in pediatric long-term care facilities from 19 to 26. Senate…
New Jersey to Penalize Towns That Don’t Build Affordable Housing by Blocking Community Grants
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would tie access to several state grant programs to municipal compliance with affordable housing obligations. The Assembly Housing Committee on…
Tax credit for tech investors could triple under proposed New Jersey bill
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would triple the state’s tax credit for investments in emerging technology startups, aiming to stimulate early-stage funding in smaller high-tech…
New Jersey bill would give seniors extra time to cancel home improvement contracts
TRENTON, N.J. — Seniors in New Jersey could soon have more time to cancel home improvement contracts under a new bill introduced by state lawmakers. Sponsored by Senators Linda R. Greenstein (D-14)…
Ring Cam Busts Would-Be Burglar at Jackson Mills Home
JACKSON, N.J. — A would-be burglar was caught on a Ring camera attempting to break into a Jackson Mills Road home Saturday morning, prompting police to ask for the public’s help identifying…
North Jersey man, Oscar Ramirez sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping and sexual assault
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A North Bergen man has been sentenced to 24 years in state prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in 2019, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced…