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…
After two days, Newark firefighters get scrapyard pile fire under control
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Fire Department has reported a scrapyard fire that burned and smoldered for nearly two full days has been extinguished. “This fire posed some unique challenges for the…
Egg Harbor police seeking to find car thieves who went on Atlantic County crime spree
On Monday and Tuesday, January 24 and 25, 2022, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department and other jurisdictions responded to a reported crime spree involving occupants of a stolen vehicle out of…
Trenton police hope latest drug bust shuts down citywide drug operation
Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director (TPD) Steve E. Wilson today announced a successful drug enforcement operation at the Budget Inn Hotel resulting in 12 arrests as well as the seizure of more than…
Phil Murphy’s predictably inaccurate COVID-19 predictions continue, O’Scanlon says
FREEHOLD, NJ – Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) called for the Murphy administration to stop the scare tactics with their continued use of inaccurate, mysterious covid model predictions. “I’m sorry folks, but this…
Cory Booker, Dems push for permanent child tax credit as ‘A Signature Domestic Policy Achievement’
Five Senate Democrats are urging the White House to prioritize making the expanded child tax credit permanent as part of any potential spending package. The senators, Michael Bennet of Colorado, Sherrod Brown…
Police find illegal loaded gun after DWI driver crashed into tree
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Police responding to a single-vehicle crash into a tree in Manahawkin found two suprises. First, the driver was found to be intoxicated and second, he was armed with a…
Political consultant pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot
NEWARK, N.J. — (AP) A political consultant in New Jersey has admitted paying two men to kill a longtime associate in 2014 who worked with him on various campaigns. Sean Caddle, 44,…
Two black men have NJ robbery convictions overturned citing racial bias
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Black men who went to prison for the armed robbery of a convenience store had their convictions reversed Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme Court, which ruled…
Three New Jersey Lottery Tickets Win $10K
TRENTON, NJ – There were three third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Tuesday, January 25, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. Those tickets were…
Cash 5 Ticket Wins $100K Jackpot in Warren County
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Tuesday, January 25, drawing. The winning numbers were: 06, 18, 20, 21, and 31 and the XTRA number was: 04. The retailer will receive…
Leaping Lizards, New Jersey man sentenced for illegally shipping reptiles to Hong Kong
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey man who illegally tried to send 10 live lizards to Hong Kong has been sentenced to three years of probation, including with six months of home…
Wall Eyecare Associates Coming to Wall Towne Center in Manasquan
MANASQUAN, N.J. – Optical provider Wall Eyecare Associates is coming to Wall Towne Center in Manasquan, announced Levin Management Corporation (LMC). The 100,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored retail property sits on Route 34, less than one quarter mile from the intersection of Route 35. LMC…
NJ approves company to take bets on competitive video games
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey has approved its first company to take bets on competitive video games, a fast-growing activity known as esports that is popular with young people around the…
Over 61% of hospital cases reported in New Jersey are not COVID-19 related
TRENTON, NJ – New data released by the New Jersey Department of Health and Governor Phil Murphy shows that only 39% of the reported COVID-19 hospitalizations are in fact primarily COVID-19 hospitalizations.…
New Jersey reported 200,000 breakthrough cases in past 30 days
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of health has reported 200,000 cases of COVID-19 among the fully vaccinated and boosted during the 30 day period of the omicron spike. The news…
After releasing 40% of state prison inmates over COVID concerns, Testa fears Phil Murphy is not done yet
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa warned that a new round of prisoner releases and pandemic mandates by the Murphy administration will make New Jersey less safe and put corrections officers at…
Two sought for masked armed robbery in Bridgeton
BRIDGETON, NJ – Police in Bridgeton are seeking to identify two masked men wanted for the armed robbery of the Broad Street Liquor and Deli last week. On 01/18/2022 at approximately 9:30…
Linden police continue investigation into juvenile hit and run, seeking witnesses
LINDEN, NJ – Linden police are working overtime to identify a hit and run driver that struck a juvenile last week. On Thursday January 20, 2022, The Rahway Police Department responded to…
Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato advises residents to be mindful of possible weekend winter storm
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato said today residents in town should take notice of a possible weekend winter storm and to prepare accordingly beforehand. “The effects of the…
Newark police seeking your help to identify pair of purse snatchers
NEWARK, NJ – Newark police are searching for a pair of purse snatchers and are asking the public to help identify them. Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s…