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 law allows towns like Toms River to issue tax credits instead of cash for reassessment appeal refunds
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As towns such as Toms River, in Ocean County move forward with a very unpopular tax reassessment project during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s good news in sight for…
New Senate President Scutari congratulates Murphy on start of second term in office
TRENTON – Senate President Nicholas Scutari issued the following statement today congratulating Governor Phil Murphy on the start of his second term of office: “I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Governor…
Phil Murphy takes a shot at the right, shouting about how much you love your country is no substitute for showing it
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday used his second term inauguration speech to launch an attack on the Republican party and conservatives in his state and in Washington,…
Phil Murphy: If you want to see the future of America, come to New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A week after declaring a second pandemic state of emergency that gives New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy a near sole authoritarian level of power, Murphy said this is what…
New Jersey law increase penalties for stolen valor
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio that would upgrade certain crimes of misrepresenting oneself as a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces was signed into law today by Governor…
Cape May Prosecutor’s Office is hiring
CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE, NJ – The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office is currently seeking to hire dedicated and honorable individuals for the position of County Detective. Annual Salary starting at $42,250-Two weeks…
War era veterans could get civil service preference if new law passes
TRENTON, NJ – Military service members who did not serve in a theater of operation but did serve during a war or conflict may soon be eligible for state civil service preference…
Atlantic City bouncing back from pandemic with 29% revenue jump in December
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Is Atlantic City back? Joe Lupo, President of the Atlantic City Casino association thinks so after it was announced the industry was up nearly $100 million in December,…
Monmouth County Commissioner announces bid for Congress
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Commissioner is challenging career Democrat Frank Pallone’s seat in Congress in 2022. Kiley is the second Republican candidate to announce after the former U.S. Senate candidate, Rik…
Driver of stolen vehicle charged after ramming into two Atlantic City Police cars
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On January 14, 2022, a 40-year-old man was arrested after stealing an Atlantic City Police Department prisoner van and ramming it into two marked patrol cars. At approximately…
Gannett slashes 136 Saturday papers weeks after discontinuing local community weeklies
NEPTUNE, NJ – Gannett, Inc., a publicly-traded company and a struggling national print newspaper corporation that operates nine daily newspapers across New Jersey including our local Asbury Park Press and Home News…
Man shot and killed in parking lot in Maple Shade Sunday night
MAPLE SHADE, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher J. Fletcher announced that a 32-year-old resident of the Fox Meadow apartments in Maple Shade was fatally…
Lakewood basketball players harassed in Barnegat over race, sneakers, report
BARNEGAT, NJ – Lakewood middle school girls basketball players reported they were called racist epitaphs and mocked for not wearing good sneakers during a December matchup against Barnegat Middle School. According to…
Murphy administration “unkills” 239 previously “confirmed” COVID-19 deaths
Trenton, NJ – It’s not a technical error or a glitch in the New Jersey Department of Health matrix, but on Monday, Governor Phil Murphy “unkilled” 239 previously reported COVID-19 deaths. The…
Vicari announces $4.8 million grant to build new library branch in Stafford
TOMS RIVER – Calling it a highly competitive grant program, Ocean County Library’s application to secure funds for a new branch library in Stafford Township recently was approved providing $4.8 million toward…
Toms River Mayor shames local businesses for mitigating the spread of COVID-19
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As many cities across New Jersey are imposing indoor mask mandates, in Toms River, it’s the opposite. Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has forced a business to change…
Sex assault suspect now facing witness tampering charges
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested Michael Vivar, 23, of North Bergen, on charges involving the sexual assault and robbery of a 33-year-old…
Jersey City man wanted for shooting found in North Carolina, arrested
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, Anthony King, 34, of Jersey City was arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina in connection with the fatal shooting of Ishamell McCany on November 13, 2021 in Jersey…
New Jersey State Trooper injured after being rear-ended by drunk driver on I-80
Allamuchy Township, NJ – A New Jersey State Trooper suffered minor injuries in an overnight crash Sunday morning when a drunk driver crashed into his vehicle on I-80. The crash happened at…
Former Trump White House communications director has car stolen by Newark car thieves
NEWARK, NJ – Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House communications director under the administration of President Donald J. Trump was a victim of New Jersey’s growing car theft problem. Thieves from North…