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…
Middlesex County woman pleads guilty to $194K COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
TRENTON, N.J. — A Perth Amboy woman admitted to fraudulently obtaining more than $190,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds, including loans and unemployment benefits, by submitting false applications, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba…
Sore Loser Bill Spadea Refuses to Congratulate Jack Ciattarelli on New Jersey GOP Primary Victory
Trenton, NJ – Former radio host Bill Spadea has not conceded defeat or offered congratulations to Jack Ciattarelli, who won the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary on June 10. Ciattarelli, a former…
Ocean County Commissioner Pushing Homeless Shelter at Library Doesn’t Want Them In His Own Town
MANCHESTER, NJ – Former Manchester Township Mayor and current Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace today confirmed what Commissioner Frank Sadeghi said yesterday. Despite swirling rumers, Arace told residents in his hometown that…
Drug Overdose Reported at Makeshift Ocean County Parking Garage Homeless Encampment
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Police responded to an overdose Tuesday evening at the top level of the Toms River municipal parking garage, where a growing homeless encampment has taken shape in recent…
Newark gunmen caught on camera
NEWARK, N.J. — A quiet stretch of Avon Avenue was shattered Tuesday afternoon on June 2nd when three suspects in a blue Infiniti targeted a pedestrian in a daylight shooting that left…
Seaside Park to host July movie nights at J Street Marina Lawn
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — The Seaside Park Police Department announced Wednesday that officers will be on hand to assist with traffic and public safety during the town’s upcoming Drive-In Movie Night series…
Governor Urges New Jersey to Set Thermostats to 78 and Close Your Blinds as Heat Wave Stresses Power Grid
TRENTON, N.J. — Amid a prolonged heat wave across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday urged residents to take steps to reduce electricity usage as the state’s power grid faces increased…
Lawmaker Who Voted to Ban Plastic Bags Arrested for Shoplifting, Because They Had No Bags
BETHEL, CT — A Democratic state representative who voted in favor of banning single-use plastic bags in 2019 was arrested Monday evening for allegedly failing to scan items at a Target self-checkout.…
New Jersey CPA pleads guilty in federal tax shelter fraud scheme
PARAMUS, N.J. — A certified public accountant from Paramus pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to defraud the United States by promoting fraudulent tax shelters that allowed wealthy clients to claim inflated deductions.…
Truck fire blocks lanes on New Jersey Turnpike near George Washington Bridge
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — A truck fire on the northbound local lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike/I-95 disrupted traffic Wednesday morning just south of Exit 72, near the George Washington Bridge. According to…
Vehicle fire causes temporary ramp closure on Garden State Parkway in Cranford
CRANFORD, N.J. — A vehicle fire on the Garden State Parkway northbound near Exit 137 (Route 28, Cranford Township) temporarily shut down the Exit 139 northbound entrance ramp Wednesday morning. According to…
Major New Jersey Highway Buckles Under Extreme Heat Causing Traffic Delays
OAKLAND, N.J. — The NJ DEP has issued a traffic advisory warning drivers of significant delays on I-287 Southbound due to roadway buckling caused by extreme heat. The New Jersey Department of…
Migrant with ICE Detainer Assaults Ocean County Jail Guards with Bodily Fluids
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A woman booked into Ocean County Jail this week is facing multiple criminal charges, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and throwing bodily fluids at a…
Shore area man sentenced for drug manufacturing facility in Egg Harbor Township
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 32-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was sentenced Monday to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison following his guilty plea to multiple weapons and drug charges…
SETS Hybrid Training opens new fitness center in Brick after success in Jackson and Toms River
BRICK, N.J. — A new SETS Hybrid Training location officially opened its doors in Brick over the weekend, following successful launches in Jackson and Toms River. Local officials, including Mayor Lisa Crate…
Heat wave expected to snap as storms bring cooler, wetter weekend to New Jersey
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A days-long heat wave gripping parts of New Jersey is expected to break late Wednesday as a series of storms brings cooler temperatures and increased chances of rain…
Brick Cops Chicken Out at Local Community Event
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Officers from the Brick Township Police Department participated in a community engagement event Tuesday at Chick-fil-A, where they connected with residents during the “Chicken with a Cop” gathering.…
Belleville swears in 10 new officers and promotes detective to sergeant
BELLEVILLE, N.J. — The Belleville Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday at City Hall to officially promote Detective John David Rossi to the rank of sergeant and welcome 10 new officers…
Sugar rush coming to Freehold as new dessert shop sets to open
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A new dessert destination is getting ready to open its doors in Freehold. Desserts Unlimited, set to launch at 339 West Main Street (Route 537) in Colonial Plaza, will…
$7 million payday for Florida winner in lottery game
TRENTON, N.J. — A Florida lottery player won the top prize in Monday’s Cash 4 Life drawing, selecting the cash option to receive a lump sum payout of $7 million. The winner…