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…
Beachwood opens Mayo Park center as cooling site amid heat
BEACHWOOD, N.J. — The Mayo Park Recreation Center at 501 Beacon Avenue will operate as a cooling center from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, June 23 and 24, according…
North Jersey man charged for groping 12-year-old girl
WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — A 20-year-old man was arrested Friday after he allegedly groped a 12-year-old girl near a busy intersection in West New York, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s…
Paterson issues extreme heat warning as temperatures hit 100 degrees, cooling center opens
PATERSON, NJ — The Paterson Police Department has issued an extreme heat warning as temperatures in the area are expected to reach 100 degrees, urging residents to take precautions to stay safe…
Police seek help identifying suspect in Newark robbery
NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery earlier this month on Park Avenue. According to Newark Public Safety…
Ocean County’s New Commissioners Pushing Democrat Style Agenda with Arace and Sadeghi at the Helm
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners, long a bastion of conservative policy in one of New Jersey’s most reliably Republican strongholds, is charting a new course under the…
Secret Service Deploys Civil Disturbance Team to Ocean County
BEACHWOOD, N.J. — The U.S. Secret Service dispatched its Civil Disturbance Unit to Ocean County last week in anticipation of unrest surrounding a “No Kings” protest against former President Donald Trump, though…
Overnight shed fire in Beachwood under investigation, no injuries reported
BEACHWOOD, N.J. — A shed fire broke out just after midnight Monday in the rear yard of a residence on the 700 block of Forecastle Avenue, according to the Beachwood Volunteer Fire…
Overturned oil tanker carrying diesel fuel shuts down US 9 in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — An overturned tanker carrying thousands of gallons of diesel fuel has shut down all lanes of U.S. Route 9 in both directions north of James Street in Lakewood Township…
Extreme Heat, Poor Air Quality to Blanket New Jersey Through Mid Week
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A dangerous combination of extreme heat and worsening air quality is blanketing parts of New Jersey through midweek, as the National Weather Service and state environmental officials issue multiple…
Extreme heat advisory issued in North Jersey with temperatures expected over 100 degrees
LINDEN, N.J. — Much of Central and Northern New Jersey is under an extreme heat advisory today. The Linden Police Department has issued an Extreme Heat Advisory beginning Sunday, warning residents of…
Eight arrested in Newark narcotics bust following year-long investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., announced the arrests of eight individuals on June 19 following a year-long investigation into narcotics distribution by the department’s Criminal Intelligence Unit.…
Air quality alert issued for Atlantic and Cape May Counties through Sunday
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A code orange air quality alert was issued Sunday for Atlantic and Cape May Counties by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, warning that air pollution levels…
Extreme heat warning issued for Ocean, Monmouth, and Burlington counties through Wednesday
JACKSON, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Western Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties beginning Sunday morning and lasting through 8 p.m. Wednesday, citing dangerously…
Secaucus Police and Fire marine fleets honored in annual blessing ceremony
SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department held its annual blessing ceremony for its police and fire marine fleets on Saturday, a tradition rooted in longstanding Coast Guard customs. Father Christopher led…
Evesham Police investigating series of overnight vehicle burglaries
EVESHAM, N.J. — Police in Evesham Township are investigating a string of overnight vehicle burglaries that occurred in several residential developments, authorities announced Sunday. According to the Evesham Township Police Department, the…
Power outage hits northern Toms River’s northern beaches Saturday night
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A power outage affected the northern beach sections of Toms River on Saturday night, prompting a response from Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) and local authorities. The…
U.S. launches airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in coordinated military operation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States military carried out coordinated airstrikes on three nuclear sites in Iran late Saturday, targeting the country’s uranium enrichment infrastructure in what officials have described as a…
New Jersey enforces front and back license plate requirement for all vehicles
TRENTON, N.J. — All vehicles in New Jersey must display both front and rear license plates at all times under a state law that authorities say is being strictly enforced without exception.…
Thousands Still Without Power in Monmouth County
MARLBORO, N.J. — Two roads in Marlboro Township remain closed following a storm that moved through the area Thursday night, though traffic signals across the township are fully operational, according to local…
Meet the $4 Billion Dollar Network Funding America’s Anti-Trump Protests
From Trenton to Seaside Heights. From Newark to Cape May, the recent protests against President Donald J. Trump appear to be a well-financed and coordinated national effort backed by a billion-dollar network.…