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…
Trumpquake: Bedminster Rattled by 1.9 Earthquake as New Jersey Seismic Action Continues
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A 1.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Bedminster last week, continuing a recent uptick in seismic activity in North Jersey that began after a larger tremor last year near Tewksbury. The…
Can a Costco Card be Used as Real ID at Newark Airport? TSA Responds
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is one of the toughest states to get a Real ID in America, but the notion of using your Costco card as a Real ID has ruffled…
Five Reasons Why Bill Spadea Is Not the Guy New Jersey Republicans Need on the Ballot in November
Why Bill Spadea Isn’t the Right Choice for New Jersey Republicans As a Trump supporter, I’ve watched Bill Spadea charm his way into the hearts of many New Jersey Republicans. With his…
Itsy Bitsy Perv Using Imaginary Spider to Cop a Feel with Women in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with two forcible touching incidents that occurred within 20 minutes of each other Monday night…
Seaside Heights considers earlier boardwalk closures, backpack ban after Memorial Day weekend violence
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — In response to a violent and chaotic Memorial Day weekend that left three people stabbed and more than 70 arrested, Seaside Heights officials are weighing new restrictions aimed…
Rain threatens to keep Jersey Shore boardwalks quiet for second weekend in a row
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Rainy weather is once again threatening weekend business at New Jersey’s popular boardwalks, with thunderstorms and scattered showers forecast through Sunday, potentially impacting restaurants, arcades, and other coastal…
Murphy’s budget cuts state funded summer college assistance for low income students in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — A state-funded program that has helped thousands of low-income students afford college classes during the summer may be on the chopping block as New Jersey lawmakers negotiate the next…
Volpe exits for x-ray after early homer as Yankees top Red Sox 9-6 at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees opened their first series of the season against the Boston Red Sox with a 9-6 victory Friday night, but lost shortstop Anthony Volpe midgame after…
Route 37 reopens in Toms River after emergency sinkhole repairs
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — All lanes on Route 37 in Toms River are back open after a large sinkhole forced emergency repairs near the intersection of Oak Ridge Parkway on Friday, officials…
Library safety concerns grow in Toms River as county shelter debate looms
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A decision by Ocean County officials to host a pop-up café operated by Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen inside the Ocean County Library has ignited controversy and…
Abrego Garcia Returns to the U.S. to Face Serious Human Trafficking Charges
WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has indicted Abrego Garcia for his alleged role in a transnational human smuggling network that trafficked thousands of migrants — including women and children — across…
Howell man found shot to death in vehicle identified as Rolando Acte Mejia
HOWELL, N.J. — Police are investigating the shooting death of a local man found inside a vehicle on White Street early Thursday morning, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Officers from…
Jackson Girl Scout Receives Honor After Helping Police Department with New K9 Unit
JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson teen who has dedicated nearly a decade to public safety education and K-9 advocacy will receive the Girl Scouts of the USA’s highest honor this weekend in…
Barnegat police respond to report of abduction
BARNEGAT, NJ — Police have confirmed that no abduction took place following reports of a possible incident just before midnight on June 5. The Barnegat Township Police Department announced Thursday that, after…
Another stabbing at the Jersey Shore brings season total to four
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Monmouth Beach man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he repeatedly stabbed another man during a fight outside a residence in the Ortley Beach…
The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It
The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…
Did You Know? It is illegal to relocate homeless people between counties in New Jersey without consent
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Did you know it’s illegal to move homeless individuals from one municipality or county to another in New Jersey without formal approval? A growing controversy in Toms River…
Ten of the strangest and most unusual laws still on the books in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — While New Jersey enforces hundreds of conventional laws, the Garden State also holds a surprising number of peculiar and often overlooked regulations that remain active today. In the town…
National Donut Day: Three Great Donut Shops You Missed Today
TOMS RIVER, NJ – June 6, 2025 – It’s National Donut Day, and Ocean County is ready to indulge in some of the sweetest, most delectable treats around. From innovative creations to…
New Jersey’s Plastic Ban: A Confusing and Overreaching Policy Leaves Residents and Businesses Scratching Their Heads
TRENTON, NJ – Since its implementation on May 4, 2022, New Jersey’s “Get Past Plastic” law has been hailed by some as a bold step toward environmental protection, but for many residents…