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…
Dragon boat capsizes on Schuylkill River, all 12 rescued
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A 12-passenger dragon boat capsized early Tuesday morning on the Schuylkill River near 4900 Ridge Avenue, prompting a swift emergency response and a water rescue by the Philadelphia Police…
Cruisin’ Downtown returns to Toms River with vintage cars and summer festivities
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Cruisin’ Downtown, the annual summer car show series, is set to roll back into Toms River this month, transforming downtown streets into a retro celebration of classic cars,…
Cops Warn Public to Avoid this Beautiful, But Deadly Oasis at the Jersey Shore
Manchester police intensify crackdown at deadly Heritage Minerals site as summer nears MANCHESTER, N.J. — It’s home to the bluest water at the Jersey Shore, but police are warning locals and tourists…
Bird Feeders Banned in New Jersey Town As Legislators Push for State Ban
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The village of Ridgewood has enacted new restrictions on wildlife feeding on private property, becoming the first municipality in New Jersey to impose local limits on bird feeders amid…
Trump Gives Undisputed Endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli, Slams Spadea and New Jersey’s ‘Blue Horror Show’
RARITAN, N.J. — President Donald Trump gave his full endorsement to Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in a tele-town hall Monday night, calling on New Jersey voters to turn out in record…
Union County deli becomes millionaire maker overnight
TRENTON, N.J. — A Union County player won big in the May 14 Cash 4 Life drawing, claiming the second largest New Jersey Lottery prize of the year — a $7 million…
Garden State player nails $50K Powerball win
TRENTON, N.J. — While the $204.5 million Powerball jackpot was claimed by a player in California on Saturday, a Burlington County resident walked away with a $50,000 prize in New Jersey’s own…
Toms River Council Candidate’s ShopRite Shoplifting Charge Draws Red Flag in Election Campaign
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Most people looking to get into politics hold off on stealing until after they’re elected. In the case of one council candidate, his alleged five-finger past has become…
Fact Check: Yes, Toms River Council Candidate Ricotta Accepted Thousands in Dark Money PAC Donations from Lakewood and Downtown Developers
In an article released last week, Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta was shown to have accepted thousands of dollars from a dark money PAC that he founded and controlled into his…
Kelly details Ocean County plan for new five-lane highway expansion connecting Toms River, Lakewood and Jackson
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Ocean County officials unveiled details Monday about a major infrastructure project that will transform Cross Street into a five-lane thoroughfare, creating a new east-west connection linking Toms River, Lakewood…
Dinner run leads to $1.5M lottery score in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — A $3 ticket led to a life-changing win for an Essex County resident, who claimed one of the top prizes in the New Jersey Lottery’s Win for Life scratch-off…
New Jersey Dems advance bill to make vaccine registry permanent law
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee on Monday approved legislation that would make enrollment in the state’s immunization registry automatic for anyone receiving a…
1985 footage shows a rare glimpse of Seaside Heights before the MTV era and boardwalk mayhem
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Newly discovered footage from 1985 reveals a nostalgic portrait of Seaside Heights before it became nationally known for reality TV, crowded summers, and boardwalk chaos. Released by Greenrose…
Ten Years Ago, A&P Dominated New Jersey’s Supermarket Scene, What Happened?
What happened to A&P The fall of America’s original grocery giant TRENTON, NJ — Once one of the most popular grocery store chains in the New York and New Jersey area, A&P…
Kayaker exposes New Jersey’s polluted Passaic River enroute to Paterson’s Great Falls
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Visitors marvel at the Paterson Great Falls, but many visitors don’t realize the level of filth and pollution along the stretch of the Passaic River just beyond the falls.…
New Jersey waterfront mansion abandoned and explored, goes viral on YouTube
LONGPORT, NJ — A $2 million abandoned waterfront mansion in New Jersey is gaining new attention after urban explorer and YouTuber BigBankz featured it in a video that has already drawn nearly…
Jackson Township seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat
JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is inviting eligible residents to apply for a vacant seat on the Township Council, according to an official notice issued ahead of the June 2 application opening.…
New Jersey Congresswoman Facing Eight Years in Prison for Assaulting Federal Agent
Federal prosecutors dismiss Newark mayor’s trespass charge, shift focus to Congresswoman McIver NEWARK, NJ — Federal prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, instead shifting focus to…
Deranged Pacers Fan Stabs Two Knicks Fans at Local Brewery During Championship Game
CARMEL, IN — A man was arrested Friday night after allegedly stabbing two patrons during a fight at a brewery in Carmel’s 12700 block of Meeting House Road, according to police. Carmel…
Text scam posing as NJMVC targets millions across New Jersey, officials warn
MAYS LANDING, NJ — Authorities in Atlantic County are warning residents statewide of a widespread phone scam involving fake text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC).…