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…
Spadea calls for New Jersey’s Republican primary voters to ignore President Trump on June 10th
TRENTON, N.J. — Still reeling after receiving a gut punch from President Donald J. Trump, former AM/FM radio host Bill Spadea is now asking New Jersey Republican voters to dump Trump when…
Huge Cuts, No Tax Increase: Toms River Slashes $11 Million from Municipal Budget
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a municipal budget on Wednesday that includes no increase in the municipal tax rate and cuts the budget from $146 million to $135 million,…
Ocean County Commissioners Who Opposed Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Flip Fop After Political Backlash
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — They opposed his “One Big Beautiful Bill”, but now they are having regrets, only after sparking a political firestorm in one of New Jersey’s biggest conservative strongholds. The…
No Early Release for Man Found Guilty in Deadly Stabbing of Man in Jackson Township
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Laurence Harbor man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for the 2022 stabbing death of a Jackson Township resident, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office…
Jackson Township killer to remain jailed on murder charge in Toms River shooting
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man charged in the fatal shooting of a Brick Township resident earlier this month will remain in custody pending trial, a judge ruled Thursday. Ocean…
Flood watch in effect for parts of Jersey through Saturday morning
TRENTON, N.J. — A flood watch has been issued across large portions of New Jersey from Friday evening through Saturday morning as forecasters warn of heavy rain capable of producing flash flooding…
Six arrested in connection to 2023 downtown Linden shooting following two-year investigation
LINDEN, N.J. – Four men and two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a 2023 downtown Linden shooting, concluding a two-year investigation that uncovered efforts by the suspects to conceal their…
Somerset County player hits $85K lottery jackpot
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — A Somerset County lottery player struck it big Wednesday evening, claiming the full $85,280 Jersey Jackpot in the Fast Play Progressive game. The $20 winning ticket was purchased at…
Thief swipes phone, cards in bold Newark car break-in
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle burglary that occurred on Wednesday, May…
Howell cops bust fake Amazon scammer in $80K sting
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Howell Township Police Department is warning residents about an ongoing scam targeting community members after a resident was nearly defrauded of $80,000 in a complex scheme involving…
New Jersey Cops Wore Army Uniforms on Patrol After Civil War
PATERSON, N.J. – The Paterson Police Department is highlighting the legacy of Frederick G. Graul, one of the city’s first police officers and a Civil War veteran, in a recent historical post…
Rescue joy turns to panic as dog runs off during adoption
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In a heartbreaking twist of fate, a sweet black-and-white pit bull named Sasha slipped away from her forever family just moments after being adopted — mere seconds before…
North Brunswick man charged in deadly hit and run
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A North Brunswick resident has been charged in connection with a fatal hit and run that left a pedestrian dead in New Brunswick late Saturday night, authorities announced.…
Murphy’s New Jersey Budget Full of Waste and Excessive Spending, GOP Says
TRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican members of the New Jersey Budget Committee are urging significant changes to Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed state budget, criticizing what they describe as excessive spending, looming tax…
New Jersey man charged for multiple lewd acts on college campus
EDISON, N.J. – A 21-year-old South Brunswick man has been charged in connection with multiple acts of public lewdness reported on the Middlesex College campus earlier this month, authorities announced. Middlesex County…
New Jersey teacher charged with child exploitation offenses after cyber tip
EDISON, N.J. – A Morristown man employed as a teacher at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to child sexual abuse material and invasion…
Bergen County player bags $221K lottery jackpot
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A Bergen County lottery player is now $221,666 richer after matching all five numbers in Wednesday night’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing, officials confirmed Thursday. The winning ticket, which marks…
Woman charged with exploitation of a child is registered as a male Democrat in Florida
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Police say a North Charleston “woman” was arrested Wednesday on a charge of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following the execution of a search warrant at her…
Murphy joins New Jersey State Police to open port security detachment in Elizabeth
ELIZABETH, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday joined the New Jersey State Police to mark the opening of a new Port Security Section detachment in Elizabeth, expanding the state’s efforts to…
Brooklyn man pleads guilty to armed robbery in Brick Township
BRICK, N.J. — A Brooklyn man has pleaded guilty to robbery charges stemming from a violent 2023 home invasion in Ocean County, authorities announced. Vongvichit Vatthanavong, 50, admitted to his role in…