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…
Caught on camera: Suspects steal over $550 of Don Julio from NJ liquor store
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Two suspects were caught on surveillance video stealing four bottles of Don Julio tequila worth $554.40 from the Timber Creek Liquor Store in the Glendora section of Gloucester…
Ocean County commissioner bows out as GOP chairman tightens grip
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Longtime Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines will not seek re-election this year, marking the final removal of those who opposed Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore. Haines, once…
New Jersey Lawmaker Says E-ZPass Foreign Contract Not a Done Deal Yet, Moves to Block It
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker is raising concerns over a state transportation contract awarded to a Singapore-based company with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The deal, which involves…
Spadea Calls for Higher Tolls, Taxing the Rich, and an Atlantic City Congestion Tax
As the New Jersey gubernatorial race intensifies, candidate Bill Spadea’s tax policy positions have come under scrutiny. Spadea, a former radio host and political commentator, has made various statements regarding taxation that…
New Jersey Traffic Report for Tuesday Morning Commute
New Jersey commuters faced significant delays Tuesday morning due to multiple accidents, emergency construction, and high traffic volume across major roadways. In Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, a crash on I-80 westbound near Exit…
New Jersey Lawmakers Seek Bill to Use More Education Lottery Money for Public Pension Payments
TRENTON, N.J. — The goal of the New Jersey Lottery was to fund education in the Garden State. Slowly, lawmakers have been diverting those education funds into other accounts, including the common…
New Jersey Snow Forecast Gets Slight Bump in Latest NWS Statement
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of central and southern New Jersey, as well as southeastern Pennsylvania, from 4 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday.…
New Jersey man arrested for threatening flight crew, attempting to breach cockpit
NEWARK, NJ — A Passaic County man was arrested for threatening flight attendants, harassing passengers, and attempting to breach the cockpit during a flight from Miami to Newark, federal authorities announced. Luis…
New Jersey woman awarded $11.5 million after state troopers mistake stroke for DUI
NEWARK, NJ — A New Jersey woman who suffered a stroke behind the wheel and was mistakenly arrested for driving under the influence has been awarded $11.5 million in damages by an…
Phil Murphy Creates New Jersey Council for AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 381 on Monday, creating an Advisory Council on HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis to strengthen New Jersey’s public health initiatives. The council,…
Princeton man arrested for making threats, found with loaded handgun
PRINCETON, N.J. — A Princeton man was arrested Monday after allegedly threatening another individual during an altercation and referencing a firearm, according to the Princeton Police Department. At approximately 9:32 a.m. on…
New Jersey’s Plastic Bag, Straw Could End if This Candidate is Elected Governor
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s sweeping ban on single-use plastics, one of the strictest in the country, remains a point of contention as political figures and environmental advocates debate its future. Signed…
New Jersey police search for missing 69-year-old man last seen in Whiting
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Authorities in Manchester Township are searching for 69-year-old Kevin Bizzarro, who was last seen on September 6 in the Whiting area. Police said multiple investigative steps have been taken,…
Union County lottery player cashes in big with $20K lottery win
HILLSIDE, N.J. — A lucky New Jersey Lottery player won $20,000 after purchasing a winning Crossword scratch-off ticket at a Hillside retailer. The ticket was sold at North Broad Food Mart, located…
New Jersey Fines Property Owners for Denying Rentals to Section 8 Illegal Aliens
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced enforcement actions against 35 property owners, managers, and real estate brokers for allegedly discriminating…
New Jersey Transit Finally Replacing Cloudy Windows on Some Trains
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit has been dealing with a persistent issue of cloudy and foggy windows on its multilevel rail cars, frustrating commuters who struggle to see station signs or enjoy…
Snow and Snow-Rain Mix Heading Toward New Jersey Tuesday Night
TRENTON, N.J. — A winter storm watch has been issued for New Jersey and Delaware, with snow expected to begin Tuesday afternoon and continue through Wednesday night, according to the National Weather…
Bergen County sheriff’s detective charged with endangering welfare of minor
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Bergen County Sheriff’s Office detective has been arrested and charged with sending explicit messages and a nude photo to a juvenile, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced…
Toms River man sentenced to state prison for violent year long crime spree
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated assault, robbery, eluding police, and…
Big win in Vineland as Wawa sells $20K lottery ticket
VINELAND, N.J. — A lucky New Jersey Lottery player won $20,000 after purchasing a winning Crossword scratch-off ticket at a Wawa in Vineland. The ticket was sold at Wawa #8484, located at…