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…
New Jersey Lottery winners claim big prizes across multiple counties
TRENTON, N.J. — Several lucky New Jersey Lottery players have won major prizes in recent drawings, with winnings ranging from $10,000 to over $1 million, according to lottery officials. Among the biggest…
Illegal Alien Convicted of Heinous Assault of New Jersey Child Arrested in Newark on Megan’s Law Violation
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Jorge Luis Sanchez-Luna, a 45-year-old Mexican national and registered sex offender, in Newark on Feb. 4, officials announced. “Sanchez-Luna is a deviant…
Facebook prompts nonbinary, LGBT, trans users to confirm gender selection in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ . — Facebook is notifying nonbinary and transgender users in certain states, including New Jersey, about new privacy protections for gender identity and asking them to confirm whether they want…
Rutgers University Sees NIH Grants Slashed to Exclude Non-Research Related Funding
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a sudden policy change capping the indirect cost recovery rate on new and existing grants at 15%, a significant reduction…
Ciattarelli demands answers from Murphy over claim he’s housing illegal migrant, taunting federal agencies
TRENTON, N.J. — Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to personally address his controversial remarks suggesting he is sheltering an undocumented immigrant in his home.…
Radical New Jersey Senator Says He Would Shut Down U.S. Government if Trump Continues Cuts
WASHINGTON — Senator Andy Kim indicated he is open to shutting down the federal government to oppose policies enacted by the Trump administration and Elon Musk, who is overseeing government cost-cutting efforts.…
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Beating 10-Week-Old Puppy in Front of Young Daughter
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Pleasantville man pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple charges, including animal cruelty, endangering the welfare of a child, and aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, the Atlantic County…
New Jersey morning commuter update: Road treatments, crashes, and delays
TRENTON — New Jersey commuters faced a mix of road treatments, crashes, and delays Monday morning, with multiple incidents reported across major highways. Road treatment operations were underway on the Atlantic City-Brigantine…
Test scores down as Gopal bill requiring labor movement lessons in New Jersey schools advances in Senate
TRENTON — A bill requiring public schools to teach students about the history of organized labor and union activism has advanced in the New Jersey Senate. Senate Bill 1054, sponsored by Senator…
New Jersey Suing Trump Again; This Time Over Federal Employee Buyouts
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy doesn’t have the time, or money to fix the state’s S2 funding system that is decimating education in dozens of districts statewide, but he…
Pedestrian struck in North Bergen, causing major traffic delays
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian has led to multiple road closures and detours near 91st Street and Tonnelle Avenue, police said. The North Bergen Police Department…
Without New Jersey, There Might Not Have Been a Super Bowl or the NFL
New Jersey may not be the first state that comes to mind when thinking about the heart of American football, but its influence on both the sport and professional football in the…
Winter storm watch issued for Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of Delaware, northeastern Maryland, and southern New Jersey, warning of potentially heavy snowfall from Tuesday afternoon…
Migrant with ICE detainer held without bail on aggravated assault, weapons charges in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man remains in custody in Ocean County after being charged with aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses, according to jail records. Joel Herrera-Cortes, 30, was booked into…
Ocean County’s Stance on ICE Detainers Remains Unclear, Unchanged Under Governor Phil Murphy Guidelines
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County’s approach to handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers remains unclear, with local officials caught between state mandates and federal immigration enforcement. Commissioner Jack Kelly of…
Toms River mayor, council reject state’s demand for 670 more affordable housing units
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River officials are pushing back against a state mandate requiring the township to build nearly 700 new high-density affordable housing units, arguing that the municipality has already…
New Jersey Drivers Eyeing Florida’s SunPass as Alternative to Far-East Operated E-ZPass
Trenton, NJ – In a surprising turn of events, New Jersey drivers are now considering switching from E-ZPass to Florida’s SunPass to avoid potential privacy issues and fees after it was revealed…
Why Some Republicans Don’t Want The Man Who Flipped PA to Have a Say in New Jersey
President Donald Trump has credited him for helping flip neighboring Pennsylvania red in 2024, but as he sets his sights on flipping New Jersey in 2025, some extremists in the Republican party…
National Pizza Day: The 10 Best Pizzerias in Asbury Park
Asbury Park isn’t just known for its music scene and boardwalk charm—it’s also home to some of the best pizza spots in New Jersey. Whether you’re craving a Neapolitan-style pie, a coal-fired…
Murphy-aligned social justice group secures $2.5M in federal grants to fight for reparations
NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice has received more than $2.5 million in federal grants to support its racial and social justice advocacy efforts aimed at empowering communities…