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…
Court Dismisses Phil Murphy’s Blockbuster Lawsuit Blaming Oil Industry for Climate Change
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey court dismissed the state’s lawsuit against major oil companies for their alleged climate change role, delivering a setback to environmental activists and the attorney general’s office.…
New Jersey vows to defy Trump order restricting gender-affirming care for children
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined 14 other attorneys general in opposing an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which seeks to eliminate federal support…
Does China Have Access to Your E-ZPass Information? Lawmakers Fear They Do
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers and officials are raising the alarm after the New Jersey Turnpike Authority awarded a $1.73 billion E-ZPass contract to TransCore, a company owned by Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST…
Governor Murphy continues to put state police on front line, in harm’s way, in his personal immigration war against Trump
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is once again drawing criticism for inserting the New Jersey State Police between himself, his criminal illegal deportation opposition, and the federal government. This…
New Jersey Governor Facing Impending Showdown with Ice on Thursday
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy currently finds himself at odds with ICE, the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency, but on Thursday, it’s not Tom Homan the governor will…
Governor Murphy Heading to D.C. to Meet With New Jersey Congressional Delegation Amid Anti-Trump Protests
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy will travel to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, February 6, for meetings with federal officials, his office announced. He is scheduled to return to New Jersey on…
Man charged with murder after girlfriend’s body found in refrigerator in New Jersey state forest
RUNNEMEDE, N.J. — A Runnemede man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend, whose body was found in a refrigerator in a New Jersey…
New Jersey, Sanctuary Cities at Risk to Lose Federal Funding Under A.G. Bondi Freeze
NEWARK, NJ — Newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the Justice Department to suspend federal funding for sanctuary cities, according to a report. Bondi’s directive, issued Wednesday, calls for a…
Fugitive arrested by U.S. Marshals in Atlantic City for Toms River drive-by shooting
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Manchester man has been arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with a drive-by shooting at a Toms River apartment complex last month,…
Gloucester Township house fire displaces residents, no injuries reported
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A house fire in the Shenandoah neighborhood Tuesday night displaced residents but caused no injuries, officials said. Gloucester Township police responded to 40 Shenandoah Drive at approximately 8:44…
Jackson schools to open on two-hour delay Thursday due to icy conditions
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District will operate on a two-hour delayed opening Thursday due to expected overnight freezing and hazardous road conditions, officials announced. The district cited the anticipated wintry…
Fort Lee police warn of snow, ice storm set to impact Thursday morning commute
FORT LEE, N.J. — A winter storm bringing snow and ice is expected to hit early Thursday, creating hazardous road conditions for the morning commute, police warned. The Fort Lee Police Department…
Hackettstown schools closed February 6 due to snow, ice storm
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — The Hackettstown School District will be closed Thursday due to an impending snow and ice storm, officials announced. The Hackettstown Police Department shared the district’s decision on social media,…
Cranford schools to open on delay Thursday due to winter storm
CRANFORD, N.J. — Cranford Public Schools will have a delayed opening Thursday due to an impending winter storm, police announced. The Cranford Police Department shared the update on social media, directing parents…
Philadelphia officials identify local victim killed in medical jet crash
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities have identified the victim killed when a medical jet crashed on Cottman Avenue last week, police said. The crash occurred on Friday, January 31, at 6:07 p.m., when Medical…
Trenton man convicted in 2022 shooting, faces up to 30 years
TRENTON, N.J. — A Mercer County jury has found a Trenton man guilty of aggravated assault and multiple weapons charges in connection with a 2022 shooting, prosecutors announced. Davion S. Smith, 26,…
New Jersey man held without bail for assaulting law enforcement officer and trespassing charges
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A man is being held without bail in Ocean County on assault and criminal trespassing charges, according to jail records. Alan Yayr Cielo-Garduno was booked on February 4…
New York and Pennsylvania Hospitals Backing Down from Gender Reasignment Treatments and Surgeries
WASHINGTON — Several major hospitals across the United States are scaling back or eliminating transgender-related medical care for minors following an executive action signed last week by President Donald J. Trump. Medical…
Illegal alien held without bail on aggravated assault, weapons charges in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ — An illegal migrant is being held without bail in Ocean County on multiple aggravated assault and weapons charges, according to jail records. Nery Lopez-Rafael was booked on February…
Governor Murphy Just Made it More Difficult for Ordinary New Jerseyans to Run for Political Office
TRENTON, N.J. — After vowing to fight for voting rights and political accessibility for everyday New Jersey citizens, Governor Phil Murphy just signed a new bill into law that would increase the…