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…
Hail Satan: Moment of Prayer Shocks Ocean County Town Hall Meeting
PLUMSTED, NJ – The Satanic Temple of New Jersey has taken up roots in this remote part of Ocean County, nestled at the edge of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, home of…
Toms River to Decide Future of Canceled Downtown Twin Towers Site
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick has canceled plans for a ten-story apartment complex in downtown Toms River, ending a years-long controversy over the proposed development. The project, to be built…
Report Claims 8% of People Living in New Jersey Are Undocumented
TRENTON, N.J. — A report from Assemblyman Paul Kanitra estimates that illegal immigration costs New Jersey residents at least $7.3 billion annually. Kanitra’s office found that approximately 892,000 undocumented immigrants reside in…
Brooklyn Contractors Bought Homes in New Jersey With Defrauded Paycheck Protection Funds
BROOKLYN, NY – Two Brooklyn contractors, a father and son, have been indicted for grand larceny for allegedly defrauding more than $1 million from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the Covid-19…
New Jersey AG Returns to Federal Courts to Support Title IX Protections for LGBTQ+ Students
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, in partnership with California and Pennsylvania, announced the filing of two amicus briefs defending Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students. The briefs…
Belleville Police Department Introduces New School Resource Officers
BELLEVILLE, NJ – The Belleville Police Department has announced the appointment of two new School Resource Officers (SROs) for the district. Detective Ansuma Marbey has been selected to serve as the SRO…
Man Arrested for Shooting Incident in Clairton
CLAIRTON, Pa. — The Allegheny County Police General Investigations Unit responded to a shooting incident in Clairton on Sunday, September 1, where a man was shot in the leg while stopped in…
Workers at New Jersey Recycling Facility Find Man’s Body on Conveyor Belt
FARMINGDALE, N.J. — A man’s body was discovered on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility in Farmingdale on Wednesday, according to New Jersey State Police. The body was found at the…
New Jersey Lawmakers criticize NJDEP’s proposed new climate change regulations
TRENTON, N.J. — A group of Republican lawmakers has expressed strong opposition to new environmental regulations proposed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), warning the measures could damage shore…
Locals-Only Summer Kicks Off at the Jersey Shore
If you think summer ends with Labor Day at the Jersey Shore, think again. Starting Tuesday, the real summer fun begins—at least for the locals. As the crowds pack up their beach…
Lakewood Bloc Vote Founder Passes Away After Longtime Illness
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood has lost a major figure this week with the passing of Rabbi Israel Schenkolewski, a key force in Ocean County politics. Schenkolewski, who passed away at 80 after…
Ocean County Man Leads Police on Wild Chase After Reported Abduction
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A man from South Toms River found himself in serious trouble after a high-stakes police chase that began with what looked like a potential kidnapping at a Wawa.…
Monmouth County Launches New Domestic Violence Unit at Prosecutor’s Office
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) has launched a specialized Domestic Violence Unit, focusing on investigating and prosecuting intimate partner violence, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday. The unit…
Paterson Cop Named Officer of the Month
PATERSON, N.J. — The Paterson Police Department has named Detective Brian Culmone as its Officer of the Month for August, recognizing his efforts in recovering a stolen vehicle and assisting in the…
Jackson School District Launches Paid After-School Buses, But Some Kids Don’t Have to Pay
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township school board, an independent entity from the township’s municipal government, has announced it will be offering after-school late bussing in 2024, but it will cost you.…
Biden Calls for Nationwide Semi-Automatic ‘Assault Rifle’ Ban
President Joe Biden is not holding back on his call for stricter gun control, and he’s hitting some serious notes on what he believes the country needs immediately: a nationwide assault weapons…
Manasquan Man Charged in $200K Credit Card Fraud Scheme
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Manasquan man has been charged in connection with a scheme that allegedly involved using a former business client’s credit card to make unauthorized purchases, netting more than $200,000,…
Phil Murphy Enters Tri-State Pizza Battle, Dissing Connecticut’s Apizza Hard
The pizza wars are heating up! New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont are sparring on Twitter about which state has the superior slice, but let’s be real—can either…
Brick Township to Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Windward Beach Park
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Township of Brick will host its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11 at the Angel in Anguish Monument at Windward Beach Park. The event, set…
Advocacy Groups Spring into Action After New Jersey Courts Deny Undocumented Worker’s Wage Claim
ELIZABETH, N.J. – A coalition of immigrant rights, labor, and legal aid organizations filed a friend-of-the-court brief on Tuesday, urging the New Jersey Supreme Court to overturn a recent Appellate Division decision…