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…
College Flags and the Jersey Shore Tradition of Alma Mater Pride
If you’ve ever taken a stroll down the Jersey Shore, you’ve probably noticed something peculiar: nearly every other home proudly flies a college flag. You can also see the beach dotted with…
Down-to-Earth Seafood Joints at the Jersey Shore You Need to Try Yesterday
If you’re heading down the Jersey Shore, forget about those fancy places with white tablecloths and dishes you can’t pronounce. What you need is a laid-back spot where you can get fresh,…
Two Brooklyn Men Plead Guilty to Gunpoint Robberies in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. — Two men from Brooklyn, New York, have admitted to their involvement in a series of gunpoint robberies targeting check cashing locations in New Jersey, as well as conspiring to…
New Jersey Arsonist Nazi Gets 7 Years In Prison
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ— A Manchester Township man was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison on Friday after pleading guilty to arson, bias intimidation, and criminal mischief in connection with…
New Jersey’s Last Drive-In Theater Continues to Wow Moviegoers
New Jersey holds a special place in the history of drive-in theaters, as the birthplace of this quintessential American experience. The first-ever drive-in theater was opened in Camden, NJ, on June 6,…
New Jersey Diner Culture is Alive and Well in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re in Toms River, NJ, and craving that classic diner experience, you’re in for a treat. This town is home to some top-notch diners where comfort food…
Remembering Action Park, Where Kids Went for Thrills and Broken Bones in the 1980s
Remember the days when summer meant pushing the limits of fun and danger? If you grew up in the 80s or 90s in the tri-state area, chances are you know about Action…
New Jerseyans Are Weird, Here’s Why
Welcome to New Jersey, where the diners are legendary, the traffic circles are confusing, and the people? Well, let’s just say they’ve got some quirks that make the Garden State one of…
Mercer County Man Convicted of Tax Evasion and Filing False Tax Returns
TRENTON, N.J. — Gordian A. Ndubizu, a 69-year-old resident of Princeton Junction, New Jersey, has been convicted of evading federal income taxes and filing false tax returns, according to an announcement by…
YouTuber Charged in New Jersey Burglaries Linked to Stolen Vehicle
FAIRFIELD, N.J. — A YouTube personality known for his high-speed antics across New York City was charged this week in connection with a series of burglaries in New Jersey, just months after…
New Jersey Caught Between the Slices of a Sandwich Controversy
New Jersey, the land of jughandles, diners, and the Jersey Devil, is facing a dilemma more divisive than the “Taylor ham” vs. “pork roll” debate (don’t even get us started). This time,…
New Jersey Transit Is Offering Free Rides – But, No Thanks! I’ll Pass on the Potential Brawls
NEWARK, NJ – Ah, New Jersey Transit. The sometimes reliable, always “eventful” transportation option we’ve all reluctantly embraced at some point. Just when you think your relationship with NJ Transit is at…
Loaded Firearm Recovered After Traffic Stop in Roxbury; Newton Man Arrested
ROXBURY, Mass. — A routine traffic stop in Roxbury on Thursday night led to the arrest of a 31-year-old Newton man and the recovery of a loaded firearm with a removed serial…
Absecon Police Investigate Series of Early Morning Vehicle Burglaries
ABSECON, N.J. — The Absecon Police Department is investigating a string of motor vehicle burglaries that took place in the early hours of Friday, August 16. The incidents occurred between 3:00 a.m.…
Weekend Weather for the New Jersey Shore: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected
Toms RIver, NJ — Residents and visitors to the New Jersey Shore can expect a mixed bag of weather this weekend, with a combination of sunshine, showers, thunderstorms, and patchy fog in…
Road Work on Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel Township Set for Monday
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Holmdel Township Police Department announced that pavement repairs will be conducted on Crawfords Corner Road on Monday, August 19. The repairs will take place between Holmdel Road…
Philly Man Arrested in Wildwood Crest on Multiple Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. — A Philadelphia man was arrested early Friday morning in Wildwood Crest after a routine traffic stop led police to uncover distribution amounts of various controlled dangerous substances (CDS).…
Somerset County Law Enforcement Joins National Drive Sober Campaign for Labor Day Weekend
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — As part of the nationwide effort to combat impaired driving, the Somerset and Hunterdon County law enforcement agencies will be participating in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway…
Peeping Tom on the Prowl in New Jersey, Close Your Blinds
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. – The East Brunswick Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a male suspect observed peering into a resident’s window earlier this week. The incident occurred…
Traffic Alert: Cranbury Road Closure Overnight
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The East Brunswick Police Department has announced that Cranbury Road northbound will be closed at Ryders Lane for milling and paving until approximately 4 a.m. on Saturday. The…