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…
Stick With the Cheese, One Bite Pizza’s Portnoy Says of Hazlet Pizzeria
HAZLET, NJ – Dave Portnoy offers his usual blend of humor and honest critique in his Barstool Pizza Review of Salerno’s Pizzeria in Hazlet. He starts by joking about the location and…
Bergen County Player Wins $427K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot
TRENTON, NJ – A single ticket matched all five numbers to win the $427,441 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Friday drawing. The numbers drawn were 05, 13, 18, 34, and 35,…
One Bite Pizza Reviews Old Bridge Spot, Here’s What Happened
In his One Bite Pizza Review of Via Sposito in Old Bridge, NJ, Dave Portnoy delivers his usual lively commentary while munching on some thin-crust pizza. The review starts with Portnoy unsure…
Weeks of Intense Heat, Humidity, and Rain Wreaking Havoc on Gardens in New Jersey
Reviving Your Summer Garden: Combating Heat, Humidity, and Disease Summer can be a challenging time for gardeners, as the combination of heat, humidity, and rain creates the perfect conditions for diseases and…
Major Weather Shift in New Jersey This Week
New Jersey residents can look forward to a warm and pleasant day today, with plenty of sunshine and a high near 85 degrees. A gentle west wind of 5 to 10 mph…
Man Arrested After Crashing Stolen Plane in New Jersey
PEMBERTON, NJ – A peculiar incident unfolded on Wednesday morning when State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron reported that troopers detained a man who emerged from the woods along Route 50 near Main…
Police Search for Missing New Jersey Woman Intensifies After Nearly Three Weeks
MANCHESTER, NJ—The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to find 24-year-old Erin Garofalo. Garofalo, who was last in contact with family on July 25, was speaking on the phone…
New Jersey Amtrack Employee Lied to Federal Agents During Assault Investigation
WASHINGTON, DC – Maurice Driver, a 35-year-old from Gloucester City, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to making false statements to a federal agent, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Matthew M.…
Toms River Massage Parlor Part of New Jersey and New York Prostitution Ring
NEWARK, NJ – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced charges against four individuals accused of operating illicit massage parlors in New Jersey and New York. The defendants, Zhejun Piao, 37, a…
New Jersey Correctional Officer Charged with Violating Inmate’s Rights
PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced the arrest and indictment of Ivory S. Cousins, a 35-year-old correctional officer from West Deptford, New Jersey. Cousins is charged with…
Linden Police Officers Recovering After Highway Crash
LINDEN, NJ — Two officers from the New Providence Police Department have been discharged from the hospital and are now recovering at home following a multi-vehicle crash. The incident occurred on August…
New Jersey Awards Grants for School District Regionalization Studies
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) has awarded grants to five school districts as part of the School Regionalization Efficiency Program…
As Gas Car Ban Looms, New Jersey Ranked Worst State for Electric Vehicle Chargers
New Jersey, despite its aggressive electric vehicle (EV) adoption policies, ranks last in the nation in terms of the availability of EV charging stations per vehicle, according to recent data from ConsumerAffairs.…
Protest Over High Risk Off-Shore Wind Farm Electric Cables Under New Jersey Neighborhoods
MANASQUAN, NJ — A significant community education meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Manasquan Community Senior Center, located at 63 Atlantic Ave. The meeting, organized…
Celebrating 25 Years: The Jackson Pathfinders Enhance Community Trails
JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer group dedicated to trail maintenance and nature conservation in Jackson Township, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. This enthusiastic group, composed of men, women,…
New Jersey State Fair: Sussex County Farm and Horse Show Ongoing
AUGUSTA, NJ — The New Jersey State Fair – Sussex County Farm and Horse Show is currently taking place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, continuing through Saturday. The fair, which began on…
Mother Nature is Closing a New Jersey Inlet As Dredging Operation Approved
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District has announced upcoming dredging operations at the Manasquan Inlet, set to begin on Saturday, August 10, pending favorable weather…
New Jersey DOE Officials Extorted and Threatened Toms River School Board Leaders
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra have accused the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) of acting like a “state-sponsored mob” and potentially breaking the law by threatening…
Virginia Man Arrested for Assaulting Young New Jersey Girl Over Six Year Period
HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of David Persaud, a 40-year-old resident of Woodbridge, VA, on charges related to the sexual assault of a juvenile. The arrest…
New Jersey Acting Governor Way Declares State of Emergency
TRENTON, NJ — Acting Governor Tahesha Way has announced a State of Emergency for New Jersey, effective 6:00 PM today, in preparation for the anticipated severe weather from the remnants of Tropical…