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…
Honduran dreamer sentenced to 10 years for leading violent international alien smuggling ring
DEL RIO, Texas — A Honduran man unlawfully residing in the U.S. has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for operating a major alien smuggling network that moved thousands of…
Armed Robbers Snatch $5,500 in Cash and a Necklace in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. — A 69-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday while walking along West 172nd Street, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 3 a.m. near 11 West 172nd…
Winning streak hits New York as two players cash big
NEW YORK — Two lucky TAKE 5 players are holding top-prize winning tickets from Tuesday’s midday drawing, each worth $8,980.50, the New York Lottery announced. One winning ticket was sold at H…
Murphy blames GOP for rising energy costs in New Jersey, cites federal spending bill
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is blaming Republicans and the Trump Administration for rising energy prices across the state, criticizing a recently signed federal spending bill he says will…
Suspect arrested for threat to kill in Ocean County held on ICE detainer
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man arrested Wednesday in Ocean County is being held without bail after being charged with making a threat to kill and attempting to cause bodily injury, according…
Uninsured Drunk Driver Charged in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man booked into the Ocean County jail on Thursday is facing multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, obstruction, and operating a vehicle without insurance, according to county…
Police investigating robbery during online sale meetup at Claymont McDonald’s
CLAYMONT, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a McDonald’s on Philadelphia Pike during a planned sale arranged online. According to investigators, two unidentified males…
Former Dover Police K-9 Reeko dies at age 11 after nine years of service
DOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department announced Tuesday the death of retired K-9 Reeko, who served the department for nine years before retiring earlier this year. Reeko, who was 11, passed…
Largo man arrested in fatal Landover shooting of 21-year-old J’len Livingston
LANDOVER, Md. — A 21-year-old Largo man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of J’len Livingston early Sunday morning in Landover, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.…
Man Accused of Killing Mother and Hiding Body in McDonalds Wrapper Filled Car
Summary:Kevin Ahn, 31, is facing extradition to Maryland after allegedly committing a series of gruesome killings, including the murder of his 61-year-old mother, Hyun Ahn. Authorities say he drove her body to…
New law allows historic sites in New Jersey to distill and sell alcohol
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill establishing a new Historic Distillery License for sites listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places was signed into law, state officials announced. Sponsored by Senator…
Man fatally shot at Gloucester Township apartment, investigation ongoing
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 53-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday at an apartment complex in Gloucester Township, authorities said. Officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the Lakeview…
Man sentenced to 25 years to life for hammer attack on Queens subway commuter
QUEENS, NY — A Manhattan man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years to life in prison for a violent, unprovoked hammer attack on a woman entering the Queens Plaza subway station in…
Severn retiree wins $30,000 on Maryland Lottery scratch-off bought after grocery trip
SEVERN, MD — A Severn retiree turned a routine grocery store visit into a $30,000 payday after purchasing a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket on impulse. The man, who chose to remain anonymous,…
Schenectady officer rescues man from burning home on Fourth of July
SCHENECTADY, NY — A Schenectady police sergeant is being credited with saving a man’s life during a large house fire late on Independence Day, officials said. Around 11:17 p.m. on Friday, officers…
Maurice Hill Sentenced to Prison for 2019 Standoff
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Maurice Hill was sentenced Thursday to 120 to 240 years in prison for a 2019 shootout that injured multiple officers and terrorized a North Philadelphia neighborhood, concluding what prosecutors…
Bootleggers Busted for Selling Unlicensed Booze in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey officials announced enforcement actions Wednesday against nine out-of-state retailers for allegedly selling and shipping alcohol into the state without a license, in violation of consumer protection and…
Feds Sue California Over Nationwide Egg Prices
LOS ANGELES, CA — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the State of California, challenging the state’s regulations on egg production and sales, including its voter-approved Proposition…
Philadelphia police fatally shoot armed suspect who opened fire on officers in North Lawrence Street incident
PHILADELPHIA — A 40-year-old man was fatally shot by police Friday evening after opening fire on officers responding to a gun complaint on the 2900 block of North Lawrence Street, according to…
Fire Company reports $50,000 theft of rescue equipment in June break-in
CHRISTIANA, Pa. — Authorities are investigating a June burglary at the Christiana Fire Company in Lancaster County, where over $50,000 in emergency rescue tools were stolen during an early morning break-in. The…