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02/25/2023

Upcoming MetLife Stadium concerts worth buying tickets to

Wow — lots of great shows coming.

Some of the hottest concerts of 2023 are making their way to New Jersey.

02/25/2023

Tow truck smashes into 3 NJ State Police cars on Route 80

Wow. Fortunately, the troopers were standing out of the way.

State Police were responding to a crash on eastbound Route 80 and were using their vehicles to block two of three lanes.

02/25/2023

After school Perth Amboy stabbing leaves 11-year-old hurt, second student in custody

"Student behavior is out of control,” local teacher's union president Patricia Paradiso said.

A sixth grader was charged as a juvenile, stemming from the after school incident on Wednesday, blocks from Shull Middle School in Perth Amboy.

02/25/2023

Comic fired by Tina Fey opens 'Comedy-Diner' in Newark

"Belly laughs, disco fries, and an Oreo milkshake - it doesn't get much better!"

02/25/2023

Brick Township teacher who suffered stroke desperately needs your help

Please consider giving to a man who has given so much of himself to his family, students, staff and their community in Brick Township.

02/25/2023

Years after scandals, NJ child-protection services are improving

Nearly a decade later, a shroud of mystery surrounds the murder-for-hire plot.

A federal monitor reported Wednesday that the state's child welfare system has made improvements across six important areas, and state officials say that is moving the Department of Children and Families closer to ending years of federal oversight.

02/24/2023

NJ plastic surgeon accused of s*xual misconduct with patient

The doctor allegedly asked one patient to perform s*x acts during a procedure.

It's also alleged that the doctor was watching po*******hy, the audio of which could be heard on a Bluetooth speaker.

02/24/2023

A law to limit opioid prescription meds in NJ has not worked

Under the law, initial opioid prescriptions for acute pain are limited to five days.

The regulation adopted in 2017 limits initial opioid pain prescriptions to 5 days but the total number of opioid prescriptions written hasn’t really dropped

02/24/2023

PSE&G is lowering gas bills for NJ customers

The utility is cutting rates for the second month in a row.

It’s the second price cut by the utility this year in New Jersey

02/24/2023

NJ wants to cut organic waste in half by 2027

Critics of the bill are concerned the regulations could become onerous and too burdensome.

Fresh produce and meats may be better for you than processed foods, but it's not as beneficial for the environment once it starts to break down in the trash.

02/24/2023

Severe punishment possible after bullying/su***de at Bayville, NJ school

😠 Gov. Murphy says he is "extremely angry" over bullying at Bayville high school.

Gov. Phil Murphy says he is 'extremely angry' over what appears to be a 'culture of bullying' at Bayville high school

02/24/2023

NJ group: Dolphin euthanized after public pushed it back in water

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is urging the public to leave marine wildlife alone.

The public is being urged to never push a stranded animal into deeper water.

02/24/2023

Kearny, NJ police need help identifying 'Pl***oy' in hit and run

The "Pl***oy" has yet to be identified.

Kearny police have released photos of a man believed to be a person of interest in a hit and run that injured a pedestrian on Sunday.

02/24/2023

Need to go to the NJ MVC on Saturday? You’re out of luck

D'oh!

All NJMVC Licensing Centers will be closed on Saturday, Feb. 25 due to Verizon maintenance work.

02/24/2023

Cops on guard for 'National Day of Hate' targeting NJ communities

"I just don't think it would be a good place for somebody to think they're gonna do something hateful," Seaside Heights Police Chief Tommy Boyd said about Saturday's Polar Bear Plunge.

Lakewood police and other law enforcement agencies warned about a “National Day of Hate” planned for Saturday targeted at the Jewish community with signs, banners and graffiti.

02/24/2023

NJ man in QuickChek road-rage killing wins appeal against harsh judge

He could less time behind bars.

Damien Edwards, convicted of manslaughter for a May 2018 stabbing at a Totowa QuickChek, could get a reduced sentence.

02/24/2023

NJ weather: 4th blustery Friday in a row, weekend snow showers

Did Meteorologist Dan Zarrow say "snow" showers?! 😳 ❄️ He explains it all here.

Temperatures trend downward again heading into the last weekend of February, with a couple of legit snow and wintry mix chances in the forecast for New Jersey.

02/24/2023

Philadelphia Flower Show returns indoors for the 2023 season

The Flower Show starts March 4 with a new theme: "The Garden Electric"

Tickets are on sale for The Philadelphia Flower Show, which returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center this year from March 4 through March 12.

02/24/2023

NJ Top News for Friday

Bridge and tunnel tolls could go up (again) for NJ commuters
Perth Amboy stabbing leaves 11-year-old hurt, child in custody
Mental health absences for students? NJ considering it

Eric Scott has details on this morning's First News.

02/24/2023

Hackensack, NJ police officers rescue kidnapping victim

Officers Wanda Rivera and Nicholas Mazzaccaro are Spadea's honorees for the week.

These two officers are this week's honorees.

02/24/2023

Huge abandoned Colorado mine is practically an underground city

75 miles of tunnels closed 50 years ago.

Colorado has a rich history and much of the earliest of which involved mining in some way. This underground, abandoned mine is unlike anywhere else.

02/24/2023

Steven Spielberg turning Kubrick’s unmade ‘Napoleon’ into HBO series

If this gets off the ground, it will have to compete with Ridley Scott's planned movie about the leader.

Kubrick’s unfilmed script will be transformed into an HBO show.

02/24/2023

How things have changed: Original iPhone 1 sells for big money at auction

Do you remember your first?

The original iPhone is a device that started a technological revolution and a lot of things have changed since its debut.

02/24/2023

What to do in New Jersey when your pet dies

Sometimes it's easier to just pretend this day will never come

One of the most important decisions to make is what to do with the remains.

02/24/2023

Are New Jersey's suburbs seeing more crime?

Alert systems and Ring doorbells can help

The police in New Jersey do a great job but they can't be everywhere. We all need to do a little more to stay safe and avoid being an easy target for criminals.

02/24/2023

NJ workforce in peril

A New Jersey town hall on the coming crisis from the lack of cops, firefighters, nurses, teachers and more.

02/23/2023

Lakewood, NJ man faces federal charges in child p**n video

He also admitted to communicating with more than two dozen minors.

Samuel Schwinger, 37, admitted to communicating with over two dozen minors between Oct. 2018 and April 2019, including a girl he asked to make explicit videos

02/23/2023

What happens next with the New Jersey economy?

How are you feeling about New Jersey's economy?

A new analysis finds consumer spending has slowed in New Jersey but the labor market remains strong

02/23/2023

Olive oil in coffee? Popular coffee chain in NJ says you need to try it

Would you give it a try?

Starbucks has launched a new line of coffee drinks infused with extra virgin olive oil.

02/23/2023

NJ handing out more preschool money. Is your district included?

Sixteen school districts will share in the pool of money.

Governor Murphy announces a new $120 million grant program for preschool facility expansion

02/23/2023

New charge filed against teen in Central Regional fight before Adriana Kuch's su***de

Update >>>

Four juveniles involved in a Feb. 1 incident with Adriana Kuch before the 14-year-old's su***de in Bayville faced charges, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.

02/23/2023

Why does this NJ town STILL have Christmas lights up?

Is anyone else seeing this?

It’s been 8 weeks. It’s after Valentine’s Day already. So why is this tree still on?

02/23/2023

Hunterdon County girl competing on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Good luck Julia!

Good luck Julia! You’re from Jersey, you’ve got this!

02/23/2023

Good government in NJ: Independent voice for the people

Spadea says Mayor Tim McDonough of Hope, NJ is a true public servant.

Mayor Tim McDonough of Hope, NJ is a true public servant.

02/23/2023

Grab the maple syrup: National Pancake Day coming to NJ

IHOP is offering customers free pancakes to celebrate!

IHOP celebrates National Pancake Day on Feb. 28 with a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes per guest.

02/23/2023

New Jersey is encouraging more towns to become ‘film ready’

Four towns in New Jersey have this designation.

Four Somerset County towns have completed a multi-step training process and have been designated as film-ready communities.

02/23/2023

3 must hit places in Hoboken, NJ worth the trip

There is no need to cross the Hudson for some good eats and drinks.

02/23/2023

You need to check out these top 5 eateries in Monmouth County, NJ

It's a combination of places from listeners and from Bill Spadea's travels.

Here's a combination of places from listeners and from my travels.

02/23/2023

These 3 NJ companies made Forbes’ list of the best employers

Would you recommend your employer to a friend?

02/23/2023

5 common NJ traffic laws no one seems to follow

“The left lane is for passing, not parking.”

The left lane is for passing, not parking.