Rick has proudly been a part of the newsroom at New Jersey 101.5 since March 2022, reporting on all things Jersey. He was born in Princeton, has lived in the Garden State nearly his entire life, and got his start in radio news covering Lower Bucks County in Pennsylvania. When he isn't working on a story, Rick is probably playing too loud on the electric bass or listening to Tool.
Rick Rickman
These are the most cost-efficient school districts in NJ — and they’re still hurting
The state is forcing the Toms River Regional School District, which already has one of the tightest belts in New Jersey, to suffer through massive budget cuts.
Fake NJ doctor raped patients with help from his wife
A husband and wife from Middlesex County have both been sentenced for luring women to fake doctor appointments to sexually assault them.
1 dead in NJ as CDC investigates listeria outbreak in deli meats
Federal health officials are investigating a listeria outbreak that has killed at least one person in New Jersey.
Driver without license kills NJ pedestrian in hit-run, prosecutors say
An Ocean County man is charged with running over a pedestrian in Toms River in broad daylight and driving away, according to authorities.
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous green Honda Accord car during a traffic stop in Hamilton in Mercer County.
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence.
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term.
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
A North Jersey English teacher had his teaching certification revoked for unsettling remarks he made to a student including that she had a "grown woman scent."
Father killed in shooting, attempted carjacking with kids in SUV
A father is dead after a shooting during an attempted carjacking in Trenton on Friday evening, according to authorities.
Punish parents for raising rampaging teens, NJ lawmakers say
State lawmakers want to put laws on the books to prosecute teens who bring violence to family events and to hold their parents accountable for raising a bad egg.