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
NJ man who burned woman alive in 2012 convicted of murder again
A Wood-Ridge man has been found guilty of murder for a second time in connection with the gruesome killing of a woman 12 years ago.
Repeat NJ sex offender who raped woman in her bed sentenced
An Asbury Park man who raped a teenage girl nearly two decades ago has been sentenced for raping another woman in her home in 2021, according to prosecutors.
Young Brick, NJ woman pulled off life support after crash, family says
A young Brick woman's organs will help to save lives after she died as a result of injuries she suffered in a crash in Ocean County, according to her family.
Man survives leap from bridge onto I-78, delays NJ traffic for hours
A man threatening to jump from the Fabyan Bridge onto I-78 during the afternoon commute Tuesday survived and was taken to the hospital, Newark police say.
The 30 worst New Jersey schools are shockingly bad
The latest New Jersey schools performance reports for the 2022-2023 school year are out — these are the 30 worst schools ranked by summative rating.
New Jersey MVC considers fee hikes to close major budget gap
Top New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission officials say they may have to make major increases to fees for the first time in years to close a growing budget gap.
‘Outrageous’ charges against Marlboro, NJ teacher are baseless, attorney says
The attorney for a Marlboro, NJ teacher charged with a misdemeanor claims she has been falsely accused of sexually assaulting a middle school student.
46 dogs rescued from fire near Fairfield, NJ ‘luxury’ K9 Resort
One police was hospitalized helping to rescue dozens of dogs from a fire near a pet boarding facility just off Route 46 in Fairfield (Essex County) on Saturday.
Arsonist set fire at NJ church that injured firefighter, cops say
A man has been charged with setting fire to a church in West Deptford early Saturday.
Rutgers U. grad who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies
A man who received his master's degree from Rutgers University has died after he shockingly set himself ablaze in public view outside a Manhattan courthouse.