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
Are offshore wind companies paying hush money to Jersey Shore mayors?
New Jersey 101.5 asked mayors of popular Jersey Shore towns if they were offered community benefits packages from offshore wind companies in exchange for silence.
Another 94-year-old New Jersey driver kills pedestrian, cops say
For the second time in less than a week, a 94-year-old driver from Bergen County is accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian.
First grade NJ teacher killed by 94-year-old driver in hit-run, cops say
A 94-year-old North Jersey man is charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash that killed a beloved Englewood elementary school teacher.
Family mourns baby boy killed in terrible NJ pit bull attack
A Middlesex County mother and father have said their final goodbyes to their infant son Daymon Balbuena after he was attacked by the family pit bull.
Elon Musk reacts to NJ prisons listing these inmates as ‘white’
At least four of the 2,893 inmates listed as "white" in New Jersey's prisons were actually a different race.
Students show support for NJ principal charged with assaulting teen girl
Frank Sanchez, the principal of Columbia High School in Maplewood, appeared in court on Tuesday on charges of child endangerment and simple assault.
‘Bling bishop’ who lives in NJ mansion convicted of ripping off parishioner
Lamor Whitehead, the so-called "Bling Bishop" who bought a $1.64 million mansion in Paramus, NJ, has been found guilty at his federal trial.
NJ high school principal charged with assaulting student
An Essex County high school principal is charged with simple assault and child endangerment, according to published reports.
Anti-warehouse win? NJ builder pulls out of developing mayor’s land
South Harrison residents are cautiously celebrating a win against warehouse development in Gloucester County.
UPDATE: NJ family dog euthanized after killing infant
A baby was killed by the family dog during an attack at their Woodbridge home on Saturday morning.