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 zoo mourns death of friendly lion ‘Simba’
Simba, an African lion who stayed with Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River for 10 years, has died.
Both drivers charged with vehicular homicide in ‘catastrophic’ NJ crash that ejected infant
Two drivers from Monmouth County are charged with vehicular homicide for a fatal crash in Eatontown on August 24, 2023, according to authorities.
NJ man, woman charged with leaving toddlers in car for wine tasting
A New Jersey man and woman could each face time in state prison if they are convicted of leaving two young children in a car while they sampled wines.
Teacher dismissed repeated sexual abuse in NJ school bathroom, lawsuit says
A young girl was sexually abused by a male classmate in the bathroom at her elementary school in Verona for years, according to a new disturbing lawsuit.
Devastating fire quickly rips through Brick, NJ pizzeria
Cuzzins pizza, a local pizzeria in Brick Township, may be completely destroyed after a roaring three-alarm fire at a strip mall on Saturday.
NJ earthquake aftershocks pass 140 with surprisingly big tremor
More than three weeks since New Jersey's April 5 earthquake, the state experienced an unusually large 2.9 magnitude aftershock on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.