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
Smell or see smoke today? Could be NJ plan to control-burn 25,000 acres
The New Jersey State Forest Fire Service plans to treat 25,000 acres of land with prescribed burns in 2024 after the most active wildfire season in decades.
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.
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.
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.
These NJ residents get $400 a month in ‘guaranteed income’
Low-income Paterson residents got $400 a month as part of a collaboration between the city and the University of Pennsylvania.
NJ man charged with ‘lewd’ acts outside popular beauty store
An Ocean County man is charged with lewdness after witnesses reported seeing him engaged in inappropriate behavior at a shopping center.
New Jersey property taxes soar to an all-time high: Check your town
The average New Jersey homeowner paid $313 more in property taxes in 2023 compared to the year before.
Murphy is cutting aid to these 137 school districts in NJ
Gov. Murphy's proposed budget would increase school funding by $908 million but plenty of New Jersey schools are losing millions in state aid.
Over 1,000 cars overwhelm Paramus, NJ at unsanctioned rally
A massive unsanctioned car meetup at the Paramus Towne Square brought over 1,000 vehicles and congestion on Route 17 on Sunday morning.
Old Bridge, NJ police shoot man stabbing woman at hotel
Authorities are investigating a police-involved shooting at a hotel in Middlesex County early Sunday morning.
Man vs. beaver: NJ locals at war with ‘selfish,’ destructive animals
An Ocean County man claims that there are too many beavers in his area creating flooding and damaging nearby habitats in the Pine Barrens.
Rumors swirl of buses dropping off migrants at Toms River, NJ motel
Social media is lighting up with rumors about dozens of migrants being dropped off by buses at the Motel 6 on Route 37 in Toms River.