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 NJ towns spend the most of their tax bills on schools
In 2023, New Jersey's 21 counties collected over $33.3 billion in taxes. But where do those tax dollars go?
Brick, NJ man admits to sick sex crimes involving young girls
A Brick Township, NJ man has pleaded guilty to sexual assault charges for sex crimes against two young girls who live in different states.
Feds slam NJ on COVID veterans homes deaths — what’s next?
NJ has agreed to have a federal monitor at 2 infamous veterans homes that had such poor conditions during the pandemic that the DOJ found they violated residents' civil rights.
Teacher’s raging husband brings knife to NJ school, officials say
A teacher at School 18 in Paterson was punched in the face and threatened by his colleague's husband.
NJ mom who made viral TikTok videos killed crossing Route 17
A mother from Hillsdale who was cultivating a large following on social media has been identified as the victim of a horrible pedestrian crash in North Jersey.
There’s no place for hate in the Garden State, NJ officials say
A new statewide initiative aims to help New Jersey communities push back against hate and let victims of bias crimes know they aren't alone.
NJ teen vaping down — but a new tobacco problem is on the rise
Efforts to stop youth vaping in New Jersey are working but the fight against Big Tobacco isn't over.
GameStop to close more stores: These NJ locations are kaput
It's game over for more GameStop locations after a recent sharp drop in sales.
The new whippets: Galaxy Gas in viral TikToks for sale in NJ
Whippets are making a comeback as TikTok videos of teens using flavored Galaxy Gas are going viral.
Stabbed 109 times: NJ prosecutors can’t use confession he slaughtered sister
An adopted son who confessed to stabbing his sister 109 times over a decade ago in Bergen County will have another shot at freedom.
NJ church leaders sexually abused young boys, $10M lawsuits say
Two brothers used their leadership positions at a church in Cape May County to sexually abuse young boys for at least a decade, according to three new lawsuits.
Monmouth County, NJ doctor charged with child sex assault gives up medical license
A Monmouth County doctor accused of sexual abuse has agreed to give up his medical license pending the outcome of his criminal case.