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
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.
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.
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.
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.
NJ woman gets lowest sentence for killing man with household items
A Toms River woman who killed her roommate using a shower rod and tape dispenser has been sentenced to the lowest sentence for aggravated manslaughter.
Here’s why fighter jets flew over New Jersey on Saturday
Fighter jets soared over NJ for a special ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Monmouth County on Saturday.
Bold NJ teen makes Time top 100 in AI for fight against deepfakes
An NJ high school student who is the victim of deepfake pornography is now one of the most influential people in artificial intelligence, according to Time.