Sergio Bichao has served as managing editor of New Jersey 101.5's digital presence since 2021 and has been with the state's most-listened-to radio station since 2016, when he joined one of the most respected online news teams in the state where he was born and raised. Over the years, the Society of Professional Journalists and the N.J. Press Association have recognized his investigating reporting on the shortcomings in the regulation of licensed professionals as well as in transparency in law enforcement. He was the editor on a series of articles that brought juvenile court cases to the public’s attention, ultimately resulting in the state Supreme Court mandating sensitivity training for all judges. His career has spanned writing obits to editing front pages, always guided by a commitment to justice and a love for everything New Jersey.
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Murder Charge in Evesham, NJ, After Solar Salesman, Dog Stabbed to Death
A 25-year-old web designer has been charged with murdering a 26-year-old township resident and could face additional charges related to the victim's dog.
Chemical Plant Fire in Passaic, NJ: Residents Urged to Keep Windows Closed
A massive fire at a chemical plant in the city's downtown shut Route 21 in both directions on Friday night and resulted in evacuations from neighboring residences.
North Bergen, NJ, Police Officer Killed in Fiery Crash With Garbage Truck
A North Bergen police officer died Saturday after crashing into a garbage truck on his way to work.
First NJ City Implements Vaccine Passport for Restaurants, Theaters
The state's largest city isn't waiting for Gov. Phil Murphy to bring back restrictions.
Driver Crashes, Shoots Dog and then is Killed by Cops — Second Police Shooting in NJ
A bizarre and deadly police encounter in Warren County was one of two reported police-involved shootings this weekend in the state.
NJ Republicans Help Save Biden Infrastructure Plan, Drawing MAGA Fire
U.S. Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J. 4th District, and Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J. 2nd District, were among the 13 Republicans to pass the bill in a 228-206 vote.
Suspect Killed After Shooting Cop in Long Branch, NJ, Homicide Probe
A homicide investigation turned deadly this weekend when police went to an apartment with a warrant and encountered a man who began shooting at them, striking an officer, prosecutors said.
Murphy Declares Victory Before Final Count: ‘The future looks like NJ’
Saying that he would be remembered not by how many votes he won but by what his administration accomplishes, Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday declared victory after an election night that had ended in a statistical tie.
Morning After NJ Election, Murphy Advances Past Ciattarelli’s Early Lead
"We want every legal vote counted," Ciattarelli told the crowd.
2021 NJ gubernatorial election results: We count all the votes
New Jersey election results by county for the 2021 governor's race.