School board votes on controversial Red Raider mascot at N.J. high school
The Keyport Board of Education voted whether or not to replace its high school's Native American mascot over concerns it was offensive. KEYPORT - The image of a Native American wearing a headdress...
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Vintage scary photos from N.J.
Scary is in the eye of the beholder, peeking through fingers or not. The year was 1976. Four rough, tough teenage boys decide to take in the new Brian DePalma movie, "Carrie" at the Cumberland Mall in...
View ArticleBoys cross-country: NJ.com Top 20 for Thursday, Oct. 13
Here's the latest look at the top ranked teams in N.J.
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N.J. took $1.4B from your phone bill for new 911 system but never delivered
Since 2004, New Jersey has collected $10.80 annually from every phone bill in the state to build a state-of-the-art 911 system. But an analysis shows very little has gone to fund it. Watch video In...
View ArticleBoys Soccer: The NJ.com Top 20 for Week 5
The new boys soccer Top 20 for Wednesday, Oct. 12.
View ArticleMid-season awards: N.J. football's best at halfway point
The top players and teams so far in 2016.
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Animal bones reportedly recovered at serial killer's former home
Richard Bigenwald killed six people between 1959 and 1982 ASBURY PARK -- Animal bones were discovered Wednesday under a house in Asbury Park where a serial killer once lived, according to a report on...
View ArticleBoys XC: NJ.com runner rankings for Thursday, Oct. 13
Take a look at the top cross-country runners in the state
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College trustee in Twitter controversy spurned by Essex County as well
Joseph DiBella has already taken a leave of absence from his role on the Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees. NEWARK -- A community college trustee facing a firestorm after his Twitter...
View ArticleBoys Soccer: Midseason awards for 2016
Who has impressed at midway point of the soccer season?
View ArticleIs Guy Fieri opening restaurant in Asbury? Hold the donkey sauce
Rumors have been spreading that the divisive "Food Network" star is coming to town, but his reps say otherwise. Asbury Park isn't getting a one-way ticket to "Flavor Town." A hoax website claiming...
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Former councilman admits stealing dead wife's Social Security benefits
Brian Unger, who now lives in Puerto Rico, previously ran unsuccessfully for mayor and was active in the surfing community. TRENTON -- A former Long Branch city councilman pleaded guilty in federal...
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As Seen On TV trade secrets on sale for low, low price of $198K, feds say
The range of information for sale allegedly included everything from product names to market data. NEWARK -- FBI agents on Thursday arrested an employee of an unnamed manufacturer of "As Seen On TV"...
View ArticleGirls cross-country: NJ.com Top 20 for Friday, Oct. 14
Here's the latest look at the top ranked teams in N.J.
View ArticleLooking for something to do this weekend? Check out these 4 N.J. events
There are stage and concert events, outdoor activities and an equine exhibit. "The Princess and the Pea" comes to life Oct. 15 on the South Orange Performing Arts Center stage. The musical, which...
View ArticleN.J. alums in 2016 pro baseball: How'd they do?
A look at how New Jersey alums played this spring and summer, both in the minors and in MLB.
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2 school board members reportedly censured for comments about administrator
The pair spoke out against an administrator who also worked for another district HOLMDEL -- Two members of the Holmdel Board of Education who accused a district employee of nefarious behavior have...
View ArticleThe case against accused bomber Ahmad Khan Rahimi: Here's what happens next
Though federal criminal complaints were filed against Rahimi in the days after the bombs were found, he's yet to be formally charged federally. ELIZABETH -- The brief hearing Thursday for accused...
View ArticleMidseason mulligan: Re-picking NJ.com's football title favorites
An update on which teams are most likely to win it all this December.
View Article11 bold predictions for Week 6 of the high school football season
What's going to happen on the gridiron this weekend? The football staff at NJ.com offers up its bold predictions.
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