Men took taxi to rob house, then stiffed driver, cops say
The two men are accused of taking a taxi to rob a house in Deal and then refused to pay the driver on the return trip, cops say Timothy Foote, left, and Kenneth Burke are accused of taking a taxi to...
View ArticleDemocratic candidate for Howell mayor prevails
Democratic candidate for Howell mayor, Theresa Berger, won Tuesday night. HOWELL -- Democratic candidate Theresa Berger defeated her Republican challenger Tuesday night to become the township's next...
View ArticleHowell dog hoarders given a week to plead guilty or go to trial
Municipal Court Judge Susan Schroeder-Clark said a week was more than enough time to finish plea discussions HOWELL -- A couple accused of hoarding nearly 300 dogs in their Howell Township home has...
View ArticleN.J. dad: Why my daughter asked, 'Will President Trump deport my friend?' |...
Has there been an election that made eight-year-olds cry before? That made them downright afraid? Over the past week, my eight-year-old daughter had a persistent worry which my wife and I kept...
View ArticleVintage photos of veterans from N.J.
Lucas was the youngest member of the military to receive the Medal of Honor in any conflict other than the Civil War. Each year on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country. Millions...
View ArticleN.J. hospital merger frenzy continues: JFK Medical Center with Hackensack...
Adding JFK in Edison fortifies Hackensack Meridian Health's presence in Middlesex and Union counties. One of the largest and fasting growing hospital networks in New Jersey, Hackensack Meridian...
View ArticleBoys XC: NJ.com's runner rankings for Thursday, Nov. 10
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View ArticleCross-Country: 10 bold predictions for the Group Championships
Take a look at some eye-popping predictions
View ArticleBoys Soccer: NJ.com Top 20 for Nov. 10 - State tourney chaos
Who is the top team in the NJ.com Top 20?
View ArticleMan stabs woman multiple times inside home, authorities say
The woman was a victim of a domestic dispute inside the Ocean Township home, authorities said. OCEAN TWP. -- A man was charged with attempted murder and other weapons offenses after authorities say he...
View ArticleVote for New Jersey's prettiest (and ugliest) county
We'll compile the results and crown a winner next week. Perhaps not all topics can be put cleanly into a spreadsheet. The Economic Research Service created a natural amenities ranking for every county...
View ArticleThe Seeing Eye seeks volunteers
Volunteers are asked to provide a loving and nurturing home environment for a puppy for approximately one year. The Seeing Eye is seeking volunteers interested in raising a puppy that will one day...
View ArticleBoys cross-country: NJ.com's Top 20 for Thursday, Nov. 10
Here's the latest look at the top ranked teams in N.J.
View ArticleShore town considering charging at free beach
Deal officials say they are trying to combat a littering and crowding problem DEAL -- Deal officials are considering charging for access to one of its beaches they say is getting so crowded in summer...
View Article5 great tickets for arts lovers in N.J. this weekend
Tributes to Keith Emerson and blues king Willie Dixon, and an early taste of Christmas, highlight an exciting weekend Playing for a friend: Carl Palmer remembers Keith Emerson Drummer Carl Palmer...
View Article17 best games of the high school football regular season
A look back at the highlights from nine weeks of football action.
View ArticleWoman killed after getting hit by pickup truck, cops say
Marlboro police are looking for more information about the crash that killed the 58-year-old woman MARLBORO -- A Marlboro woman was killed after she was hit by a pickup truck in town, authorities said...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com local news quiz
See if you've got a perfect score in you this week. NJ.com's local news quiz is back to see how well you recall the biggest New Jersey stories of the past week. Friday's Bridgegate verdict, Tuesday's...
View ArticleSource of small Shark River oil slick located
The oil was spotted during river dredging NEPTUNE-- A submerged outboard motor was identified Thursday as the cause of an oily sheen spotted on the Shark River the day before, the Neptune Office of...
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