Battered by nor'easter, some Shore towns seek urgency for beach replenishment
With beach replenishment set to start in northern Ocean County in the spring, some towns say they can't wait for the federal work to make repairs Watch video Newly battered from a powerful nor'easter...
View Article20 in the Top 20: N.J.'s NCAA-ranked wrestlers
See which New Jersey natives are ranked in the NCAA. They grew up in New Jersey, honing their skills on area wrestling mats. They placed high on the podium in Boardwalk Hall or dominated in prep...
View ArticleMotorist killed after vehicle overturns on Parkway
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. MIDDLETOWN -- The driver of a Nissan Pathfinder was killed Thursday morning in a single-car crash on the Garden State Parkway. The unidentified motorist in...
View ArticleTake this week's local news quiz
Let's see how well you know New Jersey news. So much has happened in New Jersey news in the past week. Do you remember it all? Time to find out with our local news quiz. Below are seven...
View ArticleTeens severely burned after pouring gasoline in fire pit, cops say
One of the 18-year-olds was flown to a burn center with injuries to his face, chest and hands, police said OCEAN TOWNSHIP - A pair of 18-year-olds were severely burned Thursday night after they poured...
View ArticleN.J. wrestlers in national rankings: Small adjustments, Blair remains No. 1
Click through the slideshow to see the list of high school wrestlers and teams ranked nationally
View ArticleStudent stabbed classmate in head with pen, police say
The student was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon, police said. MANALAPAN - A 15-year-old Manalapan High School sophomore was charged Thursday after he stabbed another student...
View ArticleBoys basketball: 11 Bold predictions for the weekend of Jan. 27-29
Who is going to win and who is going to shine?
View ArticleInfant hurt after mother throws him at boyfriend during fight, cops say
The 6-month-old boy was in a child safety seat when his mother threw him at his father during an argument, police said. KEANSBURG - A 6-month-old boy suffered a minor head injury after his mother...
View ArticlePolice charge man in Maryland boating accident that killed N.J. boy
Dustin Daniel Healey, 26, has been charged with negligent operation of the boat A Freehold man has been charged with negligence in a boating accident that killed a 9-year-old boy last summer in...
View ArticleRanking the 20 toughest divisions in N.J. girls basketball
Which divisions have the most talent and provide the biggest challenge?
View Article10 things you need to know about National Signing Day
Facts and FAQs about this year's event.
View Article4 great shows to catch in N.J. this weekend
A Chinese new year celebration, a night of symphonic hip hop and a classic rock band are among this week's listings. Ladies Night at NJPAC Grammy Award-winning Rapper Nelly -- whose hits include "Hot...
View ArticleWho has N.J.'s best winter student section? Hurry and nominate your school!...
Get your nominations in for the winter edition of our statewide contest UPDATE, Jan. 24, 11:15 a.m.: We've added a few new nominations to the photo gallery above. Congrats to those schools nominated,...
View ArticleDiocese of Trenton plans sweeping parish mergers, restructuring
Parishes in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties will be affected TRENTON -- The Diocese of Trenton announced this week plans to merge or link more than two dozen parishes, a reorganization...
View ArticleThe end appears near for iconic Circus Drive-in
A real estate agent says "the numbers just don't work" to keep the iconic drive-in. The Circus Drive-In's days appear to be numbered. A redevelopment deal is in progress for the 1.64-acre Wall...
View ArticleN.J. fishermen, officials demand feds back off of proposed flounder limits
Fishermen and state officials says the proposed catch and size limits will devastate the industry POINT PLEASANT BEACH -- In a unified show of support, New Jersey officials and leaders of the state's...
View ArticleMan targeted young girls on their way home from school, cops say
The girls had either just exited their school buses or were walking home from school when they were attacked, police said. LONG BRANCH - A 27-year-old city man was charged with multiple offenses,...
View ArticleSentencing postponed for former councilman who took wife's Social Security
Brian Unger previously admitted in October 2016 to having cashed his dead wife's Social Security checks for more than four years after her death. TRENTON -- A former Long Branch councilman who pleaded...
View ArticleMurphy nabs second county victory in N.J. governor's race
Phil Murphy won another Democratic Party county convention Thursday. TRENTON -- Phil Murphy, the early favorite for the Democratic nomination in this year's New Jersey governor's race, bolstered his...
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