A 'cup of coffee' in the big leagues
A rookie's first taste of the major leagues will often be short. In baseball parlance, it's known as having a "cup of coffee" in the big leagues. The Baseball Almanac defines this as "a brief trial in...
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Made in Jersey: Ready-to-heat meals cooked up in Essex County
There likely would have been no TV dinners without a resident of New Jersey and his penchant for invention. Maybe you loved TV dinners and recall them as a special treat served only on nights when the...
View ArticleMotion to dismiss Ocean County corruption lawsuit reportedly denied
A motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied Friday. FREEHOLD - A judge Friday rejected a motion by Ocean County to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former detective in the county prosecutor's office who...
View ArticleIn Lakewood, new scrutiny on 'business as usual' | Di Ionno
Schools, zoning, poverty rate pose questions about town powers Pastor Glenn Wilson's church in Howell Township is austere and seats just about 50 worshipers for Sunday service. The four gospel singers...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: April 3, 2017
Homeless animals throughout New Jersey are looking for a home and love. Here is this week's collection of some of the dogs and cats in need of adoption all over the state of New Jersey. We are now...
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N.J. police departments to face new rules for military surplus requests
The revision comes weeks after an NJ Advance Media report highlighting federal 1033 program Watch video State officials are rewriting the guidelines given to local law enforcement agencies on how to...
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Fugitive sex offender arrested after jumping from 2nd-floor window
The Florida man was arrested by Wall Township police officers after fleeing out the window of his hotel room. WALL TOWNSHIP - A Florida man wanted by authorities for failing to register as a sexual...
View ArticleNJ.com boys lacrosse Top 20, April 3: Ranked showdowns highlight opening week
See how a number of major games impacted the boys lacrosse Top 20 this week
View ArticleJersey Shore convenience store sold $1M Mega Millions ticket
A retailer in Long Branch sold the lucky ticket LONG BRANCH -- A Monmouth County retailer sold the $1 million Mega Millions ticket for Friday's drawing. The lucky ticket was sold at Long Branch...
View ArticleBaseball: 22 can't-miss games April 3-8
NJ.com makes its case for the top games for the first full week of the high school baseball season, April 3-8, 2017
View ArticleSoftball: 15 can't-miss games for the week of April 3
What are the best games of the week?
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Teacher who left baby in hot car reportedly could avoid jail
The 4-month-old baby was left alone in a car for approximately 40 minutes on a summer day, authorities said. Watch video FREEHOLD - A Lakewood teacher charged with leaving her baby inside her car in a...
View ArticleThe big brown bat is bouncing back after devastating disease, biologist says
Little brown bats' numbers were reduced by 98 percent in New Jersey over the past decade due to white nose syndrome, ROCKAWAY -- Some bat species are doing better a decade after a deadly disease...
View Article17-year-old wounded in Asbury Park shooting
The teenager was treated at a local hospital for a gunshot wound. ASBURY PARK -- Authorities are investigating a shooting in the city on Sunday that left a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound. The...
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Appeal denied for woman whose chase led to trooper's death
Diana Hoffman is currently at a Trenton halfway house and is eligible for parole late next year. TRENTON -- An appeals court on Tuesday denied an appeal for an Atlantic County woman who twice led...
View ArticleShore town votes to leave longtime school district
Officials said the decision was based on "crippling school taxes." LOCH ARBOUR - Village residents overwhelmingly voted to leave the Ocean Township School District on Tuesday. According to unofficial...
View ArticleNJ.com baseball Top 20, April 5: Changes, despite early-season rain
Three new teams make the list for the first time this season.
View ArticlePayless ShoeSource to close 7 N.J. stores among 400 nationally
Payless announced the store closures on Wednesday after filing for bankruptcy Payless ShoeSource will close seven stores in New Jersey as part of its plan to shutter 400 locations across the country...
View ArticleN.J.'s best craft brewery: You'll want to grab a growler at these spots
We visit two major players on our last N.J.'s best craft brewery road trip. When it comes time to pop the Big Question, forget Champagne, bring a growler. That's what Vince Angelus did when his son's...
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Wealthy Jersey Shore town revives beach access battle with parking limits
Similar ordinances have been introduced in October 2015 and June 2016. DEAL -- For the third time in almost two years, this wealthy Jersey Shore borough of nearly 1,000 full-time residents will...
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