With national shot put record, Alyssa Wilson adds another claim as best ever
The UCLA-bound senior from Donovan Catholic has one more month to go. What will she do next? Donovan Catholic thrower Alyssa Wilson now has the mark to back up her claim as the best high school shot...
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Seton Hall graduates its largest class ever (PHOTOS)
The South Orange university held its 160th commencement ceremony at the PNC Bank Arts Center. Watch video HOLMDEL -- The excitement in the air was palpable. Future teachers, nurses, scientists, and...
View ArticleThe 50 school districts that spend the most per student in N.J.
What does it cost to educate a child in New Jersey? The average is $20,385. But some school districts spend much, much more.
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Boyfriend, girlfriend indicted for allegedly killing man, dumping body in park
Authorities have now also charged Joseph Villani's girlfriend, 20-year-old Raquel Garajau, with the February killing of an Ocean County man. FREEHOLD - A Monmouth County couple was indicted by a grand...
View ArticleFrom 'Allentown' to 'Zac': An A-Z guide to the baseball state tournament
An alphabetical breakdown of the baseball state tournament
View ArticleAfter closing only N.J. location, cult fave lobster chain finds new home
Luke's Lobster recently closed its Hoboken location and plans to open its Long Branch restaurant right before Memorial Day weekend Luke's Lobster, the cult New York City lobster shack that has spread...
View Article50 players who will impact the 2017 boys lacrosse state tournament
These 50 players could be X-factors in the boys lacrosse state tournament
View ArticleSoftball crystal ball: Our picks for all 20 sectional tournament winners
We give you the team that is going to come out of every group.
View ArticleEast Coast surfing legend, N.J. native dies in Fla., reports say
Dick Catri was often referred to as "the Godfather of East Coast surfing." Dick Catri, a pioneering surfer who was involved in all aspects of the sport and its culture for his entire life, died Monday...
View ArticleKushner Companies trying again for major Monmouth Mall makeover
In a joint venture, the company once again tries to modernize the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown EATONTOWN -- Kushner Companies will once again try to revamp the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown with a new name...
View ArticleMan brandishes steak knife inside Ocean restaurant, cops say
Ruperto Ozuna, 49, of Bayonne, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and weapons offenses, police said. OCEAN TOWNSHIP -- A 49-year-old Bayonne man was arrested Monday two...
View ArticleMeet the awesome women brewers of N.J.
If someone says they know a brewer and you're picturing a guy with a big beard, think again.
View ArticlePorcini pleases and pulses with potential
Chef Chris Atamian comes with an impressive culinary resume Porcini168 Bay Ave., Highlands(732) 291-3080restaurantporcini.com PRIME PLATE: The filet mignon is a sight to behold and does not need the...
View ArticleNJ.com Baseball Top 20, May 17: Another new No. 1, plus a giant leap up the list
Who is the new No. 1? Who made a big move up the list? Find the answers here.
View ArticleSoftball tournament preview: Dark horses, top matchups & more for every section
A bracket-by-bracket tournament preview. The NJSIAA state tournament is about to start and NJ Advance Media will be providing the same wall-to-wall coverage of the playoffs as it has for the entire...
View ArticleWhich N.J. softball alums are playing in the NCAA Division I Softball...
Fourteen girls will be living their dreams this weekend.
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Teacher accused of sexual assault will remain jailed pending trial
The teacher appeared for a hearing after his attorney filed an application for the judge to reconsider his detention order TRENTON - A youth minister and teacher at a Jewish school accused of sexually...
View ArticleJCP&L employee dies after falling on live wire
The worker was killed in Freehold Wednesday morning FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP-- An employee of JCP&L was killed in a work-related incident Wednesday morning, said Ron Morano, a spokesman for the company....
View ArticleWoman admits role in large bank fraud
NEWARK-- A 57-year-old Middletown woman Wednesday admitted taking part in a scheme to defraud a bank and bank regulators, the U.S Attorney's Office said in a statement. Donna Conroy pleaded guilty one...
View ArticleVintage photos of what N.J. people wore
You may not be the fashion trend-setter, but you're likely right in step with what's in vogue. The new format on nj.com will make it even easier for you to enjoy the vintage photo galleries. One...
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