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Trenton man died during police pursuit, crash in Hillside
The driver was identified as Christopher Johnson, 29, of Trenton, on Friday morning by Hillside police. HILLSIDE -- Police have identified the man they say was driving a stolen pickup and died when...
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Man killed girlfriend, kids before setting house on fire, authorities say
The deaths of four family members inside a Long Branch home Tuesday night has been ruled a murder-suicide, authorities said. LONG BRANCH - A Long Branch man shot his girlfriend and their two young...
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4 N.J. farmers' markets to visit before summer's out
The outdoor season may be coming to a close in Asbury Park and Brick Township, but locations in Princeton and New Brunswick remain in prime season. ASBURY FRESH Asbury Fresh has come a long way since...
View ArticleMan who sold 20,000 painkillers sentenced to seven years in prison
A 44-year-old man from Marlboro who pleaded guilty to selling 20,000 oxycodone tablets to phony patients was sentenced to seven years in state prison Friday, the Attorney General announced. TRENTON --...
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Former Marlboro mayor sentenced to prison for raping child
Matthew Scannapieco, who led the Monmouth County township through its major growth phase before admitting to taking bribes from developers, appeared in Superior Court in Delaware to face what his...
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Downed pole closes part of Route 71 in West Long Branch
A section of Route 71 was closed Saturday morning due to a downed utility pole, West Long Branch police said. WEST LONG BRANCH -- A section of Route 71 was closed Saturday morning due to a downed...
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Drunk N.J. driver crashes into WTC security barrier, police say
A Red Bank motorist was arrested after the car he was driving crashed into a security barrier at the World Trade Center, officials said Saturday. A Monmouth County man was arrested after a crash at a...
View ArticleBBQ and Craft Beer Fest for Labor Day revelers
Organizers added a third day to the barbecue and craft beer festival this year because of its popularity. OCEANPORT -- What is Labor Day weekend without a barbecue? That's the philosophy behind the...
View ArticleBye-bye-bennie day: The greatest day of the year at the Jersey Shore | Mulshine
Here's the recipe - and the reason - for the parties that Jersey Shore locals hold to mark Labor Day You can't outlaw stupidity. That was the observation I heard from a local in Manasquan as he told...
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Passenger hospitalized after car goes airborne, overturns on Route 37
A 22-year-old Englishtown man sustained "significant" injuries after the car he was traveling in overturned on Route 37, police said. MANCHESTER - A 22-year-old Englishtown man sustained "significant"...
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Neptune woman was driving drunk in crash that killed passenger, cops say
Nakoma Jones, 38, was driving a 2009 Lincoln MKS east about 3:38 a.m. when she crossed into on-coming traffic near Mannino Park Drive, crashing into a 2011 Sonata, according to Middlesex County...
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Move-in day draws mixed emotions at Monmouth U. (PHOTOS)
More than 950 freshmen moved into dorm rooms at Monmouth University on Sunday. WEST LONG BRANCH - Labor Day weekend was a bittersweet occasion for the hundreds of families who moved freshmen...
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N.J.'s Pallone wields power in key post year after winning fight with Pelosi
Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. has used his position as ranking member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee to work with Republicans on some issues and challenge them on others. WASHINGTON -- Last year,...
View ArticleChampions crowned at Monmouth Park's annual BBQ & Craft Beer Fest (PHOTOS)
The annual BBQ & Craft Beer Festival drew thousands to Monmouth Park Racetrack on Labor Day weekend. OCEANPORT - Beer, barbeque and horse racing. It's a Labor Day trifecta. The annual BBQ &...
View ArticleFuneral services scheduled in Long Branch murder-suicide
The services for all four victims will be held Tuesday at the Damiano Funeral Home in Long Branch LONG BRANCH -- Funeral services have been scheduled for a family that died in a murder-suicide at...
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Actor Bradley Cooper makes surprise visit to the Jersey Shore
The Philadelphia native reportedly visited a restaurant in Ocean City and an ice cream shop in Brigantine OCEAN CITY -- Actor Bradley Cooper spent part of his summer vacation last month dipping in the...
View ArticleN.J. summer photo album: Your pictures from Labor Day weekend
To cap the summer season NJ.com users shared their favorite photos from Labor Day weekend As the final days of summer approached we asked NJ.com users to help us cap the summer season by sending us...
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SUV fires shut down express lanes on Parkway north for 2 hours
Lt. Brian Polite, a State Police spokesman, said the crash happened at around 8:15 a.m. just north of exit 114. A three-vehicle crash shut down the northbound express lanes on the Garden State Parkway...
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Sunshine helps beachgoers bid summer a fond farewell (PHOTOS)
Thousands of visitors flocked to Jersey Shore beachfronts on Labor Day. Watch video After consecutive summers of being extremely uncooperative, Mother Nature had a change of heart this Labor Day...
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How N.J. parents deal with high cost of higher education
Next to your home, paying the expense of a college education — or two or three — will probably be the most expensive purchase of your lifetime. The cost of sending your kid to college is like buying a...
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