Where are New Jerseyans going to college? (MAP)
Local students are studying from southern California to New England and everywhere in between. Last month, we asked NJ.com readers to tell us where New Jersey college students are matriculating this...
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Charges that Planned Parenthood sold fetal tissue 'unsubstantiated': Pallone
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said a probe found no evidence to back up charges by an anti-abortion group against Planned Parenthood....
View ArticleFriends, relatives mourn the loss of family that died in Long Branch...
Friends and relatives lined the walls of Damiano Funeral Home in Long Branch Tuesday night to morn the loss of a family that died in a murder-suicide last week. LONG BRANCH -- It has been said over...
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N.J. forest fire caused by improperly disposed charcoal briquettes
Larry Hajna, DEP spokesman, said the fire started on a private property. WOODLAND TWP. -- The forest fire that consumed more than 1,000 acres in the Pine Barrens and carried the smell of smoke all the...
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N.J.'s anti-double-dipping bill's author remains frustrated | Q&A
State Sen. Jennifer Beck spoke to us about her double-dipping bill and the uphill battle to get it passed. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth), the Sisyphus of the State Senate, has been the point person in...
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Company to pay man $20K to settle claim they fired him unlawfully
Michael O'Shea of Middletown worked for Vantage at their Ewing office when he was fired in the summer of 2009, one day after he requested leave to have hip replacement surgery. TRENTON - A...
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Horizon Blue Cross partners with 22 hospitals to lower insurance rates
The new pay structure for hospitals rewards them if they are able to treat patients efficiently and well. In return, patients will get a break on their premiums. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New...
View ArticleAuthorities raid several N.J. homes in early morning heroin ring takedown...
Dawn drug raids across north and central New Jersey resulted in several arrests, NJ Advance Media has learned. NEWARK -- Dawn drug raids across north and central New Jersey resulted in several...
View ArticleWhen it comes to horses, N.J. couple loves the cream of the crop
Our American Dream Farm, in Cream Ridge, N.J. is home to two American Cream draft horses. By Jane Meggitt for Horse News Perhaps some people are fated to own particular breeds. Rich and Debby Osborn's...
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Manalapan man hospitalized after motorcycle crash
At around 5:45 p.m., police responded to Iron Ore Road between Daum and Day Grove roads for a report of a single motor vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist, said Deputy Chief Michael Fountain....
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6 shots fired at Keansburg home, police say
The incident happened at around 11:30 p.m. at a two-family home near the intersection of Highland and Center avenues, police said. Police are investigating a Sunday night shooting in the borough....
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This shoplifter caught in the act by some loyal customers
The video shows the woman hovering near the bag display before stuffing the backpack into a big blue tote bag she had slung over her right shoulder. At one point, the woman even briefly looked up at...
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Janet Jackson adds 2 N.J. dates to new tour
The singer announced a second U.S. leg to her new Unbreakable World Tour, and with it shows at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel HOLMDEL -- Janet Jackson's fans just...
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Gunman robbed Eatontown bank, police say
Eatontown Police Chief Michael Goldfarb ordered two schools placed on lockdown while police searched for the armed bank robber, authorities said. EATONTOWN -- A gunman robbed an Eatontown bank on...
View ArticleWhat's your grade in this week's News Quiz?
Have you gone to school on New Jersey news, or will you get schooled? Kids across New Jersey headed back to class this week as lazy summer days were replaced by the rigors of academia. Similarly, it's...
View ArticleMobile County Connection brings passport, other services to Wall
The program, spearheaded by the Clerk Christine Hanlon, brings government services and information directly to residents in various Monmouth County communities. WALL -- Ellen Smith has had a few...
View ArticleN.J. Rep. Chris Smith to join American delegation to United Nations
Rep. Chris Smith was one of three individuals nominated by President Obama Thursday to represent the U.S. at the United Nations General Assembly. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Chris Smith was nominated to...
View ArticlePolice investigate Neptune shooting
Police tape surrounded the split-level house while investigators stood inside the doorway at 300 Monmouth Ave., which abuts Sunshine Village Park. NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP -- Authorities were investigating a...
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Man gets 40-year prison term for selling drugs, guns
During the investigation, detectives from county and local police agencies intercepted more than 9,000 calls involving the sale of drugs and weapons. FREEHOLD -- A North Carolina man was sentenced...
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Long Branch man indicted for sex offenses against child
The victim was 8 when at least some of the crimes occurred, authorities say FREEHOLD -- A 65-year-old Long Branch man has been indicted on four counts related to the sexual abuse of a child, the...
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