Man slams into windshield after hit by car, police say
The pedestrian was trying to cross the street at around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Tennent Road and Route 522 when he was struck by a car, police said. Manalpan police Officer Sean McCarthy and...
View ArticleMan stole hundreds of dollars worth of razors from CVS, police say
Police said the theft happened at the CVS on Route 35 at around 12:50 p.m. on Friday. This man was last seen leaving the CVS on Route 35 in Hazlet in a tan Lincoln Town Car or a Mercury Grand Marquis....
View ArticlePopular indoor amusement park announces major expansion
iPlay America in Freehold announced plans for a $2.5 million, 28,000 square foot expansion. FREEHOLD - iPlay America announced Monday plans for a $2.5 million expansion that will add an additional...
View ArticleN.J. breakout star Charlie Puth will rock Red Bank on new tour
The emerging pop-soul force, whose breakout collaboration "See You Again" was one of 2015's most ubiquitous hits, is coming home RED BANK -- Charlie Puth, the emerging pop-soul force whose breakout...
View ArticleVintage photos of clubs and music venues in N.J.
Ask anyone who came of age in New Jersey in the 1970s and 1980s about what bands they saw and what music venues they frequented. Courtesy of Distejon Ask anyone who came of age in New Jersey in the...
View ArticleMerriel is named Miss Rodeo New Jersey, Clark takes teen title
Last year, Brianna Merriel attended the First Frontier Circuit Finals in Harrisburg, Pa. When she saw the beautiful rodeo queens with their big smiles in the arena, she turned to a friend and said she...
View ArticleDancing with the Stars Live comes to Red Bank (PHOTOS)
The televised dance competition brought its live tour, Dance All Night, to the Count Basie Theater. RED BANK--The TV dance competition "Dancing with the Stars" brought its live tour Dance All Night to...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com News Quiz
Can you get a perfect score this week? How well did you pay attention to this week's New Jersey news? Find out in the news quiz below. All seven questions are based on this week's top local news...
View ArticleMan with nearly 2 dozen driving suspensions won't get new trial, court says
Christopher Carrigan, 52, argued that prosecutors unfairly used his driving abstract during his 2012 trial in Ocean County, but the two-judge panel said his use of that information first opened the...
View ArticleOcean Grove beach gets seal of approval (PHOTOS)
A seal was found on the beach in Ocean Grove on Friday morning, and after wildlife specialists examined the animal, they declared it fit and healthy, according to Neptune Township police. OCEAN GROVE...
View ArticleN.J. woman in hot water for helping baby squirrels: report
Howell resident bottle-fed and cared for pair of squirrels for four months, running afoul of state law HOWELL -- A woman who nurtured two newborn squirrels separated from their mother said she was...
View ArticleFourth suspect charged in beating death of beloved schoolteacher
Jerry Spraulding, who is serving time in state prison, was charged two months after local and county authorities said they identified Melton's killers by arresting three Asbury Park men. Jerry...
View ArticlePipeline concerns prompt town to hold forum, invite N.J. lawmakers
The forum will discuss the impact of the proposed natural gas projects in the region BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP -- Local officials and environmental groups concerned with the impact of the proposed natural...
View ArticleQuiz: Can you name the birds at your backyard feeder?
New Jersey's winter landscape remains snowless, gray and frankly just plain 'blah' as we head into the dead of winter. The best way to liven and brighten your backyard vista? Put up a bird feeder. But...
View ArticleBill fixing N.J.'s authority over beach access waiting for Christie's signature
Nearly three weeks after a state appellate court said the state Department of Environmental Protection doesn't have authority over waterfront access, state lawmakers worked quickly to specifically...
View ArticlePolar bear plunge draws hundreds to Manasquan for charity (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
More than 250 people took a dip in the chilly Atlantic Ocean in Manasquan on Saturday as part of the annual LADACIN polar bear plunge. Watch video MANASQUAN - The Atlantic Ocean wasn't exactly...
View ArticleSmithereens take reins at Springsteen-less Light of Day concert (PHOTOS)
The "Bob's Birthday Bash" Light of Day concert Saturday night raised thousands for Parkinson's Disease research ASBURY PARK -- At the end of the day -- a very, very long day -- Saturday night's "Bob's...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Jan. 18, 2016
There are a number of ways to make New Year's resolutions beneficial for both people and their pets. As people and their pets start a new year, there are a number of ways to make resolutions...
View ArticleAnother N.J. Catholic school set to close
The Diocese of Trenton announced Friday that the Mother Teresa Regional School in Atlantic Highlands will close in June due to declining enrollment and financial difficulties. ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS - The...
View ArticleCompassionate, powerful family drama 'Substance of Bliss' at N.J. Repertory
Tony Glazer's play makes its world premiere at New Jersey Repertory Company Wash the windows. Vacuum the carpets. Discuss remodeling the bathroom. Anything to keep your mind off the relentless...
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