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View ArticleLong Branch considering parking fee hike at Pier Village
It could cost visitors more to park at Pier Village, but the two-hour parking restriction there would be eliminated under a plan being considered by the city council. LONG BRANCH -- It may soon cost...
View ArticlePipelines can damage fragile N.J. ecosystems | Editorial
Three pipeline proposals would, if approved, allow construction on some of New Jersey's most environmentally-sensitive land. Back in the 1970s, when the country was undergoing an environmental...
View ArticleSix Flags 'tops off' new roller coaster 'The Joker'
The Joker features a 12-story, 90-degree hill and flips planned to instill a feeling of weightlessness. JACKSON -- Iron workers on Friday placed the final piece of track on The Joker. Six Flag Great...
View ArticleThe 3rd Annual Lake Como Kilt Run
LAKE COMO — Although St. Patrick's Day has passed nearly 500 people had good reason to wear their colorful pleated garments as part of the Kilted Run/Walk to raise money for the annual St. Patrick's...
View ArticleForecast calls for heaviest snow along N.J. coast
The coastal plain could see 2 to 4 inches of snow. The National Weather Service on Sunday issued a winter weather advisory for parts of the New Jersey coastal plain. Monmouth and Ocean counties down...
View ArticleGirls hoops T of C final: No. 3 Manasquan vs. No. 1 SJV - Previews & more
It all comes down to this. On Monday night, No. 1 St. John Vianney and No. 3 Manasquan will face off in Trenton for the Tournament of Champions title. It all comes down to this. On Monday night, No. 1...
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2 injured in Asbury Park stabbing, police say
A dispute outside a residence on the 100 block of Atkins Avenue turned violent, police said. Asbury Park police responded to the 100 block of Atkins Avenue for a report of a stabbing Saturday night....
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Drunken driver crashes into pole in Holmdel, police say
The driver had to be rushed to the hospital following the single-vehicle crash. A Keansburg man was charged with DWI after he crashed his car into a pole, police said. (File photo) HOLMDEL -- A...
View ArticleHeaviest snow expected on N.J. coast, but warmer temps not far behind
Monmouth and Ocean counties down through parts of Burlington and Atlantic counties are projected to get 1 to 3 inches of snow With snow falling overnight, New Jerseyans waking up Monday morning can...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: March 21, 2016
The ASPCA poison control hotline is 888-426-4435. Petfinder.com, where you can find nearly a quarter of a million adoptable pets listed by more than 12,000 adoption groups, offers these tips to pet...
View ArticleTonight: LIVE VIDEO & chat for boys and girls T of C finals
If you can't make it to Trenton for Monday's boys and girls basketball Tournament of Champions finals, then you need to be at NJ.comforlive video of both games - girls at 6:30 p.m., boys following ......
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3 winners to split $679K Jersey Cash 5 prize
Tickets were sold in Bergen, Monmouth and Union Three winning tickets were sold for Friday's $679,947 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot.New Jersey Lottery Jersey Cash 5 ticket buyers in three different counties...
View ArticleNJ.com's wrestling postseason honors for 2015-2016
See all the highlights and award winners in each conference See all the highlights and award winners in each conference
View ArticleN.J. snowstorm fizzles out, but will it be the last one?
The storm was more of a talker than a burden, but towns in Monmouth and Ocean counties led the way in the snowfall total count. In most places across New Jersey, the much-anticipated snowstorm on the...
View ArticleAcme Markets store closures include 2 in N.J.
Acme Markets is instead focusing on opening three new store locations. Acme Markets is planning on closing three stores in the region and focusing on three upcoming stores, according to the company....
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2 men charged in Ocean Grove armed robbery
The two men tried to enter an idling vehicle when the vehicle's occupant confronted them, police said. Neptune police responded to Ocean Grove after receiving a report of two men who tried to enter an...
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OMG, lawmaker wants to ticket pedestrians who walk and text
A safety campaign that urges drivers and pedestrians to obey traffic laws and pay attention to reduce injuries and deaths is targeting distracted driving and walking this year. A bill would make it...
View ArticleFate of controversial Six Flags solar farm could be decided Wednesday
Testimony from a handful of opponents to Six Flag Great Adventure's proposal is expected to take place Wednesday. Watch video JACKSON - Testimony from a handful of people is apparently all that is...
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