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Know your Jersey geography? Take this quiz
The Garden State is full of quirky, illogical geographical entities South Hackensack, which is located in three different parts of Begen County, is less than three-quarters of a square mile in...
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Where to eat now in N.J.: The 10 hottest restaurants for April
Two farm-to-table restaurants, a new waterfront restaurant in North Jersey, and the choice for best talian restaurant in N.J. top our list for April NJ.com has launched a new regular feature, "Where...
View ArticleSyringe found in sweatshirt purchased at Target, police say
Police hope it's an isolated incident, but are warning shoppers to be cautious. MIDDLETOWN -- Police are warning shoppers to be cautious after someone found a hypodermic needle in a newly purchased...
View ArticleMediation date set in hockey parents-referee brawl
The parents and referees were ordered to mediation after a municipal court judge lamented the circumstances of the charges. HOWELL -- The parents and referees involved in a post-high school ice hockey...
View ArticleApartments, shops to replace vacant Shore glass factory
The complex will have a downtown feel to it. Watch video ABERDEEN -- A sprawling mix of retail, housing and entertainment will soon replace an old glass factory that has sat vacant in the township for...
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2016 hurricane season prediction has all eyes on the Atlantic
If sea surface temperatures will remain warmer than normal, the East Coast could be in store for an active 2016 hurricane season Hurricane season is almost two months away from officially starting,...
View ArticleA 70 mph speed limit in N.J.? Not so fast, state says
While Pennsylvania's Turnpike will have a 70mph speed limit, officials in New Jersey said they have no interest in raising speeds New Jersey drivers who'd like to legally lean a little more on their...
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5 must-sees at Asbury Park's upcoming Music in Film Festival
The marriage of music and film returns to Asbury Park with a slew of screenings and live performances ASBURY PARK -- Long before the Asbury Park beachfront's revitalization, Danny Clinch roamed the...
View ArticleSheriff's Office, Neptune High partner to promote distracted driving awareness
In a matter of seconds, distracted driving could lead to life-changing, and sometimes fatal, consequences. Watch video NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP -- In a matter of seconds, distracted driving could lead to...
View ArticleBeach access questioned after Deal oceanfront project
Some residents are concerned beach access could be blocked off at an area popular with surfers and fisherman. The borough says there will be no access problem. DEAL -- After Hurricane Sandy, officials...
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Belmar boardwalk pavilions finally getting rebuilt
The Taylor and Rowland pavilions in Belmar are finally getting rebuilt more than three years after tey were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Watch video BELMAR -- Three years and a long court battle...
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Vintage aerial photos of N.J.
Before Google Earth, aerial photos were the only time regular folks got a first-hand, bird's eye view of land and sea without flying. I freely admit that I'm not a frequent flyer. And, I can honestly...
View Article50 mph wind gusts could accompany storms Thursday afternoon
Several counties in central and southern New Jersey are targeted by a wind alert issued by the National Weather Service. Lots of flight delays at Newark airport. At least two bands of heavy rain...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com local news quiz
See if you can get a perfect score this week How well have you paid attention to this week's New Jersey news? Take the weekly local news quiz and find out. All of the questions below are based on...
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Man ticketed for flying Donald Trump flags at his home
West Long Branch police say he violated a local ordinance prohibiting the display of lawn signs more than 30 days before an election. Watch video WEST LONG BRANCH -- A Shore man is determined to keep...
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Amid increases in executive pay, N.J. utility company proposes steep rate hike
Just 10 months before asking for a 24 percent rate increase, New Jersey Natural gas executives received a 3 percent to 5 percent bump in base salary. New Jersey Natural Gas, which services half a...
View ArticlePoll: Should Donald Trump supporter be ticketed for flying candidate's flags?
West Long Branch police say Joseph Hornick's Trump flags violate a borough ordinance prohibiting the display of lawn signs more than 30 days before an election. WEST LONG BRANCH -- A West Long Branch...
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Authorities intensify search for missing Linden woman
Tyrita Julius was last seen on March 8 in Monmouth County, authorities said. Watch video FREEHOLD -- Authorities have intensified their search for a Linden woman who has been missing for more than a...
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WATCH: Firefighters battling multialarm blaze in Keyport
Several agencies responded after a fire broke out in Keyport Friday. Watch video KEYPORT -- Several units have been called to the scene of a fire on West Front Street Friday afternoon. Reports of the...
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6 firefighters hurt in Keyport fire, at least 3 buildings lost
Wind-driven blaze nearly destroyed Keyport business district, mayor says. Watch video KEYPORT -- Firefighters and utility workers were still grappling with a fire in the community's business district...
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