Appeal nixed for ex-N.J. mayor who admitted repeatedly raping young girl
Matthew Scannapieco pleaded guilty in May 2015 to the repeated sexual abuse of a child, first-degree rape and unlawful sexual contact in the first degree. DOVER, DEL. - A disgraced former Marlboro...
View ArticleSoftball: Statement wins, upsets and surprises in state tourney play
Games you need to hear about as the tournament rolls on.
View ArticleN.J. law enforcement memorial service honors fallen heroes
The services honored the three on-duty officers killed in 2015: Cpl. Scott R. Thompson of the Manchester Township Police Department and State Police Troopers Anthony A. Raspa and Eli M. McCarson Watch...
View ArticleLawmakers to vote on banning smoking on N.J. beaches
The ban exempts golf courses and lets towns decide whether they want to carve out a smoking section on beaches BELMAR -- State lawmakers will take another shot at banning smoking on New Jersey beaches...
View ArticleMan accused of using mirror to look up women's skirts in Ocean Twp.
The suspect posed as a shopper, police said. OCEAN TOWNSHIP -- An Ocean Grove man was arrested on a charge of invasion of privacy after he allegedly used a carefully placed mirror to ogle women from...
View ArticleFreehold diner damaged in fire, reports say
The fire broke out Tuesday at JBs and caused significant damage. FREEHOLD -- A fire caused significant damage at a diner before it was brought under control Tuesday night, News 12 New Jersey reported....
View ArticleFire rips through popular N.J. diner (PHOTOS)
A Tuesday night fire destroyed a popular 50's themed diner in Monmouth County. FREEHOLD - A fire tore through a popular 50's themed diner on the corner of Monmouth and Elton Adelphia roads on Friday...
View ArticleFate of popular Jersey Shore bar still undecided
The owners of the Mad Hatter will have to wait another month, at least, to find out if they'll be able to rebuild their Sandy-ravaged restaurant and bar. SEA BRIGHT - The owners and supporters of the...
View ArticleTake 2: Your comments spark new look at softball freshman phenoms
Freshman phenoms: A look at the best freshmen softball players in N.J.
View ArticleIs it Taylor Ham or pork roll? Vote now to settle N.J.'s great debate
The Garden State is particular about a lot of things, but few things incite debate like the name of the sacred, salted pig product we call our own. Watch video It's time to put this to rest, New...
View ArticleThe ultimate ranking of all 39 bars in Asbury Park
An ultimate guide to the Jersey Shore's revitalized, wildly popular social hub ahead of summer 2016 ASBURY PARK -- In Asbury Park, summer never sleeps. As the revitalized oceanfront city continues to...
View ArticleSectional selections: Predicting track and field's 40 team champions
Who are the favorites? Find out here.
View ArticleAsbury Park's rocking new hotel opens Thursday
The Asbury, the city's first hotel in more than half century, will have its soft opening Memorial Day weekend and its full opening on Fourth of July weekend. ASBURY PARK - Thursday will mark an...
View ArticleN.J. flirts with record highs as temperature soars
Temperatures are running as much as 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. Yes, it's hot outside. As in summer hot. The thermometer hit 90 degrees at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Newark Liberty...
View Article46 arrested, $2M seized in high-stakes gambling enterprise
Investigators say the suspects were part of a widespread business that saw 320 bettors and took in tens of millions. HACKENSACK - Forty-six people have been arrested in three states and $2 million...
View ArticleJersey City man known as 'Cuzzo' found guilty of drug charges
Thomas Shannon faces up to life in prison when he's sentenced in August. TRENTON -- A federal jury convicted a 37-year-old Jersey City man Wednesday on charges stemming from his role as a supplier to...
View ArticleSix Flags to unveil insane new Joker coaster Thursday
The new 4D, free-fly coaster is named after the comic book villain, The Joker. Watch video JACKSON - Thrill seekers will get to take on Six Flags Great Adventure's newest roller coaster, The Joker, on...
View ArticleN.J. D.A.R.E. program to introduce 7 new board members
Somerset County Acting Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson is committed to revitalizing the county's D.A.R.E. program. New Jersey's Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, which has suffered...
View ArticleVintage N.J. photos of Memorial Day
In trying to define Memorial Day, the words of those who served our country are the most profound. Recently, I stepped out of my office in Newark to ask folks walking on Market Street their thoughts...
View ArticleFire that destroyed popular N.J. diner started in ceiling
Workers reportedly tried to extinguish the blaze, but it was out of control. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - The Tuesday night fire that destroyed JB's Diner on Monmouth Road reportedly started in the ceiling and...
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