How rude: Philly, NYC rank among top 5 surliest cities in U.S.
The City of Brotherly Love and The Big Apple aren't known for being cordial, according to one survey. The Big Apple no longer holds the title of rudest city in the land. That distinction was this year...
View ArticleN.J.'s best beach: And the 6 finalists are ...
After 5,000 votes in the past week, our readers have named the top crop of beaches in our statewide search! Last week, we posed the ultimate summer inquiry -- which is the best beach in New Jersey?...
View ArticleShore town wants to know, who tipped over the beloved 'Red Buffalo?'
Someone snapped its back leg and toppled it over the night before the July Fourth holiday, and the police are actively investigating it. MIDDLETOWN - To the residents in this Monmouth County town, the...
View ArticleSandy Hook beach closed for high bacteria levels
Officials said they will retest daily until the readings come down to acceptable levels SANDY HOOK -- Officials at Sandy Hook were forced to close one of the national park's beaches after tests showed...
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Sailboat crashes against jetty in Manasquan
One person was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries, police said. Watch video MANASQUAN -- A man was injured when his sailboat slammed into a rock jetty off Manasquan's beach on...
View ArticleCounty officials want to know why they stopped getting funding for 911 services
Monmouth County suddenly stopped received money from a statewide fund six years ago. Officials want to know why. FREEHOLD -- Monmouth County officials are calling on the state to explain what happened...
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This month in N.J. History: July
A look at noteworthy dates that have shaped the state. On the first Thursday of each month we will post "This month in N.J. History." Courtesy of theguardian.com This gallery will supplement our...
View ArticleRevered N.J. indie rocker molds new project American Trappist in Asbury Park
Before a very small crowd in Asbury Park, River City Extension's Joe Michelini continues to start over ASBURY PARK -- In November, singer Joe Michelini strummed -- even wept openly -- before a...
View ArticleFirefighters battling blaze at Wall Twp. business
No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze, which broke out around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. WALL TOWNSHIP -- Firefighters from nearly a dozen area departments are battling a large blaze at a...
View ArticleDream of sailing to Caribbean ends with crash on Manasquan jetty
Bob Allan was headed to the Caribbean when his sailboat crashed on the jetty in Manasquan MANASQUAN -- Two days ago, Bob Allan was fantasizing about sailing to the Caribbean, where the climate would...
View Article3 firefighters treated for injuries battling blaze at Wall Township business
Three firefighters were injured in a fire in a Wall Twp. business that began this morning was extinguished shortly after noon. WALL TOWNSHIP -- Three firefighters from the Glendola Fire Department...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com local news quiz
Time to see how well you recall our biggest stories. Time to see how well you recall this week's biggest local news stories. All the questions in the quiz below are based on top NJ.com news stories...
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'Oppressive' heat continues Friday as threat of storms lingers
Another day of dangerous heat and scattered late-day thunderstorms are expected across the Garden State on Friday. New Jersey's weather outlook for Friday is shaping up to be a carbon copy of...
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Budweiser Clydesdales storm into Jersey Shore town (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The hitch has additional planned stops in Belmar, Seaside Heights and at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. Watch video ASBURY PARK - For many, Budweiser's iconic Clydesdales are nostalgic symbols...
View Article5 multimillion-dollar N.J. homes with open houses this weekend
A Cresskill estate up for sale for nearly $5 million is among the properties on display. Multimillion-dollar properties on the market in the Garden State will be on display for potential buyers this...
View Article14-year-old charged with arson in Wall business fire
The teen, from Georgia, was charged with third-degree arson, authorities said FREEHOLD -- A 14-year-old boy was charged with deliberately setting fire to a Wall Township business Thursday morning that...
View ArticleIndie film festival brings art, media to Red Bank
The Indie Film fest's been bringing different art forms to Red Bank since Wednesday. RED BANK -- It's not hard to imagine why dozens of people from the Jersey Shore would come to Two River Theatre on...
View ArticleShore town backing off of beach parking restrictions
Deal officials, however, say they want to study the parking situation DEAL -- After being pressured by beach access advocates, Deal's governing body is planning to quash a plan to restrict parking on...
View ArticleUFC 200: How did N.J.'s Frankie Edgar fare against Jose Aldo?
Frankie Edgar faced Jose Aldo in a featherweight title bout on a star-studded UFC card on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Frankie Edgar, of Toms River, N.J., lost a bloody battle for the interim...
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Officials baffled over surge in animal hoarding cases
A humane society law enforcement officer says he's never seen so much animal hoarding in such a short timeframe. Watch video It's not uncommon to see a spike in animal hoarding cases in the summer, as...
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