Where are they now? N.J. alums in pro baseball, mid-summer edition
We had a look in April - what's changed since then?
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N.J.'s best beach: Our winner is this amazing summer oasis
After a month combing Jersey's sands, we have officially named the best beach in New Jersey! New Jersey's best beach is, for many of us, a world away. A drive down to this summer oasis can take hours,...
View ArticleMan charged with stabbing N.J. cop with pen
The Staten Island man was being processed on DWI and drug possession charges when he allegedly assaulted the officer. WALL TOWNSHIP - A 28-year-old Staten Island man was charged with multiple offenses...
View ArticleWoman blasts Six Flags for alleged sexism | Your Comments
NJ.com readers react to a woman accusing Six Flags Great Adventure of sexism because she was asked to change out of an "inappropriate" shirt, but her male friend wasn't. JACKSON - Six Flags Great...
View ArticleFury at convicted cat-killer, animal welfare officials | Your comments
Commenters on NJ.com and Facebook were angered by Anthony Appolonia and the slow pace of an investigation by Delaware's Office of Animal Welfare Readers had some choice words for convicted cat-killer...
View ArticleN.J.'s best beach: This huge swath of sand wins our Readers' Choice award
Which sandy spot did NJ.com reader's choose as Jersey's top beach? LONG BEACH ISLAND -- New Jersey's beach-goers have spoken -- twice. In early July, we asked NJ.com readers to vote for their favorite...
View ArticleLuxury condo project at the Jersey Shore breaks ground
The building will feature 47 luxury units that all have views of the ocean. LONG BRANCH -- The first major development project for the southern end of the city's oceanfront redevelopment zone held its...
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N.J. court makes it easier for cops to get your phone records
Law enforcement officers won't need a search warrant or probable cause, but they will have to get a grand jury subpoena with some type of judicial oversight, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled File...
View ArticleSandy Hook's proposed parking fee hikes come under fire
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone says he wants to the proposed hikes repealed SANDY HOOK --A proposed parking fee hike at Sandy Hook has drawn fire from at least one federal lawmaker, who says parks officials...
View ArticleGramiccioni survives attacks; gets top prosecutor job in Monmouth
The full state Senate approved his nomination on Monday, more than two weeks after the state PBA asked that he not be confirmed FREEHOLD -- After serving in an acting capacity for four years,...
View ArticleCrash sends car into Jersey Shore bar and restaurant
An apparent two-car crash sent a vehicle into the side of a Long Branch building that houses the 656 Ocean restaurant and Stinger's Bar & Grill. LONG BRANCH - An apparent two-car crash sent a...
View ArticleBooker's post DNC road trip: All 21 N.J. counties in 8 days
Congress is out of session, so U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is taking an eight-day Garden State road trip. Watch video WASHINGTON -- After a week on the national stage, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is spending the...
View Article19 Jersey Shore beaches under advisory for high bacteria counts
The beaches in Monmouth and Ocean counties were under water quality advisories due to elevated bacteria counts. UPDATE: One beach under an advisory Wednesday night, two beaches closed. Nearly 20...
View ArticleForget Nor'easters: Here's the latest threat to N.J. beaches
More beachgoers seem to be leaving their trash on the beach instead of throwing it away or bringing it home, officials say If some New Jersey beaches look trashier, it's not your imagination. Beaches...
View ArticleKushner Co. discussing new Monmouth Mall plans after walking out of meeting
The new plans are not official and could change. EATONTOWN -- The Kushner Companies is in talks with borough officials to revisit its plan to redevelop the Monmouth Mall, according to a published...
View ArticleEx-N.J. prison doctor suspended up to 5 years after inmate death
The medical board barred John Hochberg from practicing for 2 years, with the possibility serving the next 3 years on probation. TRENTON -- A former prison doctor must pay a $60,000 fine and could lose...
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Kevin Smith says his latest movie contains an apology to critics
'Sometimes I care too much,' Smith said. 'Like now.' Watch video After Monmouth County-bred filmmaker Kevin Smith read a negative review of "Yoga Hosers," his latest movie, he responded at length to...
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Judge tosses sex assault conviction of man long fighting to clear his name
Dion Harrell insisted since his arrest in 1988 that he was innocent of a sexual assault accusation. A judge finally threw out his conviction. Watch video FREEHOLD -- Dion Harrell walked into the...
View Article2 Ocean County beaches closed due to bacteria levels
Nearly 20 beaches were shut down to swimmers earlier this week OCEAN COUNTY -- Two beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels in the water, the state Department of Environmental Protection said...
View Article1 dead, 5 wounded in London knife attack
Attack occurred near the British Museum, police say LONDON -- London police say a woman has died and five others were injured in a knife attack in a central part of the city. A statement from the...
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