Green burials: The growing popularity of these eco-friendly options
Instead of spending thousands on traditional caskets, some families can opt for wicker caskets made from bamboo, seagrass, or woven wool – all biodegradable and environmentally sensitive.
Lifeguard shortage has parents and beachgoers on edge
The Parks and Rec Department has already raised the hourly rate from $16 to $21, but there is still a lack of applicants.
$1M Mega Millions ticket sold in NJ
A $1,000,000 second-tier prizewinning Mega Millions ticket was sold for Friday's drawing.
Fox caught stealing snacks outside NJ home
A pesky little fox was caught on camera stealing snacks left for delivery drivers.
Bears take a snooze in tree in New Jersey neighborhood
Residents in Rockaway, New JErsey spotted a group of black bears taking a relaxing afternoon nap in a tree.
Nun's TikTok videos on faith and spirituality draw a huge following
Sister Monica Clare, an episcopal nun in New Jersey, felt social media would be a good way to reach out to folks needing spiritual and human connections during COVID. So she created a Tik Tok account called @nunsenseforthepeople.
Two elderly people feared dead after house fire in New Jersey
Two elderly people are feared dead after a fire tore through their home in Morris Township, New Jersey.
Slim inventory pushes up prices of cars
The average price for a new car is up more than 12% over the last year. But could climbing gas prices and rising interest rates reduce demand?
Kinder chocolate recall: Risk of salmonella contamination
Ferrero U.S.A. is recalling its Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment box and its Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket due to the risk of contamination with salmonella, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
96-year-old Holocaust survivor on mission to educate
The horrific images of the Holocaust will forever be etched into Ed Mosberg's mind and nightmares. The 96-year-old survivor has told his story many times so that the world never forgets what happened.
New Jersey mother and two young children missing
Authorities in New Jersey were asking for the public's help finding a mother and her two young children who were missing for several days.
Woman who drowned puppy in submerged cage headed to jail
A woman who drowned a 10-week-old puppy that was found submerged inside a weighted cage in a northern New Jersey pond two years ago has been sentenced to six months in jail.
Elderly NJ woman found safe after going missing near Morristown
Irene Preiser has been found after disappearing on her way to a hair appointment on Friday morning.
23 COVID outbreaks reported at schools across New Jersey
There were 23 outbreaks of coronavirus at schools across New Jersey, state officials announced Wednesday.
New Jersey death toll from Ida now 30
Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday that the death toll from the remnants of Hurricane Ida rose to 30.
'Never Forget Walk' continues path to Ground Zero to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11
The 20th Anniversary of September 11 is on Saturday, and a parade honoring first responders who died that fateful day is just one part of what will be an emotional week in our area.
New Jersey school district restores holiday names to calendar
The school board in Randolph, N.J., has reversed a controversial decision to scrap holiday names.
NJ school district to consider adding holiday names back to calendar
In what would be yet another reversal, a New Jersey school district will consider adding holiday names back onto the district calendar.
New Jersey school district removes names of all holidays from school calendar
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.
NJ server receives almost $2,000 after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules
The server, who is also a registered nurse, plans to use the money to give back to the community.