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.
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.
The server, who is also a registered nurse, plans to use the money to give back to the community.
Fire recruit dies days after training exercise in NJ
Funeral arrangements were being planned Wednesday for a New Jersey fire recruit who died days after he collapsed during a training exercise.
Funeral arrangements were being planned Wednesday for a New Jersey fire recruit who died days after he collapsed during a training exercise.
Bodies of mother and son found in NJ pond
Police in Morris County responding to a call about an unattended child in Boonton discovered a mother and son dead in a pond.
Police in Morris County responding to a call about an unattended child in Boonton discovered a mother and son dead in a pond.
NJ university adding more sports while others axe them due to pandemic
The athletic director at Fairleigh Dickinson is planning to increase the number of sports played at the small Division I school a short ride from New York City.
The athletic director at Fairleigh Dickinson is planning to increase the number of sports played at the small Division I school a short ride from New York City.
Van drives off highway and overturns in NJ
A van apparently went off the road and into a wooded area on the embankment.
A van apparently went off the road and into a wooded area on the embankment.
New Jersey girl with rare leukemia needs bone marrow donor
Jackie Erb, of Summit, N.J., has juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, which can spread to other parts of the body.
Jackie Erb, of Summit, N.J., has juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, which can spread to other parts of the body.
Rapper Casanova among 18 indicted in gang takedown
Brooklyn-based rapper Casanova surrendered himself to authorities Wednesday night.
Brooklyn-based rapper Casanova surrendered himself to authorities Wednesday night.
NJ Rep. Tom Malinowski defeats GOP challenger
Freshman Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski of New Jersey has defeated his GOP challenger.
Freshman Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski of New Jersey has defeated his GOP challenger.
NJ black bear hunt off to wet start
New Jersey's annual black bear hunt got off to wet start Monday as remnants from Hurricane Delta soaked the state with wind-whipped rain.
New Jersey's annual black bear hunt got off to wet start Monday as remnants from Hurricane Delta soaked the state with wind-whipped rain.
How to vote by mail in New Jersey
You can vote by mail in New Jersey. Here is how to get and then submit your ballot for the 2020 general election.
You can vote by mail in New Jersey. Here is how to get and then submit your ballot for the 2020 general election.
Laid-off advertising executive mows lawns for seniors at no charge
Brian Schwartz says he wants to do some good.
Brian Schwartz says he wants to do some good.
NY Jets, other NFL teams cancel practice in protest over Jacob Blake shooting
The New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team and Green Bay Packers all canceled practices in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.
The New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team and Green Bay Packers all canceled practices in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.
Over 20 people, mostly children, exposed to toxic chemicals at NJ pool
Nearly two dozen people were sickened and several had to be hospitalized after being exposed to toxic chemicals at a pool in Parsippany on Friday.
Nearly two dozen people were sickened and several had to be hospitalized after being exposed to toxic chemicals at a pool in Parsippany on Friday.
David Tyree opens juice shop with wife, children in NJ
If you're in Morristown, New Jersey, you can now “catch” a fresh juice, or “Big Blue” smoothie. That's because New York Giants Super Bowl Hero, David Tyree, known for his "Helmet Catch" is now the proud owner of "Clean Juice", with his wife Leilah.
If you're in Morristown, New Jersey, you can now “catch” a fresh juice, or “Big Blue” smoothie. That's because New York Giants Super Bowl Hero, David Tyree, known for his "Helmet Catch" is now the proud owner of "Clean Juice", with his wife Leilah.
Philadelphia-area couple gets married during peaceful protests, goes viral as footage emerges
The couple's photos have become international and iconic of Philadelphia's protests.
The couple's photos have become international and iconic of Philadelphia's protests.
Some grocery stores close to protect customers, employees from COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, concerns are growing for the safety of shoppers and grocery store workers.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, concerns are growing for the safety of shoppers and grocery store workers.
Amid coronavirus pandemic, man's note to hospital staff who saved wife goes viral
While it’s not clear if the man’s wife was treated for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has infected more than 4,000 people in The Garden State alone, the moment was touching nevertheless.
While it’s not clear if the man’s wife was treated for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has infected more than 4,000 people in The Garden State alone, the moment was touching nevertheless.
Coronavirus cases in NJ surge to over 4,000; deaths reach 62
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 736 new coronavirus cases in the state and 18 more deaths, bringing the totals to 4,402 cases and 62 deaths.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 736 new coronavirus cases in the state and 18 more deaths, bringing the totals to 4,402 cases and 62 deaths.
NJ school bus driver in fatal crash on I-80 gets prison
A school bus driver is going to prison for making an illegal U-turn that resulted in a crash that killed a student and a teacher on his bus.
A school bus driver is going to prison for making an illegal U-turn that resulted in a crash that killed a student and a teacher on his bus.