New Jersey finally getting Portal Bridge replacement
New Jersey has awarded a contract for a new rail bridge to New York, a major milestone after years of delay, New Jersey Transit announced Tuesday.
New Jersey has awarded a contract for a new rail bridge to New York, a major milestone after years of delay, New Jersey Transit announced Tuesday.
NJ students learn about Indigenous Peoples' Day
The Learning Community Charter School in Jersey City usually has Columbus Day off. But this year, all kids in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade learned not about the mythology of Christopher Columbus but the reality of Lenape tribes living in the New York-New Jersey area centuries ago.
The Learning Community Charter School in Jersey City usually has Columbus Day off. But this year, all kids in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade learned not about the mythology of Christopher Columbus but the reality of Lenape tribes living in the New York-New Jersey area centuries ago.
Atlantic City's Ocean Casino CEO resigns
Terry Glebocki has resigned as CEO of Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort. The casino did not give a reason for 's departure, which was announced to staff Monday morning. Glebocki helped Ocean, the casino formerly known as Revel, return to profitability, turning around a situation in which the business had been losing money for years.
Terry Glebocki has resigned as CEO of Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort. The casino did not give a reason for 's departure, which was announced to staff Monday morning. Glebocki helped Ocean, the casino formerly known as Revel, return to profitability, turning around a situation in which the business had been losing money for years.
Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill
Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.
Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.
Murder-for-hire accusation lodged against NJ man in dad's death
Prosecutors say a new murder-for-hire accusation against a New Jersey man in the death of his father two years ago could result in a life sentence without possibility of parole.
Prosecutors say a new murder-for-hire accusation against a New Jersey man in the death of his father two years ago could result in a life sentence without possibility of parole.
7-year-old girl says teacher pulled off her hijab
The South Orange-Maplewood School District is investigating a second-grade student's claim that her teacher pulled off her hijab in class.
The South Orange-Maplewood School District is investigating a second-grade student's claim that her teacher pulled off her hijab in class.
NJ man accused of killing ex-girlfriend's dogs and ferret
Authorities say a New Jersey man killed his then-girlfriend's three Chihuahuas and a ferret over the course of their relationship, which lasted about a year.
Authorities say a New Jersey man killed his then-girlfriend's three Chihuahuas and a ferret over the course of their relationship, which lasted about a year.
Teen killed, father wounded in shooting in NJ Walmart parking lot
Gunfire in the parking lot of a New Jersey Walmart has claimed the life of a teenager and left his father wounded.
Gunfire in the parking lot of a New Jersey Walmart has claimed the life of a teenager and left his father wounded.
Serial killer lured by fake social account sentenced to 160 years
A New Jersey man who used dating apps to lure and kill three women was sentenced to 160 years in prison after a trial in which it was revealed that friends of one victim did their own detective work on social media to ferret out the suspect.
A New Jersey man who used dating apps to lure and kill three women was sentenced to 160 years in prison after a trial in which it was revealed that friends of one victim did their own detective work on social media to ferret out the suspect.
Jersey Shore beach widening is a waste, groups say
New Jersey should drop a plan to double the amount of money it spends on beach replenishment, according to a coalition of environmental and fishing groups. They say that money would be better spent on measures to address repetitive flooding in the northern and central parts of the state.
New Jersey should drop a plan to double the amount of money it spends on beach replenishment, according to a coalition of environmental and fishing groups. They say that money would be better spent on measures to address repetitive flooding in the northern and central parts of the state.
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.
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.
Gas hits highest price in seven years
Nationwide, drivers are paying $1 per gallon more than at this time last year.
Nationwide, drivers are paying $1 per gallon more than at this time last year.
The most popular Halloween candy in every US state, plus top candy cravings
Here is the most popular Halloween candy by state, according to data shared recently by Instacart.
Here is the most popular Halloween candy by state, according to data shared recently by Instacart.
Woman arrested in killing of elderly father, girlfriend inside Surf City home: Prosecutor
A woman from Pennsylvania was arrested in connection with the shocking deaths of her elderly father and his girlfriend in Surf City, announced authorities.
A woman from Pennsylvania was arrested in connection with the shocking deaths of her elderly father and his girlfriend in Surf City, announced authorities.
Sheila Oliver, Diane Allen to face off in NJ lieutenant governor debate
New Jerseyy's two major party candidates for lieutenant governor this year will meet Tuesday in their only debate.
New Jerseyy's two major party candidates for lieutenant governor this year will meet Tuesday in their only debate.
Bird strikes plane engine, sparks fire at Atlantic City Airport
A Spirit Airlines flight at Atlantic City Airport was aborted on Saturday after officials say a large bird struck one of its engines as the plane was accelerating for takeoff and sparked a fire.
A Spirit Airlines flight at Atlantic City Airport was aborted on Saturday after officials say a large bird struck one of its engines as the plane was accelerating for takeoff and sparked a fire.
Merck says experimental pill cuts worst COVID effects
Merck & Co. said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use.
Merck & Co. said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use.
New Jersey's gas tax drops 8.3 cents a gallon
The New Jersey gas tax rate went down 8.3 cents per gallon beginning Friday, Oct 1. That's a drop of about 16%.
The New Jersey gas tax rate went down 8.3 cents per gallon beginning Friday, Oct 1. That's a drop of about 16%.
St. Benedict's Prep High School brings competitive rowing back to NJ waterways
St. Benedict’s Preparatory High School in Newark is trying to build a crew program with the potential of producing future Olympians while exposing young people of color to the sport.
St. Benedict’s Preparatory High School in Newark is trying to build a crew program with the potential of producing future Olympians while exposing young people of color to the sport.
NJ man indicted for murdering his child's mother, kidnapping son
Tyler Rios, 27, is facing a single charge of first-degree murder, a charge of first-degree kidnapping and several other charges in connection to the kidnapping of his son, and murder of his son's mother, Yasemin Uyar.
Tyler Rios, 27, is facing a single charge of first-degree murder, a charge of first-degree kidnapping and several other charges in connection to the kidnapping of his son, and murder of his son's mother, Yasemin Uyar.