Vehicle sought in hit-run that killed youth, injured father

Police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 15-year-old boy and injured his father in New Jersey.

'Jersey Shore' star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro tased, arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Hollywood Hills

"Jersey Shore" cast member Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was booked on a kidnapping charge following an alleged domestic violence dispute involving his 18-month-old daughter and longtime girlfriend in Hollywood Hills early Friday morning. 

New Atlantic City mayor's vow: I'll follow the law

Marty Small began his tenure as acting mayor of Atlantic City by setting a seemingly low bar for himself, yet one that has tripped up many of his predecessors in the ethically challenged city.

Newark phasing out bottled water in wake of filter tests

New Jersey's largest city is distributing less bottled water after tests showed city-issued filters are reducing lead levels.

Seven NJ cities ranked among America's 'most miserable'

What words would you use to describe living in New Jersey? Happy? Pleasant? Idyllic? What about miserable?

Atlantic City mayor pleads guilty to stealing, resigns

Atlantic City’s mayor admitted stealing $87,000 from a youth basketball team he founded, becoming the latest in a line of corrupt city officials so long that it spawned a hit HBO TV series.

New Jersey governor calls for banning e-cigarette flavors

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is recommending a ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes as part of the state’s response to a nationwide outbreak in illnesses tied to vaping.

Accused ringleader faces more charges in good Samaritan ruse

A man accused of scamming GoFundMe donors out of more than $400,000 with a fake feel-good story about a homeless veteran faces federal charges.

Man tells judge he, wife never sought prenatal care for dead baby

A New Jersey father whose infant daughter died three days after a home birth last year has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and child endangerment charges.

Feral cat colony in Garfield draws complaints from residents

A colony of feral cats in Garfield is leaving some residents concerned, and not for any lasagna or Monday-related reasons. 

Smarties candy turns 70 with all-female leadership

This month marks a big milestone for a local company. Smarties candy is celebrating 70 years.

1 dead, several injured in Newark house fire

Authorities say five people were injured when a fast-moving fire roared through a home in New Jersey's largest city, including one person who jumped from a second-floor window.

NJ reports first vaping death

New Jersey health officials say the state has had its first death tied to vaping.

Woman accused of fatally stabbing fiance during argument

Authorities say a woman stabbed her fiance during an argument in their southern New Jersey apartment and then left him in a car outside a hospital where he later died.

'Suitcase killer' Melanie McGuire | The Tape Room

A suburban mom was convicted of killing and dismembering her husband, then packing up his remains in suitcases. Now the case is getting reexamined.

Judge tosses defecating superintendent's mug shot lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former New Jersey school superintendent who pleaded guilty to defecating on another high school's track.