Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Cigar Girl Murder: Edgar Allen Poe and the birth of True Crime | The Tape Room
On July 28, 1841, Mary Rogers was found floating in the Hudson River in Hoboken, New Jersey. Her violent murder became a national sensation, and led Edgar Allen Poe to write a story about it that helped lead to the invention of the genre we now know as 'True Crime.'
On July 28, 1841, Mary Rogers was found floating in the Hudson River in Hoboken, New Jersey. Her violent murder became a national sensation, and led Edgar Allen Poe to write a story about it that helped lead to the invention of the genre we now know as 'True Crime.'
Newark police officer shot; suspect arrested
A Newark police officer was shot on Tuesday night, an official said. He was taken to University Hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.
A Newark police officer was shot on Tuesday night, an official said. He was taken to University Hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.
NJ police arrest Grinch for stealing 'holiday cheer'
Police at a New Jersey department have arrested the Grinch for attempting to steal ‘holiday cheer’.
Police at a New Jersey department have arrested the Grinch for attempting to steal ‘holiday cheer’.
US Navy elite paratroopers parachute into MetLife Stadium ahead of Army- Navy game
The US Navy Elite Paratroopers known as the Leap Frogs practiced parachuting into MetLife Stadium ahead of the Army vs. Navy football game set for Saturday afternoon.
The US Navy Elite Paratroopers known as the Leap Frogs practiced parachuting into MetLife Stadium ahead of the Army vs. Navy football game set for Saturday afternoon.
Atlantic City casino workers protest inaction on smoking ban
Atlantic City casino workers are furious that the New Jersey Legislature is moving quickly to pass a bill giving tax breaks to the gambling halls but not acting on a measure that would permanently ban smoking in the casinos.
Atlantic City casino workers are furious that the New Jersey Legislature is moving quickly to pass a bill giving tax breaks to the gambling halls but not acting on a measure that would permanently ban smoking in the casinos.
No toll hikes on DRPA bridges between New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Commissioners with DRPA voted this week to postpone a previously scheduled toll increase for the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges until at least 2023.
Commissioners with DRPA voted this week to postpone a previously scheduled toll increase for the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges until at least 2023.
NJ company admits price gouging N95 masks by 400%
A New Jersey company admitted that it violated price-gouging laws by selling N95 protective masks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic for 400% more than what it paid for them.
A New Jersey company admitted that it violated price-gouging laws by selling N95 protective masks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic for 400% more than what it paid for them.
NJ mom allegedly killed infant daughter to 'fulfill the last of her sins'
A New Jersey mom allegedly admitted to killing her 5-month-old daughter to “fulfill the last of her sins, murder,” according to court documents.
A New Jersey mom allegedly admitted to killing her 5-month-old daughter to “fulfill the last of her sins, murder,” according to court documents.
Wind causes partial building collapse in Jersey City, official says
The Jersey City Fire Department evacuated several homes when a three-story building that was under construction partially collapsed.
The Jersey City Fire Department evacuated several homes when a three-story building that was under construction partially collapsed.
Snow expected in New York area on Wednesday
The New York City area could see the first snowfall of the season this week. How much are we going to get?
The New York City area could see the first snowfall of the season this week. How much are we going to get?
Cops at New Jersey capitol boost COVID rule enforcement
New Jersey State Police have stepped up enforcement of a requirement that statehouse visitors show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative test. Troopers stood guard at entrances around the statehouse complex, including little-used doorways.
New Jersey State Police have stepped up enforcement of a requirement that statehouse visitors show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative test. Troopers stood guard at entrances around the statehouse complex, including little-used doorways.
NJ mom charged with murder in fatal stabbing of infant daughter
Prosecutors say officers responding to a 911 call about a distance on Friday found the body of Kristhie Alcazar's 5-month-old daughter with multiple stab wounds.
Prosecutors say officers responding to a 911 call about a distance on Friday found the body of Kristhie Alcazar's 5-month-old daughter with multiple stab wounds.
New Jersey omicron case confirmed; out-of-state resident in isolation
A woman who lives in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting New Jersey. Gene sequencing confirms she has the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
A woman who lives in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting New Jersey. Gene sequencing confirms she has the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
First Georgia case of omicron variant identified, quarantined in New Jersey
A Georgia resident who is currently in New Jersey has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced late Friday.
A Georgia resident who is currently in New Jersey has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced late Friday.
Deadline for for N.J. residents to register for FEMA aid from Hurricane Ida extended
The deadline for New Jersey homeowners and renters to apply for federal aid due to damage and losses from the remnants of Hurricane Ida has been extended.
The deadline for New Jersey homeowners and renters to apply for federal aid due to damage and losses from the remnants of Hurricane Ida has been extended.
Here's where 11,000 Afghan refugees are staying in New Jersey
11,000 Afghan refugees are being temporarily housed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Central New Jersey. 40% of them are children under the age of 14.
11,000 Afghan refugees are being temporarily housed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Central New Jersey. 40% of them are children under the age of 14.
New Jersey student arrested after posting photo of Airsoft rifle on Snapchat, cops say
A student from Howell High School was arrested after he posted a photo of what appeared to be a rifle to Snapchat, said police.
A student from Howell High School was arrested after he posted a photo of what appeared to be a rifle to Snapchat, said police.
Toys R Us to open flagship store in New Jersey mall with 2-story slide, ice cream parlor
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
Cardboard Christmas tree is talk of Jersey Shore town
Opinions are flying about a cardboard Christmas tree display on Asbury Park's boardwalk. Convention Hall typically has a large fresh-cut Christmas tree in its grand open space. But this year, two local artists created a display that is drawing strong opinions.
Opinions are flying about a cardboard Christmas tree display on Asbury Park's boardwalk. Convention Hall typically has a large fresh-cut Christmas tree in its grand open space. But this year, two local artists created a display that is drawing strong opinions.