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.
Local charities help Afghan refugees rebuild their lives in New Jersey
Thousands of refugees from Afghanistan are in the process of rebuilding their lives in the U.S. after escaping the country now controlled by the Taliban.
Thousands of refugees from Afghanistan are in the process of rebuilding their lives in the U.S. after escaping the country now controlled by the Taliban.
NJ surpasses one million positive PCR tests; School districts report 39 outbreaks
Roughly one in nine New Jersey residents have had COVID-19, according to the latest data.
Roughly one in nine New Jersey residents have had COVID-19, according to the latest data.
NJ gubernatorial candidates hold debate
New Jersey Democratic Governor Phil Murphy criticized his Republican challenger, former State Assemblymember Jack Ciattarelli at a debate on Tuesday night.
New Jersey Democratic Governor Phil Murphy criticized his Republican challenger, former State Assemblymember Jack Ciattarelli at a debate on Tuesday night.
NJ offers unemployed people $500 to get a job
New Jersey is offering a $500 incentive to unemployed people who go back to work at businesses with 100 or fewer employees and receive job training.
New Jersey is offering a $500 incentive to unemployed people who go back to work at businesses with 100 or fewer employees and receive job training.
Man found dead in exhaust fan on building's roof
A man who tried to break into a restaurant in southern New Jersey was found dead in the exhaust fan on the roof, according to police.
A man who tried to break into a restaurant in southern New Jersey was found dead in the exhaust fan on the roof, according to police.
Salmonella: CDC investigating outbreak linked to unknown food source
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
Missing NJ mom, 4 children have been safely located, police say
Police have located a New Jersey mother and her four young children Sunday afternoon.
Police have located a New Jersey mother and her four young children Sunday afternoon.
Woman, 4 children missing in New Jersey
Police are searching for a New Jersey mother and her four young children after the family was reported missing on Saturday.
Police are searching for a New Jersey mother and her four young children after the family was reported missing on Saturday.
Police probe machete attack inside Walmart in NJ
Officers responding to a 911 call found a man inside a Walmart in Kearny who'd suffered a deep cut to the back of his head. The machete-wielding attacker got away.
Officers responding to a 911 call found a man inside a Walmart in Kearny who'd suffered a deep cut to the back of his head. The machete-wielding attacker got away.