Applauding N.J. for its work on 3,000-mile bike path | Editorial
New Jersey is making efforts to complete its part of a 3,000-mile bike path that will stretch from Maine to Florida. Picture this, bicycle enthusiasts and fitness fans: A 3,000-mile path wending its...
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Gas line break prompts evacuations in South Brunswick
Verizon workers struck a gas line in South Brunswick on Tuesday causing buildings in the area to be evacuated. SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP. -- Businesses were evacuated on Tuesday after Verizon workers struck...
View ArticleJuly was 9th hottest in N.J. in 121 years
High temperatures didn't crack the 100-degree mark, but last month was still among the hottest Julys ever recorded in the Garden State. Remember all those brutal heat waves in July? The ones that had...
View ArticleMiddlesex County passport office to close for 1 day in August
The Middlesex County Passport Office will close Aug. 18 so passport agents can receive mandated federal training. NEW BRUNSWICK -- The Middlesex County Passport Office will close Aug. 18 so all...
View ArticleThese N.J. hospitals get top marks in U.S. News rankings
Three N.J. hospitals made the magazine's list of nationally ranked hospitals, while another 10 were cited as doing exceptional work for some procedures. Three New Jersey hospitals have achieved a...
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Retired Edison officer admits to stealing $38K from town
A retired Edison police officer admitted on Tuesday to stealing $38,000 from the township while working another job. File Photo EDISON-- A retired Edison police captain has admitted to "stealing more...
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Procter & Gamble to shutter Avenel plant by end of 2018, report says
Procter & Gamble plans to close its fragerence and chemcial production facility in Avenel by 2018, according to a report. 2009 Associated Press file photoAP File Photo WOODBRIDGE TWP. -- Procter...
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NJ Transit trains delayed due to signal problem
Northeat Corridor trains are running up to 45 minutes behind schedule A signal problem near Metropark is delaying NJ Transit trains on the Northeast Corridor.Star-Ledger file photo Just as the...
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Felon on ballot in N.J. town's school board race
The Edison man who in 2009 pleaded guilty in a more than $850,000 immigration scam, is on the ballot in this year's Edison school board election. (File Photo) EDISON -- A township man who years ago...
View ArticleDowned wire delays Parkway traffic, NJ Transit trains
The same wires that delayed rail commuters also backed up traffic for miles on the Garden State Parkway Wednesday morning. The same power line problem that caused delays Wednesday on NJ Transit and...
View ArticleBen Bucca resigns as Rutgers tennis coach to become Superior Court judge
After nearly 25 years at Rutgers, Ben Bucca is moving into a courtroom in New Brunswick Ben Bucca is leaving one type of court for another. After 23 years as a coach for Rutgers tennis, including the...
View ArticleEx-N.J. prison doctor suspended up to 5 years after inmate death
The medical board barred John Hochberg from practicing for 2 years, with the possibility serving the next 3 years on probation. TRENTON -- A former prison doctor must pay a $60,000 fine and could lose...
View ArticlePresident Obama commutes sentences of 3 N.J. prisoners
The three men were among 214 who received shorter prison terms WASHINGTON -- Three New Jersey men convicted of drug-related crimes will be released from prison on Dec. 1 after President Barack Obama...
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This month in N.J. history: August
Events and occurrences from the Garden State's rich history. Here is the second installment of our monthly gallery, "This month in N.J. History," which will appear on nj.com the first Thursday of each...
View ArticleN.J. lost these 15 manufacturing plants in past 3 years
In the past three years, 15 manufacturers have left New Jersey — whether to chase better economic incentives elsewhere, to consolidate its other plants or due to lack of business.
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2016 Olympics: N.J. gymnast Laurie Hernandez is turning pro after Rio
Hernandez, 16, has a chance to be the breakout star of these Olympics. Watch video RIO DE JANEIRO -- Laurie Hernandez has already had an eventful trip to the Olympics and the Old Bridge native has yet...
View ArticleWATCH: Military veterans honored at Sunset Beach flag ceremony
WEST CAPE MAY — A crowd gathers to watch the sun disappear over Delaware Bay at Sunset Beach. As the bright orange light begins to dim, a ceremony is taking place. Every evening, about 20 minutes...
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N.J. drought watch continues, some areas remain in danger zone
Heavy rain in July helped the drought situation in some areas of New Jersey, but others remain extremely dry. A series of rain storms that drenched New Jersey during the last two weeks of July helped...
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N.J. drug kingpin pleads guilty, but faces more charges
Dario J. Camino, 36, of Elizabeth, pleaded guilty on Aug. 3, 2016, to drug possession charges in Somerset County. He is facing additional charges in Union County. SOMERVILLE -- An Elizabeth man with...
View ArticleSee how many questions you get right in the local news quiz
These seven questions are based on NJ.com's most popular stories of the past week. So basically you have no excuses. Each week when it's time to create NJ.com's local news quiz, I look back at the...
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