Handicapping the Democrats in the N.J. governor's race now that Fulop's out
A look at the seven Democrats who are running for governor or considering a run. TRENTON -- Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop may have taken himself out of the running for the 2017 governor's race, but...
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Green Day slams Gov. Christie, Trump at electrifying N.J. club show (PHOTOS)
This was as "punk-rock" as we've seen the band in years SAYREVILLE -- A snotty, 22-year-old Billie Joe Armstrong hammers his powder-blue Stratocaster for an hour at City Gardens, Trenton's...
View ArticleCiattarelli set to become first Republican to enter 2017 N.J. governor's race
State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is scheduled to make his announcement Tuesday. TRENTON -- State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is set to become the first Republican to formally enter what's likely to...
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Senior cat is 'laid back'
Calvin was returned to Angel Paws when his owner's health kept her from being able to care for him. Calvin WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP -- Calvin is a senior male cat in the care of Angel Paws Rescue....
View ArticleA big problem for big trucks that just keeps getting bigger
With nearly a dozen interstates and the third-largest port in the nation, as many as 55,000 trucks pass through N.J. daily — all battling for less than 3,000 legal parking spots. At night they're...
View ArticleNew court date set for truck driver in Tracy Morgan crash, report says
Kevin Roper is charged with aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide for his role in the crash that injured Tracy Morgan and killed his friend. NEW BRUNSWICK - A new court date has been set for...
View Article11 bold predictions for Week 4 of the high school football season
The NJ.com high school football reporting staff takes an inside look and provides predictions for the upcoming weekend.
View ArticleFootball Week 4 mega-coverage guide: Everything you need for the games
Stories, features, schedules and everything you need for Week 4. Below is NJ.com's high school football mega-coverage guide, your one-stop shop for everything you need to get ready for Week 4. Check...
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Glimpse of History: Football season in Old Bridge
Rams Field was located off Marlboro Road. OLD BRIDGE -- The Old Bridge Rams get a pep talk from coach Gene Barado on the front lawn of Barado's house on Mimi Road in this photo taken in 1961. The Rams...
View ArticleN.J. advances 4 new charter schools, denies Montclair plan
Three of the schools will open in 2017, pending a final review. TRENTON -- The Christie administration on Friday advanced four charter school applications to the final round of state review but denied...
View ArticleEx-Rutgers football player sentenced to probation for breaking man's jaw
Ruhann Peele was also ordered to take anger management classes as a result of his role in a fight in 2015. NEW BRUNSWICK -- A former Rutgers University football player was sentenced to three years...
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Two young girls injured after being hit by car in Edison
Two children were struck by a vehicle on Thursday. File photo EDISON -- Two 11-year-old girls were injured Thursday after they ran across the road and were struck by a vehicle. The girls, one of...
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Football: Results and links for Saturday, Oct. 1, Week 4
Check out live coverage, results and links for football games being played Saturday, Oct. 1 in Week 4 of the high school football season. KEY LINKS• Results & links: Friday | Thursday•...
View ArticleEdison cops going pink for breast cancer awareness
Edison cops are going pink for breast cancer research. EDISON -- Like breast-cancer fighting superheroes, township police will be wearing pink T-shirts underneath their uniforms in honor of national...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Oct. 3
Homeless pets throughout northern and central New Jersey in need of adoption. There are plenty of places to collect dog training tips. Some folks take advice from experts on television, others...
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Speaking from the grave: Murdered witness' statement will be permitted at trial
A 28-year-old man who gave a detailed statement about a robbery in his family's liquor store was later killed in the store. Rick King is accused of robbing Amit Patel, 28, in his family's Irvington...
View ArticleN.J.'s college football stars: Which 8 had the best games in Week 5?
A look at 20 big N.J. performances in college football this weekend.
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East Brunswick students unleash woodworking talent
Students build unique doghouses to help raise money for Canine Companions for Independence. MCVTS students Dylan Stratton and Ashly Rahman with "The Doggenheim," a doghouse they built and modeled...
View ArticleBass Pro Shop acquires Cabela's in $5.5B dollar deal
Bass Pro Shops has 99 stores nationwide, while Cabela's has 85 locations Two of the nation's largest outdoor retailers will become one as Bass Pro Shops will acquire Cabela's for $5.5 billion. Bass...
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