Edison swears in new 9 cops, 5 firefighters
The township swore in new police officers and new firefighters on Wednesday. EDISON -- Township officials swore in nine new officers as well as five new firefighters at a ceremony Wednesday as the...
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Ultimate N.J. weekend guide: 7 events to sleigh the holiday blues
Polar bear plunges, stand-up comedy, close-up magic, and band reunions headline New Year's weekend in New Jersey. MONSTER JAM: The smell of gasoline and the roar of massive engines will fill the Sun...
View ArticleYellow water in New Brunswick? You don't need to boil it, city says
New Brunswick issued an alert to residents who may be experiencing discolored water. NEW BRUNSWICK -- The city on Thursday told residents it wasn't necessary to boil yellow, discolored water they may...
View Article76-year-old woman struck by cars, killed on Route 1, police say
Carolyn Sheldon was struck by two vehicles as she attempted to cross Route 1 in North Brunswick, police said. NORTH BRUNSWICK -- A 76-year-old North Brunswick woman was struck by two vehicles and...
View ArticleOld Bridge quarterback Artur Sitkowski, Rutgers target, transferring to IMG...
One of the most promising young quarterbacks in New Jersey is headed to the Sunshine State. Old Bridge quarterback Artur Sitkowski, who holds offers from Rutgers among several other colleges,...
View ArticleQUIZ: How well do you know N.J.'s biggest stories of 2016?
This week's questions are based on NJ.com's top local news stories of the year gone by. The year 2016 is nearly gone, a fact that spells relief for many of us worn down by the news of the year. There...
View Article10 things that no longer exist in N.J.
You can't find most in the Garden State anymore.
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Older dog likes attention
SOUTH PLAINFIELD -- Beyonce is a 9-year-old Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix in the care of Happy Paws Rescue. Volunteers say she likes other small dogs, walks well on a leash and is happy to be sitting in...
View ArticleBest photo of 2016? It's up to you to pick
Which news photograph from this past year do you think is the most emotional, the most interesting and has the best story to tell? Our photographers went through their work from 2016 and found several...
View ArticleMan beaten, robbed by 2 N.J. men with rakes offering to do yard work, cops say
Edison men allegedly took 301 grams of marijuana before being arrested MILLSBORO, Del. -- Two Edison men beat a Delaware man, tied him up and then stole his marijuana on Wednesday morning, authorities...
View ArticleN.J.'s favorite emo-thrashers Thursday return for raging reunion show (VIDEOS)
The band's first New Jersey show in five years was hit-filled mayhem SAYREVILLE -- For all that has changed since the band called Thursday, New Jersey's beloved emo-thrashers, last performed in...
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Another N.J. temp agency fined after 'Invisible workforce' series
Delta Personnel Services paid a $4,810 penalty after opening unlicensed temp agency offices in New Brunswick and Bound Brook, state officials said. Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK -- A second temp agency...
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Glimpse of History: Celebrating a century of worship
PISCATAWAY -- This 1916 photo shows Eagles Hall at Neilson and Church streets in New Brunswick, the original location of the Community of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. According to the church's...
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Duo tied man in garage, beat him with rakes, stole marijuana, cops say
Two Edison men were recently arrested for allegedly tying up a man in a garage and beating him with rakes. Miguel R. Velasquez, 20, and Kent A. Mautes, 21, both of Edison MILLSBORO, Del. -- Two Edison...
View ArticleWhy 2016 left this N.J. town with most crashes in years
The South Brunswick Police Department has compiled data of all the fatal crashes in the township this year. SOUTH BRUNSWICK -- The township had the highest number of fatal crashes in 2016 in the past...
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Edison honors resident chosen to lead AG's diversity unit
The Edison Council recognized township resident Lora Fong, who was recently appointed chief diversity officer at the state attorney general's office. Left, Lora Fong and Edison Councilwoman Sapana...
View ArticleEdison council president believes he has votes to retain role
The township council's current president hopes to retain role on the board. EDISON -- Township Council President Michael Lombardi said he believes he will have enough support from his fellow board...
View ArticleCrash on Route 1 sparks vehicle fire, power outages
Ramp from Route 1 to Route 18 shut down by traffic accident. NEW BRUNSWICK -- An early-morning traffic accident resulted in a vehicle fire and downed utility wires that knocked out power to more than...
View ArticleFire destroys more than 80-year-old barn
A barn on Riva Avenue that was built in the 1920s or 1930s was destroyed in a blaze Sunday. EAST BRUNSWICK -- Firefighters from the township and neighboring Milltown on Sunday extinguished a blaze...
View ArticleEmaciated puppy, two other dogs abandoned in central N.J. apartment
The NJSPCA said it had opened a criminal investigation after rescuing the dogs on New Year's Eve An emaciated puppy and two other dogs were rescued on New Year's Eve from a Central Jersey apartment,...
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