NJ.com girls basketball Top 20, March 9: Sectional-title shakeups
An updated look at the Top 20 through March 7 games.
View ArticleDriver indicted on vehicular homicide charge in fatal truck crash
Adam Rarela, a Marlboro teen, was killed in the August crash OLD BRIDGE -- A 29-year-old man has been indicted in the Route 9 crash last summer that left a Middlesex County teen dead, court records...
View ArticleMan gets 25 years for fatal shooting in Jersey City basement
Torrez was sentenced yesterday by Hudson County Superior Court Judge Paul DePascale in Jersey City. JERSEY CITY -- A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the fatal shooting of...
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Body of missing 19-year-old Old Bridge woman found
The body of a 19-year-old Old Bridge woman reported missing for nearly two months has been found. Rachel Oakes, 19, of Old Bridge OLD BRIDGE -- The body of a 19-year-old township woman missing for...
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Councilwoman pushes for N.J.'s 12th 'fair and welcoming community'
Councilwoman Sapana Shah wants the council to vote on declaring the township a "fair and welcoming community," a distinction a step shy of a "sanctuary city." EDISON -- A councilwoman is urging the...
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Female tabby is a favorite among volunteers
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP -- Phyllis is a 6-year-old female tabby in the care of Angel Paws Rescue. She was surrendered by an owner who couldn't afford surgery she required for nonmalignant tumors. The...
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Glimpse of History: Video technology from times past
SOUTH BRUNSWICK -- A South Brunswick police officer uses a video camera at an investigation scene in this photo from 1980. An actual test on a similar system shows that the "portable" pack that held...
View ArticleN.J. man charged in elaborate identity theft scheme
James C. Clay, 35, was arrested this week following a five-month investigation EDISON -- Police have accused an Elizabeth man of using the identities of Edison residents to get loans and credit cards,...
View ArticleChristie's call to revisit expungement a worthy idea | Editorial
To be eligible for criminal record sealing, there are three tests: the offense, the number and nature of the offense, and how long the offense occurred. Watch video The U.S. is awash in rap sheets....
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Here are all the St. Patrick's Day parades happening in N.J. Sunday
Got green? New Jersey's got 11 different parades for you on March 12. What is a Sunday in the middle of March without a St. Patrick's Day parade? The official holiday doesn't arrive till March 17, but...
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Man indicted in violent attack on female Rutgers student
Michael Knight, of Newark, was arrested last May after he allegedly beat and tried to sexually assault a student on the university's New Brunswick campus. Michael Knight, of Newark, is charged with...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: March 13, 2017
Dogs and cats throughout New Jersey need homes. If you're interested in helping homeless animals but aren't able to adopt one, there are a number of other ways you can be of assistance. Realistically,...
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A playoff season to remember
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A memorable tournament
View ArticleThe 20th annual Stages Festival is coming to venue near you this month
The state-side festival aims to introduce people to the joys of live theater, offering programs at little or no cost. The 20th annual Stages Festival -- a month-long, state-wide celebration of free...
View ArticleThe latest on how much snow N.J. blizzard will drop in your driveway (MAP)
Our hyper-local snowfall map will show you what the National Weather Service is predicting in your backyard. Additionally, our Bust-O-Meter gives you an idea of how confident forecasters are in their...
View ArticleDemocrats vying to succeed Christie meet at Jersey City forum
Four Democrats seeking to succeed Gov. Chris Christie were joined by a surrogate for a fifth. JERSEY CITY -- Four Democrats seeking their party's nomination for governor this year met in Downtown...
View ArticleMiddlesex County school closings, delayed openings for Tuesday March 14, 2017
Here are the school closings and delayed openings due to Tuesday's expected snowstorm. MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- Due to the snow that is expected to drop more than a foot of snow across much of New Jersey,...
View Article'Sarah Sings' is a jazz-inspired gem at Crossroads Theatre
This heartfelt play tells a love story with the assistance of jazz classics by Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Sarah Vaughn The subtitle "A Jazz Romance" appended to Stephanie Berry's new play, "Sarah...
View ArticleJudge postpones Middlesex County school board elections
The special elections in 2 Middlesex communities will be held on March 28 MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- A Middlesex County judge has postponed the special school elections that were scheduled Tuesday in two...
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