This month in N.J. history: April
Historic dates in New Jersey from the month of April. We welcome spring and present our fourth installment of "This Month in N.J. History" for 2017. This collection of pictures -- which supplements...
View ArticleSold! 6-bedrooms on more than 4 acres in East Brunswick for $1.2M
According to its Trulia listing, the taxes on the property in 2015 were about $30,000. In this week's "Sold!" property, we feature an East Brunswick home with about 5,800 square feet of living space....
View ArticleFoodie U? At Rutgers, it's out with the nuggets, in with the tofu
The plan would end the days of takeout chicken nuggets. Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK -- In a makeover of its dining hall menus, Rutgers University plans to eliminate chicken nuggets, hash browns and...
View ArticlePolice search for Dunkin' Donuts bandit armed with knife
The robber had a mask covering most of his face when he hit the Old Bridge Dunkin' Donuts OLD BRIDGE -- Township police are asking for the public's help in capturing a man they say robbed a local...
View ArticleBaseball preview, 2017: N.J.'s top pitchers - newcomers, flamethrowers and more
NJ.com looks at New Jersey's top pitchers as the 2017 high school baseball season readies to open
View ArticleReturning success: 43 athletes in boys track and field for 2017
This year's Meet of Champions will feature 12 returning champions in the 15 individual events. That sets up what should be a great spring for boys track and field.
View ArticleN.J.'s best craft brewery: These are our Final Four
See which four breweries are in the Final Four in our N.J.'s best craft brewery showdown. The finalists in our N.J.'s best craft brewery showdown are a mix of big names and relative upstarts - just...
View ArticleEx-lumber company salesman accused in fraud sceme targeting Amtrak, N.J. towns
Adam Martignetti, 43, was arrested on Tuesday after being indicted on charges of wire fraud conspiracy, corruption and false testimony the statement said. LINDEN -- A former salesman for a Linden...
View ArticleN.J.'s best craft brewery: When we'll visit our Final Four
Here's when we'll visit the finalists in our N.J.'s best craft brewery showdown The four finalists have been announced in our search for N.J.'s best craft brewery, and now it's time for one more round...
View ArticleMan accused of chopping his stepfather to death indicted on murder charge
Joao C. Torres, 26, was indicted Thursday by a grand jury in Middlesex County in connection with the death of Christopher Ernst Sr. earlier this year MONROE -- A township man accused of using a weapon...
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State trooper fatally shoots man at NJ Turnpike rest stop, police say
State Police were conducting an investigation at the rest stop at about 2:45 p.m. when a man was shot and killed while in a pickup truck Watch video CRANBURY -- The state Attorney General's office is...
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Man convicted of robbery, kidnapping at store; linked to crime by DNA
Police identified an Edison man as one of two robbers who held-up a Linden shoe store and tied up two women employees. Melvin Fitzgerald was convicted of robbery in which two men held-up a Linden shoe...
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Judge rules in legal battle between mayor and her own city council
The mayor of Perth Amboy is suing her own city council. Here's why. Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz(Patti Sapone | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) PERTH AMBOY -- A judge ended a legal fight Wednesday that...
View Article6 big changes to the menu at Rutgers dining halls
Students asked for healthier options. Here's how Rutgers responded.
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Gentle pup needs a home
MIDDLESEX -- Lucy is a 4-month-old mixed-breed dog in the care of Island Puppy Rescue. Found as a stray on the island of St. Martin, volunteers describe her as "a sweet and remarkably gentle puppy."...
View ArticleTime to play ball: Complete 2017 high school baseball season preview
NJ.com's preview of the 2017 high school baseball season. Preseason is well underway in baseball, with the first day of games right around the corner. NJ Advance Media will be rolling out statewide...
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Glimpse of History: George Washington slept here . . . really
WOODBRIDGE -- This undated photo shows the Cross Keys Tavern in Woodbridge Township. On April 22, 1789, George Washington spent the night at the tavern and inn before traveling to New York City for...
View ArticleCops revive man who stopped breathing at Newark airport
Police found the 78-year-old man unresponsive at a terminal. NEWARK -- Three Port Authority police officers revived a 78-year-old man who stopped breathing and had no pulse at Newark Liberty...
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Man killed in rest stop shooting sped at N.J. trooper with truck, police say
Trooper shot man at Molly Pitcher rest stop. Watch video TRENTON -- The man shot and killed by a state trooper at a rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike on Thursday was seen speeding toward the...
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