Rutgers 250th anniversary celebration starts today. See vintage photos
Founded as Queen's College in 1766 to train future ministers for the Dutch Reformed Church, the school grew into the state university of New Jersey. NEW BRUNSWICK -- The old bronze bell atop Rutgers...
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2 split largest Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of year
The tickets for the $1.33M prize were sold in Bergen and Middlesex counties Tickets sold in North Brunswick and Elmwood Park split a $1.33 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Saturday.New Jersey Lottery...
View Article7 awesome videos that capture the spirit of Rutgers
Rutgers 250th celebration starts today. Get in the spirit with these seven videos from NJ.com. Watch video Today Rutgers is kicking off a yearlong celebration for its 250th anniversary. The university...
View ArticleDemocrat close to upsetting Republican incumbent in tight N.J. Assembly race
After a week of waiting, Democratic challenger Andrew Zwicker is poised to declare an upset of Republican incumbent Donna Simon for a state Assembly seat in central Jersey's 16th District — by a mere...
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N.J. man kidnapped, burned with cigarette, shaved of body hair, cops say
The 22-year-old victim told police he was abducted after one of the suspects, Christian S. Reyes, 24, of Lyndhurst, found out the victim had conspired to burglarize his apartment. LYNDHURST - Three...
View ArticleLawyer: Arizona man may have killed 5-year-old Timmy Wiltsey
The attorney for Michelle Lodzinski told a judge Tuesday morning an Arizona man has come forward and implicated someone else in the murder of Lodzinski's son, Timothy Wiltsey in 1991. NEW BRUNSWICK --...
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Car thief pulled knife on East Brunswick cop, police say
A police officer investigating a stolen car out of Woodbridge ended up in a struggle with the driver who allegedly pulled a knife on him and then tried to escape, police said. A man pulled a knife on...
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Former South Plainfield police chief gets probation for shoving woman at picnic
John Muller will also have to undergo counseling and pay the victim's expenses. NEW BRUNSWICK -- A former South Plainfield police chief was sentenced to four years of probation after he admitted that...
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Christmas-tree free N.J. mall displays blow up on social media
Some mall visitors were outraged this past weekend after seeing N.J. mall Santa displays that featured a futuristic glacial setting. Here's what they said on social media Many social media users were...
View Article4th suspect arrested in kidnapping of man who was beaten, burned, shaved
Salvador J. Santiago, 25, of Union City is charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, criminal restraint and related charges in connection with the victimization of a 22-year-old man Sunday in...
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Police academy graduates 18 corrections officers
17 of the officers work for the Middlesex County corrections department and one works for the Mercer County corrections department. NJ Advance Media File Photo WEST WINDSOR -- Eighteen corrections...
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Troubled Edison PD 'has come a long way,' prosecutor says
Prosecutor Andrew Carey said "there's still some cleaning up to be done." EDISON -- The police department in the state's fifth-largest town is in the news yet again. The theft charge filed against...
View ArticleVeterans Day 2015: Perth Amboy honors those who fought for America (PHOTOS)
More than 100 people saluted America's vets in Perth Amboy. Watch video PERTH AMBOY -- More than 100 people gathered at Perth Amboy's Veterans War Memorial Wednesday to honor veterans past and present...
View ArticleGlimpse of History: Celebrating with 'staches in Middlesex
MIDDLESEX — In 1963 the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Company sponsored a mustache contest as part of the borough's 50th anniversary celebration. The winner was George Hatfield, pictured fourth from left;...
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Sexy. Fun. Different. Exxxotica adult expo opens Friday in Edison
This is the eighth year the expo will be held in Edison and visitors from across the globe are expected, says event promoter Daniel Adams. Watch video EDISON - A record turnout is expected this...
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Laundry fire displaces South Brunswick family
A fire displaced a Kendall Park family Saturday, police said. Kendall Park firefighters responded to a blaze on Stockton Road, Nov. 8, 2015. (South Brunswick Police) SOUTH BRUNSWICK -- A fire...
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Mall owner says it didn't intend to take 'Christmas' out of its holiday decor
Only six malls out of 200 owned by Simon Property Group had the much maligned Santa's glacier display. HACKENSACK -- In the wake of the backlash over its futuristic glacial setting at several malls,...
View ArticleCharges in Hale Center fight still not resolved
The case will continue on. PISCATAWAY -- The five people charged in a brawl outside the Hale Center in early September after a football game will have to wait until early next year to have their cases...
View ArticleMiddlesex County unveils memorial for fallen law enforcement officers
Middlesex County unveiled its memorial to fallen law enforcement officers Thursday afternoon at the police training center in Edison, with the names of 27 officers who have given their lives in the...
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Monroe police seek young victim who may have been inappropriately touched
Monroe Township police are investigating a report that a man may have inappropriately touched a female juvenile at a drug store on Applegarth Road Wednesday evening. Monroe Township police are...
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