Quiz: Take the ultimate Rutgers trivia challenge
Everyone knows Henry Rutgers. But who was the college originally named after? See how much you know about the school that's turning 250. NEW BRUNSWICK -- Rutgers University is celebrating its 250th...
View ArticleWhich of these N.J. education bills should Christie OK?
The state Legislature has approved all of these measures for New Jersey schools. The governor must approve the bills for them to become law. TRENTON -- New Jersey lawmakers sent dozens of bills to...
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New Brunswick Police Department adds 4 new officers
The New Brunswick Police Department has four new officers among its ranks. NEW BRUNSWICK -- The New Brunswick Police Department has four new officers among its ranks. The new officers, Shawn P....
View ArticleJohnson & Johnson says it will cut thousands of jobs
The eliminated positions represent up to 6 percent of jobs in its medical-devices businesses, according to the New Jersey-based healthcare conglomerate Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK -- Johnson &...
View ArticleEx-boyfriend indicted for stalking, murder of woman
A New Brunswick man was indicted Tuesday on charges he stalked and fatally shot his ex-girlfriend in the parking lot of the South Brunswick building where she worked. NEW BRUNSWICK -- A New Brunswick...
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Driver, distracted by washing windshield, hits man directing Carteret...
The victim was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for his injuries. CARTERET -- A driver, possibly distracted by a strong sun glare and her windshield wipers, struck a man holding a flag...
View ArticleHouse fire closes Main Street in South River (PHOTOS)
UPDATE: As of 9 p.m., Main Street is back open, police said. SOUTH RIVER — A stretch of Main Street is closed in South River on Tuesday afternoon due to a house fire, the police department said. The...
View ArticleJudge gives Edison lingerie cop his gun and badge back
It's not clear exactly when Anthony Sarni will return to work, but it could be pending a psychiatric review. UPDATE: The township says it is "outraged" by the decision but will abide by it. EDISON --...
View ArticleWelfare still off-limits for drug offenders with no kids, Christie says
Gov. Chris Christie said benefits must be tied to completing a treatment program TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie rejected a bill Tuesday that would have allowed convicted drug offenders in New Jersey...
View ArticleEdison 'outraged' by judge's order to give lingerie cop his gun and badge back
Anthony Sarni could be back to work in a month. Watch video EDISON -- Township officials reacted angrily to a judge's order that they give an Edison cop his gun and badge back even as they press on in...
View ArticleSouth River fire victims need clothes, cops say
The fire was first reported at about 3 p.m. Tuesday. SOUTH RIVER -- Borough police said that people who want to help a local family whose house was damaged by a fire Tuesday can drop off clothing at...
View ArticleDriver accused in crash that killed child to face more charges
A Piscataway man is now charged with death by auto in connection with the death of a 6-year-old boy who was killed while walking on a sidewalk with his mother in Highland Park. NEW BRUNSWICK -- A...
View Article'We're ready': Middlesex County towns prepare for powerful winter storm
The flood risk is not as acute in Middlesex County as it is in other areas of the state, but towns are preparing for heavy snow and wind. Watch video OLD BRIDGE -- Towns around Middlesex County are...
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As storm bears down, Pallone calls for better emergency communication
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th Dist.) came to Woodbridge to put a spotlight on improving emergency communications. Watch video Congressman Frank Pallone and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel visit...
View ArticleGlimpse of History: Metuchen's busy Main Street
This photo of Main Street in Metuchen was taken in the 1950s. METUCHEN -- This photo of Main Street in Metuchen was taken in the 1950s and donated to the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society by Muriel...
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Vintage photos of streets and roads in N.J.
One thing is for certain; if you can drive in New Jersey, you can drive anywhere. I never thought the day would come when I would have my picture taken at a traffic light. And, as one might guess, the...
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Edison DPW, dealing with challenges, 'ready' for huge storm
The town says it's ready to take on the storm that could drop more than a foot of snow on Central Jersey. Watch video EDISON -- The largest township in Middlesex County has 32 heavily populated square...
View ArticleFeds say Piscataway man stole $200K worth of Barnes & Noble items
Complaint says the man allegedly used a "booster bag" to steal more than $207,000 worth of items over a seven-year period. NEWARK -- For at least seven years, a Piscataway man allegedly preyed on the...
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Court tosses $2M award for victim in minor fender-bender
Appeals court decries "excessive" award OLD BRIDGE -- Describing it as a "clear miscarriage of justice" and an award that "shocks our collective judicial conscience," an appeals court Wednesday threw...
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Cat's health issues solved, now he needs a home
Puff Daddy was found to be suffering from a painful condition in both eyes and a dental disease. Puff Daddy WOODBRIDGE -- Puff Daddy is a 5-year-old cat in the care of Holisticat Rescue. Saved from a...
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