Flooding risk continues in N.J., but most rivers looking good so far
The slow and gradual snow melt has helped the Garden State avoid major stream or river flooding as of early Wednesday evening. Despite the steady rain and continued snow melt, most streams and rivers...
View ArticleSee the top PARCC scores in Middlesex County
Check out the highest-performing schools and districts in Middlesex County, by grade. Plus, look up any school or district in the state with our tool. Watch video MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- Here are the top...
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Driver of car that flipped and injured passenger charged with being impaired
The driver of the Dodge Neon that crashed was charged with being impaired, Marlboro police said. Watch video (File photo) MARLBORO --The driver of a car that flipped over in Marlboro and critically...
View ArticleTell us your New Jersey love story for Valentine's Day
We're collecting the best love stories to share for Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is coming up, so love is in the air. We were wondering if you had a great love story to share ... a great New...
View ArticleVintage photos of N.J. 'by the numbers'
New Jersey has more horses per square mile than any other state. New Jersey by the numbers: * In 2013, there were 6,081,386 licensed drivers in New Jersey. * New Jersey's State House in Trenton is the...
View ArticleConfusing N.J. gun laws deny some ex-cops right to carry | Di Ionno
State campus police excluded from law designed to protect public Watch video This story is filled with so many ironies, it's hard to know where to start. So let's start at the beginning. In 1997,...
View ArticleWhich Rutgers course is held underwater but has nothing to do with swimming?...
Rutgers offering an underwater basket making class as a way of exposing students and faculty to scuba diving Watch video PISCATAWAY -- The course description reads -- You aren't a REAL College student...
View ArticleCentral N.J. river overflows from heavy rain, snow melt
Officials are closely monitoring other river sites across New Jersey, but say the water levels should be going down Thursday afternoon. Watch video The Millstone River in the Griggstown section of...
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Where to eat now in N.J.: The 10 hottest restaurants for February
Ethiopian, Texas-style barbecue, a speakeasy, Italian in Atlantic City, a fusion food truck, and lucha libre loving Mexican top this month's hottest restaurants in New Jersey NJ.com has launched a new...
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Tax assistance available for seniors
All ages and income levels are welcome to participate. SOUTH BRUNSWICK -- Free tax preparation assistance will be provided at the South Brunswick Public Library starting on Feb. 9. All ages and...
View ArticleHigh school graduation rates for Middlesex County
Middlesex County's high school; graduation rate continued to climb in 2015. See the rates in the chart below. NEW BRUNSWICK -- New Jersey's high school graduation rate continued to climb in 2015 with...
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Glimpse of History: A hail of a storm in Perth Amboy
"From out of the blue came a hailstorm with pellets like cannonballs, powerful enough to break windows." PERTH AMBOY -- In June 1906, Perth Amboy druggists Charles Barnekov and Henry Petz recorded...
View ArticleTrauma at home haunts kindergarteners in school, study finds
More than 1,000 children in major cities, including Newark, were part of the study. TRENTON -- The percentage of young inner-city students who have difficulty paying attention at school and struggle...
View ArticleMiddlesex County school closings, delayed openings (Friday, Feb. 5, 2016)
Schools throughout Middlesex County announced closures and delayed openings for Friday, Feb. 5. Due to the winter storm that blanketed Middlesex County in snow overnight, school districts throughout...
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Adult cat is said to have 'explosive energy'
Sky is an affectionate cat who likes human attention and gets along with other felines. Sky SAYREVILLE -- Sky is an adult cat in the care of Sammy's Hope. Volunteers say "his play is intense with...
View ArticleStop, in the name of love ... and take our Valentine quiz on Jersey couples
Test your knowledge of these famous mates. The Inside Jersey Challenge is posted the first Friday of each month. Created by Greg Hatala, the quiz tests your knowledge of New Jersey people, places and...
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Man suspected in burglaries in 3 counties arrested
A Plainfield man is in jail, charged with committing burglaries in three counties after his arrest by Piscataway police. Watch video Anthony D. Armstrong of Plainfield is in jail, charged with...
View ArticleMan charged with killing 2 exes, mom murdered with barbell top Week in Crime
A different man was convicted of murdering his mother while a third man allegedly killed his girlfriend's 2-year-old son A Union County man was convicted of beating his mother to death with a barbell....
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Storm made morning mess in Middlesex County, but impact was fleeting
Snow closed roads and cut power to hundreds in Middlesex County today but the roads were open and power by mid morning. Watch video Snow clings to the trees at Veterans Park in Hamilton Fri. Feb. 5,...
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2 Rutgers students arrested after fight, stabbing outside restaurant
A fight outside of a New Brunswick restaurant has left two people injured and two Rutgers students charged. Watch video Two Rutgers students are charged with assaulting two people, one seriously,...
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