Son to be sentenced for killing his father 8 years ago
John Mahoney will be sentenced Thursday morning for fatally shooting his father 8 years ago in their Piscataway home. NEW BRUNSWICK -- Nearly a year after he was convicted of killing his father, John...
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As winter nears its end, have some fun with these 9 N.J. events
From Irish celebrations to Shakespeare's works in short, there's something for everyone. Celebrate Celtic Pride -- an afternoon of Irish culture told through stories, dance and song -- on March 13 at...
View ArticleWhich N.J. county has the highest unemployment rate?
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View ArticleMore records broken as winter springs into summer in N.J.
Very warm air continues to invade the Garden State, making it feel more like summer than winter. Watch video The calendar says it's still winter for another week and a half, but Mother Nature clearly...
View Article6 used car dealer employees charged in $1.4M loan scheme
The employees of the now-defunct D.I.B. Leasing in Teterboro allegedly created fake employment records and other information to secure loans for customers who didn't qualify. TRENTON - Six employees...
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Glimpse of History: Piling up the footwear in Perth Amboy
Silverman's shoe store specialized in children's shoes. PERTH AMBOY -- William Silverman is shown in front of the Boston Shoe Co. store he owned at 182 Smith St. in Perth Amboy in this photo from the...
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Carteret police director fired after DWI arrest, eluding charge
Just three weeks after Ronald Franz was hired as police director, he allegedly crashed his car, refused a breathalyzer test and eluded police. CARTERET -- The borough police director who had just...
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Easter egg hunts in N.J.: 42 options around the state
Grab a basket and check out of of these family-friendly hunts. While the Easter holiday is rooted in religion, many of its traditions focus on spring, renewal, and international customs. One of the...
View ArticleN.J. man sentenced to prison for killing his father
John Mahoney was sentenced to prison Thursday for killing his father eight years ago in their Piscataway home. Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK -- Nearly a year after he was convicted of aggravated...
View ArticleSummer heat: These N.J. towns were the warmest today
New weather records were broken Thursday as the summer-like temperatures continued in early March. Watch video Lots of weather records are falling like dominoes as the mercury keeps on rising across...
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Middlesex County launches rapid Naloxone replacement program for cops
Middlesex County announced a new program to get new Naxolone heroin antidote kits into the hands of cops quickly. Middlesex County officials announced new program to provide police with new...
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Notre Dame HS soccer player's death a suicide, family starts fundraiser
Jacob "Coby" St. Phard's family has started an effort to honor his name and benefit a charity he would have loved to help. HAMILTON -- The death of Jacob J. "Coby" St. Phard, the high school soccer...
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Passaic man fatally shot in New Brunswick
Police are investigating the death of man who has died after he and another man were shot earlier this week. Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK -- Authorities are investigating the death of man who has died...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com New Jersey news quiz
It's about time you scored a perfect seven. Do you remember the top local stories of the past week? Take the quiz below based on some of the most popular stories on NJ.com. Once you've finished the...
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Laid-back cat was returned to shelter
Joel has been described by volunteers as a "laid back" cat. Jake COLONIA -- Joel is a young male cat in the care of Angel Paws Rescue. He was rescued from a municipal shelter, where he had been...
View ArticleHe's the joker at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Jeffrey M. Bender enjoys playing braggarts and dummies. Shakespeare's plays are full of fools, fops and drunks -- ridiculous characters whose main purpose is to add some belly laughs. At the...
View ArticleWhich N.J. county freeholders are paid the most?
Each of New Jersey's 21 counties is governed by a board of chosen freeholders. The number of freeholders in each county varies as do salaries.
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Compassionate care for pets: Why some animal lovers are turning to hospice
Interest in veterinary hospice has grown in recent years Watch video At first, Alissa Algarin didn't think twice about her dog, Cain, spending more time on the couch than normal. After all, he was...
View ArticlePerth Amboy is the latest town to launch ID card program for residents
Perth Amboy became the latest town in New Jersey to offer residents, regardless of immigration status, local ID cards. Watch video PERTH AMBOY -- Residents, regardless of immigration status, are now...
View ArticleLooking back at Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day parade (PHOTOS)
The parade is in its 43rd year. Check out some old photos. WOODBRIDGE -- The American Irish Association of Woodbridge is hosting the township's 43rd St. Patrick's Day Parade beginning at 1:30 p.m....
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