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The world, like N.J., was abnormally warm this winter, NASA says
Experts say chemical emissions and the El Niño weather pattern likely contributed to record-breaking temperatures around the globe. Watch video A NASA analysis of global temperatures shows the world...
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No evidence found in 25 years that mom killed her son, defense attorney says
The prosector and defense attorney gave jurors two different views of Michelle Lodzinski, a mother accused of killing her son NEW BRUNSWICK -- No one has found any evidence over the past quarter...
View ArticlePolice ID victims in fatal crash on Route 9 in Old Bridge
Police have identified those killed and injured in Tuesday's crash on Route 9 in Old Bridge. OLD BRIDGE -- Police have identified the three people killed and the two seriously injured in Tuesday...
View ArticleForensic investigator recounts the day Timmy Wiltsey's remains were found
A retired Middlesex County investigator told a jury how the remains of 5-year-old Timothy Wiltsey were found in April 1992. NEW BRUNSWICK -- James O'Brien, now retired as an investigator with the...
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New Brunswick man charged in fatal shooting
Police have charged a New Brunswick man in connection to a shooting earlier this month that left one dead and another wounded. Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK -- A city man has been charged in connection...
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Vintage photos of the 1940s in N.J.
The decade that started with the nation still in the throes of the Great Depression ended with folks watching Milton Berle on the Texaco Star Theater. The 1940s had its own version of the internet:...
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Tears, drama as murder trial begins for mom whose child disappeared in 1991
Michelle Lodzinski has been charged with murder in the death of her son Timothy Wiltsey. Watch video UPDATE: LIVE coverage of the Michelle Lodzinski murder trial. NEW BRUNSWICK - More than 9,000 days...
View ArticleSee which N.J. graduate schools made national rankings
See which N.J. university ranks fourth for its public affairs program. U.S. News and World Report released its annual lists of top top graduate school programs Wednesday, and several New Jersey...
View ArticleLIVE coverage: Murder trial of mom accused of killing her child continues
A retired investigator will resume testimony in the murder trial of Michelle Lodzinski, accused of killing her son in 1991. NOTE: Trial coverage has ended for the day. NEW BRUNSWICK -- When testimony...
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Glimpse of History: On the banks of the Old Raritan
The RU Glee Club performed its first concert in Metuchen in March 1873. NEW BRUNSWICK -- The Rutgers University Glee Club is shown rehearsing in this photo from 1945. According to...
View ArticleSkull found in creek used to ID missing N.J. boy in '92, expert says
A forensic dentist testified how he used Timothy Wiltsey's dental records to identify his remains in April 1992. UPDATE: LIVE coverage: Murder trial of mom accused of killing her child continues NEW...
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Puppy shop owner falsely accused cops of mistreatment, cops say
In addition to animal cruelty charges, a former pet shop owner is now accused of lying to cops. WOODBRIDGE -- In late December, Rocco Garruto, the owner of the Fancy Pups pet shop, was charged with...
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Court date set in dispute over Perth Amboy school board election
When will the school board elections be held? That's still very much an open question. PERTH AMBOY -- The Board of Education and City Hall will head to court on Monday in an Election Day dispute. The...
View ArticleWitness links blanket to mom charged with killing 5-year-old son
A woman who helped babysit for Timmy Wiltsey said a blanket found by his remains came from his mom's apartment. Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK -- Danielle Gerding was just a teenager when she babysat for...
View ArticleAfter crash kills 3, Old Bridge mayor asks cops to study guard rails on Route 9
Are guard rails necessary on Route 9? OLD BRIDGE -- The morning after a crash killed three people on Route 9, the mayor asked the police department and township engineer to study whether guard rails...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com local news quiz
See how well you know New Jersey news. Time to show how well you know New Jersey news. Answer the seven multiple-choice questions below, which are based on the top New Jersey news stories of the past...
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Rescued stray is 'talkative'
Shirley was found as a stray on the Rutgers University campus. Shirley NEW BRUNSWICK -- Shirley is a 1-year-old calico/tortoiseshell mix in the care of Scarlet Paws Rescue. Found as a stray on the...
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Security guard no longer with New Brunswick school in wake of brutal attack
The New Brunswick School District confirmed that the security guard is no longer with the school district following an attack earlier this month. File photo NEW BRUNSWICK — The New Brunswick High...
View ArticleRisk of brush fires elevated today in N.J., Pennsylvania
Weather service says fire risk is higher than usual Friday afternoon because of dry air and gusty winds. Watch video A combination of dry air and gusty winds across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania...
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Victory Bridge closed to traffic
The bridge is closed in both directions because of police activity. The Victory Bridge in Middlesex County, as shown in a 2014 photo(Patti Sapone | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) PERTH AMBOY -- The...
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