Crowds swarm New Brunswick for Rutgers Day 2016
The annual event drew over 91,000 visitors last year, a school spokesperson said. NEW BRUNSWICK -- Thousands swarmed New Brunswick in their bright red attire for the eighth annual Rutgers Day on...
View ArticleRutgers students debate Obama graduation ticket plan (VIDEO)
Students from the New Brunswick campus are upset that they will be limited to three tickets. Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK -- Despite the impending deadline to register guests, some students who attended...
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A little healthy competition
Herbert Hoover Middle School takes first place at the 2016 United Healthcare Bee. Herbert Hoover Middle School seventh-graders Neil Patel, Sia Choksi, Bhagwat Parekh and Armaan Muchhald compete at the...
View ArticleBen & Jerry's co-founders to campaign for Bernie Sanders in Jersey City
The ice cream company's co-founders are backing Sanders over Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary battle. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield -- aka Ben & Jerry, of gourmet ice cream fame -- are...
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Monroe Scouts triumph at regatta
Cub Scout Pack 105 hosts a "Raingutter Regatta." Cub Scout Pack 105 Scouts Ryan Barta and Blake Azzinaro propel their boats at the Raingutter Regatta.Les Barta MONROE -- The spring-like weather set...
View ArticleOld Bridge fire destroys 1 house, damages 2 others
A fire that began behind a home on Harding Road in Old Bridge destroyed a house and damaged two others. OLD BRIDGE -- One house was destroyed and two neighboring homes were damaged in a fire late...
View ArticleRutgers Day celebrated at Camden campus (PHOTOS)
Both children and adults came out to enjoy the free festivities at Rutgers University—Camden. CAMDEN -- Rutgers Day was celebrated on the Camden campus of Rutgers University Saturday. Camden Mayor...
View ArticleBelly dancing festival shakes in Carteret (PHOTOS)
Cabaret, tribal and fashion belly dancers performed at the St. Demetrius Ukrainian Community Center as part of the Spring Caravan CARTERET -- For the 10th year, hundreds of belly dancers performed at...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: May 2, 2016
The OneMind Dogs training method concentrates on forging the dog-human bond and works in concert with the dog's natural instincts. The language of 'Woof': Tips on how to 'speak dog' for better...
View ArticleWhy Eric LeGrand is a hero to so many with disabilities
Eric LeGrand says offering support and hope to others with disabilities is a responsibility. EDISON -- People lined up by the dozens for a chance to speak with him, if only for a minute, and maybe to...
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Coalition honors Middlesex County student winners
The Coalition for Healthy Communities honored the winners of the "Be Smart About Medicine" contest. Jane Anderson-Schmitt with her mother, Reidun Anderson, and father, Fred Schmitt, at the Be Smart...
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Green thumbs up for Earth Day in Piscataway
PISCATAWAY — Students at the Children's Corner Preschool in Piscataway celebrated Earth Day April 20 by planting flowers and vegetables in the school's new garden. The school will use the garden —...
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2 children injured in hit-and-run crash, officials say
Two brothers were injured after being struck by a vehicle that fled. File photo SAYREVILLE -- Two children were injured in a hit-and-run crash Monday morning, according to a statement from the...
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VOTE: Who will be New Jersey's Prom of the Week?
The winning school will have their prom pics featured on NJ.com. Welcome to New Jersey Prom Season 2016. Students at high schools from Cape May to High Point are gearing up for their big night, and...
View ArticleTwo N.J. men indicted in murder of Willingboro man
Two men have been indicted in the 2015 murder of a Willingboro man. SOMERVILLE -- Two Middlesex County men have been indicted in the June 2015 murder of a Willingboro man during an alleged drug deal,...
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N.J. borough BOE to vote on transgender policy in late May
The Highland Park Board of Education will vote on its new transgender policy later this month. File Photo EDITOR'S NOTE: Highland Park Board of Education members said Monday that the board would not...
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N.J. woman charged in hit-and-run of 2 young boys
Police have charged a woman in the hit-and-run of two young boys on Monday. File Photo SAYREVILLE -- A woman has been arrested and charged with leaving the scene after allegedly striking two young...
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Driving on routes 1 or 18 this week? Expect detours
Motorists should plan for closures this week on Route 18 and Route 1 due to construction. File Photo NEW BRUNSWICK -- Certain roadways will be closed this week on routes 1 and 18 due to construction...
View ArticleRanking N.J.'s top 25 high school sports dynasties of all-time
New Jersey is filled with legendary high school sports programs from Cape May to Mahwah. But which team is No. 1? We attempted to find out.
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Empty boxes: A list of the 20 N.J. towns where a Sports Authority will close
New Jersey will lose 21 stores in 20 towns and hundreds of jobs. The announcement this week that Sports Authority will close all its stores nationwide sent another jolt through the commercial real...
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