Family says vehicle struck and killed 11-year-old boy
An Edison family mourns for an 11-year-old boy who they say was struck and killed by a vehicle on Friday. EDISON -- Surrounded by family members, Shakera Moore cried for her only son who she said died...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: May 23, 2016
This week's collection of some of the thousands of dogs and cats in need of adoption in northern and central New Jersey. Here is this week's collection of some of the thousands of dogs and cats in...
View ArticleJ.P. Stevens student named a Presidential Scholar
Dennis Aldea has been named a 2016 Presidential Scholar. EDISON -- J.P. Stevens High School senior Dennis Aldea has been named a 2016 Presidential Scholar. The award is presented annually to one...
View ArticleComplete HS softball tournament preview package on playoff Opening Day
Groups 1 through 4 and Non-Public A and B are included in the preview Groups 1 through 4 and Non-Public A and B are included in the preview
View ArticleComplete HS baseball tournament preview package on playoff Opening Day
Check out the previews for the start of the sectional baseball playoffs Check out the previews for the start of the sectional baseball playoffs
View ArticleEdison school staff has 'great sadness' after child killed in crash
Grief counselors were made available Monday for students and staff at the elementary school where Askari Mylikye Moore was a fifth-grader. Askari Mylikye Moore, 11, of Edison. (Submitted photo)...
View Article$2M N.J. Powerball ticket was bought at convenience store
Jackpot is $80 million for Wednesday's drawing The latest Powerball millionaire who bought a ticket in New Jersey was savvy and extremely lucky. The person who bought a Powerball ticket for Saturday's...
View ArticleN.J. man in 3-hour standoff with cops facing attempted murder charges, cops say
Authorities say a Monroe surrendered to police after a domestic violence incident in his home where a woman suffered a head injury. A man who barricaded himself inside a Monroe Township home for more...
View ArticleTransgender rights proposal in Highland Park goes beyond bathroom debate
The policy would allow transgender students to access any school bathroom, locker room or school program based on the gender which with they identify. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. expressed support...
View Article1 ex-Rutgers footballer pleads guilty, 3 others likely avoid jail time
A former Rutgers football player faces sentencing in June in an assault in which three other players were also arrested. NEW BRUNSWICK -- A former Rutgers University football player will be sentenced...
View ArticleN.J. prom best dressed list
These couples rocked prom last week. Take a look at the photos and then vote for your favorite.
View ArticleHighland Park passes school transgender rights policy
The policy allows transgender students to use school bathrooms and other facilities based on their gender identity. HIGHLAND PARK -- The Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to allow...
View Article13 deaths by lightning in N.J.
In New Jersey, there have been 13 deaths by lightning since 2006. Watch video Death by lightning strike is rare. It's extremely rare in New Jersey, where a death by lightning has not occurred in...
View ArticleState busts Jersey City, Elizabeth for violating order to reassess properties
The state considers Jersey City and Elizabeth in violation of its order to conduct property revaluations. TRENTON -- The state Division of Taxation has declared two of the three municipalities forced...
View ArticleSoftball: Statement wins, upsets and surprises in state tourney play
Games you need to hear about as the tournament rolls on.
View ArticleVOTE: Which school should be N.J.'s Prom of the Week?
The school with the most votes will be featured on NJ.com. Add njdotcom We're headed into Memorial Day Weekend, and that means another big week of New Jersey proms. NJ.com will be at the 22 proms...
View ArticlePolice ask for public's help in finding 15-year-old girl
The Barnegat Police Department is looking for a missing 15-year-old girl. Alicia Ann Morrero, 15Courtesy of the Barnegat Police Department BARNEGAT TWP. -- Police are asking for the public's help in...
View Article300K raised at Children's Specialized Hospital Walk n' Roll
More than $300,000 was raised at the 10th annual Children's Specialized Hospital Walk n' Roll PISCATAWAY -- Hundreds attended the 10th annual Walk n' Roll for Children's Specialized Hospital...
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