Embattled superintendent resigns amid community outrage
South Brunswick school Superintendent Dr. Jerry Jellig has resigned amid outrage in the community demanding his removal. SOUTH BRUNSWICK -- Dr. Jerry Jellig, the embattled superintendent of the South...
View ArticleTake 2: Your comments spark new look at softball freshman phenoms
Freshman phenoms: A look at the best freshmen softball players in N.J.
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Is it Taylor Ham or pork roll? Vote now to settle N.J.'s great debate
The Garden State is particular about a lot of things, but few things incite debate like the name of the sacred, salted pig product we call our own. Watch video It's time to put this to rest, New...
View ArticleEdison's 54th annual Memorial Day Parade steps off Sunday
An Edison police sergeant who is an Air Force veteran and member of the reserves will serve as parade grand marshal. EDISON -- The 54th annual Memorial Day Parade will kick off at noon featuring 60...
View ArticleSectional selections: Predicting track and field's 40 team champions
Who are the favorites? Find out here.
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Linden sergeant admits selling pot, loses job
William F. Turbett III, 30, forfeited his position as a officer along with the right to ever again seek public employment in New Jersey as part of his plea. William F. Turbett III (LinkedIn) LINDEN...
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N.J. school district that found lead in water will offer free tests
An elementary school in Highland Park has become the latest to find elevated levels of lead in drinking water. Highland Park Board of EducationFile Photo HIGHLAND PARK -- The Highland Park Board of...
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Standoff in N.J. school district's contract battle
The contract negotiations between the Perth Amboy Board of Education and the teachers union hit a roadblock on Tuesday. Perth Amboy High SchoolNJ.com file photo PERTH AMBOY -- Contract negotiations...
View ArticleSearch fails to find remains of newborn allegedly dumped by parents
The search for the remains of a newborn born baby has been unsuccessful and his parents are in jail. NEW BRUNSWICK -- An extensive search has failed to turn up the remains of a newborn baby allegedly...
View ArticleTo protect youth, N.J. borough passes vape shop fee ordinance
Vape shops will be subject to fines if found to have sold electronic smoking products to youth. HIGHLAND PARK -- The borough council has passed an ordinance that will fine electronic smoking retailers...
View ArticleN.J. flirts with record highs as temperature soars
Temperatures are running as much as 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. Yes, it's hot outside. As in summer hot. The thermometer hit 90 degrees at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Newark Liberty...
View ArticleBill Clinton returning to N.J. to campaign for Hillary
Bill Clinton will visit to the Garden State in advance of the June 7 primary WASHINGTON -- Former President Bill Clinton is returning to New Jersey on Friday, less than two weeks before the state's...
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Mulch and the mob: N.J. recycling is dirty business, commission says
State investigators say illegal dumping is rampant among mob-connected recyclers TRENTON-- Investigators said they tracked the trucks carrying dirt and construction debris from a development site in...
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N.J. D.A.R.E. program to introduce 7 new board members
Somerset County Acting Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson is committed to revitalizing the county's D.A.R.E. program. New Jersey's Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, which has suffered...
View ArticlePraise for N.J. schools' transgender bathroom policies | Editorial
New Jersey schools should be praised for adopting policies allowing a transgender person to use the restroom that corresponds with his or her gender identity. East Windsor, Princeton, West...
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Vintage N.J. photos of Memorial Day
In trying to define Memorial Day, the words of those who served our country are the most profound. Recently, I stepped out of my office in Newark to ask folks walking on Market Street their thoughts...
View ArticleCan this hairpin turn to Route 9 be straightened out?
A reader wants to know if hairpin curve in an exit ramp that drivers have to take in South Amboy to stay on Route 9 south will be made safer. Ask @CommutingLarry. Watch video It's one thing to get a...
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Bamboozled: Victory for deaf teacher who fought for hearing help at graduation
East Brunswick High School teacher Richard Koenigsberg originally requested help nearly a year ago. After nearly a year, East Brunswick High School teacher Richard Koenigsberg has won his battle...
View ArticleTrack & Field's Fab 50: Ranking N.J.'s top male athletes, Nos. 1-45
Who are the best of the best in New Jersey track and field? NJ.com tries to answer that question this season with the brand new Fab 50 individual male rankings. Check back each week for five new...
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