Sacred Heart school in Middlesex County to close due to falling enrollment
Sacred Heart Elementary School in South Amboy will close its doors June 30, 2016, a victim of declining enrollment. Sacred Heart Elementary School in South Amboy will be closing June 30, the victim of...
View ArticleFamily of N.J. man shot by police calls for restraint, reverend says
The Rev. Forest "Buster" Soaries, Jr. said the family of the Franklin Township man shot and killed by police continue to call for restraint while the investigation continues. FRANKLIN -- The family of...
View ArticleUnlicensed N.J. chiropractor charged in $4M insurance fraud ring, AG says
Philip Potacco allegedly recruited accident victims to defraud insurers for phony treatment TRENTON -- A North Jersey chiropractor who had his license revoked more than a decade ago was indicted...
View ArticleGarrett raising less money than Democratic challenger in N.J. House race
Rep. Scott Garrett's financial advantage over Democratic challenger Josh Gottheimer is shrinking. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett's financial advantage shrunk as he raised less than half of as...
View ArticleWoman celebrates 100th birthday with big Jersey City family
Pamela "Pansy" Stevenson -- who turned 100 on April 7 -- has weathered many storms through the years, her daughter said. JERSEY CITY -- The secret to living to 100? "Try to treat everybody the way you...
View ArticlePSE&G will be inspecting gas meters in Harrison next week
Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) employees will be in Harrison next week to inspect natural gas meters to ensure the continued safety and reliability of gas services, company officials...
View ArticleTrump rips Republican delegate 'system' in scathing column
Trump continued his recent tirade against the GOP's delegate-selection process. TRENTON -- Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump continued his recent tirade against the GOP's...
View Article'Dr. Marijuana' now evicted from all N.J. offices
Publicity about his eviction East Rutherford likely led to the cancellation of his leases in Woodbridge and Neptune. TRENTON --New Jersey's busiest medical marijuana doctor was evicted Friday from...
View ArticleKearny busy planning year-long celebration of town's 150th anniversary
It's just about eight months until Kearny's 150th anniversary celebration kicks off, and members of a committee appointed to organize the big event are already busy making plans. It's still eight...
View ArticleAt the end, Christie campaign raised cash by selling furniture to Christie PAC
Gov. Chris Christie's leadership political action committee bought the merchandise from his presidential committee. WASHINGTON -- After Gov. Chris Christie ended his presidential run, his leadership...
View ArticleAfter war of words, Newark and Uber make a deal
Uber threatened to pull out of Newark if proposed laws were passed NEWARK -- The administration of Mayor Ras Baraka announced Friday that a deal has been struck allowing Uber to continue operating in...
View Article8th grader charged in Philly school stabbing, report says
The girl was charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. PHILADELPHIA -- An eighth grader was charged with assault this week after she allegedly stabbed another girl with scissors at a...
View ArticleWoman who stabbed boyfriend had suffered abuse, attorney says
The assault happened a year ago. The woman pleaded guilty to assault last month and was sentenced Friday TRENTON - A woman who stabbed her boyfriend in the chest a year ago had been "suffering untold...
View ArticleRoute 1 crash sends three people to the hospital
One person remained in critical condition Saturday LAWRENCE - A car crash on Route 1 Saturday morning sent three people to the hospital - one in critical condition. Alex Napoliello | NJ Advance Media...
View Article3-vehicle crash in Jersey City sends 7 to the hospital, police say
A three-vehicle crash in Jersey City this afternoon sent seven people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, city spokesman Jennifer Morrill said. JERSEY CITY -- A three-vehicle crash in...
View ArticleWoman accused of stabbing son has June court date
The assault happened last year, according to police. \ TRENTON - A woman accused of stabbing her teenage son in the back is expected to have her case resolved this summer when she goes to court....
View ArticlePaterson man in critical condition after early morning shooting, cops say
A 29-year-old city man is critical condition after an early morning shooting in the first ward, cops said. PATERSON -- A city man is in critical condition Saturday after an early morning shooting in...
View ArticleCrash survivor on hand at annual Blessing of the Bikes
Music was playing, people were dancing in the streets, and hundreds of shiny motorcycles lined a city block on Broadway today in Bayonne, but a somber reminder was in the air during the festivities....
View ArticleBrush fire leads to propane tank explosion in Byram Township
No injuries reported BYRAM TOWNSHIP -- A brush fire spread to a house and a propane tank, causing it to explode in the township Saturday afternoon, a fire official said. No one was home at the Amity...
View ArticleEx-Hague hospital officially reopens as Art Deco luxury apartments
The "Beacon Birthday" party also featured a cake replica of the Hague. Watch video JERSEY CITY - With a knife and a giant pair of scissors, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop made official the opening of...
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