N.J. siblings reunite after years apart in foster homes, report says
Two siblings were reunited at Rutgers University after spending 18 years apart in separate foster homes, TODAY.com reported. Keith DuPree and Gina Pearson (Photo: Nick Romanenko, Rutgers University)...
View ArticleNo serious injuries in fire at closed Bayonne daycare center, says fire chief
One firefighter suffered an ankle injury while fighting the fire, Rogers said. He was taken to the Bayonne Medical Center and was later released. BAYONNE -- No one was seriously injured in a two-alarm...
View ArticleNewark man, 36, shot in the leg in Jersey City, cops say
The victim couldn't provide information as to what led to the incident and couldn't tell officers the specific location where he was shot, police said. JERSEY CITY -- A 36-year-old Newark man was shot...
View ArticleBayonne officials open playground for special needs kids (PHOTOS)
City officials officially opened a playground earlier today in 16th Street Park specifically designed for children with special needs. BAYONNE -- City officials officially opened a playground earlier...
View ArticleTemple fans hope Halloween game against Notre Dame is a treat, not a trick...
Spirits were high as football fans tailgated outside of Lincoln Financial Field to celebrate Halloween and the match-up between Temple and Notre Dame. PHILADELPHIA -- Spirits were high as football...
View ArticlePolice officer hurt in South Brunswick crash
A police officer was hospitalized after his patrol car was broadsided by a sedan on Route 130 in the township Saturday, authorities said. A South Brunswick police officer was injured in a crash on...
View ArticleWreck of cargo vessel owned by N.J. shipping firm believed located
The National Transportation Safety Board late Saturday said a U.S. Navy search team discovered the wreckage at a depth of about 15,000 feet, in the vicinity of the ship's last known position after it...
View ArticleAnti-Semitic vandalism found at N.J. school, report says
Anti-Semitic messages were found on an athletic field at Dwight-Englewood School Saturday morning, a published report said. The Dwight-Englewood School campus in Englewood (Google Maps) ENGLEWOOD --...
View ArticleInvestigators probe 5-alarm Fairfield warehouse fire
A five-alarm fire broke out Saturday night at a Bloomfield Avenue warehouse, authorities said. FAIRFIELD -- A five-alarm fire broke out Saturday night at a Bloomfield Avenue warehouse, authorities...
View ArticleObamacare enrollment center opens in Edison
The third federal health insurance enrollment center in New Jersey opened its doors in Edison Sunday. EDISON -- The third federal health insurance enrollment center in New Jersey opened its doors in...
View ArticleBayonne police continue search for gunman who shot man Friday
Bayonne police continue search for the masked gunman who shot a Bayonne man in the abdomen and arm before running away Friday night, police said today. BAYONNE - Police continue search for the masked...
View ArticleSome 200 people rally against privatization and development in Liberty State...
Some 200 people joined The Friends of Liberty State Park in a Bike Ride and Band festival today to show their opposition to potential privatization and development in the park. JERSEY CITY - Some 200...
View ArticleNewark superintendent Cerf to host public forum on strained school budget
The district is dealing with a budget deficit most recently estimated at between $15 million and $20 million NEWARK - Superintendent Christopher Cerf will hold a public forum on the Newark school...
View ArticleCongregation mourns the loss of Irvington pastor in first service since death
It was the first service since the church's beloved pastor, Rev. Ron Christian, died suddenly Friday morning. He was 51. IRVINGTON -- The line to get into Christian Love Baptist Church on Sunday...
View ArticleAtlantic City radio legend Pinky Kravitz dead at 88
The host of 'Pinky's Corner' was known as 'Mr. Atlantic City' Seymour "Pinky" Kravitz, the Atlantic City radio personality who was a media fixture in the resort town for nearly 60 years, has died....
View ArticleObama visit spotlights Integrity House's 50-year fight against addiction
President Obama is visiting the Newark institution to highlight its work with drug- and alcohol-addicted prisoners. NEWARK -- Every year, Integrity House welcomes about 2,400 guests at the doors of...
View ArticleTime for a contract, Cumberland County Social Services workers say
Social Services workers have been without a contract since Dec. 31, 2104 when their three-year pact expired. BRIDGETON -- Cumberland County Social Services workers had a clear message for freeholders...
View ArticleBayonne school board candidate charged with ripping down opponent's signs,...
A candidate in Tuesday's Bayonne School Board election is being booked and printed by police this afternoon after allegedly tearing down 17 campaign signs posted in support of another board candidate...
View ArticleMan steals car from Good Samaritan who stopped at Absecon crash
The alleged thief had crashed his car on Route 30 in Absecon about 7 a.m. Police say a Good Samaritan who stopped at an Absecon crash Sunday morning had their car stolen.File Photo ABSECON --...
View ArticleFaith and Freedom Coalition hosts Jim Milroy, Peter Boyce in Woodstown
The Faith and Freedom Coalition meets Tuesday, 7 p.m., at the Woodstown Moose Lodge, 13 Bypass Rd., Woodstown. WOODSTOWN -- Jim Milroy and Peter Boyce will be the guest speakers at this week's meeting...
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