N.J. pets in need: Nov. 21, 2016
A gallery of pets throughout New Jersey in need of adoption. Here is this week's collection of some of the dogs and cats in need of adoption in northern and central New Jersey. If a nonprofit rescue...
View ArticleThe NJ.com Football Top 20: Shakeups on the cusp of the finals
With upsets and top teams rising, there's plenty of movement in the weeks NJ.com Top 20 rankings.
View Article25 great storylines from the 2016 boys soccer state tournament
Teams and players that made a mark in this year's tourney.
View ArticleGirls Soccer: 18 great storylines from 2016 postseason
A look back at the 2016 girls soccer playoffs, and the top storylines from the tournament.
View ArticleCaption this photo of Christie and Trump in N.J.
The governor met with the president-elect at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster on Sunday Gov. Chris Christie was one in a chain of high-profile guests Donald Trump hosted at the Trump...
View ArticleN.J.'s 2,000-yard passing club: 7 new QBs join the list
A look at the quarterbacks who have cracked 2,000 yards passing so far this season.
View ArticleThose who worry about Trump should organize | Your Comments
Many NJ.com readers reacted strongly to the editorial "Those who worry about Trump's America should organize," which suggested that readers concerned with the direction the country might take under...
View ArticleCatering employee accused of embezzling nearly $100K
Employee was a book keeper with a security clearance. RINGOES - A former employee of Maddalena's, the catering company known for its cheesecakes, has been charged with altering financial records,...
View ArticleTown that denied mosque sued by federal government
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Nov. 22, 2016, against Bernards Township, alleging it violated federal law in its denial of the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge's plan to build a mosque....
View ArticleSchool officials won't be removed for scandalous post about teacher
Teacher sought to have school officials removed from their position after a posting on school district website. BOUND BROOK -- A high school math teacher was unsuccessful in having school officials...
View ArticleNJ.com's schedule/picks for every Thanksgiving rivalry game in the state
Fans can check out the picks by the NJ.com writers for every Thanksgiving rivalry game in the state including Top 20 teams on Nov. 23-24 THANKSGIVING RIVALRY SCHEDULE/PICKS:TOP 20 TEAMSNo. 4 Timber...
View ArticleFederal lawsuit over rejected mosque tainted by conflict, N.J. town says
President of the Islamic Society and chief of DOJ's Civil Division served on same board at Drew University. BERNARDS -- Township officials have accused the Justice Department of a conflict of interest...
View ArticleAll children should have a place to call home | Letter
In Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties, over 500 children live within a child welfare system that was designed as a temporary fix to a family crisis but has become, for many children, a way of...
View ArticleN.J. man allegedly sexually assaulted minor girl
Defendant allegedly abused minor girl from 2014 to 2016. FLEMINGTON - A borough man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 16, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's...
View ArticleVintage photos of shops and stores in N.J.
More than a few childhood memories are tied to shopping trips. When I think about it, I collected more than a few childhood memories while in tow on shopping trips. A vintage ad from Garwood'sCourtesy...
View ArticleCross-Country: 21 storylines from the 2016 season
A look back at some of the best moments of the N.J. XC season
View ArticleQUIZ: See how well you know New Jersey food
This week's local news quiz celebrates Thanksgiving by celebrating New Jersey food. Let's face it: Everybody's mind has been on Thansgiving this week rather than the news. So to celebrate the holiday,...
View ArticleFootball: LIVE updates, results and links for Thanksgiving week, Nov. 23-26
Everything you need to stay caught up on N.J.'s Thanksgiving games, plus the North 1, Group 4 semis. ESSENTIALS • Thanksgiving rivalry picks• Top 20 | The Next 10 • Week 11 helmet stickers• State...
View ArticleAt least a dozen reportedly forced from condos in Somerset County blaze
No one hurt in early morning Green Brook blaze GREEN BROOK -- The residents of several condominiums in Green Brook escaped a fire without being injured early Friday, according to a report. At least 12...
View Article30 Best Meals: Top N.J. places to dine for special occasions
Like the occasions and the celebrants themselves, each eatery is unique in its own way. Lesson on special occasions: This year, my bubbly teen daughter insisted on a little black dress to attend an...
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