Drop in sales from stalled bridge work forces business to sell
The Route 518 bridge over the D&R Canal between Rocky Hill and Franklin has been closed since July 6 ROCKY HILL -- In July, the Route 518 bridge was closed and work began to replace it, only to...
View ArticleWhen it comes to hate speech, Trump doesn't tweet | Editorial
President-Elect Donald J. Trump finds plenty of time to fire off tweets against his perceived enemies, but has not yet weighed in on the growth of hate speech since his election in November. Donald J....
View ArticleIslamic Society wins 'landmark ruling' in long battle for new mosque
The township held a mosque to a tougher standard than it required of churches or synagogues, a federal judge found. BERNARDS TWP. -- Bernards Township's insistence that a proposed mosque have more...
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N.J. pets in need: Jan. 2, 2017
The new year begins with thousands of pets in New Jersey awaiting adoption. If you're interested in helping homeless animals but aren't able to adopt one, there are a number of other ways you can be...
View ArticleGov. Christie deserves praise for helping drug addicts | Editorial
Gov. Chris Christie deserves high marks for advocating on behalf of those who have struggled with drug addiction, including their families. Gov. Chris Christie chose the shortest day of the year -...
View ArticleThe NJ.com Boys Basketball Top 20, Jan. 2: New year, new teams
Two new teams enter the Top 20 this week After the same 20 teams from the NJ.com Preseason Top 20 populated the first regular season NJ.com Top 20 last week, this week's poll features two new teams...
View ArticleNJ.com's top high school sports photos of 2016
The best shots from our photographers in 2016 With 2016 officially in the books, we felt you would enjoy taking a trip down memory lane to reflect on some of the outstanding athleticism that was...
View ArticleNJ.com wrestling Top 20 for Jan. 3: New year, new madness
There was movement all over the poll after a wild start the 2016-2017 season.
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Basement fire forces evacuation of apartment building
A two-alarm fire in the basement of a Hillsborough Township apartment building on Jan. 2, 2017, forced the evacuation of nine units HILLSBOROUGH -- A two-alarm fire in the basement of a township...
View ArticleNJ.com's individual state wrestler rankings for Jan. 3
See who is No. 1 in all 14 weight classes. Following are the top eight ranked wrestlers at all 14 weight classes. New weight class rankings will be released every Tuesday. 106 pounds 1-Dante Mininno,...
View ArticlePrinceton U. is right to stand against hate speech | Editorial
Hate speech remains a problem - as evidenced by three Ivy League school teams being suspended for creating offensive messages. College athletic programs promote team-building, stress the importance of...
View ArticleMeet the 10 pound-for-pound, toughest wrestlers in N.J.
NJ.com introduces the first 10 wrestlers in its pound-for-pound toughest wrestlers in N.J. rankings.
View ArticleMosque ruling could put town 'on the hook' for million-dollar fees, expert says
The ruling against Bernards Township means it may eventually have to pay not just damages, but the mosque's attorneys fees as well, according to one legal expert. A New Year's Eve court ruling against...
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Police investigating shooting in Franklin Township
Somerset County authorities are investigating a shooting on Jan. 3, 2017, in the Somerset section of Franklin Township. FRANKLIN -- Authorities are investigating a shooting Tuesday night in the...
View ArticleImmaculata lacrosse team to host fundraiser
Dispose of outdated or unwanted electronics. SOMERVILLE -- On Saturday, the Immaculata High School Boys Lacrosse team will be collecting unwanted electronics for a recycling fundraiser. The...
View ArticleThis month in N.J. history: January
The new year brings a new installment of our monthly series, "This Month in New Jersey History." This gallery, which supplements our Glimpse of History feature as well as our regular vintage photo...
View ArticleRanking N.J. alums' 25 best college football bowl game performances
Which N.J. natives put in the best performances of the postseason?
View ArticleSheriff's Office collects 2.7K pounds of unwanted medicine
Somerset County Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano has thanked Somerset County residents who have embraced the many medicine-drop opportunities offered throughout the year. SOMERVILLE - The Somerset County...
View ArticleGirls Basketball: The NJ.com Top 20, Jan. 5
Two new teams join the NJ.com Top 20 for Jan. 5
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A home for the holidays
MADISON -- For the third consecutive year, St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center delivered adopted pets to families on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The St. Hubert's facilities in Ledgewood,...
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