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A $500 contribution to Republicans costs paving company $7M

The state Appellate Division upheld the decisions of two state agencies to rescind two contracts totaling about $7 million to a paving business. The paving company's attorney, Brian S. Montag,...

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N.J. woman with $46K worth of meth, heroin charged, police say

Police found the drugs during the execution of a search warrant. BRIDGEWATER - A township woman has been arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and heroin with an estimated street...

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Applications are being accepted for Boys State

American Legion Jersey Boys State is accepting applications for their weeklong citizenship event.   STATE -- Each year since 1946, the American Legion Jersey Boys State has provided high school boys...

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N.J. town to pay $200K settlement to ex-police dispatcher

Ex-police dispatcher charged that she was illegally terminated because of her medical condition. BRIDGEWATER - A former Bridgewater Township police dispatcher who was forced to resign because of a...

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Weighing in: Video previews and more for the 2017 NJSIAA state wrestling...

Who will win at every weight? Our experts pick the champs of this year's tournament.

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Scouts collect over 13 tons of food for 12 food pantries

Scouts from 37 units in Hunterdon County, one unit in Warren County and four different Girl Scout units ventured out in February to 19 area grocery stores in Hunterdon, Warren, Mercer, Somerset and...

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Frelinghuysen holds 'telephone town hall' amid calls to face constituents

The telephone town hall meeting will take place at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. MORRISTOWN -- Despite weeks of constituents demanding a face-to-face meeting in his district, U.S. Rep. Rodney...

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The 20 fastest growing towns in New Jersey

We revisit New Jersey's biggest population movers. Some familiar communities pepper the top 20, but explosive growth is also occurring in offbeat locations around the Garden State.

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600-year-old New Jersey oak tree to be cut down in April

George Washington picnicked under the shade of the great white oak tree, which will be cut down in April of 2017. BERNARDS - Church officials have decided that the 600-year-old white oak tree, which...

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U.S. Constitution still finds respect in N.J. - for now | Editorial

Legislators in several states are pushing measures that would infringe on the U.S. Constitution, from being barred from employment because of political beliefs to restricting public protests....

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Who are the 15 most-exciting wrestlers in the 2017 state tournament?

There will be 448 athletes wrestling in the NJSIAA Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City, but some have pizzaz and a wow factor that makes them standout from the rest of the field. NJ.com names the...

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Man accused of raping, beating woman previously accused of teen sex assault

Brandon Cox, 23, who was indicted on charges of criminal sexual contact in 2014, was charged Monday with rape and attempted murder in connection with Highland Park incident. HIGHLAND PARK -- A...

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Man wanted in shooting surrenders after 2 months, police say

Jaki N. Hooks-Lewis, 20, of Franklin Township, had been wanted in connection with the shooting of a 31-year-old male who suffered a non-life threatening would to his leg. FRANKLIN TWP. - A township...

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U.S. chess champion in N.J. to face 36 players at once

Chess Grandmaster Fabiano Luiqi Caruana Event will hold a free lecture and accompanying simultaneous exhibition at Ocean County College on March 4, 2017. TOMS RIVER - Chess aficionados will get the...

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'Ashes To Go' brings Ash Wednesday out to the public

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. CHESTER-- Episcopalians in towns across northern New Jersey took to the streets Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, to participate in the sixth year of...

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Boys Basketball: 10 Can't-miss state tourney games for Wed., March 1

Where to catch the top hoops games on Wednesday.

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Lanes to be closed overnight on I-287 for steel work

Overnight bridge construction work will close the left lane of northbound Interstate 287 overnight from March 2-3, 2017, the state Department of Transportation announced. BEDMINSTER - Overnight bridge...

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Girls basketball: 11 must-see state tournament quarterfinal games

Be sure to keep an eye on these 11 girls basketball sectional quarterfinals.

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RVCC will raise tuition $4 per credit starting this fall

For the 17th consecutive year, there will be a tuition increase at Raritan Valley Community College. BRANCHBURG - For the 17th consecutive year, there will be a tuition increase at Raritan Valley...

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N.J. governor candidate Ciatarelli says he's cancer-free in attack on his foes

State Assemblyman Jack Cittarelli, a Republican, revealed he has beaten cancer. TRENTON -- State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican running for New Jersey governor, has announced he is now...

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