Waypointe in Readington: What we know, what we don't know
Township officials say that as they did deeper into a proposal for a halfway house, they're getting more concerned. READINGTON -- A non-permitted apartment at a former bed-and-breakfast inn has given...
View ArticleSomerville Circle cleanup continues after liquefied gas truck wreck
An overturned tractor-trailer was carrying Isopar M, a solvent derived from petroleum. RARITAN -- The cleanup continues at the Somerville Circle after a tractor-trailer overturned Tuesday morning. The...
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See what Doris Duke's mansion looks like half demolished (PHOTOS)
An Appellate Division judge issued an emergence stay, stopping the demolition of Doris Duke's mansion until a hearing can take place. HILLSBOROUGH -- The demolition of the iconic Doris Duke mansion...
View ArticleFuneral services announced for the Rev. John Graf, Jr.
Funeral services for the Rev. John Graf, Jr. will be held Saturday in South Plainfield. A second memorial service is planned for March 15 in Somerville. Funeral services have been announced for the...
View ArticleN.J. voters weigh in on millions in school funding
School districts all over New Jersey voted on bond referenda on Tuesday, March 8. School districts all over the state held special school elections Tuesday evening to vote on millions of dollars in...
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N.J. military couple win $50K wedding at The Bernards Inn
The Manville couple won a wedding, worth $50,000, in a contest sponsored by the Bernardsville Chamber of Commerce. BERNARDSVILLE -- After planning for more than a year, Army National Guardsman Sgt....
View ArticleVoters approve all 3 Somerset County school referendums
The three Somerset County school referendums were approved by voters on Tuesday. Voters in Somerset County approved three school spending referendums Tuesday. Montgomery Township School District's...
View ArticleHillsborough High School performs 'Into the Woods' (PHOTOS)
Hillsborough High School's 2016 spring musical is "Into the Woods." Performances were held in March. HILLSBOROUGH - The Hillsborough High School Theatre's production of "Into The Woods" was selected...
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Vintage photos of specialty stores in N.J.
Not too long ago, shopping was pretty much "either/or." You went to a department store, or you went to a specialty store. I understand, of course, that in 2016 there are specialty stores all over New...
View ArticleN.J.'s Round Valley Recreation Area's missing water
A dry summer in 2015, as well as ongoing projects, have combined to leave Round Valley Recreation Area's reservoir much lower than usual. CLINTON TWP. -- As record-setting temperatures made it feel...
View ArticleWhich N.J. county has the highest unemployment rate?
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View ArticlePrinceton bridge reopens, but thousands still need work | Editorial
While New Jersey's oldest bridge reopened after emergency repair works, thousands of other spans remain in dire need of maintenance. Watch video New Jersey's oldest bridge, a scenic and graceful span...
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Glimpse of History: Peanuts! Get your peanuts!
Planters Peanuts on Route 22 was one of approximately 100 retail locations run by the peanut company. NORTH PLAINFIELD -- This photo from the 1950s shows the Planters Peanuts store at 855 Route 22 in...
View ArticleN.J. town's $1,100 bill cost it $650K in lawsuit years later
Raritan Borough has agreed to pay Gannett New Jersey $650,000 in a settlement of a 2009 Open Public Records Act lawsuit. RARITAN -- The borough has agreed to pay Gannett New Jersey $650,000 to settle...
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Easter egg hunts in N.J.: 42 options around the state
Grab a basket and check out of of these family-friendly hunts. While the Easter holiday is rooted in religion, many of its traditions focus on spring, renewal, and international customs. One of the...
View ArticleN.J. woman accused of planting homemade bomb in backyard, police say
Jane C. Anderson, 31, of Hillsborough, faces charges after allegedly planting a homemade bomb in her landlord's backyard. MANVILLE -- A Hillsborough woman who has a history of disputes with her...
View ArticleN.J. man charged with selling drugs in parking lot, police say
D'Andre Walker of Franklin Township allegedly sold drugs to an undercover detective on three occasions before his arrest. FRANKLIN -- A township man was arrested in an undercover operation that...
View ArticleSomerset County is cracking down on drugged driving
The newest danger on the nation's highways is "drugged" drivers, those on illegal, prescription or over-the-counter drugs, officials say. The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office announced Thursday...
View ArticleFirefighters pull man from burning home in Hopewell
The victim, a 66-year-old man, was being treated at a local hospital Thursday night. HOPEWELL BOROUGH -- Firefighters searching a burning Hopewell Borough house Thursday rescued an unconscious man...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com New Jersey news quiz
It's about time you scored a perfect seven. Do you remember the top local stories of the past week? Take the quiz below based on some of the most popular stories on NJ.com. Once you've finished the...
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