Where to eat now in N.J.: The 10 hottest restaurants for April
Two farm-to-table restaurants, a new waterfront restaurant in North Jersey, and the choice for best talian restaurant in N.J. top our list for April NJ.com has launched a new regular feature, "Where...
View ArticleRVCC students help prepare 40K meals for children in Africa
Students in the Raritan Valley Community College Rotaract Club packed some 40,000 meals to be sent to children in Africa, according to a news release. BRANCHBURG - Students in the Raritan Valley...
View ArticleCold temperatures are hurting N.J. fruit crop, experts say
New Jersey farmers are nervous about how much damage may result from freezing temperatures overnight on April 5, 2016. FRANKLIN TWP. -- Temperatures dipped to 23 degrees Monday night at the Snyder...
View ArticleSheridan's son indicted for cocaine; was arrested hours after parents died
Matthew Sheridan was arrested hours after his parents were found dead in their home. MONTGOMERY -- Matthew Sheridan, who was arrested for possession of cocaine hours after the death of his parents,...
View ArticleSomerset County holds Police Youth Week for students
The five-day Police Youth Week program will help give high school students insight into law enforcement jobs. SOMERVILLE -- The Somerset County Police Academy will host its annual Police Youth Week in...
View ArticleSourland site of N.J. 'smack down' rock climbing competition
Sourland Mountain Preserve in Hillsborough is the site of New Jersey's only organized rock climbing competition, being held on April 16, 2016. Boulderers are invited to the Sourland Mountain Preserve...
View ArticleExplore N.J. with these 8 nature walks and talks
Inside Jersey went in search of opportunities to get off the couch and out of the house. THERE'S SOMETHING about April that makes you want to quote Alexander Pope: "Hope springs eternal in the human...
View ArticleTrial of N.J. man accused of choking wife to death to begin
Timma Kalidindi, who is alleged to have attacked his estranged wife, Janaki Dantuluru, in her Bridgewater home on Nov. 14, 2013, is set to go on trial for first-degree murder. SOMERVILLE -- Jury...
View ArticleSomerset Patriots will open the doors to fans Saturday
The Somerset Patriots are holding the annual Fan Fest at TD Bank Ballpark from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016. BRIDGEWATER - The Somerset Patriots will celebrate the opening of its ballpark...
View ArticleBridgewater rescue squad gets oxygen masks for pets
Martinsville Rescue Squad has received a donation of oxygen masks for pets through the Canine Company's Canine Saves program. BRIDGEWATER - The Martinsville Rescue Squad has received a donation of...
View ArticleSheridan's cocaine indictment punishment for probing parents' deaths, brother...
Mark Sheridan said the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office reneged on its promise to not indict his brother on cocaine charges after the family challenged its findings that their parents died in a...
View ArticleSomerset County's new website features local's photos
Somerset County launched a redesigned web site in March of 2016. Somerset County rolled out a new website recently. "The website has been completely redesigned and reorganized, making it more user...
View ArticleHow these N.J. Teachers of the Year are inspiring others
New Jersey's Teachers of the Year is taking part in PD on Wheels, which supports teacher retention. Samantha Billig, the 2015-16 Hunterdon County Teacher of the Year, joined fellow teachers of the...
View ArticleVintage aerial photos of N.J.
Before Google Earth, aerial photos were the only time regular folks got a first-hand, bird's eye view of land and sea without flying. I freely admit that I'm not a frequent flyer. And, I can honestly...
View ArticlePingry list grows in 'typical' child sex abuse scandal | Di Ionno
Law firm representing former students says 10 more complaints have surfaced A typical child sexual abuse case. That's how the allegations against former Pingry School teacher and coach Thad Alton are...
View ArticleAccused phony contractor steals $29K from Superstorm Sandy victim
Prosecutors say the suspect, an Easton woman, took the money but never performed any work on a widow's N.J. home. A phony Easton contractor is facing theft charges after ripping off $29,000 from a New...
View ArticleGlimpse of History: A communications complex in Bedminster
The site was AT&T's corporate headquarters prior to its merger with SBC Communications in 2005. BEDMINSTER -- This 1975 aerial photo shows AT&T facility in Bedminster. Construction on the...
View ArticleMeet N.J. man who is ESPN's Fantasy Football commissioner
Michael Owdij, a Hunterdon County teacher who lives in Branchburg, has been named ESPN's Fantasy Football commissioner. BRANCHBURG -- For township resident and Hunterdon County teacher Michael Owdij,...
View ArticleBernards officials deny discriminatory intent against mosque proposal
Federal court filing comes after the U.S. Department of Justice said it is investigating the rejection of the proposal. NEWARK -- Bernards Township officials, in a reply to a federal lawsuit, say...
View ArticleRaritan one step closer to seeing 306 luxury apartments built
At least two national organizations were prepared to help property owner fight eminent domain takeover. RARITAN -- A developer hoping to build 306 luxury apartments on Third Street between First and...
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