As religious leaders defend mosque, a N.J. suburb squirms | Editorial
Forgive our skepticism when local officials turn around and play the victims. In our current political climate, dominated by Donald Trump, it's heartening to see so many different religious and legal...
View ArticleJersey Shore Walk to Defeat ALS draws hundreds to Long Branch
Rain and clouds didn't stop the walkers in Long Branch from raising money to help find a cure for ALS. LONG BRANCH -- They walked for family members who died, for friends stricken with the disease and...
View ArticleNew tax deduction would give boost to N.J. non-profits | Byers
State Sen. Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st) has introduced legislation that would offer New Jersey state income tax payers a deduction for charitable giving. They educate children, cure diseases, preserve land,...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: May 23, 2016
This week's collection of some of the thousands of dogs and cats in need of adoption in northern and central New Jersey. Here is this week's collection of some of the thousands of dogs and cats in...
View ArticleA tour of properties Donald Trump owns in N.J.
Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has owned casinos, golf courses, and more in the Garden State. TRENTON -- Yes, Donald Trump was born and raised in New York City and his most...
View ArticleSerious crash closes I-78 east lanes in Somerset County, causing major delays
Medevac is transporting the driver to Morristown Medical Center. An accident on I-78 has closed all eastbound lanes. (File photo) UPDATE: The woman involved in Monday morning crash has been identified...
View ArticleComplete HS softball tournament preview package on playoff Opening Day
Groups 1 through 4 and Non-Public A and B are included in the preview Groups 1 through 4 and Non-Public A and B are included in the preview
View ArticleComplete HS baseball tournament preview package on playoff Opening Day
Check out the previews for the start of the sectional baseball playoffs Check out the previews for the start of the sectional baseball playoffs
View ArticleVisit 7 stunning N.J. luxury homes to help Great Swamp group
The Great Swamp Watershed Association will hold its third annual Home & Garden Tour on June 1. The Great Swamp Watershed Association will hold its third annual Home & Garden Tour on June 1...
View ArticleFiddler's Elbow hosts Freedom House's 25th Golf Classic
The 25th annual Larry Grantham Celebrity Golf Classic takes place on July 13 at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster. A lineup of sports celebrities is set to hit the links at Fiddler's Elbow...
View ArticleParents ordered to pay N.J. school district $55K tuition in residency dispute
Parents had resided in Branchburg but moved out of the township while their children remained in township schools Branchburg Board of Education is owed $55,000 in tuition reimbursement. (File photo)...
View Article'Bachelorette' suitor Will Haduch of N.J.: 7 things you need to know
'The Bachelorette' contestant JoJo Fletcher will meet her 26 suitors on Monday's premiere; among them is civil engineer and singer Will Haduch of Somerville and Jersey City "The Bachelorette" star...
View ArticleN.J. prom best dressed list
These couples rocked prom last week. Take a look at the photos and then vote for your favorite.
View ArticleWoman's internet background check reveals contractor's scam, cops say
The pair, who were charged in connection with an alleged roofing scam in Montgomery Township woman, have also been charged in Long Beach Township. MONTGOMERY -- A township woman's internet search led...
View ArticleSomerset County parks seek volunteers for National Trails Day
Somerset County Park Commission Park Ranger Department is holding a trail maintenance initiative at Washington Valley Park in Bridgewater as part of National Trails Day. Since 1993, National Trails...
View ArticleModel in Ghana who sang for president is now RVCC grad
Eradicating illiteracy and educating women in Ghana are Angela Bamford's longterm goals. BEDMINSTER -- Angela Bamford is a determined young woman whose goals are to educate women and eradicate...
View Article13 deaths by lightning in N.J.
In New Jersey, there have been 13 deaths by lightning since 2006. Watch video Death by lightning strike is rare. It's extremely rare in New Jersey, where a death by lightning has not occurred in...
View ArticleVOTE: Which school should be N.J.'s Prom of the Week?
The school with the most votes will be featured on NJ.com. Add njdotcom We're headed into Memorial Day Weekend, and that means another big week of New Jersey proms. NJ.com will be at the 22 proms...
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