N.J. pets in need: July 18, 2016
Thousands of dogs and cats are available for adoption in northern and central New Jersey. Here is this week's collection of some of the dogs and cats in need of adoption in northern and central New...
View ArticleHas public school teaching become devalued in the public eye?
An editorial about the decline in interest by high school graduates to become school teachers brought on a firestorm of comments by NJ.com readers. What do you think? New Jersey's teachers are a bunch...
View ArticleChanges made these the toughest sections in N.J. HS football
NJ.com looks at the toughest football sections after the NJSIAA released its 2016 classifications last week.
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Somerset Patriots catch Pokemon Go fever at ballpark
The Somerset Patriots will host Pokémon Go Night at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Watch video BRIDGEWATER - The Somerset Patriots will host Pokemon Go Night at TD Bank...
View ArticlePolice seek witnesses to accident that closed Amwell Road
Amwell Road was closed near Pioneer Drive for about an hour after a serious motor-vehicle accident on Friday, July 15, 2016. HILLSBOROUGH - Amwell Road was closed near Pioneer Drive for about an hour...
View ArticleN.J. man killed in crash that closed Easton Ave. for 6 hours
Pedro Vazquez, 61, of Middlesex, was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Easton Avenue in Franklin Township on Monday, July 18, 2016. FRANKLIN -- A Middlesex man died on Monday in an early-morning...
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N.Y.C. man stole pet's ashes in Bedminster burglaries, cops say
Anthony Troyano, 42, of New York City, has been arrested and charged in connection with a pair of Bedminster burglaries, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office announced Monday, July 18, 2016....
View ArticleThis popular Pokemon gym is closed until Wednesday
Somerset County libraries in Hillsborough, Manville, North Plainfield and Rocky Hill are popular stops for those playing the Pokémon Go app. HILLSBOROUGH -- The township library, one of the most...
View ArticleSummer storm hits with high winds and rain (PHOTOS)
A fast moving thunderstorm passed through Somerset County on Monday, July 18, 2016. SOMERVILLE -- A fast moving thunderstorm hit the borough and parts of Somerset County with strong winds and heavy...
View ArticleAccident closes Rt. 202 in Bridgewater
Long delays were reported in the area Monday night BRIDGEWATER -- Rt. 202 in both directions remained closed Monday evening because of downed wires across the roadway, the state Department of...
View ArticleDelays on northbound Routes 202/206 following accident
One lane on the northbound side of Routes 202/206 near Commons Way remains closed Tuesday, July 19, 2016, following an accident on Monday, July 18, 2016. BRIDGEWATER - The exit lane for Commons Way...
View ArticleWater main break closes westbound Route 28 in Bridgewater
A water main break has closed westbound Route 28 (Union Avenue) at Promenade Boulevard in Bridgewater on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. BRIDGEWATER - A water main break has closed westbound Route 28 (Union...
View ArticleN.J. man admits to producing child porn
Jonathan Soto admitted creating a web site to lure children and record them in sexual activity. NEWARK -- A Somerset County man admitted in federal court Tuesday that he operated a web site as part of...
View ArticleHidden rail danger: Volatile crude oil train poses risks to N.J.| Editorial
The New Jersey senate recently passed a bill that would require the owners or operators of crude oil trains to develop plans of actions to deal with spills or the consequences of a derailment or...
View ArticleWATCH: Here's why animal rescuers won't capture Pedals the bear
New Jersey wildlife experts say putting Pedals, the injured walking bear, in captivity would be akin to putting him in prison. Watch video "Pedals," the injured black bear who earned the nickname by...
View ArticleHunterdon County launches new Biomedical Sciences Academy
The Hunterdon County Vocational School District received a $600,000 grant that has been used to launch a Biomedical Sciences Academy. The Hunterdon County Vocational School District will be rolling...
View ArticleRoute 22 open after serious motorcycle accident in Bridgewater
A serious accident involving a motorcycle has closed Route 22 at Country Club Road on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. BRIDGEWATER - A serious accident involving a motorcycle closed Route 22 at Country...
View ArticleTop 25 N.J. high school baseball players since 2000
Mike Trout, Rick Porcello, Todd Frazier ... the list of talented players from Jersey goes on and on. But who is No. 1?
View ArticleFootball: NJ.com's way-too-early predictions for the 2016 sectional finals
Projected finals matchups for the remade playoff sections
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