Who is Kim Guadagno and why is she running to succeed Christie as N.J. governor?

The first state-sponsored debates for Democrats and Republicans running for New Jersey governor will be held May 9. Leading up to that, NJ Advance Media is profiling the four Democrats and two…

Probe into N.J. teen's deadly fall at Penn State frat to be released

BELLEFONTE, Pa. — After a lengthy grand jury investigation, prosecutors are expected to announce on Friday the results of a probe into the death of a Penn State sophomore who fell down…

N.J. college loses $1.25M … for not double spacing grant application

NEWARK — Every year since 1999, New Jersey Institute of Technology has offered a college-prep program for low-income high school students from Newark who hope to become the first in their family…

Six Flags unveils new twist on record-breaking ride (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

JACKSON – Imagine sitting on top of the world’s tallest and fastest drop ride, knowing that at any second you will plummet down 41 stories at speeds of up to 90 mph.…

Mayor who crashed car twice says he's bipolar

RAHWAY — Mayor Samson Steinman underwent in-patient treatment for bipolar disorder during a seven-week medical leave that followed his second car crash in seven months, he said Thursday. Steinman said he was…

Trump lands in N.J. for weekend stay

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump returned to New Jersey late Thursday for the first time since becoming the nation’s 45th president After joining Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at the Intrepid Sea,…

Attempted murder trial begins for N.J. man who allegedly stabbed woman 17 times

FRANKLIN — Opening arguments were heard Thursday in Somerset County Superior Court in the attempted first-degree murder trial of a Linden man accused of stabbing a teenage woman 17 times and repeatedly…

Murphy pitches plan to fix NJ Transit that could include new tax

TRENTON — Phil Murphy, the Democratic front-runner for New Jersey governor, on Thursday unveiled his plan to overhaul problem-plagued NJ Transit — and he didn’t rule out instituting a new tax to…

Plainfield man sentenced to 25 years for fatally beating 4-month-old son

ELIZABETH — A Plainfield man who tried to flee to Iowa after he beat his 4-month-old son to death in 2013 has received a 25-year prison sentence, authorities said Thursday. State Superior…

Ex-cop in wrong-way crash 'disgusted' by his prior life, prays to victims daily

STATEN ISLAND — Former Linden police officer Pedro Abad – who is charged in the crash that killed two men – gave a rambling statement to reporters Thursday, saying he repulsed by…

Lakewood charity raised millions without registering with state, report says

LAKEWOOD — A Lakewood charity that raised $4.6 million over five years didn’t register with the state as required by law, according to a report on APP.com. Services for Hidden Intelligence is…

Number of dangerous fungal disease on rise in N.J., according to CDC

Cases of a newly-emerging strain of fungal disease that can be fatal have jumped in New Jersey and New York since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first warned hospitals…

Body of fisherman missing since January found on Barneget Bay island

LITTLE EGG HARBOR — The body of a Tuckerton fisherman who has been missing since January was found Friday on an island in the Barnegat Bay, authorities said Thursday. Christopher Hugg’s body…

Trump's 100-Day Wins the Media Will Downplay

President Donald Trump started taking heat for his first 100 days performance several weeks before the symbolic deadline even approached. It seems to matter little to pundits that no one expects much…

Chipotle hacked in latest data breach of credit, debit cards

Chipotle dished out some more bad news to its customers and this time, it may hurt your wallet instead of your gut. The company said in a statement that its payment processing…

Freehold Borough school district to sue state over lack of school funding

FREEHOLD BOROUGH — The borough’s school district intends to sue the Department of Education over millions in state aid the district claims it’s not receiving. A resolution that sets the stage for…

Man, 25, killed during police pursuit in Howell, cops say

HOWELL — A 25-year-old Marlboro man died after he crashed his car early Sunday while trying to evade authorities, police said. Brian Fani was pronounced dead at the scene after he ran…

Rozzi: With Drone Ban Ordinance, Toms River Council Flies to Unconstitutional Heights

Tonight, the Toms River Township Council will consider an ill-advised and legally questionable ordinance that would severely limit the ability of citizens to operate drones in accordance with federal law over the…

Lakewood rabbi pleads not guilty to stealing public funds from special needs school

NEW BRUNSWICK — A Lakewood rabbi who runs a school for children with developmental disabilities pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of stealing public funds for personal use. Osher Eisemann, 60, the…

N.J. man admits to diesel fuel theft scheme, torching mini-bus in coverup

MAYS LANDING — A Stafford Township man has pleaded guilty to an elaborate diesel fuel theft scheme throughout the state, as well as causing a vehicle to explode while in a police…

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