‘There’s no closure,’ say families of missing fishermen after search ends

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

In the year before he went missing in choppy waters 40 miles off the coast of Barnegat, Paul Alexandre Matos bought a house, had a daughter and got licensed to commercially fish…

February 12, 2018

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Man Charged with Heroin Distribution After Police Find Drugs, Ammo During Traffic Stop

Police Blotter

BRICK-On Feb 8, 2018, at approximately 11:00pm, the Brick Township Drug Enforcement Unit stopped a vehicle in the area of Lowes Home Improvement on Route 70 in Brick Township. After a brief…

February 9, 2018

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Philly Chaos Shows Double Standard Over Riots: Critics

Local Sports News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

In the aftermath of the chaos that erupted in Philadelphia as Eagles fans tore through the streets celebrating their Super Bowl victory, many could not help but notice the difference in how…

February 6, 2018

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Toms River’s Todd Frazier Agrees to Stay in New York…But

Community News·Entertainment News·Local Sports News·New Jersey News

Todd Frazier is staying in New York. After a brief stay in the Bronx, Frazier will play in Flushing this upcoming season after agreeing to terms on a two-year, $17-million contract with…

February 6, 2018

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Flu oubreak closes all 3 schools in 1 N.J. district

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·School and Education News

An outbreak of the flu among “essential personnel” has forced the closure of all three public schools in Branchburg on Monday, district officials said. More than 2,400 students attend Branchburg Central, Stony…

February 5, 2018

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Monmouth University student dies, another injured in car crash

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

A 20-year-old Moorestown man died Saturday after a car veered off the road in Monmouth County and crashed into a tree in the early morning, authorities said. The accident occurred around 2:39…

February 5, 2018

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For the first time, astronomers have discovered individual planets outside of our galaxy

Community News·Entertainment News

A team of astrophysicists has discovered the first planet population outside the Milky Way. Image of the gravitational lens RX J1131-1231 galaxy with the lens galaxy at the center and four lensed…

February 5, 2018

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Super Bowl LII: Philadelphia wins first Super Bowl after dramatic Tom Brady turnover

Local Sports News

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl LII champions, defeating the New England Patriots, 41-33. The first half was a story of missed opportunities, with the Eagles missing an extra point, the Patriots…

February 5, 2018

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Several Eagles will skip Donald Trump White House visit after winning Super Bowl

In the News

MINNEAPOLIS — Several Eagles players plan on skipping the traditional White House celebration after winning Super Bowl LII over the New England Patriots on Sunday night. Wide receiver Torrey Smith, defensive end…

February 5, 2018

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Eagles Fans Run Amok After Win: “Horrific” Scenes

Local Sports News·Police Blotter

Between stolen horses, burning Christmas trees, calls for Homeland Security and reports of multiple injuries, the Philadelphia police faced all-out mayhem in the hours following the Eagles’ Super Bowl win on Sunday.…

February 5, 2018

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T-Mobile’s politically charged Super Bowl ad has caused an uproar

In the News

As with many things in today’s climate, which is deeply divided by partisan politics, T-Mobile’s Super Bowl LII ad has left audiences divided. The ad begins slowly and follows a line of…

February 5, 2018

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Shore town locks out volunteers who helped run historic lighthouse

Community News

A battle for control of the historic Hereford Inlet Lighthouse in North Wildwood is pitting the local government against a nonprofit group that claims credit for helping restore the landmark. The city…

January 24, 2018

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Toms River Votes to Spend $5 Million to Buy Downtown Drug Infested Motel

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

The Toms River Township Council Tuesday night unanimously voted to introduce a pair of ordinances authorizing the purchase of a crime-ridden motor lodge for $4.8 million, planning to demolish it to create…

January 24, 2018

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Dems Are Losing War of Schumer’s Shutdown in the Media

Politics

Democrats are losing Schumer’s Shutdown war in the media when Rep. Luis Gutierrez tells George Stephanopoulos Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that he’s ready to pay for President Donald Trump’s border wall…

January 22, 2018

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Classy Philly Fans Stormed by Riot Police Before NFC Championship after Violence Erupts in Parking Lot

Entertainment News·Events and Festivals·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

PHILADELPHIA — A massive fight that left at least one fan bloodied and created chaos in the parking lots of Lincoln Financial Field broke out on Sunday just hours before kickoff between…

January 22, 2018

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Dems Think 800,000 Illegal Immigrants Are Worth Forcing Active Military To Go Without Pay

Politics

Democrats are threatening to hold national security hostage, potentially costing the economy billions and forcing hundreds of thousands of federal government employees to go without pay in exchange for securing legal protections…

January 17, 2018

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N.J. gets first Sikh attorney general in U.S. history

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Gov. Phil Murphy’s pick for New Jersey’s top law enforcement job got swift legislative approval Tuesday, hours after Murphy took office. Former Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir Grewal became the nation’s first Sikh…

January 17, 2018

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Driver killed, passenger hurt when car veers off road into tree

Police Blotter

A driver was killed and passenger injured after a car crashed into a tree Monday night in Toms River, authorities said. The car was eastbound on Washington Street when it went off…

January 16, 2018

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Will Phil Murphy Make New Jersey Pump Own Gas?

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

Don’t worry, Jersey. Your next governor may have grown up out of state, but he says he won’t make you pump your own gas. Gov.-elect Phil Murphy weighed in on the Garden…

January 16, 2018

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No More Mularkey for Titans

Local Sports News

Mike Mularkey is out as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans, who said the “two parties couldn’t come to an agreement over the future.” “I want to thank Mike Mularkey for…

January 16, 2018

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