Trenton-area residents nabbed bringing heroin to Jackson, cops say
The suspects had 50 doses of heroin, authorities said JACKSON -- Authorities arrested three Mercer County residents Tuesday on heroin dealing charges after getting tipped off they were bringing a...
View ArticleMan exposed himself to 12-year-olds in Point Pleasant, police say
POINT PLEASANT -- Police are asking the public's help locating a man who exposed himself to two girls Tuesday, the department said in a statement. Police responded to a report of a man who exposed...
View ArticleVintage photos: Music with a N.J. connection
From hall of famers to one-hit wonders, pop music has a rich history in New Jersey. A little New Jersey music trivia to go with our gallery about Garden State acts large and small. * Frankie Avalon...
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Accused heroin dealer caught following cross-county search
Two of the suspects were caught at a Red Roof Inn after one fled State Police MONMOUTH COUNTY -- A man who eluded State Police before being caught at a motel on the other side of Monmouth County was...
View Article10 ways Lakewood is unlike anywhere else in N.J.
Lakewood has bucked every demographic trend in New Jersey for the last three decades, but along with the unprecedented growth has come problems.
View ArticleA look at Lakewood: Inside N.J.'s most controversial town
Lakewood was thrust into the spotlight this summer after a welfare fraud investigation led to the arrest of 26 members of Orthodox Jewish community. LAKEWOOD -- A century ago, Lakewood was known as a...
View ArticleWoman, 65, injured after being pinned under car that backed into her
The woman was taken to the hospital where she is listed in stable condition. MANCHESTER -- A 65-year-old woman was hospitalized on Wednesday after a vehicle backed into her, pinning her underneath it,...
View ArticleInside the Lakewood scandal: What sparked the investigation?
The recent arrests on Medicaid and other benefits fraud involved several individuals linked by family or business ties, which some say suggests the involvement of a cooperating witness.
View ArticleA day at the Jersey Shore: Island Beach State Park soaks up the sun (PHOTOS)
Check out these great photos from Island Beach State Park as summer rages on BERKELEY TOWNSHIP -- The dog days of summer are for the weak -- we New Jerseyans know there's plenty of Jersey Shore fun...
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Boardwalk roller coaster riders rescued after ride gets stuck (VIDEO)
The Hydrus roller coaster, which debuted in May, got stuck vertically with 8 passengers on board Watch video SEASIDE HEIGHTS -- Eight passengers were safely removed Wednesday when the new roller...
View ArticleI spent 2 weeks in Lakewood. This is what I saw.
Lakewood started out as a resort for the rich and famous. Today is it home to more than 100,000 people, including Orthodox Jews, Hispanics and African-Americans. NJ Advance Media recently spent more...
View ArticleWhere to eat now in N.J.: August's 10 hottest restaurants
Finish out the summer at Jersey City fish shack, a Mediterranean tapas joint in Asbury Park, a French bistro in Princeton, or with Korean fried chicken in New Brunswick
View Article4 shot at Lakewood sports complex, police say
Victims suffer serious injuries, according to police. LAKEWOOD -- Four people were shot at a party at the Brook Road sports complex in Lakewood Saturday night, police said. The victims suffered...
View ArticleLakewood is a town divided. Here are the biggest issues.
Lakewood has been in the public spotlight lately, after a recent spate of fraud arrests. Like many towns it is riddled with problems, but there are several issues that make Lakewood stand out....
View ArticleThe guys behind the Christie sandcastle keep winning contests at the beach...
Winners were named in four categories at the sand castle building contest in Brigantine. BRIGANTINE -- Approximately 100 people participated in the 8th Annual Ashore Realty Amateur Sand Castle...
View ArticleLakewood seniors taking 'cautionary tale' to surrounding towns | Di Ionno
They try to avoid using the words "us" or "them," though it is often unavoidable. They don't like to say they only represent "seniors," though the word is built into their name. They say their target...
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4 shot at Lakewood sports complex expected to survive, police say
Four people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a shooting during a party at a municipal sports complex in Lakewood. LAKEWOOD -- All four people who were shot during a party at a sports...
View ArticleLandlord, worker sued for $5M over massive furniture store fire
The fire destroyed Discount Kennedy Furniture on Dec. 21, 2016. HACKENSACK - A lawsuit alleging more than $5 million in damages has been filed against a landlord and the construction worker he hired...
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A rare glimpse into the elite college that changed Lakewood forever
To truly understand Lakewood, you must first understand BMG. Editor's note, Part 6: In a nine-day series of stories, NJ Advance Media is taking a closer look at Lakewood, one of New Jersey's...
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