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N.J. teen singer is terrific in 'American Idol' Philadelphia auditions; recap
It seems as though New Jersey "American Idol" viewers will again have a talented local teen to support this season JACKSON -- It seems as though New Jersey "American Idol" viewers will again have a...
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Vintage photos of clubs and music venues in N.J.
Ask anyone who came of age in New Jersey in the 1970s and 1980s about what bands they saw and what music venues they frequented. Courtesy of Distejon Ask anyone who came of age in New Jersey in the...
View ArticleJersey Shore off-season: What Seaside Heights looks like after crowds leave...
Over the next few months, NJ.com photographer Alex Remnick will be photographing some of the Shore's best-known locations off-peak OCEAN--Earlier this week, my colleague Pete Genovese listed Jersey...
View ArticleManchester police veteran becomes just 2nd officer to receive distinguished...
With fellow officers, family and local officials looking on, Cpl. Douglas Higgins became just the second officer to receive the honor of corporal recognition. MANCHESTER -- A veteran officer was...
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Crack, heroin dealer arrested at retirement community, cops say
Veronica Gasman, 46, was charged with possession of heroin and possession of heroin with the intent to distribute. Veronica Gasman was found in possession of 1,000 packets of heroin and 15 vials of...
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Man with nearly 2 dozen driving suspensions won't get new trial, court says
Christopher Carrigan, 52, argued that prosecutors unfairly used his driving abstract during his 2012 trial in Ocean County, but the two-judge panel said his use of that information first opened the...
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Security guard attacked by shoplifter, police say
The incident occurred Thursday night at the Ocean County Mail in Toms River, where police were called at 8 p.m. for a fight between the shoplifters and the store's loss-prevention officers,...
View ArticleManahawkin resident celebrates 100th birthday
Lucia DeClerck, was born Jan. 25, 1916. She has outlived three husbands and three cardiologists, and didn't get her first cavity until age 99. She remains youthful by walking, drinking aloe juice...
View ArticleOcean Grove beach gets seal of approval (PHOTOS)
A seal was found on the beach in Ocean Grove on Friday morning, and after wildlife specialists examined the animal, they declared it fit and healthy, according to Neptune Township police. OCEAN GROVE...
View ArticlePipeline concerns prompt town to hold forum, invite N.J. lawmakers
The forum will discuss the impact of the proposed natural gas projects in the region BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP -- Local officials and environmental groups concerned with the impact of the proposed natural...
View ArticleBill fixing N.J.'s authority over beach access waiting for Christie's signature
Nearly three weeks after a state appellate court said the state Department of Environmental Protection doesn't have authority over waterfront access, state lawmakers worked quickly to specifically...
View ArticlePolar bear plunge draws hundreds to Manasquan for charity (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
More than 250 people took a dip in the chilly Atlantic Ocean in Manasquan on Saturday as part of the annual LADACIN polar bear plunge. Watch video MANASQUAN - The Atlantic Ocean wasn't exactly...
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Pedestrian hit by truck while crossing street, police say
The police report, citing several witnesses in the area, said the pedestrian did not have a walk signal but darted out into traffic anyway. Zackariah Traut was attempted to cross Bay Avenue at the...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Jan. 18, 2016
There are a number of ways to make New Year's resolutions beneficial for both people and their pets. As people and their pets start a new year, there are a number of ways to make resolutions...
View ArticleHere's how much snow fell across N.J. on Sunday
Snowfall totals across New Jersey on Sunday, Jan. 17 - the first widespread snow storm of the 2015-2016 winter season. In a normal winter, the light snow that fell across the Garden State on Sunday...
View ArticleMessage in a bottle dropped off Jersey Shore washes up across the ocean
Mantoloking man and Toms River man stunned to learn of the bottle's journey Two years and more than 3,300 miles later, a message sent by two Ocean County residents has been received. A one-line note...
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Full moon during this weekend's storm could be bad for the N.J. coast
"We do have a pretty substantial threat for some beach erosion along with some coastal flooding" if the current storm track pans out, said Mitchell Gaines, a meteorologist for the National Weather...
View ArticleU.S. Army Golden Knights added to joint base air show
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst announced the Golden Knights have been added to the "Power in the Pines," the two-day show and open house May 14 and 15. JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST -- The U.S....
View ArticleChristie nixed his administration's plan to keep food stamps for 11K in N.J.
State officials had assured food bank operators in August a food stamp work waiver that was ending in December would be renewed. It wasn't. TRENTON -- On New Year's Eve, Gov. Chris Christie's...
View ArticleThis lucky guy just won thousands in the lottery for the third time
After winning back-to-back $20,000 prizes last year, Brick Township resident Mike Ducker just claimed the top prize of $200,000 on the $500 Frenzy ticket. Watch video HOWELL -- The start of the New...
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