See how much your town's taxes have gone up
The average tax bill in New Jersey has gone up 41.78 percent from 2000 to 2015. Given the Garden State's reputation as one of the most taxed states in the country, few residents will be surprised to...
View ArticleLawyer sentenced for stealing $2.6M from N.J. home health agency
Matthew S. Neugeboren also must make restitution, according to court documents. TRENTON -- A home health care agency's former in-house counsel will spend 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to...
View ArticleMeet N.J.'s new 'American Idol' contender Gianna Isabella
The Jackson 15-year-old's power and poise have wowed the judges en route to her spot in the show's coveted Top 24 JACKSON -- For years, "American Idol" has chronicled its contestants by splitting...
View ArticleDid you feel the ground shake? N.J. base blows up bomb
The bomb was found on the Lakehurst side of the base and exploded by military bomb experts around 9 p.m. Tuesday JOINT BASE MCGUIRE DIX LAKEHURST - Military explosives experts at the Joint Base on...
View ArticleHockey ref-parent fight: Lawyer says county prosecutor will investigate
Possible charge could go beyond simple assault Possible charge could go beyond simple assault
View ArticleVintage photos of couples in N.J.
"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." --Theodor Geisel, 'Dr. Seuss' Watch video Some thoughts on love .... "I'm selfish, impatient...
View ArticleNew storm-protecting berm lasts just one storm
Two weeks after a storm wreaked havoc on the beach in Holgate, officials once again have to truck sand in to protect the oceanfront homes and the houses behind them. Watch video HOLGATE -- It took...
View ArticleHockey ref-parent fight: Looking for 'appropriate action,' 2nd ref details...
Sal Bianco echoes partner's claim of an 'assault' by parents. Sal Bianco echoes partner's claim of an 'assault' by parents.
View ArticleWoman dies after running light, getting hit by pickup truck on LBI
The woman ran a red light and was hit by a Ford pickup truck. Watch video Police responded at around 3:40 p.m. to the intersection of Route 72 and Barnegat Avenue for a report of a two-vehicle crash...
View ArticleN.J. love stories for Valentine's Day: 'It was true love, baby!'
Find out how these New Jersey couples got together, in some cases long after they first met. Valentine's Day is almost here, and to celebrate we asked New Jerseyans to share their love stories. We...
View ArticleWATCH: Stunning aerial views of New Jersey in Smithsonian TV show
Smithsonian Channel's helicopters do a New Jersey flyover. When I plugged in my first giant flat screen HDTV a few years ago the first thing I watched -- mesmerized by the stunning imagery -- was the...
View ArticleRefs' boycott narrowly avoided after Howell hockey fight
An alleged fight between Howell parents and hockey officials nearly resulted in a referee boycott An alleged fight between Howell parents and hockey officials nearly resulted in a referee boycott
View ArticleComedian charged for fake gun during filming keeps waiting for the punch line
Comedian and actor Carlo Bellario was convinced the gun charges against him would eventually be seen as a mistake. But so far, it hasn't. He thought it would eventually blow over, and that police...
View ArticleState committee wants to know how N.J. lost so much federal Sandy aid
The Senate Legislative Oversight Committee began hearings into how New Jersey received such a paltry amount of federal disaster aid. Watch video TRENTON -- State lawmakers and residents expressed...
View ArticleChristie requests disaster aid for 17 counties hit by winter storm
A disaster declaration would enable the state to receive federal aid Watch video WASHINGTON -- Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday sought federal disaster aid for the 17 New Jersey counties hit by last...
View ArticleDistrict takes action against Howell parents alleged to have attacked hockey...
Action instrumental in averting ref boycott that threatened Shore Conference Tournament Action instrumental in averting ref boycott that threatened Shore Conference Tournament
View ArticleMonmouth County Prosecutor will not investigate hockey ref-parent fight
HOWELL – The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said Thursday it does not plan to investigate a fight between parents and referees that occurred at Howell Ice World on Sunday. "That's the official...
View Article'American Idol' 2016 recap: N.J. teen advances to Top 14
Jackson teen Gianna Isabella impressed the judges yet again in the new, duets round Of the twelve "American Idol" hopefuls who performed solo Wednesday, and again Thursday in a nostalgic duet round,...
View ArticleOrchid show brightens cold winter day in Holmdel (PHOTOS)
The annual Deep Cut Orchid Show in Holmdel is the largest show and sale in New Jersey. Watch video HOLMDEL -- The annual Deep Cut Orchid Show in Holmdel offers a spectacular array of colorful blooms....
View ArticleN.J. school district in crisis: 5 things to know
More than 2,000 township residents packed the auditorium of Lakewood High School for a special meeting of the Board of Education on Thursday night where plan to cancel courtesy busing was discussed....
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