17 dogs rescued from 'horrific conditions' in Jackson garage
The dogs were rescued from a garage that had no windows or ventilation, and they had never seen the light of day. JACKSON -- At least 17 dogs were rescued from a garage on Saturday in Jackson where...
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The 1916 shark attacks: Matawan, N.J.'s 100-year struggle with a bloody legacy
Like Amityville and Salem, Matawan is famous for a legacy of horror. This summer, the NJ town where shark mania was born finally embraces its history. MATAWAN -- It happened once when John Savolaine...
View ArticleNJ.com boys lacrosse final Top 50 rankings, 2016
For the first time ever, NJ.com expanded its statewide rankings to 50 teams for the end of the 2016 season.
View ArticleN.J.'s best ice cream shop: Vote for your favorite Jersey Shore ice cream shop
Everyone loves ice cream at the Shore, but how will the region's shops fare in our ultimate ice cream showdown Nothing says summer at the Jersey Shore like an ice cream cone; how will the Shore do in...
View ArticleN.J.'s best ice cream shop: Vote for your favorite Central Jersey ice cream...
Vote now for your favorite Central Jersey ice cream shop in our N.J.'s best ice cream showdown. Central Jersey won our N.J.'s best diner showdown last year; how will it do in our best ice cream shop...
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Firefighters contain 2K-acre joint base wildfire
The fire began at Range 29A at about 8 a.m. Tuesday and grew to 2,000 acres. JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST -- A wildfire that started early Tuesday on the base's ranges has been contained as of...
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Lakewood man, 53, charged with stabbing man to death
Dmitrii Dorzhinov, 53, of Lakewood, was charged with stabbing another man to death on June 14. LAKEWOOD - A 53-year-old township man was charged with stabbing another man to death in an East Kennedy...
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Rare 'fire rainbow' appears in sky over N.J.
It wasn't a fire, and it wasn't a rainbow. But did you see this rare phenomenon? If you happened to look up in the sky at the right time and in the right location Tuesday afternoon, you might have...
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Vintage photos of education in N.J.
In the pre-internet days, a research project was way more involved than Googling a subject. According to my kids, school is much harder now than it was when I was a student. My son and daughter might...
View ArticleTrack & Field's Fab 50: Ranking N.J.'s top male athletes, Nos. 1-50
Who are the best of the best in New Jersey track and field? NJ.com tries to answer that question this season with the brand new Fab 50 individual male rankings. Check back each week for five new...
View ArticleDeaths from the drug that killed Prince are skyrocketing in N.J.
Fentanyl, which is 25 to 50 times more powerful than heroin, has become popular in New Jersey and is killing at an alarming rate. Fentanyl, an opioid up to 50 times more powerful than heroin, is...
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Summer is back -- except for some Sandy victims | Di Ionno
Thousands still out of their primary homes The door to Laurie Fox's house won't open. Maybe it's damp mildew inside that caused the door to expand in the heat. Maybe it's the sagging roof. Either way,...
View ArticleLottery for vouchers to help lower-income N.J. residents pay rent ends Friday
The deadline is Friday, June 17, at 5 p.m. TRENTON -- In what affordable housing advocates are calling a "huge opportunity" for lower-income New Jerseyans, the state is accepting applications for...
View ArticleMan attempted to lure 17-year-old girl in Brick, cops say
The man asked the girl if she needed a ride home twice. BRICK -- Police are looking for a man who tried to lure a 17-year-old girl into his vehicle Thursday afternoon. The suspect, who is believed to...
View ArticleCentral Regional High School graduation 2016 (PHOTOS)
Nearly 300 seniors received high school diplomas Thursday evening. BAYVILLE -- With the threat of rain looming over their heads, nearly 300 seniors from Central Regional High School graduated on...
View ArticlePinelands Regional graduates encouraged to take chances (PHOTOS)
More than 250 students graduated from Pinelands Regional High School on Thursday night. LITTLE EGG HARBOR - A year after Pinelands Regional High School's outdoor graduation was interrupted by severe...
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Scientists search N.J. Shore for wickedly dangerous clinging jellyfish
Officials are trying to map out where the jellyfish are and how prevalent they have become in New Jersey before deciding the next course of action Watch video OCEANPORT -- A jellyfish with a wicked...
View ArticleHoboken cop scammed $187K in Sandy aid, AG says
Plus, four others who are alleged to have filed fraudulent applications for relief funds offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). TRENTON -- A Hoboken police officer and four other...
View ArticleSouthern Regional graduates told to stay true to their goals (PHOTOS)
Southern Regional High School held the graduation of its Class of 2016 on Friday night. STAFFORD TOWNSHIP - More than 480 students donned yellow and black caps and gowns, walked across the football...
View ArticleBrick Township H.S. seniors go out on a high (PHOTOS)
Their principal told them to learn from the lows they will inevitably face in life BRICK TOWNSHIP -- Brick Township High School's graduating seniors went out on a high Friday, but in order to be...
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