New Jersey
N.J. housing avocates claim Christie misdirects $75 million foreclosure settlement
Affordable housing advocates are accusing Gov. Chris Christie of misusing $75 million New Jersey received in a federal settlement to end ...
13 years ago
Does Ravi’s last-minute apology affect your opinion?
Dharun Ravi has apologized for his “immature, stupid and childish choices,” saying he was not motivated by “hate, bigot ...
13 years ago
Video: How clean are the Jersey Shore waters?
Marine scientists from Rutgers University recently published a study that suggests the stretch of the Atlantic off the Jersey Shore is cl ...
13 years ago
Sweltering May continues run of above-normal temperatures in N.J.
New Jersey is about to end another month of warmer than usual weather. May is the 16th month in a row of above-normal temperatures ...
13 years ago
New Jersey investigates painkiller addiction among youth
A task force appointed by Gov. Chris Christie is examining the growing problem of prescription drug addiction by young people in New Jers ...
13 years ago
When it comes to maintaining USS New Jersey, volunteers say it’s all about camaraderie
Camaraderie. It’s what brings dozens of volunteers to the Battleship New Jersey on a cool, dreary morning, and turns it into a chee ...
13 years ago
Remembering New Jersey’s fallen
Whenever I visit Washington, D.C., I’m always struck by the quiet simplicity of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. This is c ...
13 years ago
The politics of the budget: For Christie, any income tax cut will do
So what does Chris Christie really want? The Republican governor started out in January calling for a 10 percent across-the-board ...
13 years ago
Modified N.J. bill to legalize small amount of pot expected to draw more support
The New Jersey Assembly has amended a bill to decriminalize possession of up to half ounce of marijuana. One amendment would requi ...
13 years ago
N.J. lawmakers move to keep repeat drunken-driving suspects off the road
New Jersey drivers repeatedly stopped for drunken driving now can get behind the wheel while waiting for their day in court. Some ...
13 years ago
Maple Shade reacts to confession of local in killing of Etan Patz
The quiet of a sleepy South Jersey town has been disrupted with news that a child killer might have been in their midst for a few years. ...
13 years ago
Worldwide organization connects volunteers with organic N.J. farmers
Though its name suggests exotic global destinations, Worldwide Opportunities in Organic Farming (WWOOF) has enthusiastic hosts in New Jer ...
13 years ago
Restaurants as community leaders
Restaurants provide a quality meal, an evening’s entertainment, and a chance to escape the normal routine. But for many restaurant ...
13 years ago
New Jersey beaches rated in great shape for holiday crowds
As the Memorial Day weekend begins, New Jersey tourism officials say the state’s beaches are once again ready for visitors. ...
13 years ago
Assembly approves raising N.J. minimum wage to $8.50
The New Jersey Assembly has voted 46-to-33 in favor of increasing the minimum wage to $8.50 an hour. The bill’s primary spon ...
13 years ago