New Jersey
N.J. sees rise in mortgage fraud
Drawing on Treasury Department data from its financial crimes unit, the Sunlight Foundation says suspected mortgage fraud is up 31 percen ...
15 years ago
Young N.J. drivers speeding, drinking, texting more, study finds
A new study finds young drivers in New Jersey have some bad habits, and they’re getting worse. The study conducted by Fairle ...
15 years ago
Ocean City, N.J. may get to vote on BYOB option
The idea of allowing restaurants in dry Ocean City, N.J., to go BYOB may be put to a referendum in November. A petition in favor o ...
15 years ago
Work on enhanced air traffic-control system resumes in N.J.
The U.S. Senate has approved legislation ending a two-week partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration. The Friday vot ...
15 years ago
$650 million plan will shore up N.J. water quality
Gov. Chris Christie traveled to Ocean County to sign legislation that clears the way for projects to improve New Jersey’s water qua ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia’s former top cop to help Camden with regional force
A former Philadelphia police commissioner will be back in the area later this month to start a new job. The Camden County Board of Freeh ...
15 years ago
$157 million dedicated to preserving N.J. open space
A week after he had to cancel the appearance because of an asthma attack, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie traveled to a farm in Somerset County ...
15 years ago
Outlook is rosy at N.J. vineyards
Winemakers in New Jersey are delighted with all the hot weather the region has experienced lately. Vineyard owners around the Gard ...
15 years ago
N.J. seat belt use up for 15th straight year
An observational study by the New Jersey Institute of Technology finds a record 94.5 percent of occupants in the front seat of vehicle ...
15 years ago
N.J. offers a snapshot of charities’ spending
Curious just how your charitable donations are being spent? The state of New Jersey is ready to help you get some answers. ...
15 years ago
Christie lambastes Congress over debt delays
While N.J. Gov. Chris Christie says he’s relieved leaders in Washington have reached agreement on a deal to raise the nation’ ...
15 years ago
The mayor of a South Jersey town is taking a series of road trips over the summer. And he’s not headed to the shore. Cherry ...
15 years ago
Horse racing expected to go the distance in N.J.
Some of the top thorough-bred race horses in the country will be at Monmouth Park Sunday for the 1,000,000 Resorts Haskell Invitatio ...
15 years ago
Experts disagree on voter perceptions of Christie’s health
Political analysts don’t agree on whether N.J. Gov. Chris Christie’s health will be a major issue for voters. Fairlei ...
15 years ago
N.J. recovers $116 million in Medicaid fraud
New Jersey has recovered millions in improperly paid Medicaid funds during the past fiscal year. State Comptroller Matt Boxer say ...
15 years ago