New Jersey News

The cold-weather Super Bowl in northern New Jersey in 2014 may not be all that cold based on recent... When: Through March 11 Where: Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., New York City Tickets: $57 to $116 Information: 212-239-6200 or www.telecharge.com There is a lot of talk about English poet John Donne in 'Wit,' Margaret Edson's Pulitzer ... (more)

New Jersey Democrats will try for a second time to prohibit fracking for natural gas in the most densely populated U.S. state, after Governor Chris Christie vetoed a ban in August and lodged a one-year moratorium.

Synopsis: A The bill is the latest working version of a measure to revise teacher tenure and evaluation in New Jersey.

New Jersey is making progress, at last, toward adopting more enlightened policies on drug addiction.

It's been nearly a year since I last wrote about the precipitous decline in New Jersey's fisheries management capabilities, and the trend continues unabated.

Tonight, while you're enjoying the wholly-American spectacle that is Super Bowl Sunday, whether by indulging in pounds of nine-layer dip, eating more Buffalo wings than you can count, or cracking open a cold beer , be sure to keep safety in mind when it's time to go home.

READINGTON - Mr. Bench is a 5- to 6-year-old tri-color beagle mix who was rescued from a shelter in Kentucky.

New state Treasury Department data shows that retirements in New Jersey's police and firefighter pension system have swelled by 48 percent over the past two years.

Authorities say a 74-year-old man found dead near his northwestern New Jersey home this weekend apparently died in a tree-cutting accident.

The former president of a central New Jersey title company has been sentenced to five years probation for misusing $38,000 that a couple had given the firm for their home refinancing.

Students, parents and faculty from Rutgers Preparatory School came together to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu holiday that originated in India, in this 2010 file photo.

John Harrigan, president of Vietnam Vets of America Wallkill Valley Chapter 1002, along with fellow Vietnam veteran, Walter Hazelman, meet over breakfast at the Hampton Diner with Mari Russo-Farris and Bob Caravan, from Lynnes Nissan West of Stanhope.

South Jersey Healthcare-Elmer Hospital will sponsor an AARP Driver Safety Program on Thursday, Feb.

Famed gastric gold medalist Takeru Kobayashi downed 337 wings to take the title at Wing Bowl 20 on Friday.

The Fat Man" Cometh POETRY SINGS THE BLUES Celebrating FATS DOMINO's Birthday in Poetry and Song February 25th @ 1 pm - 4 pm RIDGEWOOD - Poets, musicians, a Southern-style chef, fans, and anyone else who's interested or curious, will gather Saturday, February 25, at 1 p.m. at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church for "Poetry Sings the Blues." The ... (more)

Historical comparisons can be useful. In 1766, the America colonies were in turmoil having reacted angrily to the Stamp tax of the year before, an internal tax that depended on some colonists becoming stamp distributors and selling the taxed stamps to other colonists.

"Bennie And The Jets" rocketed Elton John to #1 in 1974, and its one of "Jersey's Favorite Hits."A But, the song isn't really what it seems.

Bird watchers are a unique breed. The hobby rewards patience, quiet and stillness but get a group of birders together and it won't be long before they're chirping away about the birds they've seen, where to find certain species, and other bird-related esoterica.

Civil Rights Bill Sponsored by Oliver, Gusciora, Wagner, Jasey, McKeon, Vainieri Huttle, O'Donnell, Wisniewski & Eustace Would Bring Equal Treatment to All Couples Assembly Democratic legislation to create true marriage equality and protect the civil rights of same-sex couples and their families who have suffered at the hands of a "separate but ... (more)

Legislation sponsored by Assembly members Connie Wagner and Gilbert 'Whip" Wilson to aid New Jersey farmers by allowing for the sale of raw milk was released Thursday by an Assembly panel.