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Just a few months apart, a family has faced unimaginable grief. The loss of a mother and now a son is a heartbreak no one should endure.

From stage lights to serious allegations, a beloved educator’s life takes a dark turn, impacting students and parents alike.

It’s your chance to hear Republican James Gannon and Democrat Dale Caldwell go head-to-head in New Jersey’s lieutenant governor debate.

A vehicle being pursued by a marked North Bergen police vehicle late Sunday night struck another on Tonnelle Avenue killing both drivers, according to the Attorney General's Office.

This August, the Jonas Brothers lit up MetLife Stadium, bringing a wave of nostalgia and excitement to their Jersey fans. Get ready for a hometown return!

Wawa is holding a grand opening tomorrow of its newest New Jersey location in Edison with a lot of fanfare, freebies, and guest appearances.

We’re Not on the List, But New Jersey Is Packed with Insta-Worthy Places!

All base personnel across the entire base which spans Burlington and Ocean counties were ordered to take cover just before 11 a.m.

A new study revealed our nation has a public bathroom problem.

Garden State resident Mike Silva brings a new backyard game idea to Shark Tank on Wednesday, October 1st

According to nj.com, the Morristown Starbucks location may have closed, with some employees not even receiving 48 hours' notice.

Finally, some good news: many of our fellow New Jerseyans are doing great. A study finds New Jersey to be the seventh most successful state in the nation.

Is this possibly the best pork chop in NJ? Bill Spadea weighs in

The 2nd annual Pizza Wars in Seaside Park was everything it promised to be, and more!!

Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said both individuals were struck by the same vehicle on Burnside Avenue in Cranford late Monday afternoon by a driver who left the scene on foot but was later located and taken into custody.

Hillshire in a statement said the company received complaints from customers about its Jimmy Dean and State Fair products including five who were injured.

A New Jersey man with more than $18K in fines, tried to use a pair of socks to cover his license plate and get out of paying tolls at the Holland Tunnel, PAPD said.

Get the jacket ready, as temperatures will turn about 10 to 15 degrees cooler to start October.

As her campaign struggles to explain her role in a cheating scandal at the U.S. Naval Academy, Mikie Sherrill seems to be changing her story. Learn the impact on the NJ governor's race.

Dem. candidate for NJ gov. Mikie Sherrill's campaign could quickly go off the rails if she cannot put issues surrounding a Navy cheating scandal to rest.

Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.

Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing was a bustling 80s hotspot but has seen years of decline. With major stores gone, a walk through its empty halls shows how much times have changed.

Wealth is a hot topic in the New Jersey gubernatorial race, and both candidates have some eye-popping numbers to share.

The new Bruce Springsteen movie, starring Jeremy Allen White, focuses on the creation of his famous album “Nebraska.”

NJ Transit on Monday revealed in a letter from Deputy General Manager Patrick McGreal to BLET general chairman Tom Haas obtained by New Jersey 101.5 that Haas and vice chair Donald Melhorn owe the agency $10,000 in unearned pay.

Controversy is brewing after the Chicago Teachers heaped praise on Assata Shakur, who was convicted of the murder of a New Jersey State Trooper.

Field Station: Dinosaurs, the dino park in Leonia, is closing for good on November 9, and instead of quietly packing up, they’ve decided to list all 30+ of their animatronic dinosaurs online.

Flash forward nearly 200 years later, the Yankee Doodle Tap Room opened within the iconic hotel, and now in 2025 it’s getting recognized for being the legend that it is.

USA Today recently put out their list of the Best Fall Seasonal Beers for 2025, as chosen by their readers. One autumn-themed craft ale on their top ten list can be found at a Garden State brewing company with two locations.

A man riding a scooter in Trenton was critically injured after he fell under a car to avoid a head-on collision, was run over, and dragged by the hit-and-run driver, police said.

When a social media post ignites outrage, it doesn’t just stop at one person. Union County is feeling the ripples from a controversial comment.

One New Jersey senator is pushing for the Fentanyl and Xylazine Poisoning Awareness Act to be put to a full vote soon, aimed at requiring school districts to teach students on the dangers of these drugs.

Police said a 16, 17 and 19 year-olds face 28 charges including burglary, theft, criminal mischief, and possession of stolen credit/debit cards while their parents were charged with failure to supervise their child.

In January, New Jersey got its very first taste. A Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii location opened in Hackensack. Now, a second New Jersey location is opening on Tuesday, September 30.

Get ready for some political sparks to fly as Kimmel teams up with Springsteen, just as tensions with Trump reach a boiling point.