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Fueled by a nonstop news cycle, 2025 unfolded in real time with historic change, political tension, and powerful emotion. These photos capture the moments that shaped the year.

Sparta Patrolman saves the day, and a dog, in this week's edition of Blue Friday!

Talk about a holiday twist. A classic Christmas hit just outshined Mariah Carey for the #1 spot. Not just in New Jersey, but globally.

Just 24 hours after his detention, tragedy struck, raising questions about the conditions behind closed doors at Delaney Hall.

Police say a woman was kidnapped at gunpoint by her ex on the County College of Morris campus, prompting a multiagency pursuit as cops worked to locate her and apprehend him.

With the arrival of New Jersey's first big snowfall of the season, it's time to rethink those winter walking routes for your pets.

More than 100 cars showed up at the intersection of Secaucus Road and County Avenue at 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 31 spinning tires in the street and and driving recklessly, according to Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller.

Remember those days flipping through the Sears catalog? It was like holding a treasure map of Christmas dreams. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane.

This is a no brainer. Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small has been fully vindicated of all criminal charges regarding now disproven child abuse allegations.

Ever watch Home Alone 2 and wonder what Kevin’s New York bill would look like today? The numbers will make your jaw drop.

McDonald’s Quietly Closed a Jersey Shore Location After 47 Years, and Most NJ Residents Didn’t Realize Every McDonald’s Here Is Locally Owned

Mantua Township police said Michael Brown, 46, and Valerie Brown, 44, were charged with endangering the welfare of a child after a woman said they had sexually assaulted her several times between 2018, when she was 13, and 2020.

Friday is a big weather transition day for New Jersey, with up to an inch of rain, 40 to 50 mph wind gusts, and temperatures crashing by 20 to 30 degrees.

In a charming New Jersey town, a professor's holiday wish comes with a sprinkle of romance and a scoop of nostalgia. Stay tuned!

Picture this: elegant attire, live music, and that classic ballroom vibe. It's what many of us secretly crave for New Year's Eve.

The state just awarded 86 grants to help New Jersey schools implement phone-free policies during class.

New Jersey misses noisy offices, and the nostalgia is loud

The minimum wage in New Jersey is going up one more time before Gov. Phil Murphy leaves office.

The body of a 19-year-old man, who was reported missing after jumping from the Manahawkin Bay Bridge last month, has been recovered

They studied, borrowed, and played by the rules — now graduates can’t get hired

With rising costs in New Jersey, the dream of being a stay-at-home parent might feel more like a distant fantasy for many.

Imagine the pressure of unwrapping a gift, all eyes on you. That’s a familiar stress for many around the holidays.

In the heart of Point Pleasant, sweet dreams are now a reality with a new chocolate shop that’s turning heads and tantalizing taste buds.

Jackson Township is selling off a public school building at a reduced price, to an expanding Orthodox yeshiva based in neighboring Lakewood.

The vote on the move from Long Branch to the Vogel Medical Campus in Tinton Falls was taken at a hearing which was a continuation of the final public hearing on Dec. 4 that lasted eight hours.

Researchers at Rutgers University have found that warehouses are now the lifeblood of New Jersey, despite massive pushback from residents over the years.

In a courtroom drama that felt like something out of a movie, the mayor of Atlantic City faced serious accusations. Here's the verdict.

Mount Holly police said two girls and a boy wound up in Woolman Lake when the ice gave way.

Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said that a social media post which has been widely shared claiming the body of Dulce Alavez had been found by hunters is not true and the investigation is still active.

Turns out, the beat of our favorite holiday songs might be stressing out our pets. Who knew Bing Crosby could cause a ruckus?

A Sparta police officer is being hailed a hero for braving the icy waters of a lake to rescue a dog who had fallen through the thin ice.

We will squeeze out one more pleasant December day on Thursday before heavy rain, gusty winds, and cold air make for big changes on Friday.

In Montclair, a routine trip to the grocery store took a wild turn as frustration boiled over at the self-checkout. You won't believe what happened next.

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy has given clemency to hundreds of criminals, including convicted murderers. Learn who he has pardoned and set free.

President Donald Trump's speech was a rehash of his recent messaging that has so far been unable to calm public anxiety about the cost of groceries, housing, utilities and other basic goods.