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With cell phones out of the picture, educators are hoping for a renewed focus in classrooms. Is this the key to better learning?

State lawmakers in New Jersey have given final approval to a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in school. Here is what parents and students need to know.

Just when you thought you could breathe easy before the holidays, winter weather is gearing up to stir things up on the roads this morning.

Marty Small faced 3 daunting tasks during 2025. He had to win all 3 of them, or, he would have been forced out as Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey and lost his freedom.

A recent sting operation in Middlesex County results in multiple arrests for child luring.

As plans for the Turnpike Extension unfold, local lawmakers are raising alarms about potential traffic nightmares ahead.

Instead of resolutions, one individual opted for spontaneity this past year, leading to surprising changes—this is the journey worth hearing about.

Four people were shot, two fatally, near the studios of Platinum Sound NJ on Clinton Avenue in Newark during the evening of Dec. 10.

With the rollout of full-day kindergarten district wide, Bridgewater-Raritan is making moves to the start time for all students.

This township in Ocean County is fighting back against a growing scheme to rent out single-family homes to as many tenants as will fit inside its walls.

From tinsel to trinkets, the holiday spirit is alive and well in New Jersey. It's amazing how creativity can transform a simple tree into something special.

Two men were caught using a wheelchair to conceal their shoplifting spree at the Paramus Park Mall, according to authorities.

A Massachusetts grand jury indicted Totowa police chief Carmen Veneziano Thursday on one count of kidnapping and three counts of domestic assault and battery after he “confined and assaulted a woman” in a hotel room in Boston.

Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said Pablo Criollo, 45, of Harrison was found Saturday evening with an arrow in his back lying on the sidewalk in Kearny.

This holiday season, the more lights, the merrier! Residents can show off their festive spirit and snag a cash prize while they’re at it.

While not everyone will see accumulating snow and ice Tuesday morning, it could be a slippery start to Christmas Eve Eve around New Jersey.

Two African Penguin chick were born at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, marking a critical milestone for the re-listed endangered species.

Nearly 3-million New Jersey residents plan to travel during the 13-day holiday period, with almost 90% hitting the roads, AAA predicts.

Picture this: parents wrestling with technology rules while kids push boundaries, all in the name of connection. It’s a familiar dance we know well.

From the gas tax to higher tolls, the cost of commuting in New Jersey will take a big jump in 2026. Learn how much more you will pay.

The model franchise continues to get better each and every year, and this year, they ended a streak that had gone on for far too long.

For as good as their coffee is, they have just as many tempting treats to have with it.

Staycations were a way of life for some families, crafting unforgettable moments without traveling far. Mays Landing’s hidden gems kept the fun right at our doorstep.

If you’re in the Burlington County area, you need to check out the Robin’s Nest.

Sleep Deprivation on the Rise in New Jersey: Health Risks and Solutions

The Christmas magic has returned to New Jersey malls for the 2025 holiday season - but not for much longer

Discovery: The Best Under $10 Pizza in the Atlantic City Area

A major part of Christmas Eve here in New Jersey is Big Joe's traditional reading of The Night Before Christmas!

Riding the rails just got a whole lot more meaningful. See how NJ Transit is teaming up with local heroes to make giving easier than ever.

This time of year reminds me of the great time I had while helping raise money for some great charities. In December for the past 11 years or so, music aficionado Bobby Bandiera...

Eggs are a popular breakfast dish, and in New Jersey, there's one restaurant that makes the best egg dish in the state.

If you've ever felt weighed down by loose change, you might appreciate ShopRite’s latest move to round your cash purchases. It’s surprisingly refreshing!

My phone has been getting bombarded with spam calls, up to 15 a day, is anyone else in New Jersey dealing with this issue?

A Gloucester Township man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he used stolen identities to fraudulently obtain more than $31,000 in SNAP benefits through dozens of applications.

Not all the holiday tunes we hear in New Jersey are as Christmas-y as we think

Barrels Restaurant says goodbye to Rosie “Blue Eyes,” whose recipes and leadership shaped a Margate institution...