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Two big weather stories for NJ Wednesday: Thunderstorms then heat
This will truly feel like a summerlike day, with a quick round of stormy weather early, then sunshine and humid 80s Wednesday afternoon.
Newark Airport passengers to face even longer wait times
Travelers at Newark Airport face new frustrations ahead of Memorial Day. Newark Airport already has the longest security wait times. Find out why it's about to get even worse.
Don't do this with your cell phone — NJ Top News
The shocking way cyber criminals are able to access your mobile devices and drain your bank accounts. Security experts say never use public charging stations. Eric Scott explains on this morning's First News.
NJ considers changing the mandatory age for kids to attend school
Lawmakers and education advocates say kids are missing out on a key learning opportunity because New Jersey has not yet made a long overdue change.
In NJ, this is When You May Cut a Branch from Neighbor's Tree
Before doing anything, however, why not have a discussion with your neighbor?
If you have safety concerns, or if the branch is dead, there's a good chance you can come to an amicable agreement.
If communicating with your neighbor doesn't work and you want to remove the branch, your best course of action is to call a professional to do it.
Oil tanker caught illegally dumping 'oily waste' in NJ waters
Two head engineers of an oil tanker admitted to dumping oily waste into the waters off the New Jersey coast and trying to cover it up.
Frantic search underway for plane that went missing in NJ
A number of fire companies including drones and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are conducting a search of the area in the western area of Barnegat.
Hundreds of NJ jobs head out of state, with this company's news
Neighbors of this sprawling property have been worried about warehouse development. Now, a few hundred jobs will be moving out of New Jersey.
Walmart could owe you up to $500 if you bought these
If you did some of your grocery shopping at Walmart between the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2024, you may be eligible for a cash payment in the near future.
How NJ universities are responding to protest demands, criticism
As the pro-Palestinian sit-in at Princeton University continues Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway said he is confident in the agreement he made to end his school's encampment.