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Multiple fights lock down East Brunswick, NJ school
A fight involving "multiple students" was reported around 9:30 a.m. at East Brunswick High School.
After gunfire, NJ cops find slain woman, dead man in apartment
Clayton police said officers responded to a reported "domestic incident" and the sound of gunfire heard around 7 p.m. at the Academy Arms apartment building.
NJ could 'end the gravy train' for elected officials
Lawmakers make a full-time salary for part-time work plus they get unlimited time off for a second government job. Does that make sense?
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.