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2 caught on camera swiping hundreds from a purse at NJ restaurant
The Newark Public Safety Department has issued a plea from the public to help identify two people caught on camera stealing money from a woman's purse at a Newark restaurant last Saturday afternoon.
Bullet hole found in wall of Lakewood, NJ bedroom
The homeowner wasn't sure when the shot was fired but did hear gunshots fired Sunday afternoon a short distance away.
NJ man faces murder for beating death of victim in shared home
Carl Richards is indicted on an upgraded charge, after prosecutors say his self-defense story fell apart in the killing of George Mott.
New Jersey indoor amusement parks and other year-round fun in NJ
Rides and thrills no matter what the weather is — here's New Jersey's best indoor amusement spots.
Demand for answers in NJ: COVID numbers don't add up
A lawmaker is calling for answers after an independent investigation into the New Jersey's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic counted more deaths than the state previously reported.
USS New Jersey heads to Philadelphia for maintenance
The vessel, guided by tugboats, was first headed to the Paulsboro Marine Terminal, where it will be balanced to prepare for dry docking and will then go to the Navy Yard in six days.
Starbucks recalls merch in NJ after blistering burns, bleeding
Hundreds of thousands of holiday metallic mug sets from Starbucks are being recalled because they can break and cause severe injuries, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
NJ cop gets prison for stealing from colleagues and kids
Former Wall Township Police Sgt. James Cadigan previously pleaded guilty to charges of theft.
NJ next? NYC cops side with squatters, arrest homeowner
Following a series of squatting incidents in New York, with the most recent one in Queens, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation to try and criminalize squatting in the state.
These popular NJ stores are closed for Easter Sunday this year
If you thought you could sneak in some in-person shopping at any of these NJ businesses on Easter, think again.