Heat Wave Blankets NJ: From The Newsroom

Following a string of cool spring weather, a heat wave is in full force across the Garden State as we head into the weekend.

We spoke to New Jerseyans to see if they were enjoying the sizzling temperatures.
Health officials express heat warnings.
Is the Jersey Shore really fully open for business?
Beach tag fees and gun control were on the Trenton docket Thursday.
The latest on the Rutgers scandal.
A scary situation in Jackson on Thursday.
Foreclosure issues after Sandy.

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Thursday's poll asked if all shore towns should ban baggy pants on their boardwalks; 80 percent said yes, 20 percent no.

Courtesy Associated Press