Proud Jersey Girl Erin Vogt’s first reporting gig involved her Fisher Price tape recorder. As a wife and momma of two kiddies, she firmly believes that life’s too short to drink bad coffee. A fan of the beach, Dave Grohl and karma, in no particular order.
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Scotch Plains opts to keep its Christopher Columbus monument
SCOTCH PLAINS — The township will keep its Christopher Columbus monument in front of the municipal building after a unanimous 5-0 vote by the Township Council.
Mayor Al Smith announced the decision Wednesday in a lengthy post on his Facebook page...
Mayor Al Smith announced the decision Wednesday in a lengthy post on his Facebook page...
Jersey City councilman accused of domestic violence at own bar
The councilman's attorney calls the accusations from one woman "absolutely false," according to one report.
Judge stops NJ from locking out Atilis Gym owners again — for now
The Camden County business has been given a warning not to open beyond pandemic restrictions. The gym owners have said they won't comply.
Judge’s son killed: ‘Men’s rights’ attorney found dead, is suspected shooter
Federal authorities are at the scene in the NY Catskills, where a man's body was recovered the day after a deadly attack at Esther Salas' home.
Gunman at judge’s NJ doorstep shot husband, killed son
The son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas was killed and her husband badly wounded, according to ABC News and New Jersey Globe.
Gym owner says front doors will come off if NJ gets court order
Atilis Gym in Bellmawr had a “constant stream” of gym members working out during a health inspection, according to a state court filing.
At Belmar beach, 8-year-old pulled from 8-foot sand hole collapse
Police said lifeguards and other first responders dug to get the boy out Saturday afternoon.
Fees, classes, masks: What to expect this fall at NJ colleges and universities
Hybrid classes and no returning to campus after Thanksgiving are popular among these 10 schools, while at least one has cut fees for students.
Toms River schools get petitioned to ditch ‘Indians’ mascot
The Toms River High School South mascot is known as "Old Indian Tom" by town residents — an online petition says it's time to be retired.
Stop & Shop joins grocery stores ending ‘hero’ pay for workers
Four months into the pandemic, bonus pay for essential workers still facing COVID-19 already has been ended by some stores.