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NJ Girl Scout turns cookie sales into viral pop music sensation
For the fourth year in a row, a Denville Girl Scout has launched a creative music video campaign to drum up cookie sales.

Luxury spending, anger and a deadline: Jurors hear Caneiro calls
Audio recordings of the last known conversations between two Caneiro brothers add a chilling layer to the tragic events five years ago.

Historic Jersey Shore restaurant pauses winter dining
An historic restaurant on the barrier islands of Cape May County has decided to close for the winter at the end of January and reopen in April.

Hot sauce used as punishment? NJ school accusations rock parents
A substitute teacher's alleged discipline method has sparked outrage in Paterson.

Republicans sound alarm as NJ makes voter registration automatic
Automatic voter registration is now opt-out at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, which has Republicans worried that non-citizens could get ballots.

Ironhawks bring jobs, energy and pro hockey back to Trenton arena
The Utah Grizzlies will officially move to Trenton for the 2026-27 season, and take the Trenton Ironhawks name.

Missing Rutgers student in Jackson: $2K reward offered
Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Councilman Christopher Pollack are funding a $2,000 reward for information that leads to the "finding and safe location" of 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman, who has been missing since November.

NJ parents now face jail and fines for teen fights and parties
After years of chaotic pop-up parties and violent teen brawls, a New Jersey law is now holding parents responsible for their rowdy children.

‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams dies at 68
Scott Adams' first ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced his death Tuesday on a livestream posted on Adams’ social media accounts.

How NJ's paid family leave expansion impacts small businesses
A controversial bill heading to Gov. Phil Murphy's desk will expand paid family leave to even smaller businesses.
