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Walgreens is Closing 1,200 Stores, YOUR New Jersey & Pennsylvania Store Is Likely to Be Affected
The retail chain has drastically expanded the number of stores they'll close, according to today's announcement.
Boy killed by falling tree in Lawrence, NJ backyard
Lawrence Township Police Chief Christopher Longo said the boy was with a friend in the backyard of his home on Eldridge Avenue just after noon on Monday.
'Pumpkin spice' weather is here, NJ: Unseasonably cool for 3 days
High temperatures in the 50s are typical of mid-November in New Jersey, but unseasonably chilly here in mid-October.
Is your Ozempic real, or counterfeit? — NJ Top News
NJ congressman Frank Pallone sounds the alarm about counterfeit weight-loss drugs flooding the market. Fake Ozempic pens have already been seized. Eric Scott has what you need to know about it on this morning's First News.
Would-be victims fight back during mugging in NJ
The unexpected happened early Friday morning in Paterson.
Prison for NJ volunteer fire company member who stole $100K
Salvatore “Sal” Umek pleaded guilty to theft, for stealing six figures from Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company Number 2.
Colorful fun awaits at this NJ annual Halloween event
Newark is hosting its 10th Annual M&M's Halloween event for children this weekend.
Fake Ozempic is a real worry for NJ lawmaker
The House Energy an Commerce Committee has sent a letter to the FDA requesting a briefing to provide more details about the presence of counterfeit Ozempic in the nation's medical supply chain.
Police: Jeep ran red light in deadly NJ crash that killed woman
A deadly two-vehicle crash in South Brunswick was caused by a driver who ran a red light, law enforcement officials have announced.
NJ party boss, still in prison, gets $80K no-show school job
Anthony Salters, head of the Hillside Democrats, is serving a six-month prison sentence but got an $80,000 job for the local school district.