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January 6, 2025

Allies of convicted ex-Sen. Bob Menendez urge judge to be lenient in sentencing

A sentencing submission filed with the court Thursday featured testimonials from roughly 120 individuals ranging from members of his family …

January 2, 2025

Minimum wage for most New Jersey workers rises to $15.49

The roughly 2 percent increase to the minimum wage comes after years of sharper increases that raised New Jersey’s minimum …

January 1, 2025

New year brings toll hikes, fare increases

Driving throughout New Jersey and into New York is going to cost more as the new year starts, with tolls …

December 16, 2024

Judge rejects Bob Menendez’s bid to overturn his corruption conviction

The federal judge who presided over former Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial has denied a bid he made soon after …

December 5, 2024

Corrections officer pleads guilty to prison beating over breakfast leftovers

Darrell Smith, 50, died several days after the 2019 assault, but the officer was not charged in the death.

October 12, 2024

NAACP renews call for clean sweep of top brass at state police over racism claims

The NAACP, clergy, attorneys, and other advocates stepped up their push Friday for new leadership at the New Jersey State …

September 26, 2024

Top state cop should be fired for failures to address racism, sexism, NAACP says

The NAACP’s state leaders are calling for State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan to step down in the wake of …

September 25, 2024

Racism, favoritism taint state police’s promotions and internal affairs, reports find

An investigation into the agency’s Office of Professional Standards — essentially, its internal affairs unit — found a culture of …

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Headed to the shore during the holidays? Be sure to stop by the Cape Atlantic Model Railroad Club in downtown Egg Harbor City

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Allies of convicted ex-Sen. Bob Menendez urge judge to be lenient in sentencing

A sentencing submission filed with the court Thursday featured testimonials from roughly 120 individuals ranging from members of his family …

Minimum wage for most New Jersey workers rises to $15.49

The roughly 2 percent increase to the minimum wage comes after years of sharper increases that raised New Jersey’s minimum …

New year brings toll hikes, fare increases

Driving throughout New Jersey and into New York is going to cost more as the new year starts, with tolls …

Judge rejects Bob Menendez’s bid to overturn his corruption conviction

The federal judge who presided over former Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial has denied a bid he made soon after …

Corrections officer pleads guilty to prison beating over breakfast leftovers

Darrell Smith, 50, died several days after the 2019 assault, but the officer was not charged in the death.

NAACP renews call for clean sweep of top brass at state police over racism claims

The NAACP, clergy, attorneys, and other advocates stepped up their push Friday for new leadership at the New Jersey State …

Top state cop should be fired for failures to address racism, sexism, NAACP says

The NAACP’s state leaders are calling for State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan to step down in the wake of …

Racism, favoritism taint state police’s promotions and internal affairs, reports find

An investigation into the agency’s Office of Professional Standards — essentially, its internal affairs unit — found a culture of …

JERSEY SHORE WEEKEND

1.

Headed to the shore during the holidays? Be sure to stop by the Cape Atlantic Model Railroad Club in downtown Egg Harbor City

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2.

Ocean City’s downtown sparkles in holiday charm

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3.

Tickets on sale for Jolly Trolley Lights Tour in Ocean City

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Women accused of stealing vehicle after release …

Jailed Atlantic City man faces more gun …

Atlantic City man faces 10 years in …

Wildwood Crest woman charged with leaving Wildwood …

All Seasons Marina investing millions to become …

Shore Medical Center promotes two to top …

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