NJ educator in trans rant beer-toss case sues for defamation
A New Jersey middle school vice principal who was filmed tossing a cup of beer at people who had been recording his wife's rant against an apparent transgender woman's use of a public restroom is suing them for defamation, asserting he never said a word about transgender issues.
Avalon to close beach, boardwalk at night due to large groups, unsafe behavior
As a result, the beach will remained closed daily between the hours of 9 p.m. and 4 a.m. while the boardwalk will close daily between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.
NJ mother found dead in Tenn. after she, toddler were kidnapped
Authorities say that Tyler Rios, 27, of Highland Park, abducted his son, Sebastian Rios, 2, and Sebastian's mother, Yasemin Uyar, 24. Sebastian was found safe, but investigators later located Uyar's body in a wooded area.
Missing NJ mom found dead after toddler found safe, police say
A mother has been found dead after her toddler was located safely, according to authorities. An investigation into her death remains underway.
Man faces 10-year prison term in hit-run death of romantic rival
An 85-year-old man faces a 10-year prison term after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the hit-and-run death of a romantic rival 2 1/2 years ago in New Jersey.
2 tornadoes hit southern New Jersey, NWS says
A pair of tornadoes caused damage in Ocean County and Cape May County in New Jersey overnight, according to federal weather experts.
Tornado spawned by Tropical Storm Elsa clobbers pool club in Woodbine
Weather surveyors are investigating if a tornado ripped through Woodbine overnight Thursday as Tropical Storm Elsa slammed in the New Jersey coast leaving behind a wake of destruction.
Camden man's homicide conviction overturned after new evidence uncovered
A New Jersey man serving a 60-year sentence for a 2004 double homicide had his conviction overturned by a state judge after the attorney general’s office uncovered evidence exonerating him.
Tropical Storm Elsa produced 2 tornadoes in Cape May, Ocean counties, surveyors confirm
The National Weather Service on Friday confirmed two tornadoes touched down in New Jersey early Friday morning as Tropical Storm Elsa plowed into the Jersey shore.
Infant, grandmother dead after Hamilton Township house fire, authorities say
A grandmother and an infant have died following an early morning house fire in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, authorities say.
FBI looks to identify woman found dead in New Jersey last year
The FBI is looking to identify a woman they say was found dead in Elizabeth, New Jersey last June.
New Jersey man seen on video hurling racial slurs facing stalking, drug charges
The Burlington County Prosecutors Office on Thursday filed new charges against a New Jersey man who was seen on video hurling racial slurs at neighbors in a South Jersey neighborhood last week.
Surveillance shows unit of ATV's stolen in Camden County
Surveillance cameras show three men robbing a Gloucester Township unit and leaving with several ATV's and other vehicles.
10-year-old girl killed in 4th of July drive-by shooting honored by Vineland community
The Vineland community held a memorial for 10-year-old girl who was killed in a drive-by shooting on the Fourth of July.
Jersey Shore prepares for brush with Elsa
New Jersey and the Delaware beaches are bracing for a glancing blow from Tropical Storm Elsa, with the potential for damaging winds, up to five inches of rain and some tidal flooding.
Amtrak orders new trains to replace aging fleet for $7.3 billion
Amtrak has contracted a unit of a German company to build dozens of new trains in the U.S. to replace its aging fleet.
Jersey shore prepares for brush with Elsa
Shawnette Wilson talks with vacationers and officials in Ocean City about how they are preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa.
Additional allegations against Mount Laurel man in viral video to be investigated
Authorities say they will be launching investigations into any additional incidents involving Edward Mathews, who is facing multiple charges after video of his racist rant during an encounter with neighbors went viral.
Man charged for allegedly swiping beach bags during Fourth of July weekend
A Wildwood man is facing theft charges after police say he snatched at least three beach bags during Fourth of July weekend at the New Jersey shore.
Congressman donates suit he wore to clean up after US Capitol riot to Smithsonian
“While some try to erase history, I will fight to tell the story so it never happens again,” U.S. Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey posted on Twitter Tuesday.