Mount Laurel police search for 2 men accused of spray-painting cars and homes

Mount Laurel police say they are searching for two men accused of spray-painting people's cars and homes in the Willow Turn section of town.  

Newark to speed replacement of lead water lines

Newark is announcing a plan to dramatically cut the time it will take to replace pipes that are causing elevated lead levels in drinking water.

Jonas Brothers tape MTV VMAs segment in Asbury Park

More than 8,000 people turned out in Asbury Park to watch the Jonas Brothers tape a performance that will be shown on MTV's Video Music Awards on Monday.

NJ Gov. Murphy vetoes tax incentive programs

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has vetoed an extension of two tax incentive programs.

NJ school district bans trainings based on gender differences

A New Jersey school district has agreed not to use training methods promoted by a group that stresses gender differences and holds positions including that girls don't perform as well on timed tests as boys because they are threatened by pressure and that boys are bored more easily.

Report: NJ spends most on roads, doesn't get results

New Jersey spends more per mile on its highway system than any other state in the country but isn't getting its money's worth, according to a report released Thursday by a nonpartisan public policy group.

State officials probing fatal crash during NJ police pursuit

State authorities in New Jersey say they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred when a vehicle being pursued by police struck another car, killing the driver and lone occupant.

Vacationing trooper saves man at Jersey Shore

A man who was having a heart attack while stuck in a riptide in Sea Isle City was saved by a NJ State Trooper who was vacationing with his family at the time.

1 dead, 4 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Camden County

Emergency crews in Camden County are investigating a multi-vehicle accident that left one dead and four people injured.

Lenny Dykstra to fight 'Bagel Guy' in celebrity boxing match

Two men known for their legendary tempers are about to take them into the ring during a celebrity boxing match.  

Police: Trenton man abused, suffocated 2-year-old girl

A 25-year-old Trenton man has been charged with murder after police say he abused and suffocated a 2-year-old girl Wednesday afternoon. 

Crews locate body of missing kayaker near Heislerville, N.J.

Officials say they located the body of a missing kayaker Wednesday morning in the vicinity of Thompson Beach near Heislerville, New Jersey.

Atlantic City woman arrested after faking own abduction, police say

A woman has been charged with faking her own abduction in attempt to get ransom money from family and friends, Atlantic City Police Department confirms.

Officials: NJ state worker fired after anti-Semitic, racist Facebook posts

A state worker who also heads a local NAACP chapter has been fired from his state job after several anti-Semitic and racist social media posts.