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John Alite, a former mob hitman turned councilman in Englishtown, was accused of extortion, loansharking and terroristic threats, prosecutors say.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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Tractor-trailers burst into flames after crash, backing up NJ Turnpike for hours
A fiery crash between tractor-trailers shut down part of the New Jersey Turnpike for hours today. When will it reopen?
Jun 25, 2026Open source
How a New Jersey mom is keeping her son's name alive 2 years after drowning The memory of Michael Stewart,...
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
New Jersey man awarded heroism medal for saving girl from rip current Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara r...
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Rep. LaMonica McIver urges appeals court to toss charges
New Jersey Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to throw out the three-count indictment against her, arguing her arrest outs...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Former Utica Comets defenseman Simon Nemec traded by parent New Jersey Devils
The parent New Jersey Devils traded Simon Nemec to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, getting draft picks for the 22-year-old defenseman. New Jersey
Jun 24, 2026Open source
7 secret destinations to explore in NJ
A Philly woman has pleaded guilty to voting twice in the 2024 presidential election. Miya Pack, 40, cast an early ballot in Bergen County, New Jersey, and we...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Body of Ocean City swimmer who went missing while boogie boarding found in Sea Isle City
The body of a missing swimmer who disappeared a month ago while boogie boarding in Ocean City, New Jersey has been found.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
For some near MetLife Stadium, World Cup business is not booming The owner of a New Jersey diner says World...
For some near MetLife Stadium, World Cup business is not booming The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Opelika story takes the stage in New Jersey
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — An Opelika family’s story of escape, acceptance and new beginnings is reaching a new audience this month through a profes...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Erling Haaland, Norway join 'viral' Viking Row after win
Norway dispatched Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday in their second World Cup game, booking their ticket for the knockout stages, and their players knew ex...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
New Jersey invests record money in preschool, but serving multilingual learners is another story
While state laws mandate districts to provide language services, those services are implemented differently from district to district with no real way to tra...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Early Addition: Get me to the top of the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building
Because the free municipal observatory got a good review, here are your early links: New Jersey commute wasn
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Former Charleston man whose wife went missing indicted in New Jersey cold case homicide
Former Charleston resident Robert McCaffrey, who was convicted of obstruction of justice in his wife’s disappearance, has been indicted in a New Jersey col...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Cadaver fat, boob jobs, and a pickup truck: Company accused of scheming to smuggle hot new filler to NY doc...
New York regulators say the maker of a buzzy fat filler ferried products through a New Jersey nurse. The company disputes the state's evidence.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
NJEDA OKs first award to Warren firm under Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program
The NJEDA Board said it approved the first tax credit award under the Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Governor launches permitting dashboard pilot, names initial projects for pilot
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced June 18 the launch of the New Jersey Permitting Dashboard Pilot and the selection of 10 initial projects.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
ExxonMobil releases effective move date to Texas from New Jersey
ExxonMobil Corporation announced that its move from New Jersey to Texas is expected to become effective on July 1.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Norway-Senegal match at MetLife Stadium played as scheduled between rainstorms in New Jersey
Norway’s World Cup match against Senegal was played as scheduled at MetLife Stadium between heavy rain before kickoff and after the final whistle of the Vi...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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Matawan is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Region: Jersey Shore
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07747
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Tractor-trailers burst into flames after crash, backing up NJ Turnpike for hours
A fiery crash between tractor-trailers shut down part of the New Jersey Turnpike for hours today. When will it reopen?
Jun 25, 2026Open source
How a New Jersey mom is keeping her son's name alive 2 years after drowning The memory of Michael Stewart,...
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
New Jersey man awarded heroism medal for saving girl from rip current Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara r...
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Rep. LaMonica McIver urges appeals court to toss charges
New Jersey Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to throw out the three-count indictment against her, arguing her arrest outs...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Former Utica Comets defenseman Simon Nemec traded by parent New Jersey Devils
The parent New Jersey Devils traded Simon Nemec to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, getting draft picks for the 22-year-old defenseman. New Jersey
Jun 24, 2026Open source
7 secret destinations to explore in NJ
A Philly woman has pleaded guilty to voting twice in the 2024 presidential election. Miya Pack, 40, cast an early ballot in Bergen County, New Jersey, and we...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Body of Ocean City swimmer who went missing while boogie boarding found in Sea Isle City
The body of a missing swimmer who disappeared a month ago while boogie boarding in Ocean City, New Jersey has been found.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
For some near MetLife Stadium, World Cup business is not booming The owner of a New Jersey diner says World...
For some near MetLife Stadium, World Cup business is not booming The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Opelika story takes the stage in New Jersey
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — An Opelika family’s story of escape, acceptance and new beginnings is reaching a new audience this month through a profes...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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