Missing N.J. teen found safe in Philadelphia, man with her charged
Police launched a search for Dania Hernandez Monday after the teen did not return home from a middle school in Hamilton. HAMILTON -- Dania Hernandez, the 13-year-old from Hamilton reported missing on...
View ArticleDemise of Trenton's libraries leaves void in capital | Editorial
Four of Trenton's libraries were closed because of budget cuts and without a plan the space will slowly disappear. Ten years ago, Trenton padlocked all four branches of its public library system,...
View ArticleVintage photos of styles and fashions in N.J.
Fashions from the '70s: tube tops and overalls, tank tops and cutoffs, sizzler skirts and ponchos, flannel shirts and cords. When I was a little kid, men wore hats. I made it look GOOD.Courtesy of...
View ArticleHamilton YMCA volunteer group launches prom clothing drive
The Hamilton Area YMCA's Togetherhood Service Committee is hosting a prom and formalwear drive this weekend, March 5 and 6. HAMILTON -- The Hamilton Area YMCA recognizes prom dresses and accessories...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Steinert forward Garret Mazur
Thanks to a standout effort by senior forward Garret Mazur, Steinert High School was able to handily defeat Hamilton West. Steinert senior forward Garret Mazur, left, led the Spartans to a dominant...
View ArticleJackknifed tractor-trailer, fuel spill jams traffic on I-295 (PHOTOS)
A truck jackknifed and overturned on I-295 Thursday morning, creating a miles-long backup in the area LAWRENCE - A tractor-trailer overturned Thursday morning on I-295, causing a lengthy backup on the...
View ArticleJudge orders West Windsor to upgrade its animal control services
Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobson said the township wasn't complying with state law. WEST WINDSOR - Five years ago, in front of a group of upset residents, West Windsor officials voted to eliminate a...
View ArticleTrenton man charged with murder in shooting death
Trenton man charged with murder of 29-year-old last year TRENTON - A Trenton man has been indicted on murder charges in the shooting death of 29-year-old Harvey Sharp, authorities said Thursday....
View Article'Corrupt, rogue agency' approves 100% of gas pipeline projects, suit says
Delaware Riverkeeper Network files suit against Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, claiming unconstitutional bias in pipeline approvals Watch video The federal commission in charge of overseeing...
View ArticleWhat's the newest 4-star restaurant in New Jersey?
The origin of most items at this spectacular restaurant can be traced to 800 acres farmed by the owners If you care about each aspect of your food -- its origin, how it is prepared and where you eat...
View ArticleSuspicious fire in Trenton's South Ward displaces 2
Residents found a man in an upper floor who fled out a window, police said TRENTON - A suspicious fire in the upper floor of a two-apartment house early Thursday displaced two people, police said....
View Article14-year-old shot in the back in Trenton alley
The teen was with two friends when they were approached by two men with handguns, police say TRENTON - A 14-year-old Trenton boy was shot in the back in an East Ward alley Wednesday, police said. A...
View ArticleProsecutor closes investigation of Princeton professor's arrest
The prosecutor's office has previously said their review of the officers' conduct should be "commended, not criticized." Watch video PRINCETON -- The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office has closed their...
View ArticleN.J. girl's family thanks police for finding her, investigation ongoing
The man Dania Hernandez was with, Lance Jyrkinen, 18, remained in police custody in Philadelphia. HAMILTON -- Dania Hernandez's family is thankful for the efforts of township police and the numerous...
View ArticleBordentown man sold drugs from his apartment, police allege
Officers allegedly found marijuana, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and Xanax pills in the man's apartment in the Southgate and Rydal complex. BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP -- Police have arrested a township man...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com news quiz
All this week's questions are based on stories you've seen on NJ.com. Prove you know New Jersey news by taking NJ.com's weekly news quiz. The seven questions below are based on the top New Jersey...
View ArticleMaking Trenton a healthier place to live | Editorial
A $2.5 million grant given to the Trenton Health Team will help it improve the lives of those living in the capital city. Living in a city can be hazardous to your health. Researchers have long...
View ArticleFamous wire-rope factory to become luxury lofts
The Roebling Lofts will have ceiling heights up to 20 feet and windows up to 14 feet TRENTON -- The former Roebling complex off of Route 129 has long been a reminder of the city's proud industrial...
View ArticleTake our Jersey 'luck o' the Irish' quiz
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, a test on your knowledge about everything Irish. The Inside Jersey Challenge is posted the first Friday of each month. Created by Greg Hatala, the quiz tests your...
View ArticleDetails revealed on investigation into N.J. prison tobacco smuggling ring
The investigation centered around two prison employees accused of smuggling tobacco into the prison in exchange for money. TRENTON - The end to a large-scale tobacco smuggling operation that involved...
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