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Lightning strike kills 61-year-old man, injures Cub Scouts at N.J. archery range
Ocean County
Lightning strike kills 61-year-old man, injures Cub Scouts at N.J. archery range
14 others were hurt Wednesday in Jackson.
Jeff Goldman
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Jersey Shore seafood restaurant run by surfers is a brilliant bite of summer | Review
Food & Dining
Jersey Shore seafood restaurant run by surfers is a brilliant bite of summer | Review
Because nothing says summer like fresh seafood
Stephanie Rizzolo
14 charged in drug trafficking conspiracy in South Jersey
Cumberland County
14 charged in drug trafficking conspiracy in South Jersey
The 14 people were charged with a variety of offenses for allegedly distributing illegal drugs and firearms throughout Cumberland County.
Rebecca Heath
After year of tragedy and scandal, N.J. watchdog agency stepping into new era
Mercer County
After year of tragedy and scandal, N.J. watchdog agency stepping into new era
It's last director resigned after just 4 days on the job.
Jana Cholakovska
Connie Francis, beloved pop star and actor from N.J. who enjoyed recent revival, dies at 87
Entertainment
Connie Francis, beloved pop star and actor from N.J. who enjoyed recent revival, dies at 87
Francis grew up in New Jersey and rose to pop stardom in the '50s and '60s.
Amy Kuperinsky
    Ulta Big Summer Sale Event has up to 40% off Fenty Beauty, Tula, Beekman 1802, Vacation & more
    Shopping Tips and Deals
    Ulta Big Summer Sale Event has up to 40% off Fenty Beauty, Tula, Beekman 1802, Vacation & more
    Save up to 50% on BOGO deals and other beauty bestsellers from Fenty, Tula, Half Magic and Coola during Ulta's Big Summer Sale Event.
    Amanda Edelman
    Wrestling coach at Shore Conference & state power resigns after 9 seasons
    Wrestling coach at Shore Conference & state power resigns after 9 seasons
    Brick Memorial is looking for a new wrestling coach after head coach Mike Kiley stepped down on Wednesday.
    Joe Zedalis

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    Coffee pods sold at Walmart, Costco recalled: Throw out ASAP
    Food & Dining
    Coffee pods sold at Walmart, Costco recalled: Throw out ASAP
    Katherine Rodriguez
    Dear Annie: A friend copies me and at first I brushed it off flattery, but it’s starting to feel strange
    Advice
    Dear Annie: A friend copies me and at first I brushed it off flattery, but it’s starting to feel strange
    Annie Lane

    News

    Top Dem gives Trump a brutal new nickname in epic takedown
    Politics
    Top Dem gives Trump a brutal new nickname in epic takedown
    House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dished out a new nickname for President Donald Trump.
    Lauren Sforza
      ‘Exact opposite’: Trump press secretary hit with fact check over flub
      Politics
      ‘Exact opposite’: Trump press secretary hit with fact check over flub
      Rachel Cohen
      Atlantic County
      Historic N.J. horse track could become massive Amazon distribution center
      Stephanie Loder
      N.J. man shot at car during road rage incident, cops say
      Ocean County
      N.J. man shot at car during road rage incident, cops say
      Matthew Enuco
      Politics
      Elon Musk goes nuclear during unhinged meltdown against Trump admin in middle of the night
      Rachel Cohen
      News
      Property tax benefits are on the way, state says. How much will you get?
      Karin Price Mueller
      Electric motorcycle rider dies following crash in N.J. town
      Bergen County
      Electric motorcycle rider dies following crash in N.J. town
      Jeff Goldman
      Cumberland County
      N.J. man dies after he’s struck by SUV in mall parking lot
      Matt Gray
      Bergen County
      Stolen credit card pair hit stores in 3 N.J. counties, police say
      Anthony G. Attrino
      Murdoch’s paper sends blunt warning to Trump: ‘Don’t do it’
      Politics
      Murdoch’s paper sends blunt warning to Trump: ‘Don’t do it’
      Rachel Cohen
      Lottery
      Mega Millions ticket worth $20K sold at N.J. QuickChek
      Jeff Goldman
      Politics
      Mike Pence makes stunning demand of Trump admin: ‘The time has come’
      Lauren Sforza
      When will heat, humidity finally end? Latest N.J. weekend forecast.
      When will heat, humidity finally end? Latest N.J. weekend forecast.
      N.J. Weather Report
      Lottery
      N.J. teacher wins $500K from scratch-off ticket parent gave as gift
      Jeff Goldman
      Ocean County
      1 dead, 13 hit by lightning strike in N.J. town, police chief says
      Chris Sheldon
      2 teens killed after motorcycle crashes into parked car in Paterson
      Passaic County
      2 teens killed after motorcycle crashes into parked car in Paterson
      Anthony G. Attrino
      Politics
      This Democrat is vowing to keep getting on Trump’s nerves
      Rachel Cohen

      Sports

      Yankees fans will love what top pick Dax Kilby thinks of his new home
      Yankees fans will love what top pick Dax Kilby thinks of his new home
      The Yankees picked shortstop Dax Kilby in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft.
      Max Goodman
        Yankees add ex-Mets reliever to bullpen, send struggling rookie down
        Yankees add ex-Mets reliever to bullpen, send struggling rookie down
        Max Goodman
        Yankees’ Aaron Judge is doing it again — and MLB is buzzing: Is he so good that he’s ‘underrated’?
        Max Goodman
        Rutgers swings and misses on its top athletic director candidate. What’s next?
        Rutgers Sports
        Rutgers swings and misses on its top athletic director candidate. What’s next?
        Steve Politi
        2020 All-State football and top postseason honors: HS historical project
        Donovan Hugel
        What’s wrong with Yankees’ Anthony Volpe? Rival scout has ‘simple explanation’
        Randy Miller
        After failing to take off in New York, ex-Jet announces retirement
        Jets
        After failing to take off in New York, ex-Jet announces retirement
        Patrick Lanni
        Giants
        Giants starter reveals he had surgery
        Ryan Novozinsky
        Pro & College Sports
        Manny Pacquiao has lost his magic, but not his will. At 46, is this fight worth it?
        Jerry Izenberg
        Here’s why Yankees’ Aaron Judge, other top sluggers were nowhere to be found during All-Star swing-off
        Yankees
        Here’s why Yankees’ Aaron Judge, other top sluggers were nowhere to be found during All-Star swing-off
        Bridget Hyland
        Pro & College Sports
        MLB All-Star claps back at fan after strange criticism
        Bridget Hyland
        Rutgers Football
        Rutgers QB draws little respect from offseason rankings
        Patrick Lanni
        Mets’ Juan Soto was part of a Trump joke at the ESPYs
        Mets
        Mets’ Juan Soto was part of a Trump joke at the ESPYs
        Bridget Hyland
        2013 N.J. football final Top 20: HS historical project
        Donovan Hugel
        Giants
        Giants rookie ‘set to shake up organization,’ CBS says in ranking of NFL’s offseason moves
        Patrick Lanni
        (Cape) May you be mine forever? Mets player asks during romantic beach proposal
        (Cape) May you be mine forever? Mets player asks during romantic beach proposal
        Patrick Lanni
        Pro & College Sports
        NFL star hit with jail time after high speed crash
        Bridget Hyland

        Life

        Want to be in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’? Chic fashionistas needed for open casting call.
        Entertainment
        Want to be in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’? Chic fashionistas needed for open casting call.
        This is not a drill. The movie is casting 'chic, stylish, fashion forward people.'
        Amy Kuperinsky
          Lowe’s is giving away free DEWALT 12V circular saws: Here’s how you can get one
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Lowe’s is giving away free DEWALT 12V circular saws: Here’s how you can get one
          Dawn Magyar
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Lenovo is having a Black Friday Sale on laptops that’ll you’ll save a bundle — and it’s only July
          Dawn Magyar
          Amazon finally has the new JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth speaker on sale and it’s a whopping 41% off
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Amazon finally has the new JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth speaker on sale and it’s a whopping 41% off
          Dawn Magyar
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Nike’s Air Force 1 sneakers are on sale for up to $49 off — but these deals aren’t going to last
          Dawn Magyar
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Owala dropped 3 new water bottle designs that are totally unexpected — and there’s only 1 place to get them
          Dawn Magyar
          Lowe’s is giving away free DEWALT 20V impact wrenches: Here’s how you can get one
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Lowe’s is giving away free DEWALT 20V impact wrenches: Here’s how you can get one
          Dawn Magyar
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Walmart slashed its patio sets & grills even cheaper with record-low prices up to 65% off
          Dawn Magyar
          Food & Dining
          National Ice Cream Day 2025: How to get the scoop on deals, freebies from Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins, more
          Katherine Rodriguez
          Popular 2000s rock singer says he keeps getting arrested because he’s a ‘trophy’ to cops
          Entertainment
          Popular 2000s rock singer says he keeps getting arrested because he’s a ‘trophy’ to cops
          Murjani Rawls
          Entertainment
          Is Eddie in ‘Stranger Things’ season 5?
          Sara Donnellan
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Amazon has this giant 100-inch ULED 4K TV on sale for a record low price with a hefty 50% off
          Dawn Magyar
          ‘General Hospital’ star reveals cancer diagnosis, asks for ‘privacy’
          Entertainment
          ‘General Hospital’ star reveals cancer diagnosis, asks for ‘privacy’
          Sara Donnellan
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          UGG dropped a new clog and this is the ‘it’ shoe you’ll be wearing all year long
          Dawn Magyar
          Health
          Person with measles may have exposed people at 9 places in N.J. See the full list.
          Jackie Roman
          Walmart has this Blackstone 4-burner griddle on sale for $251 off & you can cook for an ‘Army of friends’ on it
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Walmart has this Blackstone 4-burner griddle on sale for $251 off & you can cook for an ‘Army of friends’ on it
          Dawn Magyar
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          UGG has a new limited-edition Tasman — and this ‘it’ slipper isn’t going to stick around for long
          Dawn Magyar