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State of emergency declared in N.J. town after powerful storms topple trees, cause widespread damage
Weather
State of emergency declared in N.J. town after powerful storms topple trees, cause widespread damage
Most of the damage was reported in Plainfield, North Plainfield and South Plainfield.
Chris Sheldon
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Gloucester CountySkydiving plane pilot made emergency landing, injuries are non-life-threatening, officials say
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Ellis Island reimagined: Inside the huge $117M makeover of America’s immigration gateway
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Ellis Island reimagined: Inside the huge $117M makeover of America’s immigration gateway
The massive project to modernize the historic immigration museum comes as political tensions over immigration are rising.
Rob Jennings
Ambulance crashes into N.J. home, leaving 4 injured, cops say
Burlington County
Ambulance crashes into N.J. home, leaving 4 injured, cops say
One person was in the home at the time of the collision and three EMTs and one patient were aboard the ambulance, according to president of the ...
Matthew Enuco
7 deals we predict will sell out on Amazon Prime Day 2025
Shopping Tips and Deals
7 deals we predict will sell out on Amazon Prime Day 2025
These are the 7 products we expect will sell out during Amazon's 4-day Prime Day event in July 2025.
Dawn Magyar

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‘House of horrors’

N.J. teen’s mom, stepdad allegedly tortured her for years. What happens to her now?

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Dear Abby: Parents threaten to repossess car if recent college grad moves out
Advice
Dear Abby: Parents threaten to repossess car if recent college grad moves out
Abigail Van Buren
Giant shuttered Jersey Shore casino goes up for sale at $55M as redevelopment plan falters
Atlantic County
Giant shuttered Jersey Shore casino goes up for sale at $55M as redevelopment plan falters
Eric Conklin
Some Americans will see their Social Security checks drop by 50%
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Some Americans will see their Social Security checks drop by 50%
Katherine Rodriguez

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Panicked Yankees fans will not like Aaron Boone’s slump motto
Panicked Yankees fans will not like Aaron Boone’s slump motto
The Yankees and Mets will begin a Fourth of July weekend Subway Series on Friday at Citi Field.
Randy Miller
    N.J. school district’s bankruptcy attempt blocked. State forces 13% tax hike on residents.
    N.J. school district’s bankruptcy attempt blocked. State forces 13% tax hike on residents.
    Nyah Marshall
    Education
    4 more N.J. Catholic schools just shut down forever. See the full list of recent closures.
    Rob Jennings
    Today’s audio update: Skydiving plane pilot forced to make emergency landing, convicted murderer now accused of second homicide
    News
    Today’s audio update: Skydiving plane pilot forced to make emergency landing, convicted murderer now accused of second homicide
    NJ.com Staff
    Bergen County
    Police seek robber who held up N.J. bank at gunpoint, fled on foot
    Chris Sheldon
    News
    One of N.J.’s largest school districts says it will file for bankruptcy
    Nyah Marshall
    N.J. fireworks 2025 Fourth of July 4th: List of parades, concerts, events
    N.J. fireworks 2025 Fourth of July 4th: List of parades, concerts, events
    Linda O'Brien
    Newark Airport workers say they face job uncertainty as United changes contractors
    Larry Higgs
    Camden County
    N.J. man's racist actions prompted 40 complaints. Police did nothing about them.
    Eric Conklin
    Severe thunderstorms lashing parts of N.J., sparking storm warnings
    Weather
    Severe thunderstorms lashing parts of N.J., sparking storm warnings
    Len Melisurgo
    Salem County
    Swimming banned at N.J. state park beach
    Matthew Enuco
    Business
    What grocery stores are open July 4th?
    Katherine Rodriguez
    Man dies after hitting telephone pole while driving in N.J. town, police say
    Union County
    Man dies after hitting telephone pole while driving in N.J. town, police say
    Rebecca Heath
    Politics
    Joe Rogan rips Trump (again) over this ‘insane’ policy
    Lauren Sforza
    Warren County
    2 charged after 9 shots fired into occupied Phillipsburg home, police say
    Rudy Miller
    Jersey Shore town keeps its police department, with help from a neighbor
    Jersey Shore town keeps its police department, with help from a neighbor
    Larry Higgs
    Monmouth County
    ShopRite that sold $1.13B Mega Millions ticket just had another lottery winner
    Rebecca Heath

    Sports

    Not all Yankees downplaying slump: ‘This is not something you just move on from’
    Not all Yankees downplaying slump: ‘This is not something you just move on from’
    The Yankees will play the Mets in a Subway Series this weekend at Citi Field after losing four straight in Toronto this week.
    Randy Miller
      Another man down! Mets have a pitching problem. Can it be remedied from within?
      Mets
      Another man down! Mets have a pitching problem. Can it be remedied from within?
      Manuel Gómez
      Yankees’ Aaron Boone makes wild statement in team meeting after Jays sweep
      Randy Miller
      Eagles will have some intense battles for jobs among reserve offensive linemen
      Eagles will have some intense battles for jobs among reserve offensive linemen
      Bob Brookover
      Aaron Judge delivers powerful message after slumping Yankees caught in standings
      Randy Miller
      Pro & College Sports
      Shedeur Sanders ‘working overtime’ for Browns QB job despite fact he doesn’t need it
      Todderick Hunt
      Another Mets pitcher could be headed for Tommy John Surgery: ‘Feel (bad) for the kid’
      Mets
      Another Mets pitcher could be headed for Tommy John Surgery: ‘Feel (bad) for the kid’
      Manuel Gómez
      Former Eagles’ Super Bowl champion is battling rare form of cancer
      Bob Brookover
      Pro & College Sports
      Bill Belichick’s overbearing girlfriend may have already screwed the UNC Tar Heels: Here’s how
      Todderick Hunt
      Mets send former teammate packing with a loss. Win first series in three weeks
      Mets
      Mets send former teammate packing with a loss. Win first series in three weeks
      Manuel Gómez
      Aaron Boone’s message to Yankees fans flipping out over 3-week tailspin
      Randy Miller
      Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt leaves start with injury
      Randy Miller
      Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jan-Lennard Struff (7/4/25) FREE LIVE STREAM: Watch Wimbledon match online | Time, TV Channel
      Pro & College Sports
      Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jan-Lennard Struff (7/4/25) FREE LIVE STREAM: Watch Wimbledon match online | Time, TV Channel
      Joey Chandler
      Pro & College Sports
      Taylor Fritz vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (7/4/25) FREE LIVE STREAM: Watch Wimbledon match online | Time, TV Channel
      Joey Chandler
      Reeling Yankees swept into 2nd place by Blue Jays
      Randy Miller
      Why Phillies legend was stopped by police 32 years ago after his hit ended game at 4:40 a.m.
      Why Phillies legend was stopped by police 32 years ago after his hit ended game at 4:40 a.m.
      Bob Brookover
      Yankees’ Devin Williams a little testy after blowing game
      Randy Miller

      Life

      ‘Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest’ 2025, how to watch for free
      TV News
      ‘Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest’ 2025, how to watch for free
      Joey Chestnut is returning to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest for its big annual event in 2025. Here's everything you need to know to watch, ...
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        ‘Always Sunny’ star reveals why he almost left hit show. ‘I wanted to quit.’
        Entertainment
        ‘Always Sunny’ star reveals why he almost left hit show. ‘I wanted to quit.’
        Christopher Burch
        Entertainment
        Music superstar falls off stage mid-performance after trying to toast with fans
        Christopher Burch
        Rock Hall of Famer, N.J. native, reschedules concert after undergoing surgery for ‘intense back pain’
        Entertainment
        Rock Hall of Famer, N.J. native, reschedules concert after undergoing surgery for ‘intense back pain’
        Amy Kuperinsky
        Entertainment
        AMC issues major warning to moviegoers about movie start times
        Katherine Rodriguez
        Entertainment
        Netflix cancels 2 shows and puts another on indefinite pause
        Sara Donnellan
        2 N.J. pizzerias named among 50 best in America by Italian website
        Food & Dining
        2 N.J. pizzerias named among 50 best in America by Italian website
        Lauren Musni
        Entertainment
        TV star says famous husband put their kids on TV against her wishes: ‘Still fighting about it’
        Sara Donnellan
        Entertainment
        N.J. singer Connie Francis hospitalized not long after ‘Pretty Little Baby’ song’s viral revival
        Amy Kuperinsky
        Hints from Heloise: How to pan-fry steak so it’s tender, not tough
        Entertainment
        Hints from Heloise: How to pan-fry steak so it’s tender, not tough
        Hints from Heloise
        Entertainment
        Actor famed for roles in Tarantino films dead at 66
        The Associated Press
        Shopping Tips and Deals
        Dillard’s silently stocked a handful of COACH x Peanuts bags, but the comic carryalls won’t ‘hang around’ for long
        Danielle Halibey
        Why music lovers are raving about N.J.’s newest concert series
        Entertainment
        Why music lovers are raving about N.J.’s newest concert series
        Deion Johnson
        Entertainment
        Alicia Silverstone’s erotic thriller ‘Pretty Thing,’ streaming July 4, filmed in N.J. — here’s where
        Amy Kuperinsky
        Food & Dining
        4th of July 2025 deals and freebies: How to get free food and deals on July 4th
        Katherine Rodriguez
        Amazon rolled $182 right off the price of this bestselling Samsonite hardshell spinner
        Shopping Tips and Deals
        Amazon rolled $182 right off the price of this bestselling Samsonite hardshell spinner
        Danielle Halibey
        Shopping Tips and Deals
        J.Crew is having a massive summer sale with deals up to 70% off and styles starting at $11
        Amanda Edelman