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The one thing you must eat in every Jersey Shore town, 2025 edition
The one thing you must eat in every Jersey Shore town, 2025 edition
Because it isn't a day at the beach without some great eats!
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Union CountyThis N.J. town has a 30-year-old toxic waste problem that workers say is killing them
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N.J. dad beaten to death with baseball bat died to ‘protect his baby girl,’ family says
N.J. dad beaten to death with baseball bat died to ‘protect his baby girl,’ family says
A father and son are accused of beating him to death a day after the victim's daughter was allegedly assaulted by one of the defendants, police say
Matt Gray
N.J. parents making ‘heroic effort’ to save Catholic school from closing
Education
N.J. parents making ‘heroic effort’ to save Catholic school from closing
The school currently plans to permanently close after the last day of classes June 13.
Rob Jennings
Tesla Superchargers to be removed from New Jersey Turnpike
Burlington County
Tesla Superchargers to be removed from New Jersey Turnpike
Universal chargers will be available as of June 6 at the Vince Lombardi, Woodrow Wilson, Richard Stockton, James Fenimore Cooper, Joyce Kilmer, and ...
Stephanie Loder
    Pride Month: Celebrating LGBTQ+ history and visibility in N.J.
    Mosaic
    Pride Month: Celebrating LGBTQ+ history and visibility in N.J.
    During Pride Month, members can open up about who they are, challenge shame and stereotypes and inspire others to do the same.
    Amira Sweilem
      Boys Lacrosse Top 20, June 2: Movement is magnified with state tournament underway
      Boys Lacrosse Top 20, June 2: Movement is magnified with state tournament underway
      An upset Saturday in the tournament reopened door for a former resident from Union County
      Mike Kinney
      This new Melissa & Doug Water WOW! toy will even tempt adults to play with their food
      Shopping Tips and Deals
      This new Melissa & Doug Water WOW! toy will even tempt adults to play with their food
      All your little sous chef needs is water to cook up a storm in the kitchen. This toy is a hit, and you'll want to grab it now before it sells out.
      Danielle Halibey

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      Enter the 9 circles of Jersey hell

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      Dem Senator says Trump got played: He ‘was the chump in the scheme’
      Politics
      Dem Senator says Trump got played: He ‘was the chump in the scheme’
      Rachel Cohen
      How Zelenskyy just humiliated Trump and JD Vance
      Politics
      How Zelenskyy just humiliated Trump and JD Vance
      Lauren Sforza

      News

      Bill Clinton gives Democrats hope against Trump
      Politics
      Bill Clinton gives Democrats hope against Trump
      "We’ve never seen anything like this before in my lifetime," the former president said.
      Rachel Cohen
        Case closed? Not so fast. N.J. law could hit those who file lawsuits with legal costs.
        Bergen County
        Case closed? Not so fast. N.J. law could hit those who file lawsuits with legal costs.
        Colleen Murphy
        Texts about unpaid tickets are a scam, NJMVC says
        Anthony G. Attrino
        MAGA erupts over Booker’s gesture, which they saw as ‘Nazi’ salute. Just a wave, he said.
        Politics
        MAGA erupts over Booker’s gesture, which they saw as ‘Nazi’ salute. Just a wave, he said.
        Murjani Rawls
        Weather
        Sunny, warm forecast this week a welcome break from storms for N.J.
        N.J. Weather Report
        Politics
        Trump to hold last-minute rally for Republican candidate in crucial N.J. gov race
        Brent Johnson
        World’s largest indoor ‘social playground’ opening in N.J. with mini-golf, luxury bowling
        Middlesex County
        World’s largest indoor ‘social playground’ opening in N.J. with mini-golf, luxury bowling
        Eric Conklin
        N.J. spends billions on nursing homes. Officials question spending in wake of report.
        Susan Livio
        News
        Northern Lights could be visible across huge part of U.S. for 2 nights
        Matt Dowling
        Verizon isn’t honoring a promised discount, customer says. Can she win it back?
        News
        Verizon isn’t honoring a promised discount, customer says. Can she win it back?
        Karin Price Mueller
        Somerset County
        N.J. bald eagle chicks successfully fledge from Duke Farms nest
        Stephanie Loder
        News
        Today’s audio update: Workers say toxic waste is killing them, Tesla chargers leaving Turnpike, school named for astronaut closing
        NJ.com Staff
        Canadian wildfire smoke creates haze over N.J. skies
        Weather
        Canadian wildfire smoke creates haze over N.J. skies
        Stephanie Loder
        Essex County
        Thief trying to steal tire off cop’s personal vehicle arrested after fight, officials say
        Jeff Goldman
        News
        N.J. man arrested on child porn charges involving minor from Nevada
        Allison Pries
        Hurricane season has begun. Forecasters are predicting a stormy summer.
        Weather
        Hurricane season has begun. Forecasters are predicting a stormy summer.
        Len Melisurgo
        News
        Woman charged after faking sickle cell anemia, avoiding $560K hospital
        Madison Montag

        Sports

        Why Yankees’ Aaron Judge doesn’t leave his hotel room on the road
        Yankees
        Why Yankees’ Aaron Judge doesn’t leave his hotel room on the road
        The Yankees just finished a west coast trip.
        Bridget Hyland
          Ex-Yankees closer will be ‘hot commodity’ at trade deadline
          Yankees
          Ex-Yankees closer will be ‘hot commodity’ at trade deadline
          Bridget Hyland
          Latest on Yankees’ Luke Weaver, Jasson Dominguez injuries
          Randy Miller
          Ex-Giants player could turn his frustrating career around to become Eagles’ next big success story
          Eagles
          Ex-Giants player could turn his frustrating career around to become Eagles’ next big success story
          Cayden Steele
          Yankees’ Ryan Yarbrough (88 mph) has become unhittable: Here’s his secret | Klapisch
          Bob Klapisch
          What anonymous Big Ten coaches said about Rutgers football ahead of 2025 season
          Brian Fonseca
          After Yankees’ series loss to Dodgers, here’s state of team from David Cone
          Yankees
          After Yankees’ series loss to Dodgers, here’s state of team from David Cone
          Randy Miller
          Giants
          Ex-Giants star voices regret about controversial exit from team
          Darryl Slater
          Pro & College Sports
          Amid Jordon Hudson drama, Peyton Manning makes Bill Belichick announcement
          Jimmy Hascup
          Jets rookie could be X-factor in unexpected role
          Jets
          Jets rookie could be X-factor in unexpected role
          Andy Vasquez
          Mets
          Mets veteran pulled after homering against Rockies. Should club be worried?
          Manuel Gómez
          Girls Lacrosse: Sectional quarterfinal results, recaps, and photos for Monday, June 2
          Donovan Hugel
          Yankees’ hot depth piece leaves organization
          Yankees
          Yankees’ hot depth piece leaves organization
          Randy Miller
          N.J. baseball sectional semifinals preview, Non-Public: Mostly chalk among parochial clubs
          PJ Potter
          N.J. baseball sectional semifinals preview, Group 4: Parity seeps into each matchup
          PJ Potter
          Yankees underrated pitching prospect making ‘dominant’ first impression
          Yankees underrated pitching prospect making ‘dominant’ first impression
          Max Goodman
          Boys Volleyball: State tournament Quarterfinal results & recaps for Mon., June 2
          Greg Patuto

          Life

          Hints from Heloise: An egg white facial, wedding RSVP etiquette and more ...
          Entertainment
          Hints from Heloise: An egg white facial, wedding RSVP etiquette and more ...
          Take some egg whites and dab a little of it around your eyes, mouth and forehead ...
          Hints from Heloise
            ‘Boardwalk Empire’ actor dies at 41
            Entertainment
            ‘Boardwalk Empire’ actor dies at 41
            Amy Kuperinsky
            Mosaic
            Congressional budget cuts threaten SNAP funding
            Raven Santana
            Every Peppa Pig toy with Baby Evie is quickly selling out at Walmart, but you can still get this one for $20
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            Every Peppa Pig toy with Baby Evie is quickly selling out at Walmart, but you can still get this one for $20
            Danielle Halibey
            TV News
            ‘Rick and Morty’ season 8 episode 2, how to watch for free
            Joseph Rejent
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            Step2 might have launched its best ‘My First’ toy and it’s just in time for summer block party season
            Danielle Halibey
            5 recalls you should know for this week
            Food & Dining
            5 recalls you should know for this week
            Katherine Rodriguez
            Entertainment
            Emmy-winning ‘Simpsons’ composer dies at 84
            Amy Kuperinsky
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            Walmart sold out of the Peppa Pig Baby Evie doll, but this dollhouse toy with all three kiddos is just as good
            Danielle Halibey
            How much money should I give my friend as a wedding gift?
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            How much money should I give my friend as a wedding gift?
            Danielle Halibey
            Entertainment
            The children of two legendary comedians just got married
            Christopher Burch
            Prom
            Lower Cape May Regional High School Prom 2025 (100 PHOTOS)
            Patti Sapone
            A ‘devastated’ Patti LuPone apologizes after 500 Broadway performers condemn her comments about fellow Tony winners
            Entertainment
            A ‘devastated’ Patti LuPone apologizes after 500 Broadway performers condemn her comments about fellow Tony winners
            Amy Kuperinsky
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            Turn your Blackstone griddle into a pizza oven instantly with this conversion kit deal at Walmart
            Dawn Magyar
            Entertainment
            Reality star slams Trump for pardoning the Chrisleys while he is ‘left to die’ in prison
            Sara Donnellan
            Vera Bradley quietly restocked the Snoopy backpack, but this Peanuts collection will sell out again
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            Vera Bradley quietly restocked the Snoopy backpack, but this Peanuts collection will sell out again
            Amanda Edelman
            Entertainment
            Where is Sherri Papini now? An update on the woman who allegedly faked her own kidnapping
            Sara Donnellan